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Crown Holdings (CCK) CEO pre-planned sale trims stake by 7,500 shares

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4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. President and CEO Timothy J. Donahue sold 7,500 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $105.0000 per share on April 8, 2026. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on May 20, 2025, indicating it was pre‑scheduled.

After this transaction, Donahue directly owns 458,570 Common shares. A footnote also notes that at March 31, 2026, he held 784 additional shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) Plan, showing he retains a substantial equity stake following this relatively small sale.

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Insider DONAHUE TIMOTHY J
Role President & CEO
Sold 7,500 shs ($788K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common 7,500 $105.00 $788K
holding Common -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common — 458,570 shares (Direct); Common — 784 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 05-20-2025 At March 31, 2026, the Reporting Person owned 784 shares of CCK Common Stock under the CCK 401(k) Plan.
Shares sold 7,500 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on April 8, 2026
Sale price per share $105.0000 per share Price for the 7,500-share sale on April 8, 2026
Direct holdings after sale 458,570 shares Common shares directly owned following the reported transaction
401(k) plan holdings 784 shares Shares held under the CCK 401(k) Plan at March 31, 2026
10b5-1 plan adoption date May 20, 2025 Adoption date of the Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan referenced
Rule 10b5-1(c) plan regulatory
"Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 05-20-2025"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
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.
401(k) Plan financial
"owned 784 shares of CCK Common Stock under the CCK 401(k) Plan."
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
X
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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common04/08/2026(1)S7,500D$105458,570D
Common784(2)IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 05-20-2025
2. At March 31, 2026, the Reporting Person owned 784 shares of CCK Common Stock under the CCK 401(k) Plan.
/s/ Rosemary Haselroth, by Power of Attorney04/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did CCK CEO Timothy Donahue do in this Form 4 filing?

Timothy Donahue reported selling 7,500 shares of Crown Holdings (CCK) Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $105.0000 per share on April 8, 2026. The filing also updates his remaining direct and 401(k) plan holdings.

Was the Crown Holdings (CCK) CEO’s stock sale pre-planned?

Yes. The Form 4 footnotes state the sale occurred under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on May 20, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, suggesting the timing reflects a predetermined program rather than a discretionary market-timing decision.

How many CCK shares does the CEO hold after this reported sale?

After selling 7,500 shares, Timothy Donahue directly holds 458,570 Crown Holdings Common shares. A separate footnote notes that at March 31, 2026, he also owned 784 shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) Plan, maintaining a sizable overall position.

What price did Timothy Donahue receive per CCK share sold?

The Form 4 reports that Timothy Donahue’s open-market sale of 7,500 Crown Holdings Common shares occurred at $105.0000 per share. This stated transaction price per share is the only pricing detail provided and is typical disclosure for insider stock sale filings.

How significant is the 7,500-share CCK sale relative to the CEO’s holdings?

The CEO sold 7,500 shares but still directly owns 458,570 Crown Holdings shares, plus 784 shares in the 401(k) Plan as of March 31, 2026. This indicates the transaction represents a small portion of his total disclosed equity stake.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative or option exercises for CCK?

No derivative or option exercises are listed in this Form 4. The transaction summary shows zero derivative transactions and zero exercise shares, indicating this filing reflects only a Common Stock open-market sale and updated direct and 401(k) plan holdings.