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Albertsons (ACI) grants time- and performance-based RSUs to EVP Backus

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Backus Robert reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Albertsons Companies EVP Retail Operations East Robert Backus reported equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. He received multiple grants of performance-based restricted stock units, each covering 15,781 units tied to Class A common stock, and a separate grant of 47,343 time-based restricted stock units.

The time-based units vest in three equal installments on February 27, 2027, February 26, 2028, and February 24, 2029, assuming continued employment. The performance-based units vest on February 24, 2029, if fiscal 2026–2028 performance goals are achieved, the Compensation Committee certifies results, and he remains in service through certification.

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Routine equity compensation grants align EVP incentives with long-term performance.

Albertsons Companies granted EVP Retail Operations East Robert Backus time-based and performance-based restricted stock units that settle in Class A common stock. These awards represent stock-based compensation rather than open-market purchases or sales, so they primarily affect his pay mix and incentives.

The time-based RSUs vest in three tranches through 2029, encouraging retention. The performance-based RSUs depend on achieving goals for fiscal 2026–2028 and Compensation Committee certification, linking payout to multi-year results. Overall, this appears to be a standard long-term incentive structure.

Insider Backus Robert
Role EVP Retail Operations East
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Time-based Restricted Stock Units 47,343 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 15,781 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 15,781 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 15,781 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Time-based Restricted Stock Units — 47,343 shares (Direct, null); Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units — 15,781 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each time-based restricted stock unit ("TBRSU") entitles the holder to one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company"). The award vests in three equal installments on February 27, 2027, and February 26, 2028, and February 24, 2029, provided the reporting person remains continuously employed through each vesting date. Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PBRSU") award granted on April 16, 2026. Each PBRSU entitles the holder to one share of Class A common stock of the Company, vesting on February 24, 2029, contingent upon the achievement of performance goals for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, certification by the Compensation Committee, and the reporting person's continued service through the certification date. The reported number of PBRSUs is the "target" amount, with the actual number earned depending on performance goal attainment.
Performance-based RSU grant size 15,781 units Each PBRSU award granted on April 16, 2026
Time-based RSU grant size 47,343 units Time-based RSU award granted on April 16, 2026
PBRSU vesting date February 24, 2029 Vesting date contingent on performance and service
TBRSU vesting schedule start February 27, 2027 First of three equal vesting installments
TBRSU vesting schedule end February 24, 2029 Final vesting installment for time-based RSUs
Performance period for PBRSUs Fiscal 2026–2028 Goals measured over three fiscal years
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PBRSU") award granted on April 16, 2026."
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
Time-based Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each time-based restricted stock unit ("TBRSU") entitles the holder to one share of Class A common stock"
Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.
Class A common stock financial
"one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Compensation Committee financial
"contingent upon the achievement of performance goals ... and certification by the Compensation Committee"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
target amount financial
"The reported number of PBRSUs is the "target" amount, with the actual number earned depending on performance goal attainment."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Backus Robert

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC.
250 E PARKCENTER BLVD

(Street)
BOISE IDAHO 83706

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Albertsons Companies, Inc. [ ACI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP Retail Operations East
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Time-based Restricted Stock Units(1)04/16/2026A47,343 (1) (1)Class A common stock par value $0.0147,343(1)47,343D
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(2)04/16/2026A15,781 (2) (2)Class A common stock par value $0.0115,781(2)15,781D
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(2)04/16/2026A15,781 (2) (2)Class A common stock par value $0.0115,781(2)15,781D
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(2)04/16/2026A15,781 (2) (2)Class A common stock par value $0.0115,781(2)15,781D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each time-based restricted stock unit ("TBRSU") entitles the holder to one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company"). The award vests in three equal installments on February 27, 2027, and February 26, 2028, and February 24, 2029, provided the reporting person remains continuously employed through each vesting date.
2. Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PBRSU") award granted on April 16, 2026. Each PBRSU entitles the holder to one share of Class A common stock of the Company, vesting on February 24, 2029, contingent upon the achievement of performance goals for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, certification by the Compensation Committee, and the reporting person's continued service through the certification date. The reported number of PBRSUs is the "target" amount, with the actual number earned depending on performance goal attainment.
Remarks:
/s/ Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert Backus04/20/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did Albertsons (ACI) grant to EVP Robert Backus?

Albertsons granted Robert Backus performance-based and time-based restricted stock units that settle in Class A common stock. Each performance-based award covers 15,781 units, and a separate time-based award covers 47,343 units, forming part of his long-term stock-based compensation.

How do the time-based restricted stock units for ACI’s EVP vest?

The time-based restricted stock units vest in three equal installments, scheduled for February 27, 2027, February 26, 2028, and February 24, 2029. Vesting requires that Robert Backus remain continuously employed with Albertsons through each respective vesting date.

What conditions apply to the performance-based RSUs granted by Albertsons (ACI)?

Each performance-based restricted stock unit entitles Robert Backus to one share of Class A common stock, vesting on February 24, 2029. Vesting depends on achieving performance goals for fiscal years 2026–2028, Compensation Committee certification, and his continued service through the certification date.

Are the reported performance-based RSU amounts for ACI guaranteed to vest?

No, the reported performance-based restricted stock units represent a target amount. The actual number of units earned will depend on the level of achievement of performance goals for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, as later certified by the Compensation Committee.

What does each restricted stock unit in the ACI Form 4 represent?

Each time-based or performance-based restricted stock unit entitles the holder to one share of Albertsons Companies’ Class A common stock. Shares are delivered only if the applicable vesting conditions are satisfied, including service requirements and, for performance units, achievement of specified performance goals.