Astera Labs Director Craig Barratt Receives Routine Quarterly Equity Retainer

Overview & Context

On October 9, 2026, Astera Labs, Inc. ($ALAB) filed a Form 4 reporting an acquisition of common stock by Director Craig H. Barratt. The transaction occurred on October 1, 2026, and involved an award of 68 restricted stock units (RSUs) valued at $311.57 per share, for an aggregate amount of approximately $21,186.76.

Transaction Details

• Security: Common Stock
• Transaction Code: A (Award/Grant)
• Volume: 68 shares / RSUs
• Price per Share: $311.57
• Nature of Acquisition: RSUs granted under the Astera Labs, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan in lieu of cash compensation for quarterly non-employee director retainer fees.
• Vesting Terms: 100% vest on the three-month anniversary of August 15, 2026, subject to continued service.
• Post-Transaction Holdings: 6,893 shares held directly.

Significance & Market Impact

This transaction reflects routine director compensation rather than open-market buying or discretionary investing. Because the grant is an elective receipt of equity in lieu of cash retainer fees and represents a negligible percentage of the company's float and market capitalization, it holds Low trading significance for investors.