Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) controller exercises RSUs, holds 9,355 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Abercrombie & Fitch executive Joseph Frericks exercised restricted stock units into common shares as part of his compensation. On March 23, 2026, 780 restricted stock units converted into 780 shares of Class A common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Of these, 227 shares were automatically disposed of at $87.51 per share to satisfy tax obligations, which is a standard tax-withholding mechanism rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Frericks directly holds 9,355 shares of Class A common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

780 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Frericks Joseph

Role GVP, Corporate Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	780	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	780	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	227	$87.51	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 9,582 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock. Restricted stock units vest 50% on March 22, 2025 and 50% on March 22, 2026.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Frericks Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6301 FITCH PATH

(Street)

NEW ALBANY OHIO 43054

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/23/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	03/23/2026		M		780	A	$0.0000	9,582	D
Class A Common Stock	03/23/2026		F		227	D	$87.51	9,355	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)	03/23/2026		M			780	(2)	03/22/2026	Class A Common Stock	780	$0.0000	0.0000	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 50% on March 22, 2025 and 50% on March 22, 2026.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ANF executive Joseph Frericks report on this Form 4?

Joseph Frericks reported exercising 780 restricted stock units into Class A common shares. These units converted at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related equity vesting rather than an open-market purchase of Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock.

How many Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) shares were used for tax withholding in this Form 4?

The filing shows 227 shares of Class A common stock were disposed of at $87.51 per share. These shares were withheld to cover tax obligations arising from the restricted stock unit conversion, a routine non-market transaction often seen with equity compensation vesting.

How many ANF shares does Joseph Frericks hold after the reported transactions?

After the March 23, 2026 transactions, Joseph Frericks directly holds 9,355 shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock. This figure reflects his position following the restricted stock unit exercise and the related tax-withholding share disposition noted in the Form 4.

What type of securities were involved in Joseph Frericks’ ANF Form 4 filing?

The filing involves restricted stock units that convert into Class A common stock of Abercrombie & Fitch. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share, with vesting occurring in scheduled tranches as part of Frericks’ equity compensation package.

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

The restricted stock units vest in two equal installments. According to the footnotes, 50% of the units vest on March 22, 2025, and the remaining 50% vest on March 22, 2026, creating a multi-year incentive structure for the Abercrombie & Fitch executive.

Was the ANF Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell of shares?

The reported transactions were not open-market trades. They reflect the exercise of restricted stock units into shares and a related tax-withholding disposition. No open-market purchase or sale decision was reported, indicating these actions are primarily compensation and tax-related events.