Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) grants 5,352 restricted stock units to EVP Jay Rust

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rust Jay reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. executive vice president of human resources Jay Rust received a grant of 5,352 restricted stock units as equity compensation. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, aligning Rust’s compensation with long-term shareholder value. No open‑market purchases or sales were reported in this filing.

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Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine RSU grant to ANF HR executive, no market trades.

The filing shows Jay Rust, EVP Human Resources at Abercrombie & Fitch, receiving 5,352 restricted stock units as a compensation award. Each RSU converts into one share of Class A common stock at vesting, with no cash outlay required.

The RSUs vest one‑third per year starting on the first anniversary of the grant, encouraging multi‑year retention and performance. There are no derivative exercises or sales, and no 10b5‑1 trading language appears in the excerpt, so this is a straightforward equity incentive rather than a trading signal.

Because this is a single, modest-sized award and no market transactions occurred, its impact on overall share count and valuation is limited. Future company filings may detail additional grants or actual share deliveries as the RSUs vest over time.

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^*

Rust Jay

(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)
	EVP Human Resources

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		5,352		(2)	03/17/2029	Class A Common Stock	5,352	$0.0000	5,352	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 one-third 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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FAQ

What insider transaction did Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) report for Jay Rust?

Abercrombie & Fitch reported that EVP Human Resources Jay Rust received 5,352 restricted stock units. These RSUs are an equity compensation award, not an open‑market stock purchase or sale, and each unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

How many restricted stock units did ANF grant to EVP Jay Rust?

Jay Rust was granted 5,352 restricted stock units. Each unit corresponds to one share of Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock, providing potential future ownership, subject to vesting conditions and continued employment with the company over the multi‑year vesting schedule.

What is the vesting schedule for Jay Rust’s ANF restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest one‑third per year, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. This three‑year vesting schedule is designed to retain the executive and link compensation to longer‑term company performance and share price development over time.

Do the ANF restricted stock units granted to Jay Rust require a purchase price?

The restricted stock units have a stated price of zero, meaning Rust does not pay cash to receive shares upon vesting. Instead, the RSUs represent a contingent right to receive common stock as part of his overall equity‑based compensation package at Abercrombie & Fitch.

Did Jay Rust buy or sell Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) shares in this Form 4?

No open‑market buy or sell transactions were reported. The Form 4 only reflects a grant of 5,352 restricted stock units to Jay Rust, classified as a grant or award acquisition rather than a discretionary purchase or sale in the public market.

What does each ANF restricted stock unit granted to Jay Rust represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock. Delivery occurs if vesting conditions are satisfied over time, effectively giving Rust future equity exposure without an immediate cash investment requirement.