J M Smucker director granted 258.719 deferred stock units

The J. M. Smucker Co. reported an insider equity award for a director.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. reported an insider equity award for a director. On 01/02/2026, a director acquired 258.719 Deferred Stock Units, each tied to one common share, with a stated price of $0, indicating these were granted rather than purchased on the open market.

After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 6,696.606 Deferred Stock Units. These units are payable in common shares on a 1-for-1 basis following the end of the individual’s board service. The total reported holdings also include shares accumulated through the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 258.719 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider AMIN TARANG

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	258.719	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 6,696.606 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares at a rate of 1-for-1 following termination of services as a director.
2. F2. This amount includes shares acquired under the Company's dividend reinvestment plan, as administered by its transfer agent.

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

The company reported that a director acquired 258.719 Deferred Stock Units on 01/02/2026, increasing their derivative holdings in the company.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) Deferred Stock Units does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owned 6,696.606 Deferred Stock Units linked to J M Smucker common shares.

What are Deferred Stock Units in the J M Smucker (SJM) director plan?

The filing states that Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares at a rate of 1-for-1 after the director’s service on the board ends.

Did the J M Smucker (SJM) director pay cash for the Deferred Stock Units?

No cash price was paid; the units are shown with a $0 price, indicating they were granted rather than bought in the market.

Are dividends reflected in the J M Smucker (SJM) director’s reported holdings?

Yes. The filing notes that the reported amount includes shares acquired under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, as administered by its transfer agent.

Is this J M Smucker (SJM) Form 4 filed for one or multiple reporting persons?

The form is indicated as “Form filed by One Reporting Person”, meaning it covers a single insider’s holdings and transaction.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/05/2026 - 05:32 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

AMIN TARANG

(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	6,696.606(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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