Albertsons Companies (ACI) CTO receives new dividend equivalent RSU credits

Q: What did Albertsons (ACI) report for Anuj Dhanda in this Form 4?

Albertsons reported that Chief Tech & Transformation Officer Anuj Dhanda received several Dividend Equivalent Unit awards on August 7, 2026 , all credited as RSUs that vest and settle with existing underlying awards.

Q: How many Dividend Equivalent Units were granted to the ACI executive?

The Form 4 lists five separate grants of Dividend Equivalent Units , each with its own share amount and underlying award type, including performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, and Class A common stock, all credited as restricted stock units.

Q: What is the dividend rate underlying these ACI Dividend Equivalent Units?

The filing states that the credited RSUs represent a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of common stock . This $0.17-per-share rate is applied to the underlying awards to determine the number of Dividend Equivalent Units credited.

Q: How do the Dividend Equivalent Units for ACI vest and settle?

The Dividend Equivalent Units are credited as restricted stock units and will vest and settle with the underlying awards . That means their vesting schedule and settlement timing match the related performance-based or time-based RSUs and stock awards.

Q: Are the ACI Dividend Equivalent Units held directly or indirectly by the executive?

Each reported transaction is marked with ownership code "D" for direct ownership . The Form 4 does not attribute these holdings to any separate entity, so they are reported as directly held by the executive’s account.

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DHANDA ANUJ reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Albertsons Companies executive Anuj Dhanda, Chief Tech & Transformation Officer, received multiple awards of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These units were credited as restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to existing performance-based and time-based RSUs and to Class A common stock. According to the footnotes, each award reflects a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of common stock and will vest and settle together with the corresponding underlying RSU or stock awards.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider DHANDA ANUJ

Role Chief Tech &Transformation Off

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F1	327	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	374	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	627	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	1,267	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	1,781	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 313,542 shares (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 (F1): 327 shares Dividend Equivalent Units on unvested RSUs (F2 example 1): 374 shares Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs: 627 shares +3 more

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Dividend Equivalent Units on performance-based RSUs (F1) 327 shares RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on accrued performance-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on unvested RSUs (F2 example 1) 374 shares RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs 627 shares RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on time-based RSUs at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (grant 1) 1267 shares RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on Class A common stock at $0.17 per share

Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (grant 2) 1781 shares Additional RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on Class A common stock at $0.17 per share

Quarterly dividend equivalent rate $0.17 per share Rate used to calculate quarterly Dividend Equivalent Units on common stock

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance based RSUs, time-based Restricted Stock Units, +1 more

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Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"security_title "Dividend Equivalent Units" and footnotes describing 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

"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.

quarterly dividend equivalent financial

"The reported number is the quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of common stock."

FAQ

What did Albertsons (ACI) report for Anuj Dhanda in this Form 4?

Albertsons reported that Chief Tech & Transformation Officer Anuj Dhanda received several Dividend Equivalent Unit awards on August 7, 2026, all credited as RSUs that vest and settle with existing underlying awards.

How many Dividend Equivalent Units were granted to the ACI executive?

The Form 4 lists five separate grants of Dividend Equivalent Units, each with its own share amount and underlying award type, including performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, and Class A common stock, all credited as restricted stock units.

What is the dividend rate underlying these ACI Dividend Equivalent Units?

The filing states that the credited RSUs represent a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of common stock. This $0.17-per-share rate is applied to the underlying awards to determine the number of Dividend Equivalent Units credited.

How do the Dividend Equivalent Units for ACI vest and settle?

The Dividend Equivalent Units are credited as restricted stock units and will vest and settle with the underlying awards. That means their vesting schedule and settlement timing match the related performance-based or time-based RSUs and stock awards.

Are the ACI Dividend Equivalent Units held directly or indirectly by the executive?

Each reported transaction is marked with ownership code "D" for direct ownership. The Form 4 does not attribute these holdings to any separate entity, so they are reported as directly held by the executive’s account.

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Available on EDGAR 08/11/2026 - 05:59 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/11/2026 - 05:58 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DHANDA ANUJ

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chief Tech &Transformation Off

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		327		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	327	⁽¹⁾	23,456	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		374		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	374	⁽²⁾	26,777	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		627		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Time-based Restricted Stock Units	627	⁽²⁾	44,947	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		1,267		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	1,267	⁽²⁾	90,784	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		1,781		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	1,781	⁽²⁾	127,578	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 Anuj Dhanda	08/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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