Abercrombie executive exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. executive Joseph Frericks reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. executive Joseph Frericks reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 11, 2026, he exercised 715 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of Class A common shares at a stated exercise price of $0.00 per share.

Of these shares, 207 Class A shares were automatically withheld at $87.28 per share to cover tax obligations, a non-market disposition. After these transactions, Frericks directly owned 8,596 shares of Class A common stock. The restricted stock units vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of grant.

Insider Trade Summary

715 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Frericks Joseph

Role GVP, Corporate Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	715	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	715	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Class A Common Stock	207	$87.28	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 2,145 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 8,596 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
2. F2. Restricted stock units vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ANF executive Joseph Frericks report?

Joseph Frericks reported exercising 715 restricted stock units, receiving 715 Class A common shares. This reflects routine equity compensation, where vested units convert into common stock according to the company’s long-term incentive plan terms.

How many ANF shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 207 Class A common shares were withheld at $87.28 per share to satisfy tax obligations. This tax-withholding disposition is not an open-market sale but an automatic mechanism tied to the vesting event.

What are Joseph Frericks’ ANF share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Joseph Frericks directly holds 8,596 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock. This total reflects the RSU exercise and the related tax withholding shares deducted on the same transaction date.

How do Joseph Frericks’ ANF restricted stock units vest over time?

The filing states that restricted stock units vest 25% per year, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each vested unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock upon settlement.

Was there an open-market buy or sell of ANF shares in this Form 4?

No open-market buy or sell is reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU exercise and a tax-withholding disposition, where 207 shares were withheld to cover taxes rather than sold through the market.

What role does Joseph Frericks hold at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.?

Joseph Frericks is identified as GVP, Corporate Controller of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. His reported transactions involve equity compensation and related tax withholding, typical for senior executives participating in stock-based incentive programs.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/13/2026 - 05:05 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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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^*

Frericks Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6301 FITCH PATH

(Street)

NEW ALBANY OH 43054

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ [ ANF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	GVP, Corporate Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	03/11/2026		M		715	A	$0.0000	8,803	D
Class A Common Stock	03/11/2026		F		207	D	$87.28	8,596	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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	03/11/2026		M			715	(2)	03/11/2028	Class A Common Stock	715	$0.0000	2,145	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.

2. Restricted stock units vest 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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