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Albertsons (ACI) EVP Michael Withers granted dividend-equivalent RSUs on existing awards

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Albertsons Companies, Inc. executive Michael Withers, EVP Retail Operations West, reported multiple acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units on August 7, 2026. These units were credited as restricted stock units (RSUs) as quarterly dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share on accrued performance-based RSUs and on unvested and time-based RSUs, and will vest and settle together with the corresponding underlying awards.

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Insider Withers Michael
Role EVP Retail Operations West
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F1 85 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F1 69 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 1,069 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 78 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 163 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 131 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 677 -- --
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F2 121 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 171,423 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Dividend Equivalent Units on performance-based RSUs 85 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on accrued performance-based RSUs (footnote F1)
Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (F1) 69 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on accrued performance-based RSUs (footnote F1)
Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs 1069 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on time-based RSUs (footnote F2)
Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (F2-78) 78 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on unvested RSUs (footnote F2)
Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (F2-163) 163 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on unvested RSUs (footnote F2)
Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (F2-131) 131 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on unvested RSUs (footnote F2)
Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs (F2-677) 677 shares Credited August 7, 2026 as RSUs on time-based RSUs (footnote F2)
Quarterly dividend equivalent rate $0.17 per share Basis for all reported RSU dividend equivalents in footnotes F1 and F2
Dividend Equivalent Units financial
"security_title: Dividend Equivalent Units; reported as derivative RSUs"
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 RSUs financial
"dividend equivalents on accrued performance based RSUs, which will vest and settle"
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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FAQ

What did ACI executive Michael Withers report in this Form 4?

Michael Withers reported acquisitions of Dividend Equivalent Units tied to RSU awards. These units were credited as quarterly dividend equivalents of $0.17 per share and will vest and settle with the related performance-based and time-based RSUs.

Were there any share sales by Michael Withers in ACI reported here?

No share sales are reported; all transactions are acquisitions (code A) of Dividend Equivalent Units. The filing shows only derivative awards credited as RSUs associated with existing performance-based and time-based restricted stock units.

What are Dividend Equivalent Units in the context of ACI (ACI)?

Dividend Equivalent Units are RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on accrued or unvested RSUs. For Michael Withers, the reported amounts reflect a quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of Albertsons Class A common stock.

How do these ACI Dividend Equivalent Units vest for Michael Withers?

The Dividend Equivalent Units will vest and settle with the underlying awards. Footnotes state that RSUs credited as dividend equivalents on performance-based and unvested RSUs will follow the same vesting and settlement schedule as those underlying RSU grants.

Which underlying securities are linked to these ACI Dividend Equivalent Units?

The acquisitions relate to performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, and Class A common stock. Each Dividend Equivalent Unit entry specifies an underlying security title such as performance-based RSUs, time-based RSUs, or Class A common stock with par value $0.01.

What dividend rate generated these ACI Dividend Equivalent Units for Michael Withers?

The RSUs were credited as dividend equivalents based on a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. Footnotes explain that the reported numbers of RSUs equal the quarterly dividend equivalent of $0.17 per share of Albertsons common stock.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Withers Michael

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP Retail Operations West
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)08/07/2026A85 (1) (1)Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units85(1)6,067D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)08/07/2026A69 (1) (1)Class A common stock,par value $0.0169(1)4,926D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A1,069 (2) (2)Time-based Restricted Stock Units1,069(2)76,594D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A78 (2) (2)Class A common stock, par value $0.0178(2)5,618D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A163 (2) (2)Class A common stock, par value $0.01163(2)11,693D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A131 (2) (2)Class A common stock, par value $0.01131(2)9,361D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A677 (2) (2)Time-based Restricted StockUnits677(2)48,522D
Dividend Equivalent Units(2)08/07/2026A121 (2) (2)Class A common stock, par value $0.01121(2)8,642D
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 Michael Withers08/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)