Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) SVP Benner Gaylord sells 2,653 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Greif, Inc. senior vice president Benner Gaylord reported a sale of 2,653 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 3, 2026 at $86.6053 per share in an open market or private transaction. After this transaction, he directly holds 4,584.661 shares, including 299.659 shares acquired under the Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan, and indirectly holds 1,348.982 shares through a 401(k) plan, which includes 22.2 shares acquired since his last ownership report.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,653 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Benner Gaylord
Role
SVP SBGM Sust. Fiber Solutions
Sold
2,653 shs ($230K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock F1 | 2,653 | $86.6053 | $230K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 4,584.661 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 1,348.982 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Includes a total of 299.659 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired under the Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan.
- F2. Includes 22.2 shares acquired under Greif's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2653 shares
Sale price per share: 86.6053 USD
Direct holdings after transaction: 4584.661 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
2653 shares
Class A Common Stock sold on 2026-08-03
Sale price per share
86.6053 USD
Price for the 2,653 shares sold on 2026-08-03
Direct holdings after transaction
4584.661 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock ownership following the sale
Indirect 401(k) holdings after transaction
1348.982 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
Colleague Stock Purchase Plan shares
299.659 shares
Portion of direct holdings acquired under Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan
New 401(k) shares since last report
22.2 shares
Shares acquired under Greif's 401(k) plan since prior ownership report
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) plan, open market or private transaction
4 terms
Class A Common Stock financial
"Security title reported as Class A Common Stock."
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.
Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares acquired under the Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan."
401(k) plan financial
"Includes 22.2 shares acquired under Greif's 401(k) plan."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
open market or private transaction financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction."
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Greif (GEF) executive Benner Gaylord report?
Benner Gaylord reported a sale of 2,653 shares of Greif Class A Common Stock. The transaction occurred on August 3, 2026 at a price of $86.6053 per share in an open market or private transaction, as described in the Form 4 data.
What portion of Benner Gaylord’s Greif (GEF) holdings comes from company stock plans?
His direct holdings include 299.659 shares acquired under the Greif, Inc. Colleague Stock Purchase Plan. Indirectly, his 401(k) position includes 22.2 shares acquired since his last report, as detailed in the plan-related footnotes attached to the ownership amounts.
How are Benner Gaylord’s indirect Greif (GEF) holdings structured?
Benner Gaylord reports 1,348.982 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. Footnote disclosure explains this amount includes 22.2 shares acquired under Greif’s 401(k) plan since his prior ownership report, clarifying the source of part of the indirect position.