Albertsons (ACI) CMO granted dividend-linked restricted stock units

Q: What are the dividend equivalent units reported in ACI’s Form 4?

The dividend equivalent units are restricted stock units credited as equivalents to cash dividends on performance-based RSUs. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Albertsons Class A common stock , and the reported amounts reflect a $0.15 per-share quarterly dividend on those underlying awards.

Q: How do Michelle Larson’s time-based RSUs at ACI vest?

Each time-based restricted stock unit gives Michelle Larson a contractual right to one Class A share. The awards vest in full on February 28, 2026 , February 27, 2027 , February 26, 2028 , and May 1, 2027 , provided she remains continuously employed through each respective vesting date.

Q: How do the dividend equivalent RSUs at ACI settle for Michelle Larson?

The dividend equivalent RSUs credited to Michelle Larson’s account will vest and settle together with the underlying performance-based RSUs. This means settlement timing matches the performance awards, so the dividend equivalents convert into Class A common stock when the related RSUs vest and are settled.

Q: What role does Michelle Larson hold at Albertsons (ACI)?

Michelle Larson is reported as an officer of Albertsons Companies, serving as Chief Merchandising Officer . The Form 4 identifies her in this executive role and shows the derivative equity awards and dividend equivalent units she holds directly as part of her stock-based compensation package.

Q: Are Michelle Larson’s dividend equivalent units held directly or indirectly at ACI?

The Form 4 lists all reported dividend equivalent unit transactions as held directly by Michelle Larson. The ownership form is noted as “D” for direct, and there is no indicated intermediary entity or special nature of indirect beneficial ownership in the provided data.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Albertsons Companies’ Chief Merchandising Officer Michelle Larson reported multiple acquisitions of dividend equivalent units on February 6, 2026. These derivative units are linked to existing restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and were credited at no cash cost to her, reflecting accrued dividends at $0.15 per share on performance-based RSUs. The awards will vest and settle together with the underlying time-based and performance-based RSUs, which have vesting dates ranging from February 28, 2026 through February 26, 2028 and May 1, 2027, subject to continued employment.

Insider Trade Summary

8 transactions reported

Mixed 8 txns

Insider Larson Michelle

Role Chief Merchandising Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	116	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	239	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	303	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	160	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	574	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	127	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	127	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	127	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 14,090 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-28-2026 Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-27-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-26-2028, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on May-01-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents on accrued performance based RSUs, which will vest and settle with the underlying awards. The reported number is the quarterly dividend equivalent to $0.15 per share of common stock.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/10/2026 - 07:12 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Larson Michelle

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC.

250 E. PARKCENTER BLVD.

(Street)

BOISE

83706

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Albertsons Companies, Inc. [ ACI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Merchandising Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽¹⁾	02/06/2026		A		116		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	116	⁽¹⁾	14,090	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	02/06/2026		A		239		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	239	⁽²⁾	29,003	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽³⁾	02/06/2026		A		303		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	303	⁽³⁾	36,818	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽³⁾	02/06/2026		A		160		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	160	⁽³⁾	19,445	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽⁴⁾	02/06/2026		A		574		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	574	⁽⁴⁾	69,825	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽⁵⁾	02/06/2026		A		127		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	127	⁽⁵⁾	39,638	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽⁵⁾	02/06/2026		A		127		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	92	⁽⁵⁾	39,638	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽⁵⁾	02/06/2026		A		127		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Class A common stock par value $0.01	97	⁽⁵⁾	39,200	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-28-2026

2. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-27-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

3. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-26-2028, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

4. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on May-01-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

5. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents on accrued performance based RSUs, which will vest and settle with the underlying awards. The reported number is the quarterly dividend equivalent to $0.15 per share of common stock.

Remarks:

	Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Michelle Larson	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ACI report for Michelle Larson?

Albertsons Companies reported that Chief Merchandising Officer Michelle Larson acquired multiple dividend equivalent units on February 6, 2026. These units were credited at no cash cost and are tied to existing restricted stock unit awards that represent rights to receive Class A common stock.

What are the dividend equivalent units reported in ACI’s Form 4?

The dividend equivalent units are restricted stock units credited as equivalents to cash dividends on performance-based RSUs. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Albertsons Class A common stock, and the reported amounts reflect a $0.15 per-share quarterly dividend on those underlying awards.

How do Michelle Larson’s time-based RSUs at ACI vest?

Each time-based restricted stock unit gives Michelle Larson a contractual right to one Class A share. The awards vest in full on February 28, 2026, February 27, 2027, February 26, 2028, and May 1, 2027, provided she remains continuously employed through each respective vesting date.

How do the dividend equivalent RSUs at ACI settle for Michelle Larson?

The dividend equivalent RSUs credited to Michelle Larson’s account will vest and settle together with the underlying performance-based RSUs. This means settlement timing matches the performance awards, so the dividend equivalents convert into Class A common stock when the related RSUs vest and are settled.

What role does Michelle Larson hold at Albertsons (ACI)?

Michelle Larson is reported as an officer of Albertsons Companies, serving as Chief Merchandising Officer. The Form 4 identifies her in this executive role and shows the derivative equity awards and dividend equivalent units she holds directly as part of her stock-based compensation package.

Are Michelle Larson’s dividend equivalent units held directly or indirectly at ACI?

The Form 4 lists all reported dividend equivalent unit transactions as held directly by Michelle Larson. The ownership form is noted as “D” for direct, and there is no indicated intermediary entity or special nature of indirect beneficial ownership in the provided data.