Smucker (NYSE: SJM) grants 2,992 restricted shares to product chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J. M. Smucker Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson received a grant of 2,992 common shares as equity compensation. The award was made at a price of $0.00 per share as a restricted stock grant for fiscal year 2026 under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.

According to the filing, this restricted stock vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 20, 2027. Following the grant, Ferguson directly holds 31,426 common shares, and an additional 417 common shares are held indirectly through a 401(K) account. The indirect amount includes shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

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^*

Ferguson Robert D

(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 Product Supply 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		2,992(1)	A	$0	31,426	D
Common Shares								417	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 includes shares acquired under 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 insider transaction did J. M. Smucker (SJM) report for Robert D. Ferguson?

J. M. Smucker reported that Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson received 2,992 common shares as a restricted stock grant. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as part of the company’s 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan for fiscal year 2026.

How do the new restricted shares for SJM’s Robert D. Ferguson vest?

The 2,992 restricted common shares granted to Robert D. Ferguson vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 20, 2027, spreading the award over three years as long-term equity compensation under J. M. Smucker’s 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.

What are Robert D. Ferguson’s total J. M. Smucker (SJM) share holdings after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Robert D. Ferguson directly owns 31,426 J. M. Smucker common shares. He also has an indirect holding of 417 common shares through a 401(K) account, which includes shares acquired via the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

Was the SJM insider transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

The SJM insider transaction was an equity grant, not a market buy or sell. Robert D. Ferguson received 2,992 restricted common shares at $0.00 per share as a compensation award, with vesting scheduled over three years starting March 20, 2027.

Under which plan were the new SJM restricted shares for Robert D. Ferguson granted?

The restricted shares were granted under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The 2,992-share award is designated for fiscal year 2026 and vests in three equal annual installments beginning March 20, 2027, subject to the plan’s terms.