J M Smucker (SJM) director adds to deferred stock unit holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J M Smucker Co director filed a Form 4 reporting an increase in deferred stock units tied to company common shares. On 01/02/2026, the reporting person acquired 258.719 deferred stock units at a price of $0, reflecting non-cash director compensation. Each deferred stock unit is payable in one common share following termination of service as a director.

After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 22,053.785 deferred stock units. This total includes shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent.

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^*

Perry Kirk

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE STRAWBERRY LANE

(Street)

ORRVILLE OH 44667

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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)
01/02/2026

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

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	01/02/2026		A		258.719		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	258.719	$0	22,053.785(2)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares at a rate of 1-for-1 following termination of services as a director.

2. This amount includes shares acquired under the Company's dividend reinvestment plan, as administered by its transfer agent.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did J M Smucker (SJM) report in this Form 4?

The filing shows a director acquired 258.719 deferred stock units on 01/02/2026, representing additional non-cash compensation linked to J M Smucker common shares.

How many J M Smucker deferred stock units does the reporting person now hold?

Following the reported transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 22,053.785 deferred stock units tied to J M Smucker common shares.

What are J M Smucker deferred stock units as described in this filing?

The filing explains that Deferred Stock Units are payable in J M Smucker Common Shares at a 1-for-1 rate after the director’s termination of service.

Does the reported J M Smucker holding include dividend reinvestment shares?

Yes. The filing notes that the 22,053.785 deferred stock units amount includes shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan administered by its transfer agent.

What role does the reporting person have at J M Smucker (SJM)?

The reporting person is identified as a Director of J M Smucker Co, as indicated in the relationship section of the filing.

Was this J M Smucker transaction in derivative or non-derivative securities?

The reported activity involves derivative securities, specifically deferred stock units that are ultimately settled in J M Smucker common shares.