# Acuity Inc. (de) (AYI)

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## Company

- Legal name: ACUITY INC. (DE)
- Ticker: AYI (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0001144215
- Industry: Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (SIC 3640)
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
- Fiscal year ends: August 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: acuityinc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acuitybrands
- Next earnings date: Jan 7, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $4.6B for the fiscal year ended Aug 31, 2026 (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/0001144215-26-000052-index.html
- Operating income: $713.7M for the fiscal year ended Aug 31, 2026 (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/0001144215-26-000052-index.html
- Net income: $531.3M for the fiscal year ended Aug 31, 2026 (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/0001144215-26-000052-index.html
- SG&A: $1.6B for the fiscal year ended Aug 31, 2026 (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/0001144215-26-000052-index.html
- Employees: 13,900 as of Aug 31, 2026, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/ayi-20260831.htm
- Shares outstanding: 29,695,521 as of Oct 20, 2026 (10-K filed Oct 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/0001144215-26-000052-index.html
- Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/ayi-20260831.htm

## Business

Acuity Inc. (referred to herein as “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” or similar references) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (“ABL”) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (“AIS”), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/ayi-20260831.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $4.6B | $713.7M | $531.3M | $1.6B |
| Aug 31, 2025 | $4.3B | $563.9M | $396.6M | $1.5B |
| Aug 31, 2024 | $3.8B | $553.3M | $422.6M | $1.2B |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $4.0B | $473.4M | $346.0M | $1.2B |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $4.0B | $509.7M | $384.0M | $1.2B |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/acuity-inc-de.json

## Officers and directors

- Neil Ashe, President & CEO. Source: Form 4 filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000119348525000005/0001193485-25-000005-index.htm
- Neil M. Ashe, Chairman, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neilashe. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Karen J. Holcom, SVP & Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-holcom-9658247. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000130226126000008/0001302261-26-000008-index.htm
- Barry R. Goldman, SVP & General Counsel. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/barry-goldman-566484177. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000179006126000002/0001790061-26-000002-index.htm
- Dianne S. Mills, SVP & Chief HR Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000180477825000004/0001804778-25-000004-index.htm
- Sara Dadyar, SVP, Global Head HR. Source: Form 4 filed Oct 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000200694526000009/0002006945-26-000009-index.htm
- Nick Tzitzon, Director. Source: 8-K filed Sep 29, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000110465926111917/tm2626454d1_8k.htm
- G. Douglas Dillard, Jr., Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- James H. Hance, Jr., Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Laura G. O'Shaughnessy, Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Marcia J. Avedon, Ph.D., Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Mark J. Sachleben, Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Maya Leibman, Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- Michael J. Bender, Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- W. Patrick Battle, Director. Source: 10-K filed Oct 27, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000082/ayi-20250831.htm
- CHANDA KIRCHNER, Named in proxy. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chanda-kirchner-05546116. Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000104/ayi-20251211.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 1, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000047/ayi-20261001.htm
- Sep 29, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000110465926111917/tm2626454d1_8k.htm
- Jun 25, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000038/ayi-20260625.htm
- May 13, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000119312526221945/d63196d8k.htm
- Apr 2, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000023/ayi-20260402.htm
- Jan 23, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000015/ayi-20260121.htm
- Jan 8, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000012/ayi-20260108.htm
- Oct 1, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000076/ayi-20251001.htm
- Jun 26, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000061/ayi-20250626.htm
- Apr 3, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000045/ayi-20250403.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Nov 2, 2026: Neil Ashe (President & CEO) sold 13,217 shares, about $4.2M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000119348526000008/0001193485-26-000008-index.htm
- Oct 29, 2026: Neil Ashe (President & CEO) sold 30,247 shares, about $9.7M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000119348526000006/0001193485-26-000006-index.htm
- Oct 27, 2026: Barry R. Goldman (SVP & General Counsel) sold 3,800 shares, about $1.2M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000179006126000006/0001790061-26-000006-index.htm
- Oct 16, 2026: Laura O'Shaughnessy (Director) bought 73 shares, about $22,069. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000181347726000008/0001813477-26-000008-index.htm
- Sep 1, 2026: Karen J. Holcom (SVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 2,000 shares, about $659,240. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000130226126000008/0001302261-26-000008-index.htm
- Jul 2, 2026: Barry R. Goldman (SVP & General Counsel) sold 1,200 shares, about $438,780. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000179006126000002/0001790061-26-000002-index.htm
- Jun 1, 2026: Karen J. Holcom (SVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 2,076 shares, about $629,319. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000130226126000006/0001302261-26-000006-index.htm
- Apr 30, 2026: Maya Leibman (Director) bought 200 shares, about $57,766. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000165956426000006/0001659564-26-000006-index.htm
- Apr 8, 2026: Laura O'Shaughnessy (Director) bought 1,000 shares, about $282,980. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000181347726000006/0001813477-26-000006-index.htm
- Jan 28, 2026: Karen J. Holcom (SVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 4,974 shares, about $1.5M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000130226126000003/0001302261-26-000003-index.htm
- Oct 28, 2025: Barry R. Goldman (SVP & General Counsel) sold 4,489 shares, about $1.6M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000179006125000009/0001790061-25-000009-index.htm
- Oct 24, 2025: Barry R. Goldman (SVP & General Counsel) sold 4,687 shares, about $1.7M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000179006125000007/0001790061-25-000007-index.htm
- Jul 1, 2025: Barry R. Goldman (SVP & General Counsel) sold 4,125 shares, about $1.2M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000067/0001144215-25-000067-index.htm
- Jun 27, 2025: Karen J. Holcom (SVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 6,000 shares, about $1.8M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000064/0001144215-25-000064-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 1, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000047/ayi-20261001.htm
- 10-K filed Oct 23, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000052/ayi-20260831.htm
- 10-Q filed Jun 25, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421526000036/ayi-20260531.htm
- DEF 14A filed Dec 11, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1144215/000114421525000104/ayi-20251211.htm

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