McCormick director granted 2,598 stock units

McCormick & Company director reports new stock-based award.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McCormick & Company director reports new stock-based award. Director Margaret M V Preston reported receiving 2,598 Restricted Stock Units on February 6, 2026 at a price of $0 per unit, representing a contingent right to receive the same number of McCormick common shares.

These Restricted Stock Units vest in full on February 15, 2027 and will be settled in an equal number of McCormick shares. After this report, Preston beneficially owned 82,142.195 shares of Common Stock – Voting and 6,235.263 shares of Common Stock – Non Voting, all held directly, plus the new 2,598 Restricted Stock Units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,598 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider PRESTON MARGARET M V

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	2,598	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Phantom Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock - Voting	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock - Non Voting	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,598 contracts (Direct); Phantom Stock — 0 contracts (Indirect, Non Qualified Retirement Savings Plan); Common Stock - Voting — 82,142.195 shares (Direct); Common Stock - Non Voting — 6,235.263 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. 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. F2. The Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock.
3. F3. The Restricted Stock Units vest in full on 2/15/2027 and are settled in an equal number of shares of McCormick stock.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did McCormick & Company (MKC) report on February 6, 2026?

McCormick & Company reported that director Margaret M V Preston received 2,598 Restricted Stock Units on February 6, 2026 at a price of $0 per unit. These RSUs are a stock-based award that will convert into common shares when they vest and settle.

How many McCormick (MKC) Restricted Stock Units were granted to the director?

The director received 2,598 Restricted Stock Units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of McCormick Common Stock. When fully vested and settled, the grant would deliver 2,598 McCormick shares, increasing the director’s equity exposure to the company.

When do the McCormick (MKC) Restricted Stock Units granted on February 6, 2026 vest?

The Restricted Stock Units granted on February 6, 2026 vest in full on February 15, 2027. At vesting, they are settled in an equal number of McCormick shares, aligning the director’s compensation with long-term company performance and share value over that period.

How many McCormick (MKC) common shares does the director own after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transactions, the director beneficially owns 82,142.195 shares of Common Stock – Voting and 6,235.263 shares of Common Stock – Non Voting. These positions are held directly, in addition to 2,598 Restricted Stock Units that will settle in McCormick shares upon vesting.

What is the nature of the Phantom Stock referenced in the McCormick (MKC) filing?

The Phantom Stock represents a right tied to McCormick Common Stock within a Non-Qualified Retirement Savings Plan. Each phantom share corresponds to one voting common share and is payable in McCormick stock, linking retirement-related benefits to the company’s equity performance over time.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PRESTON MARGARET M V

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

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)

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

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								82,142.195	D
Common Stock - Non Voting								6,235.263	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		29,042.768	I	Non Qualified Retirement Savings Plan
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/06/2026		A		2,598		(3)	(3)	Common Stock - Voting	2,598	$0	2,598	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 full on 2/15/2027 and are settled in an equal number of shares of McCormick stock.

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