American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) awards RSUs and stock options to legal chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Eagle Outfitters EVP & Chief Legal Officer Beth M. Henke received new equity awards. On March 25, 2026, she was granted 8,475 restricted stock units, each representing one future share of common stock. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

She was also granted stock options covering 31,915 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $16.52 per share. These options vest one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire on March 25, 2033. Both awards are held directly and reflect compensation rather than open-market trades.

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^*

Henke Beth M

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Legal Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/25/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/25/2026		A		8,475		(2)	03/25/2029	Common Stock, without par value	8,475	$0.0000	8,475	D
Stock Option - Right to Buy	$16.52	03/25/2026		A		31,915		(3)	03/25/2033	Common Stock, without par value	31,915	$0.0000	31,915	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

3. Option vests 1/3 per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	03/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity awards did Beth M. Henke receive from AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS (AEO)?

Beth M. Henke received two equity awards: 8,475 restricted stock units and stock options covering 31,915 shares. Both are tied to American Eagle common stock and represent compensation grants rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How do the new restricted stock units for AEO’s Beth Henke vest?

The 8,475 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each vested unit converts into one share of American Eagle common stock, aligning compensation with longer-term company performance.

What are the key terms of Beth Henke’s new American Eagle stock options?

Beth Henke’s options cover 31,915 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $16.52 per share. They vest one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant and expire on March 25, 2033, encouraging multi-year retention.

Were Beth Henke’s AEO Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?

The Form 4 shows compensation-related acquisitions, not market trades. Both the restricted stock units and stock options were granted at no purchase price, reflecting award-type transactions rather than open-market buying or selling of American Eagle shares.

What role does Beth M. Henke hold at American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)?

Beth M. Henke serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at American Eagle Outfitters. The reported equity grants of RSUs and stock options form part of her compensation package and are held directly in her name according to the filing.