J.M. Smucker Co (SJM) director logs new deferred stock unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. director reported a routine equity award in the form of deferred stock units. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 271.655 deferred stock units at a price of $0. These units are each linked to one common share of the company.

Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 5,653.12 deferred stock units on a direct basis. The units are payable in common shares at a 1-for-1 rate after the director’s service ends. The reported amount includes shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan 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^*

Abramo Mercedes

(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		271.655		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	271.655	$0	5,653.12(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 Co (SJM) report in this Form 4?

A director of The J. M. Smucker Co. reported acquiring 271.655 deferred stock units on 01/02/2026 at a price of $0, linked to the company’s common shares.

How many J.M. Smucker (SJM) deferred stock units does the director own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 5,653.12 deferred stock units on a direct basis.

What are deferred stock units in the J.M. Smucker Co (SJM) director plan?

Deferred stock units are equity-based awards that are payable in common shares of J.M. Smucker on a 1-for-1 basis following the director’s termination of service.

When will the J.M. Smucker (SJM) director’s deferred stock units be paid out?

The deferred stock units are payable in J.M. Smucker common shares at a 1-for-1 rate following termination of services as a director.

Does the reported J.M. Smucker (SJM) holding include dividend reinvestment plan shares?

Yes. The filing states that the 5,653.12 deferred stock units amount includes shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan, as administered by its transfer agent.

Is the J.M. Smucker (SJM) director’s ownership reported as direct or indirect?

The filing shows the director’s 5,653.12 deferred stock units as being held with direct ownership.