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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-113405
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250506
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250506

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AstroNova, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000008146
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC [3577]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	06 Technology
		EIN:				050318215
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			RI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-13200
		FILM NUMBER:		25915359

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		600 E GREENWICH AVENUE
		CITY:			WEST WARWICK
		STATE:			RI
		ZIP:			02893
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4018284000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		600 E GREENWICH AVENUE
		CITY:			WEST WARWICK
		STATE:			RI
		ZIP:			02893

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ASTRO MED INC /NEW/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ATLAN TOL INDUSTRIES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850220
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</DIV><DIV STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K/A</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Amendment No.&nbsp;1) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May&nbsp;5, 2025 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>ASTRONOVA, INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact
name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-13200</FONT></B></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registrant&#146;s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:&nbsp;(401)
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">828-4000</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Not applicable </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:5pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities registered pursuant to Section&nbsp;12(b) of the Act: </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Common Stock, $0.05 Par Value</TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:9pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of
1933 (&#167;&nbsp;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&#167; <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.12b-2</FONT> of this chapter). </P>
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revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange Act.&#8194;&#9744; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On May&nbsp;5, 2025, we furnished a Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> that included a press release disclosing our slate of
director nominees for election at our 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the &#147;Original Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K&#148;).</FONT> On May&nbsp;5, 2025, we determined that there was a clerical error in certain biographical
information for Mr.&nbsp;Warzala included in the press release. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the corrected press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K/A.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>AstroNova Board brings a mix of highly relevant executive leadership and public company directorship
experience as well as a breadth of knowledge in mergers and acquisitions, finance, capital markets and global operations</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><I>Board adamantly rejects dissident nominees who bring no added value; activist&#146;s proposal introduces
significant disruption to the continuity of oversight and governance which will delay execution of strategy to scale the business and deliver stronger earnings power</I> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WEST WARWICK, R.I., May&nbsp;5, 2025 &#151; <U>AstroNova, Inc.</U> (Nasdaq: ALOT), a leading innovator in data visualization technology, today disclosed its
slate of highly qualified director nominees for election at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In the coming days, the Company plans to file its preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission and urges shareholders to
<B>DISCARD</B> any proxy materials, including the GOLD card, they may receive from Samir Patel and Askeladden Capital Management LLC (&#147;Askeladden&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors of AstroNova (&#147;Board&#148;) has unanimously recommended that shareholders <B>VOTE FOR</B> Richard S. Warzala, Alexis P. Michas,
Darius G. Nevin, Mitchell I. Quain, Yvonne E. Schlaeppi and Gregory A. Woods. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AstroNova&#146;s Board is comprised of current and former executives,
public company directors, investment managers, and capital markets advisors. The directors have significant experience in corporate governance, M&amp;A, finance, sales&nbsp;&amp; marketing, operations, legal, international business, and technology.
Collectively, they bring a diverse mix of skills, professional experiences, and perspectives relevant to AstroNova&#146;s strategic objectives: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Richard S. Warzala, Lead Independent Director, brings over 40 years of operational and leadership experience to
the Board having successfully led the significant growth of industrial technologies businesses that served a broad variety of industries. Presently, he is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive of Allient Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNT), with an enterprise
value of approximately $600&nbsp;million. Under his leadership, Allient has grown revenue both organically and through acquisitions from $15&nbsp;million in 2002 to over $530&nbsp;million currently. As a proven leader, Mr.&nbsp;Warzala brings to the
Board highly relevant and deep expertise in international business growth and development, strategic thinking and planning, mergers and acquisitions, technical product sales and marketing, operational excellence utilizing lean principles and
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Alexis Michas brings extensive M&amp;A and capital markets expertise to the Board as the Founder and Managing
Partner of Juniper Investment Company, as well as deep corporate governance experience through his service on other public and large private company boards. He has a proven track record of successful private equity management across a range of
