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Greif, Inc. President and CEO Ole G. Rosgaard, who is also a director, reported several equity transactions in Greif on January 14, 2026. A block of 18,225 restricted stock units was converted into the same number of shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $0, and is shown as a transaction coded "M". Related entries coded "F" reflect dispositions of Class A common stock on the same date, also at $0 per share.
Rosgaard also reported an acquisition coded "A" of 89,649 Performance Shares, described as awarded under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan, with no consideration paid and a one-year restriction on transfer. Following the reported transactions, he held 128,354.3517 shares of Class A common stock directly and 4,914.11 shares of Class B common stock directly, along with 82,463 restricted stock units outstanding.
Greif, Inc. executive Matthew B. Leahy, SVP SBU GM Innovative Closure, reported multiple equity transactions involving Class A common stock and restricted stock units. On January 14, 2026, 772 restricted stock units were converted into 772 shares of Class A common stock at $0 per share, and related non-derivative entries show acquisitions and disposals of Class A shares, also at $0 per share.
Leahy was granted 1,831 Performance Shares under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan, with no cash consideration paid and a one-year transfer restriction. Following the reported transactions, he directly beneficially owned 4,038.7797 shares of Greif Class A common stock, including 109.0468 shares acquired through the colleague stock purchase plan.
Greif, Inc. executive Timothy Bergwall, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, reported a sale of 2,000 shares of Greif Class A Common Stock on January 12, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $71.5359 per share. After this transaction, he beneficially owns 58,677.55 Class A shares directly and an additional 1,324.82 Class A shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This filing reflects a routine update of his ownership position in Greif stock.
Greif, Inc. senior vice president Matthew B. Leahy filed an initial ownership report showing his equity holdings in the company. He directly owns 2,282.7797 shares of Class A common stock and no Class B common stock. He also holds 4,968 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock on the third anniversary of the grant date. This filing establishes his starting ownership position as an officer of the company.
Greif, Inc. is registering 200,000 additional shares of its Class A Common Stock for issuance under the Amended and Restated Outside Directors Equity Award Plan. This plan, which amends and restates the company’s 2005 Outside Directors Equity Award Plan, was approved by stockholders at the annual meeting on February 28, 2023. The filing uses the simplified procedure that incorporates an earlier Form S-8 filed in 2005 by reference.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is providing the legal opinion on the validity of the shares, and one of its partners, Frank C. Miller, serves as a Greif director and holds 6,931 Class A shares and 1,000 Class B shares as of January 8, 2026. The document also restates Greif’s indemnification and insurance protections for directors and officers and includes standard undertakings related to future amendments and updates.
Greif, Inc. has called its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for February 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern, to be held virtually via webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GEF2026. Only holders of Class B Common Stock of record on December 29, 2025 (21,249,217 shares outstanding, one vote per share) may vote.
Class B stockholders will vote on three items: electing ten directors for one-year terms, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026, and approving, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Named Executive Officers. The Board recommends voting FOR all three proposals.
The Board consists of nine independent directors and CEO Ole G. Rosgaard, with independent director Bruce A. Edwards serving as Chairman. Key committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Stock Repurchase, all composed of independent directors.
The proxy also details Greif’s governance and sustainability profile, including a long-running sustainability program, 2030 environmental targets, high employee engagement scores, extensive use of recycled fiber, and multiple external ESG and workplace awards.
Greif, Inc. director B. Andrew Rose reported a deferred compensation transaction involving phantom stock units. On 01/02/2026, he acquired 18.26 phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Greif Class A common stock, at a derivative reference price of $67.7 per share. After this transaction, he beneficially owned 2,225.44 derivative securities in the form of phantom stock units.
The phantom stock units will be settled in cash rather than stock. Payment will occur on the earlier of a future fixed date chosen at the time of the deferral election or when Rose leaves the Greif board, whether by retirement, death, disability, or another reason.
Greif, Inc. director Karen A. Morrison reported an equity-linked compensation change involving phantom stock units tied to the company’s Class A Common Stock. On 01/02/2026, she acquired 16.84 phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Class A Common Stock, at a reported derivative security price of $67.7 per unit. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 2,052.58 phantom stock units in total, held directly.
The phantom stock units are designated as cash-only rights, meaning they will be settled in cash rather than actual shares. According to the disclosure, these phantom shares are to be paid out in cash when she leaves the Board, whether due to retirement, death, or another reason. This filing reflects routine director compensation rather than open-market buying or selling of Greif stock.
Greif, Inc.'s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, reported several gift transactions of Class A Common Stock dated 12/19/2025. The largest reported gift involved 1,031 shares at a price of $0, with additional gifts of 146 and 74 shares in separate entries the same day, all coded "G" for gift. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 60,678.3517 shares of Greif Class A Common Stock. He also held an additional 1,236.3903 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. The filing was made as a single-reporting-person Form 4.
Greif, Inc. reported that President and CEO Ole G. Rosgaard, who is also a director, sold 9,733 shares of Class A Common Stock on 12/15/2025 at $70.24 per share.
After this sale, he beneficially owns 64,707.3517 Class A shares directly, 3,646.98 Class A shares through a 401(k) plan, and 4,914.11 Class B shares. The report notes that he used the net proceeds from this sale to purchase a new residence, and no derivative securities are listed in the transaction table.