Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) grants 2,893 restricted stock units to controller

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. executive Joseph Frericks, GVP and Corporate Controller, received a grant of 2,893 restricted stock units tied to Class A common stock. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock.

The award vests in four equal annual installments of 25% each, beginning on the first anniversary of the March 17, 2026 grant date, and will fully vest over four years if conditions are met. After this grant, Frericks holds 2,893 restricted stock units directly.

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)
03/17/2026

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)	03/17/2026		A		2,893		(2)	03/17/2030	Class A Common Stock	2,893	$0.0000	2,893	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 unit vests 25% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

	Robert J. Tannous, Attorney-in-Fact	03/19/2026
	** 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 receiving 2,893 restricted stock units as an equity award. These units are tied to Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock and reflect compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

What role does Joseph Frericks hold at Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)?

Joseph Frericks serves as GVP, Corporate Controller at Abercrombie & Fitch. The Form 4 shows a stock-based compensation grant to this executive role, aligning part of his pay with the company’s future share performance.

How many restricted stock units did ANF grant to Joseph Frericks?

Abercrombie & Fitch granted Joseph Frericks 2,893 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s common stock, subject to the vesting schedule and other standard award conditions.

What does each ANF restricted stock unit reported in this Form 4 represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock. The units convert into actual shares only when vesting conditions are satisfied over time, creating long-term alignment with shareholders.

What is the vesting schedule for Joseph Frericks’ ANF restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest 25% per year, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. This four-year, ratable vesting structure encourages long-term retention and ties Frericks’ compensation to sustained company performance.

Did Joseph Frericks buy or sell ANF shares on the open market in this filing?

No open-market buy or sell occurred; this Form 4 reports a grant. The 2,893 units were awarded as compensation, with no cash purchase price and no immediate sale of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock.