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# State Street Holds 5.1% Of Astronics Common Stock Without Seeking Control
- URL: https://www.bullished.co/state-street-holds-5-1-of-astronics-common-stock-without-seeking-control-074fb603/
- Published: 2026-11-10T11:42:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-10T11:42:12.000Z
- Description: The position covered 1,840,896 shares as of September 30, rather than a purchase on Tuesday.
- Author: Matteo Parrino
- Tags: SEC Filings, ATRO, Industry: Industrials

State Street reported a [5.1% stake](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000093751/000009375126000617/xslSCHEDULE%5F13G%5FX01/primary%5Fdoc.xml?ref=bullished.co) in Astronics, which makes aircraft systems and automated testing equipment, in a passive ownership disclosure filed Tuesday. The holding covered 1,840,896 common shares as of September 30, 2026—not a purchase made on the filing date.

## Ownership Without A Control Campaign

State Street certified that the holding arose from its regular business activities and that it neither bought nor holds the shares to alter or influence Astronics' control.

State Street reported [shared voting authority](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000093751/000009375126000617/xslSCHEDULE%5F13G%5FX01/primary%5Fdoc.xml?ref=bullished.co) over 1,762,189 shares and shared authority to dispose of 1,840,896 shares. It reported no sole voting or sole disposal authority. The ownership percentage applies to Astronics' common-stock class.

## Aircraft Systems And Automated Testing

Astronics' aircraft products include electrical power, lighting, safety and seat-motion systems, along with electronics and structures. Its Aerospace business supplies aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, airlines and the U.S. Department of Defense, and provides systems certification services.

Commercial transport generated 75% of Aerospace sales in 2025\. The Test Systems business builds and maintains automated testing equipment for aerospace, defense, communications and mass transit customers, including manufacturers and government contractors.

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### Sources

- [SCHEDULE 13G — STATE STREET CORPORATION re: ASTRONICS CORP (ATRO)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000093751/000009375126000617/xslSCHEDULE%5F13G%5FX01/primary%5Fdoc.xml?ref=bullished.co) — SEC EDGAR