# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001646972
**File Stem:** 0001646972-25-000073
**Filing Date:** 2025-9
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001646972-25-000073.hdr.sgml**: 20250917

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001646972-25-000073

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250911

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250917

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250917

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001646972
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0228

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39350
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251320686

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 250 PARKCENTER BLVD.
- **CITY:** BOISE
- **STATE:** ID
- **ZIP:** 83706
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 208-395-6200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 250 PARKCENTER BLVD.
- **CITY:** BOISE
- **STATE:** ID
- **ZIP:** 83706

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):**

**September 11, 2025** 

**Albertsons Companies, Inc.** 

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **001-39350** | **47-4376911** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification No.)** |

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**250 Parkcenter Blvd.** 

**Boise, Idaho 83706** 

**(Address of principal executive office and zip code)**

**(208) 395-6200** 

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**Not Applicable**

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A common stock, $0.01 par value | ACI | New York Stock Exchange |

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| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ |
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | ☐ |

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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Effective September 15, 2025, James Donald retired from the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company"), including his role as Chair of the Board. His retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board, or any committee thereof, or with respect to any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. Kim Fennebresque, a current independent director, was elected Chair of the Board to succeed Mr. Donald, effective September 15, 2025.

On September 15, 2025, David Zinsner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation, was appointed to the Board as an independent director. Mr. Zinsner has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation since 2022, where he leads the company's global finance organization, including accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit and investor relations. He brings over 25 years of financial and operational experience in the technology and semiconductor industries, having held executive leadership positions at Micron Technology, Analog Devices, Intersil Corp. and Affirmed Networks. Mr. Zinsner was designated to the Board by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. ("Cerberus") pursuant to the director designation rights set forth in Section 2.01 of the Stockholders' Agreement dated June 25, 2020, by and among the Company and Cerberus. Mr. Zinsner has not been appointed to any committee of the Board and there are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Zinsner that would require disclosure under Item 404(c) of the SEC's Regulation S-K. Additionally, there are no family relationships between Mr. Zinsner and any other director or officer of the Company.

In connection with these changes, Allen Gibson also retired from the Board and membership on all Board committees. His retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its management, the Board, or any committee thereof.

A copy of the press release announcing these changes is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

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| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release of Albertsons Companies, Inc. dated September 17, 2025](ex991-pressreleaseboard.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | Albertsons Companies, Inc. | Albertsons Companies, Inc. |
| | (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
| September 17, 2025 | By: | /s/ Thomas Moriarty |
|  | Name: | Thomas Moriarty |
|  | Title: | Executive Vice President, M&A and Corporate Affairs |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Announces Board Changes**

*Jim Donald Retires from the Board; Kim Fennebresque Appointed as Chair*

*David Zinsner, EVP and CFO of Intel, Appointed as Independent Director*

**BOISE, Idaho –** Sept. 17, 2025 –

Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) ("the Company") today announced that Jim Donald, Chair of the Board, has elected to retire from his role and from the Board. Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new Chair and David Zinsner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation, will join the Board as an independent director. Allen Gibson has also retired from the Board.

Mr. Fennebresque has served as an independent director since 2015, providing leadership and insights on financial strategy, strategic initiatives and risk management. He serves as the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. He is also the Chair of the Supervisory Board of BAWAG P.S.K., one of Austria's largest banks, and he serves on the board of Ally Financial and as the Chair of BlueLinx Holdings. He served as a senior advisor to Cowen Group Inc., a diversified financial services firm, from 2008 to 2020, and as its Chairman, President and CEO from 1999 to 2008.

Mr. Zinsner has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intel Corporation since 2022, where he leads the company's global finance organization, including accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit and investor relations. He brings over 25 years of financial and operational experience in the technology and semiconductor industries, having held executive leadership positions at Micron Technology, Analog Devices, Intersil Corp. and Affirmed Networks.

"At this important time for both Albertsons Cos. and the industry, I am honored to take on the role of Chair of the Board," said Mr. Fennebresque. "I am also pleased to welcome David to the Board and look forward to benefiting from his insights and experience as we continue guiding the Company's path to long-term value creation. With technological and digital improvements grounding our Customers for Life strategy, David's deep expertise in finance, technology and AI will be a tremendous asset as we chart the course for the future."

"With this exciting moment in the Company's history, I am pleased to join the Board. I have long admired Albertsons Cos. and the customer-driven commitment that is core to its culture," said Mr. Zinsner. "I look forward to working with Kim, Susan and the rest of the Board and management team to accelerate the Company's digital transformation progress, drive innovation to enhance the customer value proposition and create value for shareholders."

"On behalf of the entire Company, I extend our gratitude to Jim for his distinguished leadership, mentorship and guidance as Chair of the Board over the years, and I thank Allen for his valuable service," said Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Companies. "I am excited to work with Kim in his new role and pleased to welcome David to the Board. David's deep expertise with technology transformation and experience helping organizations manage complexity, drive growth and innovate will help take our Customers for Life strategy to the next level."

"It has been a privilege to serve on the Board, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together," said Mr. Donald. "I want to thank my fellow directors, Susan and her terrific management team for their continued strong leadership and dedication."

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**Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That Impact Our Operating Results and Trends**

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The "forward-looking statements" include our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "may," "should," "could," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "expects," "future" and "intends" and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. Certain potential factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section or other sections in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 21, 2025, and in reports subsequently filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**About Albertsons Companies**

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 14, 2025, the Company operated 2,264 retail stores with 1,725 in-store pharmacies, 408 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2024, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $435 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Haggen and Balducci's Food Lovers Market are registered trademarks of Albertsons Companies Inc. or its subsidiaries. ACME, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, Shaw's, and Star Market are trademarks of Albertsons Companies Inc. or its subsidiaries. Albertsons associated logos, product names and services are trademarks of Albertsons Companies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For Investor Relations, contact <u>investor-relations@albertsons.com</u>

<br>For Media Relations, contact <u>media@albertsons.com</u>

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