sectors and has highly relevant director experience as the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Executive</FONT> Chair of the board of BorgWarner, Inc. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Darius G. Nevin is a highly respected finance executive with more than 30 years of experience, including as the
Chief Financial Officer of Protection One, Inc., a then publicly traded security monitoring company prior to its acquisition. He served as a director and chair of the audit committee on WCI Communities, Inc., then publicly traded and acquired in
2010, and is a director at Alarm.com Holdings. Mr.&nbsp;Nevin&#146;s deep financial expertise, history of overseeing successful IPOs and acquisitions, as well as his direct executive experience in turning around struggling businesses, make him
qualified to serve on our Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Mitchell Quain is a renowned financial leader who has advised and served on the Boards of some of the
world&#146;s most prestigious organizations, including Carlyle Group, and has a long history of service as a public company director having served on several boards including MagneTek, Hardinge, Tecumseh Products, RBC Bearings (NYSE: RBC), Titan
International (NYSE: TWI), and HEICO Corp. (NYSE: HEI), among others. His extensive background and global perspective on operations, capital allocation, and corporate strategy make him an invaluable member of the Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Yvonne Schlaeppi brings a diverse background of legal, M&amp;A, international strategy, and highly relevant
senior leadership experience. Her years serving on public company boards, roles as the legal counsel to Global Enterprise Technologies and senior leader at Johnson Controls, and as corporate advisor to global corporations make her a valuable member
of our Board. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Gregory Woods has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since February&nbsp;1, 2014, and as a director
since January 2014. As CEO and former COO, he has led the Company during a transformational time, setting a path towards a global leadership position with diversified end markets, new capabilities and a clear path to growth and improved
profitability ahead. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board continually reviews the composition of its members&#146; mix of skills and expertise and focuses on
regular refreshment with directors who would be additive to the Company&#146;s strategic priorities. Recently, the Board was expanded from five to six members after the addition of seasoned finance executive Darius G. Nevin, former CFO of Protection
One and current director at Alarm.com Holdings. His financial acumen, governance background, and leadership experiences make him an excellent addition to the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board is also majority independent with all members, with the exception of Gregory Woods, being independent. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>AstroNova Unanimously Rejects Unqualified Askeladden Nominees </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board does not endorse the director nominations of Jeff Sands, Shawn Kravetz, Ryan Oviatt, Boyd Roberts, and Samir Patel put forth by Patel and Askeladden.
The Board does not believe the dissident nominees bring relevant experience or additive perspectives to the Board and recommends that shareholders do not vote for the nominees. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the coming days and weeks, AstroNova will provide shareholders with more information related to the Company&#146;s strategy to deliver long-term
shareholder value, the strength of the Board and management team, and the potential for Askeladden&#146;s nominees to disrupt the strategic inflection point the Company is advancing to drive growth and measurably improve profitability. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the interim, AstroNova strongly urges shareholders to simply <B>DISCARD</B> and <B>NOT</B> vote using the GOLD proxy card sent by Patel and Askeladden and
wait until they receive the Company&#146;s materials so they can make a fully informed decision before voting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About AstroNova </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AstroNova (Nasdaq: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies since 1969, designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad range of
products that acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats. Its strategy is to drive profitable growth through innovative new technologies, building its installed base to expand recurring revenue while strategically sourcing its
replacement products. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Product Identification segment provides a wide array of digital, <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">end-to-end</FONT></FONT> product marking and identification solutions, including hardware, software, and supplies for OEMs, commercial printers, and brand owners. The Aerospace segment provides products designed for
airborne printing solutions, avionics, and data acquisition. Aerospace products include flight deck printing solutions, networking hardware, and specialized aerospace-grade supplies. Data acquisition systems are used in research and development,
flight testing, missile and rocket telemetry, production monitoring, power, and maintenance applications. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For more information please visit:
<U>https://astronovainc.com/</U>. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Information included in this news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact but rather reflect AstroNova&#146;s current expectations concerning future events and results. These statements may include the use of the words &#147;believes,&#148;
&#147;expects,&#148; &#147;intends,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;likely,&#148; &#147;continues,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements, including those concerning AstroNova&#146;s anticipated performance, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond AstroNova&#146;s control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to (i)&nbsp;the customer is not obligated to order a minimum quantity of ToughWriter
printers or ToughSwitch products under this contract, and the number of products ultimately ordered may be substantially less than expected; and (ii)&nbsp;those factors set forth in AstroNova&#146;s Annual Report on Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> for the fiscal year ended January&nbsp;31, 2025 and subsequent filings AstroNova makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AstroNova undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented in this news release. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Information and Where to Find it </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">AstroNova
