Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth in the Introductory Note and in Items 2.01, 3.01, 5.01 and 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference. At the Effective Time, holders of Common Stock ceased to have any rights as stockholders of the Company (other than the right to receive the Merger Consideration), the Common Stock was delisted from the Nasdaq Global Market, and the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchan…

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. The information set forth in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference. In connection with the closing of the Merger, on the Closing Date, all outstanding obligations under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2020 (as amended from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto from time to time, and B…

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. The information set forth in the Introductory Note and

Changes in Control of Registrant. The information set forth in the Introductory Note and in Items 2.01, 3.01, 3.03, 5.02 and 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference. On the Closing Date, a change in control of the Company occurred as a result of the consummation of the Merger. As a result of the Merger, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. The total amount of the consideration paid in connection with the change in control was approximatel…

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. The information set forth in the Introductory Note and in Items 1.02, 3.01, 3.03, 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference. On the Closing Date, the Company completed the Merger. At the Effective Time, each share of common stock, par value $0.05 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares owned by Parent or the C…

Director: The filing describes a complete board turnover and officer reappointment resulting from a merger, which is a structural corporate change rather than a routine departure or promotion.

Other Events. As previously disclosed, on June 16, 2026, AstroNova, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, Orion Merger Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), and Orion MergerCo X, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, Merger Sub will be merged with and…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On June 16, 2026, AstroNova, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, Orion Merger Parent, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), and Orion MergerCo X, Inc., a Rhode Island corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), providing for the acquisition of the Company by Parent as described below. Pursuant to the Merger Agreeme…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Lo…

of this report and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 15, 2026 we, together with our subsidiaries AstroNova Portugal, Unipessoal (“AstroNova Portugal”) and MTEX New Solution, S.A. (“MTEX”) entered into a settlement (the “Settlement”) with Eloi Serafim Alves Ferreira, Effort Premier Solutions, LDA. (“Effort”) and Atlantiprestigio – Imobiliaria, S.A. (“Atlantiprestigio”) pursuant to which the parties agreed to resolve and release any and all claims against one another arising out of and relating t…

The filing describes amendments to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, not a management change.

of this report and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of this report and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. On October 31, 2025, AstroNova, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) with Bank of America, N.A., as lender (the “Lender”). The Amendment amended the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 30, 2020, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2021, the LIBOR T…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement The information set forth in

of this report and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Director — Shawn Kravetz: Shawn Kravetz was appointed to the Board of Directors.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On August 21, 2025, AstroNova, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Cooperation Agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Askeladden Capital Management LLC, a Texas limited liability company and Samir Patel (such parties collectively, the “Askeladden Parties”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to increase the size of its Board of Directors (the “Board”) to seven directors, to appoint Shawn Kravetz to as a director of the Company, and to include…

President and Chief Executive Officer — Jorik Ittmann: Jorik Ittmann was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer.

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer — Darius G. Nevin: Darius G. Nevin was appointed as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer with a detailed compensation package.

President and Chief Executive Officer — Gregory A. Woods: Gregory A. Woods resigned from his positions as President and CEO with a separation agreement.

President and CEO — Gregory A. Woods: Gregory A. Woods resigned as President and CEO, succeeded by Darius G. Nevin as Interim President and CEO.

The filing is about amendments to the Senior Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan and does not involve any management changes.

The filing details amendments to the Senior Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan for fiscal year 2026, which is a compensation matter.