Smucker CEO sells 13,000 J.M. Smucker shares
The J. M. Smucker Co. CEO Mark T. Smucker reported an open-market sale of 13,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $115.11 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
The J. M. Smucker Co. CEO Mark T. Smucker reported an open-market sale of 13,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $115.11 per share. After the sale, he directly held 82,009 common shares. The filing also lists several indirect holdings, including shares held by trusts for his daughter and son, a separate trust, a 2025 GRAT, his wife, and a 401(k) account, with the filing noting that he disclaims beneficial ownership of certain indirectly held shares.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 13,000 shares
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
SMUCKER MARK T
Role
CEO, Chair of Board
Sold
13,000 shs ($1.50M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Shares | 13,000 | $115.11 | $1.50M |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 82,009 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 7,576 shares (Indirect, By 401(k));
Common Shares — 60,000 shares (Indirect, By GRAT (2025));
Common Shares — 61,204 shares (Indirect, By Trust);
Common Shares — 3,469 shares (Indirect, By Wife);
Common Shares — 12,770.67 shares (Indirect, By Trusts FBO Son);
Common Shares — 12,770.67 shares (Indirect, By Trusts FBO Daughter)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $115.08 to $115.17, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to The J. M. Smucker Company, any shareholder of The J. M. Smucker Company, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote.
- F2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 13,000 shares
Weighted average sale price: $115.11 per share
Direct holdings after sale: 82,009 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
13,000 shares
Open-market sale of common shares
Weighted average sale price
$115.11 per share
Sale of 13,000 common shares
Direct holdings after sale
82,009 shares
Common shares held directly post-transaction
Trusts FBO daughter
12,770.67 shares
Indirect common share holdings
Trusts FBO son
12,770.67 shares
Indirect common share holdings
Trust
61,204 shares
Indirect common share holdings
GRAT (2025)
60,000 shares
Indirect common share holdings
401(k) holdings
7,576 shares
Indirect common share holdings
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, beneficial ownership, GRAT, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"reported an open-market sale of 13,000 common shares"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
beneficial ownership financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
GRAT financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By GRAT (2025)"
401(k) financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By 401(k)""
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did J M SMUCKER Co (SJM) report for Mark T. Smucker?
J. M. Smucker CEO Mark T. Smucker reported selling 13,000 common shares in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $115.11 per share. This Form 4 filing reflects a net share sale rather than an acquisition or option exercise.
Does the Form 4 show indirect J M SMUCKER Co (SJM) holdings for Mark T. Smucker?
Yes. The filing reports indirect ownership of common shares through trusts for his daughter and son, a separate trust, a 2025 GRAT, his wife, and a 401(k) account. The filing notes that he disclaims beneficial ownership of certain indirectly held shares.
Was this J M SMUCKER Co (SJM) insider transaction a buy or a sell?
The Form 4 shows a sale. Mark T. Smucker reported an open-market sale of 13,000 J. M. Smucker common shares, coded as an “S” transaction, resulting in a net-sell position of 13,000 shares in the transaction summary.
What does the weighted average price disclosure mean in the SJM Form 4?
The weighted average price disclosure means the 13,000 shares were sold in multiple trades between $115.08 and $115.17. The reported $115.11 figure is the average price across those trades, and detailed per-trade prices are available from the issuer or the reporting person on request.
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