Crown Holdings (CCK) EVP uses 785 shares for tax withholding on vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. executive John M. Rost reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 15, 2026, 785 shares of common stock were transferred back to the company at $96.08 per share to cover tax withholding tied to vesting of restricted stock, rather than an open-market sale. After this transaction, he directly holds 18,897 common shares and indirectly holds 298 common shares through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Rost John M

Role EVP & COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common	785	$96.08	$75K
holding	Common	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common — 18,897 shares (Direct, null); Common — 298 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares used for tax withholding: 785 shares Tax withholding share value: $96.08 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 18,897 shares +1 more

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Shares used for tax withholding 785 shares Transferred to company to cover tax on restricted stock vesting

Tax withholding share value $96.08 per share Value applied to 785 shares on May 15, 2026

Direct holdings after transaction 18,897 shares Common stock directly owned by John M. Rost after tax withholding

Indirect 401(k) holdings 298 shares Common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding, 401(k) Plan, tax-withholding disposition

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"in connection with vesting of restricted stock"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

tax withholding financial

"shares transferred to the Company for tax withholding in connection"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

401(k) Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership: By 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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Rost John M

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common	05/15/2026		F		785(1)	D	$96.08	18,897	D
Common								298	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares transferred to the Company for tax withholding in connection with vesting of restricted stock.

	/s/ Noelle N. Critz, by Power of Attorney	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) report for John M. Rost?

John M. Rost transferred 785 CROWN HOLDINGS shares back to the company to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted stock. This is a non-market, tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale of shares.

At what price were the CCK shares used for tax withholding valued?

The 785 CROWN HOLDINGS shares used for tax withholding were valued at $96.08 per share. This value reflects the price applied to cover tax obligations on the vesting of restricted stock awards.

How many CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) shares does John M. Rost hold after the transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, John M. Rost directly holds 18,897 CROWN HOLDINGS common shares. He also indirectly holds 298 additional shares through a 401(k) plan, providing a combined view of his reported equity position.

Was the CCK insider transaction an open-market sale by John M. Rost?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 785 shares were transferred to the company to cover tax withholding associated with vesting restricted stock, a common administrative mechanism rather than a discretionary sale.

How are John M. Rost’s indirect CROWN HOLDINGS (CCK) holdings structured?

John M. Rost’s indirect holdings consist of 298 CROWN HOLDINGS common shares held through a 401(k) plan. These shares are reported as indirect ownership because they are maintained within the retirement plan structure.