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Acuity Inc. filings document the financial reporting, governance, and shareholder matters of an industrial technology company focused on lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and audio, video and control systems. Form 8-K reports include results of operations and financial condition for fiscal quarters and fiscal years, with press-release exhibits covering sales, operating profit, margins, EPS, adjusted measures, cash flow, and capital allocation.
Proxy and annual meeting filings cover director elections, auditor ratification, advisory executive compensation votes, board matters, and executive compensation tables. The filing record also reflects the company’s public-company identity, common-stock governance, shareholder vote outcomes, and formal disclosure of material events affecting Acuity’s operations and capital structure.
Acuity Inc. director W. Patrick Battle reported receiving 546 Deferred Restricted Stock Units (DSUs) on January 21, 2026. These derivative securities were acquired at $0 per unit as part of his annual director compensation, reflecting his election to take a portion of fees in DSUs instead of cash.
Each DSU is exchangeable on a 1-for-1 basis for a share of Acuity common stock. The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, on the date of the next subsequent annual meeting of stockholders following the grant. After vesting, they become payable upon Battle’s retirement, either in a single lump sum or in five annual installments.
The number of DSUs was determined using $320.59 as the reference price, which was the average of the high and low sales prices of Acuity’s common stock over the five trading days immediately before the grant date.
Acuity, Inc. director Marcia J. Avedon received an equity-based fee grant in the form of deferred restricted stock units (DSUs). On January 21, 2026, she was granted 546 DSUs at a reference value of $320.59 per unit, which was the average of the high and low trading prices of Acuity’s common stock over the five trading days before the grant date.
The DSUs were issued under Acuity’s Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan as a result of her election to receive a portion of annual director fees in DSUs instead of cash. The DSUs vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, on the date of the next annual meeting of stockholders, and are payable after retirement in either a lump sum or five annual installments, on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock.
Acuity Inc., formerly known as Acuity Brands, Inc., reported that it has released a press release describing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025. The company filed this current report to let investors know that the earnings information is available in the attached press release dated January 8, 2026. The press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference but is not treated as formally filed for certain liability purposes under securities laws.
Acuity Inc. reported strong first‑quarter fiscal 2026 results with solid growth in sales and earnings. Net sales rose to $1,143.7 million from $951.6 million, helped mainly by the Acuity Intelligent Spaces segment, where revenue jumped to $257.4 million from $73.5 million following the QSC acquisition. Acuity Brands Lighting delivered modest growth, with sales of $895.1 million versus $886.0 million, while higher production costs pressured its gross margin.
Gross profit increased to $553.8 million, and operating profit improved to $160.4 million, keeping the operating margin at 14.0%. Net income grew to $120.5 million, and diluted EPS rose to $3.82 from $3.35, aided by higher profit and a slightly lower share count. Cash from operations was $140.8 million, supporting a $100.0 million voluntary repayment on the Term Loan Facility, leaving total debt at $797.0 million and cash at $376.1 million. The company invested $26.0 million in capital spending, paid a $0.17 per‑share dividend, and repurchased about 77,147 shares for $27.1 million.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is asking stockholders to elect nine directors, ratify its independent auditor for fiscal 2026, and approve on an advisory basis named executive officer pay at a virtual annual meeting on January 21, 2026.
The company describes itself as a market‑leading industrial technology business operating through Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces, with about 13,000 associates worldwide. In fiscal 2025, net sales reached $4.3 billion, diluted EPS was $12.53, adjusted diluted EPS was $18.01, and cash flow from operations was $601 million. Management highlights strong performance in both segments, including the acquisition and integration of QSC, LLC and additional product innovation across lighting and intelligent spaces.
Acuity reports generating significant free cash flow and deploying over $1.2 billion for acquisitions, $68 million for capital expenditures, and repurchasing about 436,000 shares for $118–119 million, while increasing its dividend by 13%. The proxy emphasizes board refreshment, majority‑independent directors, strong governance practices, and a pay‑for‑performance program in which variable, performance‑based incentives represent about 90% of the CEO’s and 78% of other NEOs’ target direct compensation.
FMR LLC filed Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13G for Acuity Inc (AYI), reporting beneficial ownership of 1,548,582.52 shares of common stock, representing 5.1% of the class as of 09/30/2025.
FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 1,490,407.74 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,548,582.52 shares. Abigail P. Johnson reports sole dispositive power over 1,548,582.52 shares and no voting power.
The filing certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. It notes that one or more other persons may have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds, with no single person holding more than five percent.
Acuity Inc. (AYI) reported insider share sales by an executive. SVP & General Counsel Barry R. Goldman sold a total of 4,489 shares of common stock on 10/28/2025 across multiple transactions. Reported weighted-average prices for the tranches ranged from $362.18 to $370.46, with specific batches reported at $362.80, $363.79, $364.94, $365.75, $366.65, $368.49, and $370.23. Following these sales, the reporting person directly beneficially owned 6,056 shares.
The prices reflect weighted averages for numerous trades within disclosed ranges, and the reporting person undertook to provide full trade-by-trade details upon request.
Acuity Brands (AYI) received a Form 144 notice indicating a planned sale of up to 4,489 shares of common stock. The filing lists an aggregate market value of $1,638,986.61, an approximate sale date of 10/28/2025, and trading on the NYSE. The broker named is Merrill Lynch.
The shares to be sold were acquired through stock award vesting: 2,839 shares on 10/25/2024 and 1,650 shares on 10/24/2025. As context, shares outstanding were 30,612,970. The filing also notes a recent sale in the past three months of 4,687 shares on 10/24/2025 for $1,724,883.02.
Acuity, Inc. (AYI) CEO and Director Neil Ashe filed a Form 4 reporting equity awards and related tax withholding.
On October 23, 2025, he received 6,751 restricted stock units at $0, which vest in three equal annual installments beginning October 23, 2026. On October 24, 2025, 43,474 shares were issued upon the achievement and vesting of previously granted PSUs at $0. Also on October 24, 22,411 shares were withheld at a price of $370.34 to cover taxes. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 72,202 shares.