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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. officer Anuj Dhanda, Chief Tech & Transformation Officer, reported multiple awards of dividend equivalent units on February 6, 2026. These are derivative awards that accrue on existing restricted stock units and are recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit.

Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock and vests in full on specific dates, including Feb-28-2026, Feb-27-2027, Feb-26-2028, and May-01-2027, subject to continued employment. Additional RSUs were credited as dividend equivalents on performance-based RSUs, reflecting a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share.

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 ID 83706

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalent Units	(1)	02/06/2026		A		204		(1)	(1)	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	204	(1)	24,768	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(2)	02/06/2026		A		430		(2)	(2)	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	430	(2)	52,250	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(3)	02/06/2026		A		541		(3)	(3)	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	541	(3)	65,783	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(4)	02/06/2026		A		1,024		(4)	(4)	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	1,024	(4)	124,476	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		223		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	223	(5)	70,585	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		161		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	161	(5)	70,585	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		174		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	174	(5)	72,651	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-28-2026.

2. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-27-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

3. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on Feb-26-2028, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

4. Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a contractual right to receive one share of Class A common stock of Albertsons Companies, Inc. The Time-Based award will vest in full on May-01-2027, as long as the reporting person remains continuously employed through such respective date.

5. 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 to $0.15 per share of common stock

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Anuj Dhanda	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Albertsons reported that officer Anuj Dhanda received multiple awards of dividend equivalent units on February 6, 2026. These units accrue on existing restricted stock units and are recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit.

What are the dividend equivalent units reported for ACI’s Anuj Dhanda?

The filing shows several grants of Dividend Equivalent Units, including blocks of 204, 430, 541 and 1,024 units. Each represents additional RSUs credited in connection with existing time-based or performance-based restricted stock units.

How do the time-based RSUs for ACI’s Anuj Dhanda vest?

Each time-based restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one Class A share and vests 100% on set dates. Vesting dates include Feb-28-2026, Feb-27-2027, Feb-26-2028, and May-01-2027, assuming continuous employment through the applicable date.

What dividend rate underlies the RSU dividend equivalents at Albertsons (ACI)?

The Form 4 notes that certain restricted stock units were credited as dividend equivalents based on a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock. These credits are linked to accrued performance-based RSUs and will vest and settle with the underlying awards.

Are the reported ACI transactions by Anuj Dhanda purchases or sales of stock?

The reported transactions are coded “A” for acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units at a price of $0.00 per unit. They represent additional derivative awards tied to restricted stock units, not open-market purchases or sales of common stock.

Who is the reporting person in this Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is Anuj Dhanda, identified as an officer of Albertsons Companies, Inc. with the title Chief Tech & Transformation Officer. The Form 4 reflects changes in his derivative holdings, specifically dividend-equivalent restricted stock units.