Acuity Brands SVP & General Counsel Sells $1.22M in Common Stock Post-Vesting

Insider Filing Overview

Barry R. Goldman, Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Acuity Inc. (DE) (AYI), reported a series of transactions between October 23, 2026, and October 27, 2026, culminating in an open-market sale of 3,800 shares of Common Stock.

Transaction Details

1. Performance Unit Vesting & Tax Withholding:

   • October 23, 2026: 128 shares withheld for tax liabilities (Code F) at $318.72 per share.
   • October 24, 2026: Goldman acquired 7,394 shares (Code A) via the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs) earned over the three-year performance period ending August 31, 2026.
   • October 24, 2026: 3,476 shares were withheld for taxes (Code F) at $318.72 per share.

2. Open Market Disposition:

   • October 27, 2026: Goldman sold 3,800 shares of common stock at an average price of $321.48 per share (Code S), generating gross proceeds of $1,221,624.00.

Holding Status

Following these transactions, Goldman directly holds 6,580 shares of Acuity Inc. common stock, which is slightly higher than his starting direct balance of 6,590 shares prior to the October 23 vesting cycle.

Significance Assessment

The transaction significance is rated Medium. While an open-market sale exceeding $1.2 million is sizable, it represents liquidity following the certification and vesting of long-term PSU awards. The insider maintains a comparable direct holding to their pre-vesting position.