Albertsons (ACI) director receives 114 dividend-equivalent RSU units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SCHUMACHER ALAN H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Albertsons Companies director Alan H. Schumacher reported a routine compensation-related transaction involving dividend equivalents on existing awards. On May 8, 2026, he was credited with 114 Dividend Equivalent Units tied to unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A common stock.
These RSU dividend equivalents reflect the quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share and will vest and settle on the same schedule as the underlying RSU awards, rather than being immediately payable. After this grant, Schumacher holds 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units directly. The filing does not reflect any open-market buying or selling of Albertsons stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
SCHUMACHER ALAN H
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Units | 114 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Units — 10,848 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend Equivalent Units granted: 114 units
Dividend per share basis: $0.17 per share
Total Dividend Equivalent Units held: 10,848 units
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Dividend Equivalent Units granted
114 units
Grant on May 8, 2026
Dividend per share basis
$0.17 per share
Quarterly dividend used to calculate equivalents
Total Dividend Equivalent Units held
10,848 units
Holdings following the reported transaction
Transaction price per unit
$0.00
Equity grant, no cash consideration
Underlying security
114 shares equivalent
Class A common stock underlying the units
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Units, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), unvested RSUs, Class A common stock
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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.
unvested RSUs financial
"credited to the reporting person's account as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs"
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Albertsons (ACI) director Alan Schumacher report?
Alan Schumacher reported receiving 114 Dividend Equivalent Units as a grant tied to unvested RSUs. These units represent dividend equivalents on Class A common stock and are part of his equity compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
How many Dividend Equivalent Units does Alan Schumacher hold after this Form 4?
After the reported grant of 114 units, Alan Schumacher holds a total of 10,848 Dividend Equivalent Units. These units correspond to dividend credits on unvested restricted stock units that will vest and settle together with the underlying RSU awards over time.
Was there any open-market buying or selling of Albertsons (ACI) stock in this filing?
No, the filing shows no open-market buying or selling. It reports a grant of 114 Dividend Equivalent Units associated with unvested RSUs, which is a compensation-related adjustment, not a discretionary purchase or sale of Albertsons common stock in the market.
What does the $0.17 amount in Alan Schumacher’s Albertsons Form 4 represent?
The $0.17 figure represents the quarterly cash dividend per share of Albertsons common stock used to calculate the dividend equivalents. Those cash-equivalent amounts were credited as 114 additional RSU-based Dividend Equivalent Units rather than being paid directly in cash.
How are the Dividend Equivalent Units in this Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 expected to vest?
The Dividend Equivalent Units will vest and settle on the same schedule as the underlying unvested RSUs. This means the additional 114 units will convert alongside the original RSU awards, aligning their timing and conditions, rather than vesting immediately upon the dividend credit date.