Albertsons Companies (ACI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, will be held virtually, allowing all stockholders to participate and vote online or by phone/mail.

• CEO reflects on a year of strategic progress, emphasizing productivity, digital transformation, and customer-centric initiatives, with a focus on long-term growth and becoming the most loved grocer.

• Fiscal 2025 saw increased loyalty membership, digital sales growth, and significant community contributions, including $497 million in food and financial support.

• Forward-looking statements highlight continued investment in technology, sustainability, and personalized customer experiences.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on: election of 10 directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche as auditor, advisory say-on-pay vote, two management proposals to amend the Certificate of Incorporation, and one stockholder proposal regarding a human rights report.

• Board recommends voting FOR all management proposals and AGAINST the stockholder proposal on human rights policy reporting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board will be reduced to 10 members, with 70% independent directors and 30% female representation.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Governance, Technology, and Finance, each with defined oversight roles.

• Cerberus Capital Management retains director nomination rights based on ownership percentage.

• Board leadership is separated, with an independent Chair and CEO.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, stock ownership guidelines, and no term limits for directors.