ACUITY INC. (DE) (AYI)

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-13

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Acuity Inc. refinanced its credit facility by replacing a June 2022 agreement with a new $800 million unsecured revolving credit facility maturing in May 2031, extending the maturity by 5 years and providing financial flexibility.
The new Credit Agreement includes a maximum leverage ratio covenant of 3.75x (with temporary flexibility to 4.25x for material acquisitions), indicating the company maintains a disciplined capital structure while preserving acquisition capacity.
Interest rates are tied to multiple floating-rate benchmarks (Term SOFR, EURIBOR, SONIA, CORRA) with margins based on the company's leverage ratio or credit rating, allowing for potential cost optimization depending on rate environment and company performance.
The facility is guaranteed by material domestic subsidiaries, and the agreement contains standard covenants restricting mergers, asset disposals, liens, and subsidiary indebtedness, typical of investment-grade credit facilities.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-10

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The reporting person, Laura O'Shaughnessy, acquired 1,000 shares of Acuity Inc. (DE) common stock at $282.98 per share, increasing her direct beneficial ownership to 3,111 shares.
This purchase suggests that O'Shaughnessy, who serves as a director of the company, has a positive outlook on Acuity Inc. (DE) and is willing to increase her stake in the company.
The timing of the transaction, occurring in April 2026, may indicate that O'Shaughnessy believes the company's stock is currently undervalued and presents an attractive investment opportunity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-30

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The filing indicates that Karen J. Holcom, the SVP and Chief Financial Officer of Acuity Inc., executed a transaction involving the acquisition and subsequent sale of company shares on January 28, 2026, likely pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan.
The transaction involved the exercise of 897 non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $239.76 per share, followed by the sale of 4,974 shares at an average price of $309.23 per share.
After the reported transaction, Holcom continues to hold a direct ownership of 21,523 shares in Acuity Inc., as well as an indirect ownership of 302.3631 shares through the company's 401(k) plan.

Current Report Filed: 2026-01-23

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Acuity Inc. held its annual shareholder meeting on January 21, 2026, where key agenda items were voted on, including the election of 9 directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young as the company's independent auditor.
The company's named executive officer compensation was approved by shareholders on an advisory basis, indicating general investor support for the company's executive pay practices.
Voter turnout appears strong, with over 25 million shares voted on the various proposals, suggesting engaged shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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The reporting person, Marcia J. Avedon, is a director of Acuity Inc. (DE) and has acquired 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) as part of her director compensation.
The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual stockholder meeting, whichever is earlier. Once vested, the DSUs will be payable upon the reporting person's retirement.
This transaction represents a routine director compensation event and does not indicate any significant changes in the reporting person's ownership or the company's outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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The reporting person, W. Patrick Battle, a director of Acuity Inc., has acquired 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) as part of his director compensation package.
The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual stockholder meeting, whichever is earlier. Once vested, the DSUs will be payable upon the director's retirement, either in a lump sum or in five annual installments.
The acquisition of these DSUs represents an alignment of the director's interests with those of the company's shareholders, as the value of the DSUs is tied to the company's stock price performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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Michael J. Bender, a director of Acuity Inc. (DE), acquired 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) on January 21, 2026 under the company's stock incentive plan. The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual shareholder meeting.
The number of DSUs received was calculated based on the average of the high and low sales prices of Acuity's common stock on the five trading dates preceding the grant date, indicating the grant was made at fair market value.
This transaction represents a typical non-derivative stock compensation award for a director, which aligns their interests with shareholders and incentivizes long-term value creation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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George Douglas Dillard, Jr., a director of Acuity Inc. (DE) (AYI), has received 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) as part of his director compensation, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting.
The DSUs were granted on January 21, 2026, and the number of units was calculated based on the average of the high and low sales prices of the company's common stock on the five trading dates preceding the grant date.
This transaction represents an insider's acquisition of equity securities, which could signal their confidence in the company's future performance and align their interests with those of shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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The reporting person, James H. Hance Jr., acquired 546 shares of Acuity Inc. common stock through a restricted stock award (RSA) on January 21, 2026, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 18,618 shares.
The RSA was issued pursuant to the company's Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, and the shares will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual stockholder meeting, whichever is earlier.
This insider transaction suggests the reporting person's continued confidence in Acuity Inc. and alignment with shareholders' interests through equity-based compensation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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Maya Leibman, a director of Acuity Inc. (DE), acquired 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) pursuant to the company's stock incentive plan on January 21, 2026.
The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next subsequent annual meeting of the company's stockholders, whichever is earlier.
The number of DSUs received was calculated based on the average of the high and low sales prices of the company's common stock on the five trading dates immediately preceding the grant date.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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The reporting person, Laura O'Shaughnessy, has been granted 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) as part of her director compensation from Acuity Inc. (DE).
The DSUs will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual stockholder meeting, whichever is earlier.
Once vested, the DSUs will be payable to the reporting person upon retirement, either in a lump sum or in five annual installments.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-23

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The reporting person, Mark Sachleben, has been granted 546 deferred restricted stock units (DSUs) as part of his director compensation, which will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting.
The DSUs are awarded under the company's Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, indicating an ongoing commitment to incentivizing directors through equity-based compensation.
The grant of DSUs to the director suggests ongoing alignment between management/directors and shareholders, as the value of the DSUs is tied to the company's stock performance.

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-01-08

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The company's revenue and profitability appear to be stable, with no major changes in the Q1 2026 period compared to the prior year.
The company's debt levels, including the senior unsecured notes and revolving credit facility, appear to be manageable based on the financial information provided.
The company has not reported any material changes in its business segments or operations during the period covered in the filing.

Current Report Filed: 2026-01-08

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Acuity Inc. reported fiscal Q4 2025 results, showing the company's operating performance for the quarter ended November 30, 2025.
The company did not provide any forward-looking guidance or commentary on market conditions and outlook.
The filing does not mention any material agreements, leadership changes, or other significant corporate events.

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