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Albertsons (ACI) CTO has RSUs withheld for FICA at retirement

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DHANDA ANUJ reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported that Chief Technology & Transformation Officer Anuj Dhanda had performance-based restricted stock units withheld to cover FICA taxes associated with his eligibility for normal retirement. Two grants were affected: 988 units and 917 units, each referenced to a price of $18.10 per share. The withheld units came from larger performance-based awards granted in March 2023 and April 2024, which are scheduled to vest on February 27, 2026 and February 25, 2027, respectively. These are compensation-related, non–open-market transactions and do not represent discretionary share purchases or sales.

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Insider DHANDA ANUJ
Role Chief Tech &Transformation Off
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 917 $18.10 $17K
Exercise Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 988 $18.10 $18K
Holdings After Transaction: Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units — 19,432 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Transaction represents the withholding of restricted stock units by the Issuer to satisfy FICA taxes arising from the reporting person being eligible for normal retirement. Performance-based restricted stock units withheld from 20,349, performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on March 20, 2023, and will vest on February 27, 2026. Performance-based restricted stock units withheld from 21,953, performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on April 24, 2024, and will vest on February 25, 2027.
RSUs withheld from 2023 grant 988 units at $18.10 Performance-based RSUs withheld to satisfy FICA taxes; grant dated March 20, 2023, vesting February 27, 2026
RSUs withheld from 2024 grant 917 units at $18.10 Performance-based RSUs withheld to satisfy FICA taxes; grant dated April 24, 2024, vesting February 25, 2027
Total RSUs affected 1,905 units Aggregate performance-based RSUs involved in tax-related withholding transactions reported in this Form 4/A
Larger 2023 RSU grant size 20,349 units Performance-based RSUs granted March 20, 2023, scheduled to vest on February 27, 2026
Larger 2024 RSU grant size 21,953 units Performance-based RSUs granted April 24, 2024, scheduled to vest on February 25, 2027
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units financial
"Performance-based restricted stock units withheld from 20,349, performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on March 20, 2023"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
FICA taxes financial
"withholding of restricted stock units by the Issuer to satisfy FICA taxes arising from the reporting person being eligible for normal retirement"
normal retirement financial
"FICA taxes arising from the reporting person being eligible for normal retirement"
vesting financial
"performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on March 20, 2023, and will vest on February 27, 2026"
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.
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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*
DHANDA ANUJ

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC.
250 E PARKCENTER BLVD.

(Street)
BOISE IDAHO 83706

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Albertsons Companies, Inc. [ ACI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Tech &Transformation Off
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/01/2025
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)
12/04/2025
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
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(1)12/01/2025M917 (2) (2)Class A common stock, par value $0.01917$18.119,432D
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units(1)12/01/2025M988 (3) (3)Class A common stock, par value $0.01988$18.120,965D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Transaction represents the withholding of restricted stock units by the Issuer to satisfy FICA taxes arising from the reporting person being eligible for normal retirement.
2. Performance-based restricted stock units withheld from 20,349, performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on March 20, 2023, and will vest on February 27, 2026.
3. Performance-based restricted stock units withheld from 21,953, performance-based restricted stock units that were granted on April 24, 2024, and will vest on February 25, 2027.
Remarks:
This form is filed to remove transactions relating solely to performance based RSUs that were inadvertently reported multiple times. Specifically, the transactions with respect to 988 and 917 units were reported on multiple lines. No changes were made to the previously reported time based awards.
/s/ Thomas Moriarty, Attorney-in-Fact for Anuj Dhanda06/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Albertsons (ACI) report for Anuj Dhanda?

Albertsons reported that Chief Technology & Transformation Officer Anuj Dhanda had performance-based restricted stock units withheld to cover FICA taxes. The withholding relates to existing equity awards and is a compensation-driven, non–open-market event rather than a discretionary stock sale or purchase.

How many Albertsons (ACI) performance-based RSUs were involved in this Form 4/A?

The filing shows 988 and 917 performance-based restricted stock units affected, totaling 1,905 units. These units were withheld by the company to satisfy FICA tax obligations tied to Dhanda’s normal retirement eligibility under the company’s equity compensation arrangements.

What price per share is referenced for the Albertsons (ACI) RSU withholding?

Both RSU entries reference a share price of $18.10. This price is used in the Form 4/A disclosure for the performance-based restricted stock units that were withheld, helping quantify the value of the compensation-related tax withholding event reported for Anuj Dhanda.

Which Albertsons (ACI) equity grants were affected by the RSU tax withholding?

The withholding came from two performance-based RSU grants. One grant of 20,349 units was issued on March 20, 2023, and another of 21,953 units on April 24, 2024. Portions of each grant were withheld to satisfy FICA taxes tied to retirement eligibility.

When will the affected Albertsons (ACI) performance-based RSUs vest?

The RSUs referenced in the filing are scheduled to vest on two future dates. Units from the March 20, 2023 grant will vest on February 27, 2026, while units from the April 24, 2024 grant will vest on February 25, 2027, subject to plan terms.

Does this Albertsons (ACI) Form 4/A indicate an open-market stock sale?

No, the Form 4/A indicates withholding of RSUs to satisfy FICA taxes, not an open-market sale. The company retained a portion of Dhanda’s performance-based RSUs for tax purposes as part of standard equity compensation processes linked to normal retirement eligibility.