Graphic Packaging (NYSE: GPK) director receives 16,261-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MARTENS PHILIP R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO director receives stock award. Director Philip R. Martens was granted 16,261 shares of Common Stock on May 20, 2026 at no cost per share. Following this grant, he directly holds 43,072 shares. This appears to be a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MARTENS PHILIP R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	16,261	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 43,072 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Share grant: 16,261 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 43,072 shares

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Share grant 16,261 shares Common Stock award on May 20, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the award

Post-transaction holdings 43,072 shares Common Stock held directly after the grant

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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^*

MARTENS PHILIP R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1500 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY, NW

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30328

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING CO [ GPK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		16,261	A	$0.00	43,072	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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Philip R. Martens by Laura Lynn Church, Attorney-in-Fact	05/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GPK director Philip R. Martens report?

Philip R. Martens reported receiving a grant of 16,261 shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Co Common Stock. The shares were awarded at no cash cost per share as part of a compensation-related equity award, rather than through an open-market purchase.

How many GPK shares does Philip R. Martens hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Philip R. Martens directly holds 43,072 shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Co Common Stock. This total reflects his updated ownership position following the 16,261-share equity award reported in the Form 4 insider filing.

Was the GPK insider transaction a stock purchase or an award?

The transaction was an award, not a market purchase. Philip R. Martens received 16,261 shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Co Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a grant, award, or other acquisition of stock-based compensation.

Does the GPK Form 4 show any insider stock sales?

The Form 4 does not show any stock sales by Philip R. Martens. It reports a single acquisition transaction coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, adding 16,261 shares of Graphic Packaging Holding Co Common Stock to his direct holdings.

Is this GPK insider transaction related to options or derivatives?

No derivative securities are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists one non-derivative transaction in Graphic Packaging Holding Co Common Stock, indicating a direct grant of 16,261 shares with no associated option exercise or derivative conversion.