Albertsons (ACI) EVP Thomas Moriarty credited with Dividend Equivalent RSUs

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.

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^*

Moriarty Thomas M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC.

250 E. PARKCENTER BLVD.

(Street)

BOISE ID 83706-3940

(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)
	EVP, M&A and Corporate Affairs

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		226		(1)	(1)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	226	(1)	27,453	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(2)	02/06/2026		A		485		(2)	(2)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	485	(2)	58,974	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(3)	02/06/2026		A		674		(3)	(3)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	674	(3)	81,971	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(4)	02/06/2026		A		1,394		(4)	(4)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	1,394	(4)	169,570	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		250		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	250	(5)	78,791	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		250		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	179	(5)	78,791	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(5)	02/06/2026		A		250		(5)	(5)	Class A common stock par value $0.01	197	(5)	82,116	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	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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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.