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ACI Worldwide (ACIW) CEO earns 176,755 performance shares, surrenders 69,552 for taxes

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ACI Worldwide President and CEO Thomas W. Warsop III reported equity compensation activity in the company’s common stock. He received a grant of 176,755 performance shares that were earned based on performance objectives for the period from May 11, 2023 through February 28, 2026. On the same date, 69,552 shares were surrendered back to the company to cover tax liabilities triggered by the vesting of these performance shares. After these transactions, Warsop directly holds 491,074 shares of ACI Worldwide common stock.

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CEO received performance-based shares and surrendered some to cover taxes.

The CEO of ACI Worldwide received 176,755 performance shares earned under the company’s 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan for a multi-year performance period. This reflects compensation tied to achieving predefined performance objectives rather than open-market stock purchases.

To satisfy tax obligations upon vesting, he surrendered 69,552 shares back to the company at a value of $41.24 per share. This is a non-market disposition to the issuer, not an open-market sale. Following these movements, he directly holds 491,074 shares, indicating a substantial continuing equity stake. The activity appears to be routine compensation and tax settlement rather than a directional bet on the stock.

Insider Warsop Thomas W III
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 176,755 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock 69,552 $41.24 $2.87M
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 560,626 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The performance shares were granted pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended. The performance shares were earned upon the attainment of certain performance objectives for the period May 11, 2023 through February 28, 2026. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of performance shares.
Performance shares granted 176,755 shares Common Stock grant earned for performance period May 11, 2023–February 28, 2026
Shares surrendered for taxes 69,552 shares Common Stock surrendered to issuer to pay tax liability on vesting
Surrender price per share $41.24 per share Value used for shares disposed to issuer for tax payment
Shares held after transactions 491,074 shares CEO’s directly held ACI Worldwide common stock following Form 4 transactions
Gross shares after grant 560,626 shares Total direct holdings immediately after performance share grant, before tax surrender
performance shares financial
"The performance shares were granted pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan"
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended"
vesting financial
"tax liability due upon the vesting of performance 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.
disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
tax liability financial
"shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Warsop Thomas W III
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/13/2026		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
Common Stock04/13/2026A176,755(1)A$0560,626D
Common Stock04/13/2026D69,552(2)D$41.24491,074D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The performance shares were granted pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended. The performance shares were earned upon the attainment of certain performance objectives for the period May 11, 2023 through February 28, 2026.
2. Represents shares surrendered by the reporting person to pay the tax liability due upon the vesting of performance shares.
Remarks:
Thomas W Warsop, III04/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did ACI Worldwide (ACIW) disclose about its CEO’s recent share transactions?

ACI Worldwide reported that its President and CEO, Thomas W. Warsop III, received 176,755 performance shares and surrendered 69,552 shares to cover taxes. These moves were compensation- and tax-related, not open-market trades, and left him with 491,074 directly held common shares.

How many ACI Worldwide (ACIW) shares did the CEO receive in this Form 4 filing?

The CEO received 176,755 performance shares of ACI Worldwide common stock. These shares were granted under the 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan after meeting performance objectives measured from May 11, 2023 through February 28, 2026, making this a performance-based equity award.

Why did the ACI Worldwide (ACIW) CEO surrender 69,552 shares?

He surrendered 69,552 shares back to ACI Worldwide to pay the tax liability arising from the vesting of performance shares. This disposition, recorded at $41.24 per share, was a tax-settlement mechanism with the issuer rather than an open-market stock sale to outside investors.

What is the ACI Worldwide (ACIW) CEO’s shareholding after these transactions?

After receiving performance shares and surrendering shares for taxes, the CEO directly holds 491,074 ACI Worldwide common shares. This figure reflects his post-transaction beneficial ownership reported in the Form 4 and indicates a continuing, substantial equity position in the company.

Were the ACI Worldwide (ACIW) CEO’s transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, the transactions were not open-market trades. The CEO acquired 176,755 performance shares as a compensation grant and surrendered 69,552 shares to the issuer to cover tax liabilities. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales of ACI Worldwide stock in this event.

What plan governed the ACI Worldwide (ACIW) CEO’s performance share grant?

The performance shares were granted under ACI Worldwide’s 2020 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan, as amended. The award was earned upon achieving specified performance objectives over the period from May 11, 2023 through February 28, 2026, linking compensation to multi-year company performance.