Was the Crown Holdings CEO’s share sale part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

A footnote in the filing notes that the adoption date of a referenced Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan is May 20, 2025. This indicates a pre-established trading plan framework associated with the reported insider activity in Crown Holdings stock.

Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK) CEO sells 7,500 shares at $106.85

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crown Holdings President & CEO Timothy J. Donahue reported an open-market sale of 7,500 shares of Crown Holdings common stock on April 15, 2026 at a price of $106.85 per share. This was a direct ownership transaction classified as a sale in the open market.

After the sale, Donahue directly held 451,070 shares of Crown Holdings common stock. He also had an additional 784 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. A footnote states that the adoption date of a referenced Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan was May 20, 2025, indicating a pre-established framework for trading activity.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 7,500 shares ($801,375)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider DONAHUE TIMOTHY J

Role President & CEO

Sold 7,500 shs ($801K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common	7,500	$106.85	$801K
holding	Common	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 451,070 shares (Direct); Common — 784 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 7,500 shares Sale price per share: $106.85 per share Direct holdings after sale: 451,070 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 7,500 shares Open-market sale of common stock on April 15, 2026

Sale price per share $106.85 per share Price for the 7,500-share open-market sale

Direct holdings after sale 451,070 shares Direct common stock held by CEO after transaction

Indirect 401(k) holdings 784 shares Common stock held indirectly via 401(k) Plan

Rule 10b5-1(c) plan adoption date May 20, 2025 Adoption date of referenced trading plan in footnote

Key Terms

open-market sale, Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, 401(k) Plan, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for 7,500 common shares"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Rule 10b5-1(c) plan regulatory

"footnote states: "Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 05-20-2025""

401(k) Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership: "By 401(k) Plan" for 784 indirect shares"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): insider transaction report"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/15/2026 - 02:15 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DONAHUE TIMOTHY J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

HIDDEN RIVER CORPORATE CENTER TWO

14025 RIVEREDGE DRIVE, SUITE 300

(Street)

TAMPA

FLORIDA

33637

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. [ CCK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common	04/15/2026⁽¹⁾		S		7,500	D	$106.85	451,070	D
Common								784	I	By 401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 05-20-2025

	/s/ Rosemary Haselroth, by Power of Attorney	04/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Crown Holdings (CCK) CEO report?

Crown Holdings President & CEO Timothy J. Donahue reported an open-market sale of 7,500 shares of common stock. The shares were sold on April 15, 2026, at $106.85 per share, according to the Form 4 insider trading report.

At what price did Crown Holdings CEO Timothy Donahue sell shares?

Timothy Donahue sold Crown Holdings common stock at $106.85 per share. The Form 4 shows a single open-market sale of 7,500 shares on April 15, 2026, classified as a non-derivative transaction in the company’s common stock.

How many Crown Holdings shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 sale?

After the reported sale, Timothy Donahue directly holds 451,070 shares of Crown Holdings common stock. The filing also shows an additional 784 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, providing context on his remaining ownership position.

What indirect Crown Holdings holdings are reported for the CEO on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports 784 shares of Crown Holdings common stock held indirectly for Timothy Donahue. These shares are described as held "By 401(k) Plan," indicating retirement-plan ownership separate from his larger direct share position.