Acuity Brands CFO Karen Holcom Acquires Shares via PSU Vesting with Tax Withholdings

SEC Form 4 Analysis: Acuity Inc. (DE) ($AYI)

Executive Summary

On October 27, 2026, Karen J. Holcom, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Acuity Inc. (DE), filed a Form 4 detailing equity vesting events and associated tax withholdings occurring on October 23 and October 24, 2026.

Key Transaction Details

1. Tax Withholding (October 23, 2026):

   • Shares Withheld: 225 shares disposed (Transaction Code F) at $318.72 per share to satisfy tax withholding requirements tied to restricted stock unit/PSU vesting.
   • Value: ~$71,712

2. Performance Stock Unit Vesting (October 24, 2026):

   • Shares Acquired: 12,200 shares acquired (Transaction Code A) at $0.00 upon certification and vesting of PSUs granted on October 24, 2023, following the three-year performance period ended August 31, 2026.

3. Tax Withholding (October 24, 2026):

   • Shares Withheld: 6,066 shares disposed (Transaction Code F) at $318.72 per share to cover statutory tax liabilities associated with the PSU delivery.
   • Value: ~$1,933,355

Holdings Post-Transaction

• Direct Ownership: 26,004 shares of Common Stock
• Indirect Ownership: 302.409 shares held via the company 401(k) Plan

Market & Trading Significance

• Trading Significance: Low
• These transactions represent routine executive compensation activity—specifically the scheduled vesting of long-term performance equity and standard mandatory share withholdings to satisfy tax obligations, rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling.