ACI: Leadership change

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Appointment of Chief Financial Officer On November 10, 2026, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Andrew Murray as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective January 17, 2027. In connection with Mr. Murray’s appointment, he will receive an annualized base salary of $900,000 and will be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan with a target cash bonus opportunity of 100% of base salary. In addition, Mr. Murray’s target annual equity award compensation will be $3.5 million beginning with FY26. Mr. Murray will receive a one-time cash sign on bonus of $1 million (the “Sign On Award”) and a one-time sign-on equity award with a grant date value of $1 million (the “Sign On Equity Award”), which will vest in equal installments over a period of two years from the grant date, subject to the terms of the applicable award agreement. Mr. Murray will be required to repay the cash Sign On Award if the Company terminates his employment for cause or he terminates his employment for any reason before January 17, 2029. Mr. Murray entered into the customary Employment Agreement that includes, among other things, non-competition and non-solicitation covenants for the 12 month period following his termination of employment with the Company. Mr. Murray will receive relocation benefits under the Company’s program. There are no family relationships between Mr. Murray and any director or executive officer of the Company or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. Mr. Murray is not party to any transaction with the Company tha