ACI Worldwide (ACIW) executive surrenders shares to cover RSU tax liabilities

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACI Worldwide, Inc. executive Erich J. Litch reported two dispositions of common stock on behalf of the company on March 4, 2026. He surrendered 147 shares at $42.44 per share and 724 shares at $42.44 per share back to the issuer. According to the footnotes, these shares were surrendered to cover tax liabilities triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024 and March 4, 2025, rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, he continued to hold thousands of shares directly.

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 NE 68022

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	03/04/2026		D		147(1)	D	$42.44	17,768	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		D		724(2)	D	$42.44	17,044	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

	Erich J Litch	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ACI Worldwide (ACIW) executive Erich Litch report on this Form 4?

Erich J. Litch reported two dispositions of ACI Worldwide common stock on March 4, 2026. He surrendered 147 shares and 724 shares back to the issuer at $42.44 per share, tied to restricted stock unit vesting events.

Were the ACI Worldwide (ACIW) share dispositions by Erich Litch open-market sales?

No, the dispositions were not open-market sales. The filing states the shares were surrendered to ACI Worldwide to pay tax liabilities arising from vesting restricted stock units granted in December 2024 and March 2025.

How many ACI Worldwide (ACIW) shares did Erich Litch surrender for taxes?

He surrendered 147 shares related to 277 vesting restricted stock units and 724 shares related to 1,358 vesting restricted stock units. Both transactions occurred at $42.44 per share to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What restricted stock unit grants are referenced in Erich Litch’s ACIW Form 4?

The footnotes reference restricted stock units granted on December 4, 2024 and March 4, 2025. On March 4, 2026, one-twelfth of each grant vested, triggering tax liabilities covered by surrendering ACI Worldwide shares.

How many ACI Worldwide (ACIW) shares did Erich Litch hold after the reported transactions?

After the first surrender of 147 shares, his direct holdings were 17,768 shares. Following the second surrender of 724 shares, his direct holdings were 17,044 ACI Worldwide common shares, as reported in the Form 4.