Greif (NYSE: GEF) SVP trims stake with 2,000-share stock sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Greif Inc. senior vice president and chief commercial officer Timothy Bergwall reported an open-market sale of company stock. On May 11, 2026, he sold 2,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price of $67.6625 per share.
After this transaction, Bergwall directly holds 67,831.55 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly holds 1,324.82 shares through a 401(k) Plan. The sale represents a small portion of his overall reported holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,000 shares ($135,325)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Bergwall Timothy
Role
SVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Sold
2,000 shs ($135K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,000 | $67.6625 | $135K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 67,831.55 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 1,324.82 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,000 shares
Sale price: $67.6625 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 67,831.55 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
2,000 shares
Class A Common Stock sold on May 11, 2026
Sale price
$67.6625 per share
Average price for 2,000-share open-market sale
Direct holdings after sale
67,831.55 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned following transaction
Indirect 401(k) holdings
1,324.82 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) Plan
Transaction date
May 11, 2026
Date of reported open-market sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, Class A Common Stock, 401(k) Plan, indirect ownership
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"classified as an open-market sale of 2,000 shares of Class A Common Stock"
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"sold 2,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at an average price"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
401(k) Plan financial
"indirectly holds 1,324.82 shares through a 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.
indirect ownership financial
"indirectly holds 1,324.82 shares through a 401(k) Plan"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Greif (GEF) report for Timothy Bergwall?
Greif reported that SVP and Chief Commercial Officer Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 Class A shares. The Form 4 shows an open-market sale on May 11, 2026 at an average price of $67.6625 per share, reducing but not eliminating his direct holdings.
Was the Greif (GEF) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?
The Form 4 reports a sale of Greif shares by Timothy Bergwall. It classifies the 2,000-share trade as an open-market sale, coded “S,” and does not show any corresponding purchases or option exercises in this particular filing.