Albertsons (ACI) EVP Thomas Moriarty credited with Dividend Equivalent RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Albertsons Companies executive Thomas M. Moriarty, EVP of M&A and Corporate Affairs, reported multiple equity-based compensation credits rather than open-market trades. On February 6, 2026, he was granted several blocks of Dividend Equivalent Units tied to existing restricted stock unit awards at a price of $0.00 per unit.
The derivative table shows individual grants including 226, 485, 674 and 1,394 Dividend Equivalent Units, each representing the right to receive Class A common shares. A footnote explains these are RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on performance-based RSUs, based on a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, and they will vest and settle in line with the underlying awards if employment-based vesting conditions are met.
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Insider Trade Summary
7 transactions reported
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Moriarty Thomas M
Role
EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 226 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 485 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 674 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 1,394 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Units — 27,453 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
FAQ
What insider activity did ACI report for Thomas Moriarty on February 6, 2026?
Albertsons Companies reported that EVP Thomas M. Moriarty received multiple grants of Dividend Equivalent Units on February 6, 2026. These derivative awards are equity-based compensation credits, not open-market purchases or sales of Class A common stock.
What are Dividend Equivalent Units in the Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 filing?
Dividend Equivalent Units are restricted stock units credited to the executive’s account as dividends accrue on existing performance-based RSUs. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Albertsons Class A common stock, vesting and settling together with the underlying performance awards.
How many Dividend Equivalent Units did the ACI executive receive in the largest single grant?
In the largest single entry, the Albertsons executive received 1,394 Dividend Equivalent Units. This grant, like the others reported, reflects dividend equivalents on outstanding performance-based RSUs rather than a cash transaction or traditional stock option exercise.
Do the Albertsons (ACI) Dividend Equivalent Units have a purchase price?
The reported Dividend Equivalent Units were credited at a transaction price of $0.00 per unit. They arise from dividend equivalents on performance-based RSUs, linked to a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, and are part of the executive’s stock-based compensation package.
When will the Albertsons (ACI) restricted stock units associated with these dividend equivalents vest?
Footnotes state related time-based RSU awards vest fully on February 28, 2026, February 27, 2027, February 26, 2028, and May 1, 2027. The dividend-equivalent RSUs will vest and settle on the same schedule as their respective underlying performance-based awards.
Is Thomas Moriarty’s ownership in ACI from these units reported as direct or indirect?
The Form 4 lists all reported Dividend Equivalent Units as directly owned by Thomas Moriarty. The ownership column indicates “D” for direct, and there are no footnotes disclaiming beneficial ownership or attributing the holdings to a separate trust or entity.