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American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) SVP granted 143 dividend equivalent rights

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Keefer James H JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported that James H. Keefer Jr., SVP, Controller & CAO, received a grant of 143 Dividend Equivalent Rights on July 24, 2026. These rights accrued on previously awarded RSUs, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock, bringing his total to 677 such rights.

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Insider Keefer James H JR
Role SVP, Controller & CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Rights F1 143 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 677 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.
Dividend Equivalent Rights granted 143.0000 rights Grant/award acquisition on 2026-07-24
Total Dividend Equivalent Rights after grant 677.0000 rights Holdings following the reported transaction
Transaction price per right $0.0000 Grant of Dividend Equivalent Rights to executive
Underlying common stock equivalent 1 share per right Each Dividend Equivalent Right is economic equivalent of one common share
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)"
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.
restricted stock units financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)"
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.
economic equivalent financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did AEO report for James H. Keefer Jr.?

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported that SVP, Controller & CAO James H. Keefer Jr. received 143 Dividend Equivalent Rights on July 24, 2026. These derivative awards accrued on his previously granted RSUs and are economically equivalent to American Eagle common stock shares.

How many Dividend Equivalent Rights does the AEO executive hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, James H. Keefer Jr. holds a total of 677 Dividend Equivalent Rights. These rights are tied to earlier RSU awards and vest proportionately with those RSUs, reflecting additional stock-based compensation exposure for the executive.

What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the AEO Form 4 filing?

Dividend Equivalent Rights in this AEO filing are derivative awards that accrue on previously awarded RSUs. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock and vests in proportion to the related restricted stock units.

Did the AEO insider purchase shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market purchase is reported. The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition of 143 Dividend Equivalent Rights at a price of $0.0000 per right, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than a market transaction by the AEO executive.

How do the AEO Dividend Equivalent Rights vest for this executive award?

The Dividend Equivalent Rights for the AEO executive vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate. As the underlying RSUs vest over time, the associated dividend equivalent rights follow the same vesting schedule and economic exposure pattern.
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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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*
Keefer James H JR

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Controller & CAO
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
Dividend Equivalent Rights(1)07/24/2026A143 (1) (1)Common Stock, without par value143$0.0000677D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.
Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact07/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)