ACI Worldwide exec surrenders shares for taxes

An ACIW executive surrendered shares back to the company at $52.95 to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock units.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. (ACIW) reports that Erich J. Litch, GM, Payment Software, surrendered shares of common stock to the company to cover withholding taxes due on recent restricted stock unit vesting. On September 4, 2026 he surrendered 136 and 667 shares, and on September 6, 2026 he surrendered 963 shares, all valued at $52.95 per share; no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

Disposition: 1,766 shares

Disposition 3 txns

Insider Litch Erich J

Role GM, Payment Software

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Common Stock F3	963	$52.95	$51K
Disposition	Common Stock F1	136	$52.95	$7K
Disposition	Common Stock F2	667	$52.95	$35K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 36,990 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 277 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024
2. F2. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 1,358 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025
3. F3. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 1,959 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares surrendered on September 6, 2026: 963 shares Shares surrendered on September 4, 2026 (first block): 136 shares Shares surrendered on September 4, 2026 (second block): 667 shares +4 more

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Shares surrendered on September 6, 2026 963 shares Common stock surrendered to issuer to pay tax liability on RSU vesting

Shares surrendered on September 4, 2026 (first block) 136 shares Common stock surrendered to issuer to pay tax liability on RSU vesting

Shares surrendered on September 4, 2026 (second block) 667 shares Common stock surrendered to issuer to pay tax liability on RSU vesting

Per-share value used for tax withholding $52.95 per share Applied to each common stock surrender transaction

RSU grant vesting reference (December 4, 2024 grant) 277 shares vested One twelfth of restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024

RSU grant vesting reference (March 4, 2025 grant) 1,358 shares vested One twelfth of restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025

RSU grant vesting reference (March 6, 2026 grant) 1,959 shares vested One twelfth of restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax liability, vesting

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2026"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax liability financial

"shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting"

vesting financial

"pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 1,959 shares"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

What insider transactions did ACIW report for Erich J. Litch?

ACI WORLDWIDE reported that Erich J. Litch surrendered three blocks of common stock back to the company on September 4 and 6, 2026 to cover tax liabilities from vested restricted stock units, at a value of $52.95 per share.

How many ACIW shares did Erich J. Litch surrender in this Form 4?

Erich J. Litch surrendered 136 shares and 667 shares on September 4, 2026, and 963 shares on September 6, 2026, all of ACI WORLDWIDE common stock, to satisfy tax liabilities arising from restricted stock unit vesting.

Were the ACIW insider share dispositions open market sales?

No. The filing states the shares were surrendered to the issuer to pay tax liability upon vesting of restricted stock units, not sold in the open market, with each transaction valued at $52.95 per share.

What awards caused the ACIW share surrenders reported by Erich J. Litch?

The filing links the surrenders to vesting of restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024, March 4, 2025, and March 6, 2026, where a portion of each grant vested and triggered tax withholding paid in shares.

Were the ACIW insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for these transactions; they are described as share surrenders to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock unit vesting.

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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^*

Litch Erich J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6060 COVENTRY DRIVE

(Street)

ELKHORN NEBRASKA 68022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACI WORLDWIDE, INC. [ ACIW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	GM, Payment Software

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/04/2026

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
Common Stock	09/04/2026		D		136(1)	D	$52.95	38,620	D
Common Stock	09/04/2026		D		667(2)	D	$52.95	37,953	D
Common Stock	09/06/2026		D		963(3)	D	$52.95	36,990	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 277 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024

2. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 1,358 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2025

3. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of 1,959 shares, representing one twelfth of the restricted stock units granted on March 6, 2026.

Remarks:

	Erich J Litch	09/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)