Albertsons (ACI) EVP Michael Withers granted dividend-equivalent RSUs on existing awards
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
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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)
- 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 on performance-based RSUs: 85 shares
Dividend Equivalent Units on Class A common stock (F1): 69 shares
Dividend Equivalent Units on time-based RSUs: 1069 shares
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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
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance based RSUs, time-based Restricted Stock Units
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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.
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.