Greif (NYSE: GEF) CFO shifts Class A and B stock holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Greif, Inc. EVP and CFO Lawrence A. Hilsheimer reported several trades in Greif Class A and Class B common stock on February 3–4, 2026. On February 3, he sold 14,465 and 8,313 Class A shares at about $71.93 and $71.65 per share. He also bought 5,000 and 6,617 Class B shares at about $88.18 and $86.84 per share. On February 4, he purchased another 6,475 and 230 Class B shares at about $91.20 and $90.57 per share. The filing also shows 1,236.3903 Class A shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan, and notes that certain shares reside in a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.

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^*

Hilsheimer Lawrence A.

(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)
	EVP and CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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	02/03/2026		S		14,465(1)	D	$71.9339	0	D
Class B Common Stock	02/03/2026		P		5,000(2)	A	$88.181	5,000	D
Class A Common Stock	02/03/2026		S		8,313	D	$71.65	67,505.3517	D
Class B Common Stock	02/03/2026		P		6,617	A	$86.84	207,186	D
Class B Common Stock	02/04/2026		P		6,475(3)	A	$91.2022	11,475	D
Class B Common Stock	02/04/2026		P		230	A	$90.57	207,416	D
Class A Common Stock								1,236.3903	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. The stock resides in a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.

2. The stock resides in a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.

3. The stock resides in a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.

	Lawrence A. Hilsheimer by L. Dennis Hoffman, Jr. pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Greif (GEF) report for its CFO?

The filing shows Greif’s EVP and CFO Lawrence A. Hilsheimer sold Class A shares and bought Class B shares on February 3–4, 2026. It details share counts, prices, and remaining holdings, including shares held via a 401(k) plan and a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.

How many Greif Class A shares did the CFO sell in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports sales of 14,465 and 8,313 Greif Class A common shares on February 3, 2026, at prices around $71.93 and $71.65 per share. One transaction left 0 Class A shares directly from that line and another left 67,505.3517 shares.

How many Greif Class B shares did the CFO buy, and at what prices?

The filing shows purchases of 5,000 and 6,617 Class B shares on February 3, 2026, at about $88.181 and $86.84. On February 4, 2026, he bought 6,475 and 230 Class B shares at approximately $91.2022 and $90.57 per share.

What are the CFO’s Greif share holdings after the reported transactions?

After these transactions, the Form 4 shows 67,505.3517 Class A shares directly from one line, 1,236.3903 Class A shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, and direct Class B holdings including 11,475 shares and 207,416 shares on separate reported lines.

What does the Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust reference mean in Greif’s Form 4?

Footnotes explain that certain reported Greif shares “reside in a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust.” This indicates some holdings are in a trust structure, which can affect how ownership is organized, but the filing does not elaborate on voting or investment authority details.

What role does Lawrence A. Hilsheimer hold at Greif (GEF)?

Lawrence A. Hilsheimer is identified in the filing as an officer of Greif, serving as EVP and CFO. His position makes him a Section 16 reporting person, requiring public disclosure of his trades in Greif’s equity securities through Form 4 filings.