Ascent Industries Co. announced that the Effective June 11, 2024, J. Bryan Kitchen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Industries Co. (the Company), tendered his resignation as a director of the Company in order to maintain the independence of a majority of the Board of Directors pursuant to Nasdaq Rule 5605(b)(1).

Mr. Kitchen?s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. Mr. Kitchen remains as President and Chief Executive Officer.