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Greif (GEF) EVP HR Sathyanarayanan Bala sells 1,146 Class A shares at $88.60

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Greif, Inc. executive Sathyanarayanan Bala, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, reported a sale of 1,146 shares of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-07 at $88.60 per share in an open market or private transaction. Following this sale, Bala directly holds 21,323.3424 Class A shares and 8,549 Class B shares.

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Insider Sathyanarayanan Bala
Role EVP, Chief Human Resources Off
Sold 1,146 shs ($102K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 1,146 $88.60 $102K
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 21,323.3424 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 8,549 shares (Direct)
Class A shares sold 1,146 shares Sale of Class A Common Stock on 2026-08-07
Sale price per share $88.60 per share Price for Class A Common Stock sale on 2026-08-07
Class A shares held after 21,323.3424 shares Direct Class A holdings following the reported sale
Class B shares held 8,549.0000 shares Direct Class B holdings reported as of 2026-08-07
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: Class A Common Stock for the reported sale"
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.
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title: Class B Common Stock in the holdings entry"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Sale in open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"

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FAQ

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

Greif reported that Sathyanarayanan Bala, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, sold 1,146 Class A shares of Greif, Inc. on 2026-08-07 in an open market or private transaction at a stated price of $88.60 per share.

How many Greif (GEF) shares did Sathyanarayanan Bala sell and at what price?

Sathyanarayanan Bala sold 1,146 shares of Greif Class A Common Stock at $88.60 per share. The transaction was reported as a sale in an open market or private transaction on 2026-08-07.

What are Sathyanarayanan Bala’s remaining Greif (GEF) Class A holdings after the sale?

After the reported sale, Sathyanarayanan Bala directly holds 21,323.3424 shares of Greif Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects total shares following the transaction as disclosed in the Form 4 filing data.

Does Sathyanarayanan Bala hold Greif (GEF) Class B shares?

Yes. The Form 4 data lists a holding entry showing Bala directly owns 8,549 shares of Class B Common Stock. This is presented as a holdings line with total shares following transaction of 8,549.0000.

Was the Greif (GEF) insider sale by Sathyanarayanan Bala under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, indicating the transactions are not affirmed as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. No additional footnotes describe any separate trading arrangement.

What is Sathyanarayanan Bala’s role at Greif (GEF)?

Sathyanarayanan Bala is reported as an officer of Greif, serving as EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer and not a director or 10% beneficial owner.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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 OHIO 43015

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GREIF, INC [ GEF, GEF-B ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Human Resources Off
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
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
Class A Common Stock08/07/2026S1,146D$88.621,323.3424D
Class B Common Stock8,549D
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:
Bala Sathyanarayanan by L. Dennis Hoffman, Jr. pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission08/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)