Greif EVP buys Class B shares in open market

Greif, Inc. executive Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, purchased additional Class B common shares on the open market.

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Greif, Inc. executive Bala Sathyanarayanan, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, purchased additional Class B common shares on the open market. On February 5, 2026, he bought 511 Class B shares at $86.33 and 1,300 Class B shares at $88.79, both held directly.

After these transactions, he directly owned 6,730 Class B common shares. The filing also shows a direct holding of 36,807.3424 Class A common shares, reflecting his overall equity stake in Greif.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,811 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Sathyanarayanan Bala

Role EVP, Chief Human Resources Off

Bought 1,811 shs ($160K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Class B Common Stock	511	$86.33	$44K
Purchase	Class B Common Stock	1,300	$88.79	$115K
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class B Common Stock — 6,730 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 36,807.3424 shares (Direct)

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What insider transaction did Greif (GEF) report for Bala Sathyanarayanan?

Greif reported that EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Bala Sathyanarayanan bought Class B common stock. On February 5, 2026, he purchased 511 shares at $86.33 and 1,300 shares at $88.79 in open-market transactions, increasing his direct Class B holdings.

How many Greif (GEF) Class B shares did the EVP own after the Form 4 trades?

After the reported purchases, Bala Sathyanarayanan directly owned 6,730 Class B common shares of Greif. This total reflects the addition of 511 shares at $86.33 and 1,300 shares at $88.79 acquired on February 5, 2026, as disclosed in the filing.

What prices were paid for the Greif (GEF) Class B shares in this Form 4 filing?

The executive bought Greif Class B common stock in two separate trades. He acquired 511 shares at $86.33 per share and 1,300 shares at $88.79 per share on February 5, 2026, with all shares reported as directly owned afterward.

Does the Greif (GEF) Form 4 show any Class A common stock holdings?

Yes. The Form 4 shows that Bala Sathyanarayanan directly held 36,807.3424 shares of Greif’s Class A common stock following the reported date. This figure represents an existing ownership position, separate from the new Class B stock purchases disclosed.

What is Bala Sathyanarayanan’s role at Greif (GEF) in this Form 4?

The reporting person, Bala Sathyanarayanan, is identified as an officer of Greif serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. The Form 4 records his personal open-market acquisitions of Greif Class B common shares held in direct ownership.

Were the Greif (GEF) insider transactions direct or indirect holdings?

All reported positions in this Form 4 are listed as directly owned. The Class B purchases totaling 1,811 shares and the 36,807.3424 Class A common shares are shown with direct ownership and no separate entity or indirect beneficial ownership structure disclosed.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 04:47 PM EST

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^*

Sathyanarayanan Bala

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

425 WINTER RD.

(Street)

DELAWARE

43015

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GREIF, INC [ GEF, GEF-B ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Human Resources Off

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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

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

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

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)
Class B Common Stock	02/05/2026		P		511	A	$86.33	5,430	D
Class B Common Stock	02/05/2026		P		1,300	A	$88.79	6,730	D
Class A Common Stock								36,807.3424	D

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:

	Bala Sathyanarayanan by L. Dennis Hoffman, Jr. pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission	02/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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