Albertsons (ACI) director receives 114 dividend equivalent units tied to RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Allen Sharon L. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Albertsons Companies director Sharon L. Allen received an automatic grant of 114 Dividend Equivalent Units on May 8, 2026. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on her unvested restricted stock units (RSUs), based on a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share of Class A common stock. After this grant, she holds 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units, representing rights tied to 10,734 shares of Class A common stock. This is a routine, compensation-related award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Allen Sharon L.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 114 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Units — 10,848 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend Equivalent Units granted: 114 units
Dividend Equivalent Units after grant: 10,848 units
Underlying shares linked to units: 10,734 shares
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Dividend Equivalent Units granted
114 units
Grant on May 8, 2026 to Sharon L. Allen
Dividend Equivalent Units after grant
10,848 units
Total units held following the reported transaction
Underlying shares linked to units
10,734 shares
Class A common stock underlying the reported Dividend Equivalent Units
Quarterly dividend rate
$0.17 per share
Dividend on Class A common stock used to calculate dividend equivalents on RSUs
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Units, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Class A common stock, dividend equivalents
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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.
Class A common stock financial
"underlying security title: Class A common stock, par value $0.01"
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.
dividend equivalents financial
"credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
FAQ
What did Sharon L. Allen acquire in this Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 filing?
Sharon L. Allen received 114 Dividend Equivalent Units as a compensation-related award. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on her unvested RSUs and will vest and settle together with the underlying restricted stock awards.
Is the Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?
The transaction is not a stock purchase or sale. It is a grant of Dividend Equivalent Units awarded as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs, with no price paid per unit and no open-market trading involved.
How many Albertsons (ACI) units does Sharon L. Allen hold after this Form 4 transaction?
Following the grant, Sharon L. Allen holds 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units. These units are linked to 10,734 underlying shares of Class A common stock and will vest and settle in line with the related RSU awards.
What dividend rate drove the Dividend Equivalent Units in this Albertsons (ACI) filing?
The reported Dividend Equivalent Units are based on a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share of Albertsons Class A common stock. That dividend amount determines how many additional units are credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs.
What are Dividend Equivalent Units in the context of Albertsons (ACI) RSUs?
Dividend Equivalent Units represent credits added when dividends are declared on underlying shares tied to RSUs. For Albertsons, these units are credited to the reporting person’s account and will vest and settle at the same time as the related RSU awards.