Albertsons (ACI) EVP Moriarty receives new dividend-equivalent RSU credits and details trust holdings
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moriarty Thomas M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. executive Thomas M. Moriarty reported multiple awards of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These include grants linked to performance-based RSUs (406 units) and to various unvested or time-based RSUs (including 2,426; 422; 782; and 1,573 units), each credited as quarterly dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share. In addition, a family trust associated with Moriarty holds 308,946 shares of Class A common stock, of which he disclaims beneficial ownership of 45,725 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Moriarty Thomas M
Role
EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units F2 | 406 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units F3 | 2,426 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units F3 | 422 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units F3 | 782 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units F3 | 1,573 | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A common stock, par value $0.01 F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Units — 401,840 shares (Direct);
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 — 308,946 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of 45,725 shares of the total shares held in Family Trusts.
- F2. 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 of $0.17 per share of common stock.
- F3. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs and will vest and settle with the underlying awards. The reported number is the quarterly dividend equivalent to $0.17 per share of common stock.
Key Figures
Dividend Equivalent Units grant: 406 units
Dividend Equivalent Units grant: 2,426 units
Dividend Equivalent Units grant: 422 units
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Dividend Equivalent Units grant
406 units
RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on accrued performance-based RSUs at $0.17 per share
Dividend Equivalent Units grant
2,426 units
RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs at $0.17 per share
Dividend Equivalent Units grant
422 units
RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs at $0.17 per share
Dividend Equivalent Units grant
782 units
RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs at $0.17 per share
Dividend Equivalent Units grant
1,573 units
RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on time-based RSUs at $0.17 per share
Indirect Class A shares held by family trust
308,946 shares
Class A common stock held indirectly by Family Trust related to the reporting person
Shares with disclaimed beneficial ownership
45,725 shares
Portion of family trust holdings for which beneficial ownership is disclaimed
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Units, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), beneficial ownership, Family Trust
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Dividend Equivalent Units financial
"The reporting person acquired Dividend Equivalent Units tied to RSU awards."
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Restricted stock units ("RSUs") credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of 45,725 shares held in Family Trusts."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Family Trust financial
"Shares of Class A common stock are held indirectly by Family Trust."
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FAQ
What insider transactions did ACI executive Thomas Moriarty report on this Form 4?
Thomas M. Moriarty reported five awards of Dividend Equivalent Units tied to existing RSU awards on August 7, 2026. These RSUs are credited as quarterly dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share and will vest and settle together with their underlying RSU awards.
What are the largest Dividend Equivalent Unit grants reported by ACI’s Moriarty?
The filing shows several grants of Dividend Equivalent Units, including 2,426 units, 1,573 units, 782 units, 422 units, and 406 units. These units represent RSUs credited as quarterly dividend equivalents on various unvested or performance-based RSU awards.
How do the Dividend Equivalent Units for ACI’s Moriarty vest and settle?
The Dividend Equivalent Units are RSUs credited on unvested or accrued performance-based RSUs and will vest and settle at the same time as the underlying RSU awards. Each reported amount reflects a $0.17 per share quarterly dividend equivalent.
Did Albertsons (ACI) clarify any prior ownership reporting for Moriarty in this filing?
Yes. The remarks explain that a prior Form 4 used D instead of I for ownership nature, though it correctly stated the shares were held by a family trust. This report clarifies that those shares are held indirectly by Family Trust.