J. M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) CEO updates direct and indirect share ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J. M. Smucker Co. director and CEO/Chair of the Board filed a report of ownership for company common shares. On 12/29/2025, the reporting person recorded a transaction coded “G” involving 1,513 common shares at a reported price of $0, reducing direct holdings.

After this transaction, the reporting person directly owns 73,189 common shares. Additional indirect holdings include 7,423 shares through a 401(k) plan, 60,000 shares through a 2025 GRAT, 19,377 shares through a 2024 GRAT, and 41,431 shares through a trust. There are also 3,469 shares held by a spouse and 13,002 shares in trusts for a son and 13,002 shares in trusts for a daughter, with the filer disclaiming beneficial ownership of these latter holdings. No derivative securities are reported.

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^*

SMUCKER MARK T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE STRAWBERRY LANE

(Street)

ORRVILLE OH 44667-0280

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO, Chair of Board

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/29/2025

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
Common Shares	12/29/2025		G		1,513	D	$0	73,189	D
Common Shares								7,423	I	By 401(k)(1)
Common Shares								60,000	I	By GRAT (2025)
Common Shares								19,377	I	By GRAT (2024)
Common Shares								41,431	I	By Trust
Common Shares								3,469	I	By Wife(2)
Common Shares								13,002	I	By Trusts FBO Son(2)
Common Shares								13,002	I	By Trusts FBO Daughter(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. This amount includes shares acquired under (i) the Company's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report and (ii) the Company's dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA	12/31/2025
	** 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 that on 12/29/2025 the reporting person recorded a transaction coded “G” involving 1,513 J. M. Smucker common shares at a reported price of $0, reducing directly held shares.

How many J. M. Smucker (SJM) shares does the CEO directly own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the CEO directly owns 73,189 J. M. Smucker common shares.

What indirect share holdings are reported for the J. M. Smucker (SJM) insider?

Indirect holdings include 7,423 shares via a 401(k) plan, 60,000 shares via a 2025 GRAT, 19,377 shares via a 2024 GRAT, and 41,431 shares via a trust.

Which J. M. Smucker (SJM) holdings does the insider disclaim beneficial ownership of?

The insider disclaims beneficial ownership of 3,469 shares held by a spouse and 13,002 shares in trusts for a son and 13,002 shares in trusts for a daughter, as noted in the footnote.

Does this J. M. Smucker (SJM) Form 4 report any derivative securities?

No derivative securities are listed in Table II; the filing reports only non-derivative common share holdings and the related transaction.

What does the 401(k) footnote in the J. M. Smucker (SJM) Form 4 explain?

The footnote explains that the 7,423 shares attributed to the 401(k) include shares acquired since the last ownership report under the company’s 401(k) plan and its dividend reinvestment plan.

What is the role of the reporting person at J. M. Smucker (SJM)?

The reporting person is both a Director and an Officer, serving as CEO and Chair of the Board of J. M. Smucker Co.