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American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) director awarded dividend share units

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Spiegel Noel Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Eagle Outfitters director Noel Joseph Spiegel received a grant of 1,290 share units on 2026-07-24 as dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded share units. Each share unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and becomes payable upon his termination of board service, bringing his total to 176,764 share units.

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Insider Spiegel Noel Joseph
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Share Units F1, F2, F3 1,290 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Share Units — 176,764 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The share units become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a director.
  2. F2. Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded share units.
  3. F3. Total includes share units acquired pursuant to a special dividend and accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Share units acquired 1,290 share units Grant/award acquisition on 2026-07-24 as dividend equivalent rights
Price per share unit $0.0000 Reported transaction price per share unit for the share unit grant
Total share units after transaction 176,764 share units Director’s share-unit holdings following the reported acquisition
Share unit to common stock ratio 1:1 Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock
Share Units financial
"Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share"
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
special dividend financial
"Total includes share units acquired pursuant to a special dividend"
A special dividend is a one-time payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually when it has accumulated excess profits or cash. It is like a bonus or a reward for investors, often signaling that the company has extra funds available. This type of dividend matters because it can indicate a company's financial health or a significant change in its cash situation.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) report for director Noel Joseph Spiegel?
Director Noel Joseph Spiegel reported acquiring 1,290 share units of American Eagle Outfitters on 2026-07-24. These units were credited as dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded share units and increase his total share-unit holdings to 176,764.

How many American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) share units does Noel Joseph Spiegel hold after this Form 4?
After the reported transaction, Noel Joseph Spiegel holds 176,764 share units. This total includes the newly credited 1,290 units, prior share units, and units acquired through a special dividend and accrued dividend equivalent rights.

What are American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) share units as reported in this Form 4?
Each American Eagle share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. According to the disclosure, the share units become payable in common stock or cash when Noel Joseph Spiegel’s service as a director terminates.

Why did American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) credit 1,290 share units to Noel Joseph Spiegel?
The 1,290 share units represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on previously awarded share units. When American Eagle pays dividends on its common stock, equivalent value is credited as additional share units tied to the director’s existing awards.

Was Noel Joseph Spiegel’s American Eagle (AEO) Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked, meaning this grant of 1,290 share units was not reported as executed under an affirmative Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
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*
Spiegel Noel Joseph
(Last)(First)(Middle)
77 HOT METAL STREET
(Street)
PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15203
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC [ AEO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/24/2026		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
Share Units(1)07/24/2026A1,290(2) (1) (1)Common Stock, without par value1,290$0.0000176,764(3)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each share unit has the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The share units become payable upon the reporting person's termination of service as a director.
2. Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded share units.
3. Total includes share units acquired pursuant to a special dividend and accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact07/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR