McCormick (NYSE: MKC) grants 8,656 Restricted Stock Units to officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McCormick & Co. officer Sarah Piper reported an equity award and updated share holdings. On February 6, 2026, she received 8,656 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to one share of McCormick common stock.

The 8,656 Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal installments on March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029. Following this grant, Piper directly beneficially owned 8,656 Restricted Stock Units and 9,631.04 shares of McCormick voting common stock, and held phantom stock through a Non-Qualified Retirement Savings Plan as described in the footnotes.

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^*

Piper Sarah

(Last) (First) (Middle)

24 SCHILLING ROAD

SUITE 1

(Street)

HUNT VALLEY MD 21031

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MCCORMICK & CO INC [ MKC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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
Common Stock - Voting								9,631.04	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
Phantom Stock	(1)							(1)	(1)	Common Stock - Voting	0		4,020.62	I	Non Qualified Retirement Savings Plan
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/06/2026		A		8,656		(3)	(3)	Common Stock - Voting	8,656	$0	8,656	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock - Voting. Shares of Phantom Stock are payable in shares of Common Stock - Voting in accordance with the terms of the Non-Qualified Retirement Savings Plan.

2. The Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock.

3. The Restricted Stock Units vest in thirds over a three-year period beginning March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029.

	Jason E. Wynn, Attorney-in-fact	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did McCormick (MKC) report for Sarah Piper?

McCormick reported an equity grant to officer Sarah Piper. On February 6, 2026, she received 8,656 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to one share of McCormick voting common stock, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Sarah Piper receive from McCormick (MKC)?

Sarah Piper received 8,656 Restricted Stock Units. The filing states these units were awarded on February 6, 2026, at a price of $0 per unit, with each unit representing a contingent right to one share of McCormick voting common stock.

When do Sarah Piper’s McCormick (MKC) Restricted Stock Units vest?

The Restricted Stock Units vest over three years. According to the filing, they vest in thirds on March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement.

How many McCormick (MKC) common shares does Sarah Piper own after this transaction?

Sarah Piper beneficially owns 9,631.04 common shares directly. The Form 4 shows this amount of McCormick voting common stock held directly after the reported transactions, separate from her derivative awards and phantom stock holdings.

What is the phantom stock mentioned in Sarah Piper’s McCormick (MKC) filing?

Phantom stock represents a right to receive McCormick common shares. The footnotes explain that each phantom stock share corresponds to one share of voting common stock, payable under the company’s Non-Qualified Retirement Savings Plan according to its terms.

Is Sarah Piper a director or major shareholder of McCormick (MKC)?

Sarah Piper is reported as an officer, not a director or 10% owner. The filing lists her role as Chief Human Relations Officer and indicates she is not a director and not a ten percent beneficial owner.