intends to file with the SEC a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with respect to its solicitation of proxies for AstroNova&#146;s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This press release is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other document
that AstroNova may file with the SEC in connection with any solicitation of proxies by AstroNova. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) FILED BY ASTRONOVA AND ANY OTHER
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ANY SOLICITATION OF PROXIES. Investors and security holders may obtain copies of these documents
and other documents filed with the SEC by AstroNova free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by AstroNova are also available free of charge by accessing AstroNova&#146;s website at
www.astronovainc.com. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This press
release is neither a solicitation of a proxy or consent nor a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC. Nonetheless, AstroNova, its directors and executive officers (as set forth below) may be deemed to be
&#147;participants&#148; (as defined in Section&nbsp;14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the matters to be considered at AstroNova&#146;s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Information about the compensation of AstroNova&#146;s named executive officers and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> directors is set forth in the sections entitled &#147;Compensation of Directors&#148; and &#147;Executive
Compensation&#148; in AstroNova&#146;s proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed with the SEC on May&nbsp;2, 2024 (the &#147;2024 Proxy Statement&#148;), commencing on pages 9 and 19, respectively, and
available <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/000095017024051612/alot_def_14a_2024-finalp.htm">here</A>. Information regarding the participants&#146; holdings of AstroNova&#146;s securities can be found in the section entitled
&#147;Security Ownership of Directors and Officers&#148; in the 2024 Proxy Statement commencing on page 12, and as reflected in the table below. If any filings are made by AstroNova or any of the participants with the SEC on Forms 3, 4, and 5 with
respect to the participants&#146; holdings of AstroNova&#146;s securities, AstroNova will provide updates to the table and such filings will be available on its website
at&nbsp;<U><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">https://investors.astronovainc.com/investors/financial-reports/sec-filings/default.aspx</FONT></U> or through the SEC&#146;s website at www.sec.gov. Updated information regarding the identity of potential
participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the section entitled &#147;Security Ownership of Directors and Officers&#148; of AstroNova&#146;s proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other
materials to be filed with the SEC. </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;1, 2025</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Form 4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/00<BR>0106299325006705/xslF345X05/form4.xml</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">March&nbsp;25, 2025</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Form 4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/00<BR>0106299325006272/xslF345X05/form4.xml</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">47,538.954 (4)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">March&nbsp;25, 2025</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Form 4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1736515<BR>/000106299325006274/xslF345X05/form4.xml</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">356,110.5744 (5)</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;24, 2025</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Form 4</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/00<BR>0106299325007919/xslF345X05/form4.xml</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,845.2084</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">April&nbsp;24, 2025</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center">Form 4</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8146/00<BR>0106299325007918/xslF345X05/form4.xml</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(1)</SUP>&nbsp;</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>The business address for each of the individuals set forth in the tables above is c/o AstroNova, Inc., 600
E. Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893. </I></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Mr.&nbsp;Michas, as a managing member of Juniper HF and Juniper Investment Company, may be deemed to own
beneficially the 535,203 shares held by Juniper Fund and Juniper Investment Company. Mr.&nbsp;Michas disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares for all other purposes. </I></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Includes 20,000 shares of AstroNova&#146;s common stock subject to stock options, which are currently
exercisable. </I></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(4)</SUP>&nbsp;</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Includes 10,000 shares of AstroNova&#146;s common stock subject to stock options, which are currently
exercisable. </I></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><I><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">(5)</SUP>&nbsp;</I></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><I>Includes 145,500 shares of AstroNova&#146;s common stock subject to stock options, which are currently
exercisable and 4,655 shares of AstroNova&#146;s common stock underlying restricted stock units scheduled to vest within 60 days of the date hereof. </I></P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">### </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Investor/Media Contact: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deborah Pawlowski, IRC, Alliance Advisors </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Email:&#8202;&#8195;<U>dpawlowski@allianceadvisors.com</U> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Phone:&#8195;716.843.3908 </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">AstroNova Inc.
&#8201;|&#8201; 600 East Greenwich Avenue &#8201;|&#8201; West Warwick, RI 02893 &#8201;|&#8201; 401.828.4000 </P>

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