Albertsons EVP granted RSU dividend equivalents

Q: How many RSU dividend equivalent units did the ACI executive receive?

The executive received a total of 2,479 Dividend Equivalent Units across five entries. These include units tied to performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, and Class A common stock RSUs, all credited as quarterly dividend equivalents to existing unvested awards.

Q: Are the Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 transactions open-market purchases or sales?

No, the Form 4 shows grant/award acquisitions coded as “A”, not open-market trades. The units are Dividend Equivalent RSUs credited on existing RSU awards, with no reported purchase or sale of common shares in the market.

Q: How are the dividend equivalent RSUs for ACI structured to vest and settle?

The filing states these RSUs are credited as dividend equivalents on accrued or unvested RSUs. They will vest and settle with the underlying awards, meaning their vesting schedule follows the original performance-based or time-based RSU grants.

Q: What dividend rate underlies the ACI dividend equivalent RSUs?

The reported number of RSUs reflects a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of Albertsons common stock. This amount is used to calculate the RSUs credited as dividend equivalents to the executive’s existing restricted stock unit awards.

Albertsons Companies EVP Evan Rainwater reported five acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026.

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Albertsons Companies EVP Evan Rainwater reported five acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. The awards total 2,479 RSU-based units tied to performance-based, time-based and Class A common stock RSUs and were credited as quarterly dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share, vesting and settling with the underlying awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,479 shares

Grant/Award 5 txns

Insider Rainwater Evan

Role EVP, Supp. Chain, Mfg. & Sourc

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F1	186	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	958	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	211	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	359	--	--
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units ^F2	765	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 177,576 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. 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 of $0.17 per share of common stock.
F2. 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 to $0.17 per share of common stock.

Key Figures

Dividend Equivalent Units (performance-based RSUs): 186 units Dividend Equivalent Units (Class A RSU awards): 958 units Dividend Equivalent Units (time-based RSUs): 211 units +3 more

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Dividend Equivalent Units (performance-based RSUs) 186 units RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on accrued performance-based RSUs on 2026-08-07

Dividend Equivalent Units (Class A RSU awards) 958 units RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs tied to Class A common stock on 2026-08-07

Dividend Equivalent Units (time-based RSUs) 211 units RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on time-based RSUs on 2026-08-07

Additional Dividend Equivalent Units (Class A RSUs) 359 units RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs tied to Class A common stock on 2026-08-07

Additional Dividend Equivalent Units (Class A RSUs) 765 units RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs tied to Class A common stock on 2026-08-07

Quarterly dividend equivalent rate $0.17 per share Basis for calculating RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on common stock

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units, Time-based Restricted Stock Units

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Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"security_title "Dividend Equivalent Units" for each derivative transaction"

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 as dividend equivalents"

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.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units financial

"underlying_security_title "Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units""

Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.

Time-based Restricted Stock Units financial

"underlying_security_title "Time-based Restricted Stock Units""

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

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What did Albertsons (ACI) EVP Evan Rainwater report in this Form 4?

Evan Rainwater reported five acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These units are RSUs credited as dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share and will vest and settle together with the underlying restricted stock unit awards.

How many RSU dividend equivalent units did the ACI executive receive?

The executive received a total of 2,479 Dividend Equivalent Units across five entries. These include units tied to performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, and Class A common stock RSUs, all credited as quarterly dividend equivalents to existing unvested awards.

Are the Albertsons (ACI) Form 4 transactions open-market purchases or sales?

No, the Form 4 shows grant/award acquisitions coded as “A”, not open-market trades. The units are Dividend Equivalent RSUs credited on existing RSU awards, with no reported purchase or sale of common shares in the market.

How are the dividend equivalent RSUs for ACI structured to vest and settle?

The filing states these RSUs are credited as dividend equivalents on accrued or unvested RSUs. They will vest and settle with the underlying awards, meaning their vesting schedule follows the original performance-based or time-based RSU grants.

What dividend rate underlies the ACI dividend equivalent RSUs?

The reported number of RSUs reflects a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of Albertsons common stock. This amount is used to calculate the RSUs credited as dividend equivalents to the executive’s existing restricted stock unit awards.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/11/2026 - 05:59 PM EDT

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^*

Rainwater Evan

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Supp. Chain, Mfg. & Sourc

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽¹⁾	08/07/2026		A		186		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units	186	⁽¹⁾	13,346	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		958		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	958	⁽²⁾	68,649	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		211		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Time-based Restricted Stock Units	211	⁽²⁾	15,111	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		359		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	359	⁽²⁾	25,687	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	⁽²⁾	08/07/2026		A		765		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A common stock, par value $0.01	765	⁽²⁾	54,783	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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 of $0.17 per share of common stock.

2. 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 to $0.17 per share of common stock.

Remarks:

	Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Evan Rainwater	08/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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