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Greif director (NYSE: GEF) sells 3,000 Class A shares at $87.04

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Greif, Inc. director Mark A Emkes reported selling 3,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 3, 2026 at $87.04 per share in an open market or private transaction. After this sale, he directly owns 43,400 Class A shares and reports holding 0 Class B shares. The transaction was not marked as pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider Emkes Mark A
Role Director
Sold 3,000 shs ($261K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 3,000 $87.04 $261K
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 43,400 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Shares sold 3,000 shares Class A Common Stock sold on August 3, 2026
Sale price per share $87.04 Price for Class A share sale on August 3, 2026
Class A shares held after sale 43,400 shares Direct ownership reported after August 3, 2026 transaction
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class A Common Stock", "transaction_date""
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", "transaction_date""
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.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"Footnotes may reference Rule 10b5-1 trading plans or pre-arranged trading"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction""

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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did Greif (GEF) report?

Greif reported a sale by director Mark A Emkes of 3,000 Class A Common Stock shares on August 3, 2026 at $87.04 per share. This was disclosed as an open market or private transaction and reduced his Class A holdings but left a substantial direct position.

How many Greif (GEF) shares does Mark A Emkes hold after the sale?

Mark A Emkes directly holds 43,400 Greif Class A shares after the reported August 3, 2026 transaction. The Form 4 also shows that he holds 0 Class B shares, indicating no remaining direct ownership in that class at that date.

At what price were Greif (GEF) shares sold on August 3, 2026?

The reported sale price was $87.04 per Greif Class A share for the 3,000 shares sold by director Mark A Emkes. The transaction code description identifies this as a sale in an open market or private transaction at that per-share price.

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

The sale was not indicated as under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The report’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was left unchecked, and no footnote describes the transaction as pursuant to a pre-arranged trading plan or similar arrangement.

What happened to Mark A Emkes's Class B shares of Greif (GEF)?

The report shows Mark A Emkes holding 0 Class B Common Stock shares as of the reporting date. A separate entry lists Class B Common Stock with total shares following the transaction at zero, indicating no direct Class B ownership at that time.
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
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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*
Emkes Mark A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
425 WINTER ROAD

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/03/2026
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 Stock08/03/2026S3,000D$87.0443,400D
Class B Common Stock0D
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:
Mark A. Emkes by L. Dennis Hoffman, Jr. pursuant to a POA filed with the Commission.08/05/2026
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)