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[Form 4] ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ Insider Trading Activity

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Desai Samir reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Abercrombie & Fitch executive Samir Desai, EVP and Chief Digital & Tech Officer, received a grant of 14,031 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the March 17, 2026 grant date and have an expiration date of March 17, 2029. Following this award, Desai holds 14,031 RSUs directly.

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Insights

Routine RSU grant to a senior executive, structured with three-year vesting.

Samir Desai, EVP and Chief Digital & Tech Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch, was awarded 14,031 RSUs at a grant price of $0.0000, reflecting non-cash, stock-based compensation rather than a market purchase.

The RSUs vest one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the March 17, 2026 grant. This time-based vesting encourages multi-year retention and aligns part of Desai’s compensation with the company’s share performance over the three-year schedule.

Because this is a standard compensation award with no related sales, it carries limited signaling value about insider sentiment. Future filings may show additional grants or any subsequent share deliveries as the RSUs vest through 2029.

Insider Desai Samir
Role EVP;Chief Digital&Tech Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 14,031 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 14,031 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 one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Desai Samir

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP;Chief Digital&Tech Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1)03/17/2026A14,031 (2)03/17/2029Class A Common Stock14,031$0.000014,031D
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-Fact03/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) executive Samir Desai receive in this Form 4?

Samir Desai received 14,031 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Abercrombie & Fitch Class A common stock. The award is stock-based compensation, not an open-market share purchase, and gives him a contingent right to receive one share for each RSU when it vests.

How do the 14,031 RSUs granted to ANF executive Samir Desai vest?

The 14,031 RSUs vest one-third per year, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. This creates a three-year vesting schedule, encouraging long-term retention and tying a portion of the executive’s compensation to Abercrombie & Fitch’s future share performance.

Is the Form 4 transaction for ANF’s Samir Desai a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reports a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Samir Desai received 14,031 RSUs at a grant price of $0.0000, reflecting an equity award from Abercrombie & Fitch rather than buying shares on the open market.

What rights do the 14,031 restricted stock units give ANF executive Samir Desai?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Abercrombie & Fitch common stock. Desai receives actual shares only as the RSUs vest under the schedule, meaning the units convert into stock over time rather than immediately.

When do the RSUs granted to ANF’s Samir Desai expire?

The RSUs carry an expiration date of March 17, 2029. Any units that have not vested or settled into shares by that date would lapse under the award’s terms, aligning the incentive with a multi-year time horizon for Abercrombie & Fitch’s performance.

How many RSUs does ANF executive Samir Desai hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this reported transaction, Samir Desai holds 14,031 restricted stock units directly. This position reflects the newly granted award and indicates his equity-based compensation exposure to Abercrombie & Fitch through the RSU program at this point.