Acuity CFO Karen J. Holcom acquires 12,200 shares

Q: How many AYI shares did Karen J. Holcom acquire?

Karen J. Holcom acquired 12,200 common shares on October 24, 2026, when performance stock units granted October 24, 2023 vested.

Q: How many AYI shares were withheld for Karen J. Holcom's tax liability?

6,066 shares were withheld on October 24, 2026, and 225 shares on October 23, 2026, at a reported $318.72 per share. The withholding related to tax liability associated with vesting restricted stock units or PSUs.

Q: What performance period applied to Karen J. Holcom's AYI PSU award?

The award's three-year performance period began September 1, 2023, and ended August 31, 2026. The committee certified achievement of the performance measures on October 22, 2026.

The PSU award covered a three-year performance period from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2026.

Filing Impact

(Neutral)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)How Sentiment works

Sentiment and the balance of points

Rhea-AI Sentiment reads the wording of the document, how positive or negative its language is on a 1 to 5 scale. The balance of points shown with the takes weighs what the document actually discloses, so the two can disagree, for example when a trial that missed its main goal is described in upbeat language.

How Sentiment works How the balance works

Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Acuity Inc. (AYI) SVP & Chief Financial Officer Karen J. Holcom acquired 12,200 common shares on October 24, 2026, when performance stock units granted October 24, 2023 vested; the committee certified achievement of performance measures on October 22, 2026. She had 6,066 shares withheld on October 24, 2026 and 225 shares on October 23, 2026, for tax liability tied to vesting restricted stock units or PSUs, at a reported $318.72 per share. A separate entry lists 302 shares held indirectly through the 401(k) Plan on October 23, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider HOLCOM KAREN J

Role SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^F2	12,200	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F1	6,066	$318.72	$1.93M
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F1	225	$318.72	$72K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,004 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 302.409 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (2)

F1. The transactions report the withholding of stock to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of restricted stock units or PSUs held by the reporting person.
F2. The shares were issued upon the achievement and subsequent vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). These PSUs were granted on October 24, 2023, with a three-year performance period that began September 1, 2023 and ended August 31, 2026. On October 22, 2026, the Compensation and Management Development Committee certified the achievement of the performance measures and authorized the issuance of common stock underlying the PSUs on their vesting date, October 24, 2026.

Key Figures

PSU shares acquired: 12,200 shares Shares withheld for tax liability: 6,066 shares Shares withheld for tax liability: 225 shares +2 more

5 metrics

PSU shares acquired 12,200 shares October 24, 2026

Shares withheld for tax liability 6,066 shares October 24, 2026

Shares withheld for tax liability 225 shares October 23, 2026

Reported price per share $318.72 per share Withholding entries dated October 23 and October 24, 2026

Indirect 401(k) Plan holding 302 shares October 23, 2026

Key Terms

performance stock units (PSUs), restricted stock units, vesting, three-year performance period

4 terms

performance stock units (PSUs) financial

"vesting of performance stock units (PSUs)"

Performance stock units (PSUs) are a form of executive or employee pay that promise company shares only if pre-set performance goals are met over a defined period; think of them as a bonus paid in stock that arrives only when the company hits agreed targets. Investors watch PSUs because they affect the number of shares outstanding (dilution) and reveal how management’s pay is tied to financial or operational results, aligning incentives with shareholder outcomes.

restricted stock units financial

"vesting of restricted stock units or PSUs"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vesting financial

"issued upon the achievement and subsequent vesting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

three-year performance period financial

"with a three-year performance period"

FAQ

AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

How many AYI shares did Karen J. Holcom acquire?

Karen J. Holcom acquired 12,200 common shares on October 24, 2026, when performance stock units granted October 24, 2023 vested.

How many AYI shares were withheld for Karen J. Holcom's tax liability?

6,066 shares were withheld on October 24, 2026, and 225 shares on October 23, 2026, at a reported $318.72 per share. The withholding related to tax liability associated with vesting restricted stock units or PSUs.

What performance period applied to Karen J. Holcom's AYI PSU award?

The award's three-year performance period began September 1, 2023, and ended August 31, 2026. The committee certified achievement of the performance measures on October 22, 2026.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google

Available on EDGAR 10/27/2026 - 04:03 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/27/2026 - 04:03 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

HOLCOM KAREN J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ACUITY INC.

1170 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, SUITE 1200

(Street)

ATLANTA

GEORGIA

30309

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ACUITY INC. (DE) [ AYI ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP & Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/23/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	10/23/2026		F		225⁽¹⁾	D	$318.72	19,870	D
Common Stock	10/24/2026		A		12,200⁽²⁾	A	$0	32,070	D
Common Stock	10/24/2026		F		6,066⁽¹⁾	D	$318.72	26,004	D
Common Stock								302.409	I	By 401(k) Plan

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transactions report the withholding of stock to cover tax liability associated with the vesting of restricted stock units or PSUs held by the reporting person.

2. The shares were issued upon the achievement and subsequent vesting of performance stock units (PSUs). These PSUs were granted on October 24, 2023, with a three-year performance period that began September 1, 2023 and ended August 31, 2026. On October 22, 2026, the Compensation and Management Development Committee certified the achievement of the performance measures and authorized the issuance of common stock underlying the PSUs on their vesting date, October 24, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chanda Kirchner, Attorney-in-Fact for Karen J. Holcom	10/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR