Form 4: Acuity Brands SVP Dianne S. Mills Reports Stock Transactions Following PSU Vesting

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Dianne S. Mills, SVP & Chief HR Officer of Acuity Brands, reports the acquisition and disposal of company stock related to the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs) and tax liability coverage.

Summary

  • Dianne S. Mills, SVP & Chief HR Officer at Acuity Brands, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On October 25, 2024, Ms. Mills acquired 4,830 shares of common stock upon the vesting of performance stock units (PSUs) granted on October 25, 2021.
  • These PSUs had a three-year performance period from September 1, 2021, to August 31, 2024.
  • Also on October 25, 2024, 2,078 shares were disposed of at $303.09 to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of the PSUs.
  • On October 26, 2024, 216 shares were disposed of at $303.09 to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of the PSUs.
  • Following these transactions, Ms. Mills beneficially owns 11,857 shares of Acuity Brands common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine filing related to executive compensation and stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect standard executive compensation practices.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/25/2021Date of grant for the performance stock units (PSUs).
09/01/2021Start date of the three-year performance period for the PSUs.
08/31/2024End date of the three-year performance period for the PSUs.
10/24/2024Compensation and Management Development Committee certified the achievement of the performance measure and authorized the subsequent issuance of common stock underlying the PSUs.
10/25/2024Acquisition of 4,830 shares upon PSU vesting and disposal of 2,078 shares for tax liability.
10/26/2024Disposal of 216 shares for tax liability.
10/29/2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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