Albertsons director granted 114 dividend-equivalent units

Albertsons Companies director Wille Scott received additional stock-based compensation through dividend equivalents.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Albertsons Companies director Wille Scott received additional stock-based compensation through dividend equivalents. On May 12, 2026, Scott was granted 114 Dividend Equivalent Units tied to unvested restricted stock units (RSUs). These units reflect a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of Class A common stock.

Following this grant, Scott directly holds 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units, which will vest and settle in line with the underlying RSU awards. This is a routine compensation-related acquisition rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine RSU dividend equivalents; no open-market trading signal.

The filing shows director Wille Scott receiving 114 Dividend Equivalent Units linked to existing restricted stock units. These arise from a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share and are standard features of equity compensation plans.

The transaction uses code “A,” indicating a grant or award, not a market trade. After this award, Scott holds 10,848 units, which will vest and settle with the underlying RSUs. As there are no purchases or sales, the informational value for short-term sentiment is limited and appears routine.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 114 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Wille Scott

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units	114	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 10,848 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. 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 of $0.17 per share of common stock.

Key Figures

Dividend Equivalent Units granted: 114 units Total units after transaction: 10,848 units Quarterly dividend equivalent: $0.17 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Dividend Equivalent Units granted 114 units Grant on May 12, 2026

Total units after transaction 10,848 units Dividend Equivalent Units held following grant

Quarterly dividend equivalent $0.17 per share Basis for credited Dividend Equivalent Units

Transaction price per unit $0.00 Compensation award, not a market purchase

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Class A common stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"security_title: "Dividend Equivalent Units""

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"

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

FAQ

What insider transaction did Albertsons Companies (ACI) report for Wille Scott?

Albertsons Companies reported that director Wille Scott received 114 Dividend Equivalent Units on May 12, 2026. These units are tied to existing restricted stock units and arise from a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share on the company’s Class A common stock.

Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales by Wille Scott in this ACI Form 4?

No, the Form 4 shows only a grant of 114 Dividend Equivalent Units to Wille Scott. The transaction is coded “A” for grant or award, meaning it is compensation-related and not an open-market purchase or sale of Albertsons Companies stock.

How many Dividend Equivalent Units does Wille Scott hold after this Albertsons transaction?

After receiving the new award, Wille Scott holds a total of 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units. These units will vest and settle in tandem with the underlying restricted stock unit awards, aligning his compensation with the performance and dividends of Albertsons Companies’ Class A common stock.

What does the $0.17 dividend equivalent represent in Wille Scott’s ACI Form 4 filing?

The $0.17 amount represents the quarterly dividend equivalent per share of Albertsons Companies’ common stock. It is credited as additional restricted stock units (Dividend Equivalent Units) on unvested RSUs, giving Scott dividend-like value until those underlying awards vest and settle into shares.

What type of security is underlying the Dividend Equivalent Units reported for ACI?

The Dividend Equivalent Units reported for Wille Scott are tied to Albertsons Companies’ Class A common stock, par value $0.01. When the related restricted stock units vest and settle, these dividend equivalents are expected to settle alongside the underlying equity awards, mirroring the common stock’s dividend stream.

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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^*

Wille Scott

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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)
			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)	05/12/2026		A		114		(1)	(1)	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	114	(1)	10,848	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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 of $0.17 per share of common stock.

Remarks:

	Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-In- Fact for Scott Wille	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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