Greif (NYSE: GEF) GC details Class A stock awards and RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Greif, Inc. Senior VP and General Counsel Leonard Dennis Hoffman Jr reported multiple equity transactions in Greif stock and awards dated 01/14/2026. A restricted stock unit award covering 1,391 shares was reported as a derivative security and corresponded to 1,391 shares of Class A common stock, with 7,962 restricted stock units beneficially owned afterward. On the same date, 1,391 shares of Class A common stock were acquired, with additional Class A transactions coded F and A, resulting in 15,389 Class A shares beneficially owned directly.

The filing also shows 3,299 performance shares awarded under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan, for which the reporting person paid no consideration and which carry a one-year transfer restriction. 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. The reporting person also holds 200 shares of Class B common stock directly.

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^*

Hoffman Leonard Dennis Jr

(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)
	Senior VP, General Counsel

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 Commom Stock	01/14/2026		M		1,391	A	$0	13,513	D
Class A Commom Stock	01/14/2026		F		462	D	$0	13,051	D
Class A Commom Stock	01/14/2026		A		3,299(1)	A	$0	16,350	D
Class A Commom Stock	01/14/2026		F		961	D	$0	15,389	D
Class B Common Stock								200	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	(2)	01/14/2026		M			1,391	(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	1,391	$0	7,962	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.

	/s/ Leonard Dennis Hoffman Jr.	01/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Greif (GEF) report for Leonard Dennis Hoffman Jr?

The filing reports that Leonard Dennis Hoffman Jr, Senior VP and General Counsel of Greif, Inc., had several equity transactions on 01/14/2026, including restricted stock units settling into Class A common stock, performance share awards, and resulting changes in his direct Class A and Class B share holdings.

How many Greif Class A shares does Hoffman beneficially own after these transactions?

Following the reported 01/14/2026 transactions, Hoffman beneficially owns 15,389 shares of Greif Class A common stock directly, as shown in the non-derivative securities table.

What performance share award did Greif grant to Hoffman in this Form 4?

The filing shows an award of 3,299 performance shares pursuant to Greif’s Long Term Incentive Plan. The footnote states that no consideration was paid by Hoffman for these shares and they are subject to a one-year restriction on transfer.

What are the terms of Hoffman’s restricted stock units in Greif (GEF)?

According to the footnote, 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, linking the RSUs directly to future Class A share delivery.

How many restricted stock units does Hoffman hold after the reported transactions?

After the 01/14/2026 activity, Hoffman beneficially owns 7,962 restricted stock units, each tied to a potential future share of Class A common stock as described in the filing.

Does Hoffman hold any Greif Class B common stock according to this Form 4?

Yes. The non-derivative securities table indicates that Hoffman directly holds 200 shares of Greif Class B common stock following the reported transactions.