Greif (NYSE: GEF) VP reports RSU conversion and new stock awards and grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Greif, Inc. executive Michael J. Taylor, VP and Corporate Controller, reported multiple equity transactions in Class A common stock and related awards. On 01/14/2026, 516 restricted stock units were converted into 516 shares of Class A common stock at a stated price of $0, leaving 2,279 Class A shares directly owned after that step.

On the same date, Taylor reported dispositions of 172 and 542 Class A shares, each at a stated price of $0, with direct ownership of 3,198 Class A shares after the final reported transaction. He also reported an acquisition of 1,633 performance shares awarded under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan, with no consideration paid and a one-year restriction on transfer.

After these transactions, Taylor directly held 2,076 restricted stock units and 3,198 Class A common shares. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock on the third anniversary of its grant date.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Taylor Michael Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

425 WINTER ROAD

(Street)

DELAWARE OH 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)
	VP, Corporate Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/14/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	01/14/2026		M		516	A	$0	2,279	D
Class A Common Stock	01/14/2026		F		172	D	$0	2,107	D
Class A Common Stock	01/14/2026		A		1,633(1)	A	$0	3,740	D
Class A Common Stock	01/14/2026		F		542	D	$0	3,198	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	$0(2)	01/14/2026		M			516	(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	516	$0	2,076	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Performance Shares awarded pursuant to the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan. No consideration was paid by the reporting person. Shares are subject to a one year restriction on transfer.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock on the third anniversary of the grant date.

	Michael J. Taylor by L. Dennis Hoffman, Jr. pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission.	01/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Greif (GEF) report for Michael J. Taylor?

The filing reports that Michael J. Taylor, VP and Corporate Controller of Greif, Inc., had restricted stock units converted into Class A common stock, reported acquisitions and dispositions of Class A shares, and received new performance share awards, all dated 01/14/2026.

How many Greif (GEF) Class A shares does Michael J. Taylor hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions on 01/14/2026, Michael J. Taylor directly owned 3,198 shares of Greif, Inc. Class A common stock.

What derivative holdings does Michael J. Taylor report in this Greif (GEF) Form 4?

After the reported activity, Michael J. Taylor held 2,076 restricted stock units as derivative securities, each linked to Class A common stock of Greif, Inc.

What new performance shares did Michael J. Taylor receive from Greif (GEF)?

He received 1,633 performance shares awarded under Greif’s Long Term Incentive Plan. The footnote states that no consideration was paid by the reporting person and that these shares are subject to a one year restriction on transfer.

What are the terms of Michael J. Taylor’s restricted stock units at Greif (GEF)?

According to the disclosure, each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Greif Class A common stock on the third anniversary of the grant date.

What is Michael J. Taylor’s role at Greif (GEF)?

Michael J. Taylor is identified as an officer of Greif, Inc., holding the title VP, Corporate Controller, and he is not listed as a director or 10% owner.