Albertsons CEO granted dividend equivalent RSUs

Q: What did ACI CEO Susan Morris report on this Form 4?

Susan Morris reported four acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on both performance-based and time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and will vest and settle with the related RSU awards.

Q: How many Dividend Equivalent Units did Susan Morris acquire in total for ACI?

Susan Morris acquired 1,243 units tied to performance-based RSUs and 553, 2,494, and 4,811 units tied to time-based RSUs. Each block represents quarterly dividend equivalents calculated using a $0.17 per-share common stock dividend.

Q: What are Dividend Equivalent Units in the ACI Form 4 filing?

Dividend Equivalent Units are restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents on existing RSUs. For ACI, they are based on a $0.17 per-share quarterly dividend and will vest and settle at the same time as the underlying RSU awards they are linked to.

Q: Do the ACI Dividend Equivalent Units reported by Susan Morris vest immediately?

No, the units do not vest immediately. The filing states they will vest and settle together with the corresponding performance-based or time-based RSUs, meaning their vesting follows the same schedule as the underlying awards.

Q: How is the $0.17 amount used in Susan Morris’s ACI Form 4?

The $0.17 per-share figure is the quarterly common stock dividend used to calculate Dividend Equivalent Units. The filing explains that the reported RSUs equal the quarterly dividend equivalent based on this per-share dividend rate.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Susan Morris acquired additional equity-based awards in the form of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026.

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer and director Susan Morris acquired additional equity-based awards in the form of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These included 1,243 units linked to performance-based RSUs and 553, 2,494, and 4,811 units linked to time-based RSUs. According to the disclosures, the units were credited as quarterly dividend equivalents based on a $0.17 per-share common stock dividend and will vest and settle together with the related underlying RSU awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 9,101 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider MORRIS SUSAN

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F1	1,243	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	553	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	2,494	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	4,811	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 652,055 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. 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.
F2. 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 on performance-based RSUs: 1,243 units Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (grant 1): 553 units Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (grant 2): 2,494 units +2 more

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Dividend Equivalent Units on performance-based RSUs 1,243 units Credited as quarterly dividend equivalents on accrued performance-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (grant 1) 553 units Credited as quarterly dividend equivalents on unvested time-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (grant 2) 2,494 units Credited as quarterly dividend equivalents on unvested time-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (grant 3) 4,811 units Credited as quarterly dividend equivalents on unvested time-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Quarterly dividend per share $0.17 per share Used to calculate the number of Dividend Equivalent Units credited as RSUs

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance based RSUs, time-based Restricted Stock Units

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Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"Dividend Equivalent Units credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents"

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.

performance based RSUs financial

"dividend equivalents on accrued performance based RSUs, which will vest and settle"

time-based Restricted Stock Units financial

"Dividend Equivalent Units underlying security title Time-based Restricted Stock Units"

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.

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What did ACI CEO Susan Morris report on this Form 4?

Susan Morris reported four acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on both performance-based and time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and will vest and settle with the related RSU awards.

How many Dividend Equivalent Units did Susan Morris acquire in total for ACI?

Susan Morris acquired 1,243 units tied to performance-based RSUs and 553, 2,494, and 4,811 units tied to time-based RSUs. Each block represents quarterly dividend equivalents calculated using a $0.17 per-share common stock dividend.

What are Dividend Equivalent Units in the ACI Form 4 filing?

Dividend Equivalent Units are restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents on existing RSUs. For ACI, they are based on a $0.17 per-share quarterly dividend and will vest and settle at the same time as the underlying RSU awards they are linked to.

Do the ACI Dividend Equivalent Units reported by Susan Morris vest immediately?

No, the units do not vest immediately. The filing states they will vest and settle together with the corresponding performance-based or time-based RSUs, meaning their vesting follows the same schedule as the underlying awards.

Were any ACI shares sold or disposed of in this Susan Morris Form 4?

No sales or disposals were reported. All four transactions are coded “A” as grant, award, or other acquisition of Dividend Equivalent Units, and the transaction summary shows no sell or dispose entries for this filing.

How is the $0.17 amount used in Susan Morris’s ACI Form 4?

The $0.17 per-share figure is the quarterly common stock dividend used to calculate Dividend Equivalent Units. The filing explains that the reported RSUs equal the quarterly dividend equivalent based on this per-share dividend rate.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/11/2026 - 05:59 PM EDT

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MORRIS SUSAN

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026

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

X	Form 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)
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⁾	08/07/2026		A		1,243		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	1,243	⁽¹⁾	89,056	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		553		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Time-based Restricted Stock Units	553	⁽²⁾	39,634	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		2,494		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Time-based Restricted Stock Units	2,494	⁽²⁾	178,699	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		4,811		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Time-based Restricted Stock Units	4,811	⁽²⁾	344,666	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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.

2. 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Morris	08/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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