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Ken C. Hicks at Academy Sports (ASO) receives 5,801 RSUs award

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HICKS KEN C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. director Ken C. Hicks received a grant of 5,801 restricted stock units on June 15, 2026 as equity compensation. The award was made under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. The 5,801 time-based units vest 100% on the earliest of the first anniversary of the grant date (or the business day immediately before the next annual stockholders’ meeting, if earlier), the director’s termination due to death or Disability as defined in the plan, or a Change in Control under the plan. Following this award, the filing shows holdings of 5,801 restricted stock units directly.

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Insider HICKS KEN C
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 5,801 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,801 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Granted under the Company's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right upon vesting to receive one share of Issuer common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"). On June 15, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 5,801 time-based restricted stock units that vest 100%, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer, on the earliest of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant, or, if earlier, the date which is the business day immediately preceding the date of the Issuer's next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, (ii) the Reporting Person's termination due to death or Disability (as defined in the Plan), or (iii) a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan).
RSUs granted 5,801 restricted stock units Grant to director on June 15, 2026
Underlying shares 5,801 shares of common stock Each RSU equals one common share upon vesting
Post-grant RSU holdings 5,801 restricted stock units Total RSUs held directly after the transaction
Transaction code Code A (grant or award acquisition) Characterizes the Form 4 transaction type
Grant price $0.00 per unit Equity compensation grant with no purchase price
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The reporting person received 5,801 time-based restricted stock units that vest 100%."
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.
2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Granted under the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended."
Disability financial
"Vest on termination due to death or Disability, as defined in the Plan."
Change in Control financial
"Vest upon a Change in Control, as defined in the Plan."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
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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
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*
HICKS KEN C
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.
1800 NORTH MASON ROAD
(Street)
KATY TEXAS 77449
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. [ ASO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026		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 Units(1)(2)06/15/2026A5,801 (3) (3)Common Stock5,801$05,801D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Granted under the Company's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan").
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right upon vesting to receive one share of Issuer common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock").
3. On June 15, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 5,801 time-based restricted stock units that vest 100%, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer, on the earliest of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant, or, if earlier, the date which is the business day immediately preceding the date of the Issuer's next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, (ii) the Reporting Person's termination due to death or Disability (as defined in the Plan), or (iii) a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan).
Remarks:
/s/ Gary Holland, Attorney-in-Fact06/16/2026
** 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).
** 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

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ken C. Hicks report at Academy Sports (ASO)?

Ken C. Hicks reported receiving a grant of 5,801 restricted stock units from Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. This was a stock-based compensation award, not an open-market purchase, and was granted under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many restricted stock units did ASO director Ken C. Hicks receive?

Ken C. Hicks received 5,801 time-based restricted stock units. After this grant, the Form 4 shows he holds 5,801 restricted stock units directly, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Academy Sports common stock upon vesting.

What are the vesting terms of Ken C. Hicks’ 5,801 RSUs at Academy Sports (ASO)?

The 5,801 RSUs vest 100% on the earliest of the first anniversary of the June 15, 2026 grant, the business day immediately before the next annual stockholders’ meeting, the director’s death or Disability, or a Change in Control, as defined in the incentive plan.

Does the Form 4 for ASO show Ken C. Hicks buying or selling stock in the market?

The Form 4 shows a grant of restricted stock units, not a market trade. The transaction is coded as an acquisition related to a grant or award with no purchase price, reflecting equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to Ken C. Hicks at ASO represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Academy Sports & Outdoors common stock. Delivery of shares occurs only if the vesting conditions are satisfied under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan’s terms.