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Smucker (SJM) Chief Legal Officer sells 4,353 common shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J. M. Smucker’s Chief Legal Officer, Jeannette L. Knudsen, reported an open-market sale of 4,353 Common Shares at $115.08 per share. After this sale, she directly holds 16,835 Common Shares and indirectly holds 5,199 Common Shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Knudsen Jeannette L
Role Chief Legal Officer
Sold 4,353 shs ($501K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Shares 4,353 $115.08 $501K
holding Common Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 16,835 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 5,199 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 4,353 shares Open-market sale of Common Shares
Sale price $115.08 per share Price for the 4,353-share open-market sale
Direct holdings after transaction 16,835 shares Common Shares held directly post-sale
Indirect 401(k) holdings 5,199 shares Common Shares held indirectly by 401(k)
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
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.
Common Shares financial
"security_title: "Common Shares""
Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.
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.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" for 401(k) position"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Knudsen Jeannette L

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares06/26/2026S4,353D$115.0816,835D
Common Shares5,199IBy 401(k)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen06/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

At what price did the SJM insider sell her shares?

The shares were sold at $115.08 per share. Jeannette L. Knudsen executed an open-market sale of 4,353 J. M. Smucker Common Shares at this price, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

How many J. M. Smucker shares does the insider hold after the sale?

After the sale, she directly holds 16,835 Common Shares. The Form 4 also shows an additional 5,199 Common Shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting her total reported positions after the transaction.

What role does the reporting person hold at J. M. Smucker Co (SJM)?

Jeannette L. Knudsen serves as Chief Legal Officer. She is an officer, not a director or 10% owner, and her Form 4 filing details her recent sale of 4,353 Common Shares along with updated direct and indirect holdings.

Does the Form 4 for SJM include any derivative securities transactions?

No derivative securities transactions are listed in this Form 4. The filing only shows Common Share positions, including an open-market sale and a 401(k) holding entry, with no options, warrants, or other derivative instruments reported.