J M Smucker (SJM) CPO receives 613-share restricted stock award

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Penrose Jill R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

J. M. Smucker Chief People Officer Jill R. Penrose received an equity award of 613 common shares. The shares are restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2026 under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan and carry no purchase price.

The restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. After this grant, Penrose directly holds 15,796 common shares. She also indirectly holds 2,703 common shares through a 401(k) account, which includes shares accumulated via the company’s 401(k) plan and its dividend reinvestment plan since her last ownership report.

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^*

Penrose Jill R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE STRAWBERRY LANE

(Street)

ORRVILLE OHIO 44667

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
J M SMUCKER Co [ SJM ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

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 Shares	03/20/2026		A		613(1)	A	$0	15,796	D
Common Shares								2,703	I	401(k)(2)

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:

1. The restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027.

2. This amount also includes shares acquired under (i) the Company's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report and (ii) the Company's dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did J M Smucker (SJM) insider Jill R. Penrose report on this Form 4?

Jill R. Penrose, Chief People Officer of J. M. Smucker, reported receiving an award of 613 restricted common shares. The grant is compensation, not an open-market purchase, and is part of the company’s 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2026.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) shares does Jill R. Penrose hold after this transaction?

After the reported grant, Jill R. Penrose directly owns 15,796 common shares of J. M. Smucker. She also has indirect ownership of 2,703 common shares through a 401(k) account, which reflects accumulated holdings under the company’s 401(k) and dividend reinvestment plans.

What are the vesting terms of Jill R. Penrose’s new restricted stock in J M Smucker (SJM)?

The 613 restricted common shares granted to Jill R. Penrose vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 20, 2027, under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, tying the award to multi-year service and retention objectives.

Was Jill R. Penrose’s J M Smucker (SJM) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 613 restricted common shares to Jill R. Penrose as compensation, coded as a grant or award acquisition. It is not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and no transaction price per share is associated with this award.

What does the 401(k) holding entry mean in the J M Smucker (SJM) Form 4 for Jill R. Penrose?

The indirect 401(k) holding entry shows 2,703 common shares held through a 401(k) account. This amount also includes shares acquired since her last report under the company’s 401(k) plan and its dividend reinvestment plan as administered by the transfer agent.

Under which plan was Jill R. Penrose’s J M Smucker (SJM) restricted stock granted?

The 613 restricted common shares reported for Jill R. Penrose were granted under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and the reported award relates specifically to fiscal year 2026.