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J M Smucker (SJM) director granted 274 Deferred Stock Units as equity pay

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Chung Bruce reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

J M Smucker Co director Bruce Chung received a grant of 274.898 Deferred Stock Units. These units were awarded at a price of $0.00 per unit and are tied to an equal number of underlying common shares on a 1-for-1 basis.

The Deferred Stock Units are payable in common shares after Chung’s service as a director ends, so this award increases his long-term, equity-linked compensation rather than reflecting an open‑market purchase or sale.

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Insider Chung Bruce
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 274.898 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 274.898 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Deferred Stock Units granted 274.898 units Grant to director Bruce Chung on April 1, 2026
Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not open-market purchase
Deferred Stock Units after transaction 274.898 units Total units reported as beneficially owned following grant
Underlying common shares 274.898 shares 1-for-1 common share payout upon director service termination
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares at a rate of 1-for-1"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""
underlying security financial
"underlying_security_title: "Common Shares""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Chung Bruce
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		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
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
Deferred Stock Units(1)04/01/2026A274.898 (1) (1)Common Shares274.898$0274.898D
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.
Remarks:
/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did J M Smucker (SJM) director Bruce Chung report?

Bruce Chung reported receiving 274.898 Deferred Stock Units as a grant. The award was recorded at $0.00 per unit and represents additional equity-linked compensation rather than an open-market trade in J M Smucker common shares.

Is Bruce Chung’s Form 4 transaction in J M Smucker (SJM) a buy or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 274.898 Deferred Stock Units, classified as an acquisition by grant or award. It is compensation from the company, not an open-market stock purchase by the director on a securities exchange.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) Deferred Stock Units does Bruce Chung hold after this filing?

After this transaction, Bruce Chung holds 274.898 Deferred Stock Units. Each unit is linked to one underlying J M Smucker common share, providing equity-based compensation tied to the company’s stock performance over time.

What do the Deferred Stock Units for J M Smucker (SJM) directors represent?

Deferred Stock Units represent a right to receive J M Smucker common shares in the future. According to the filing, they are payable in common shares on a 1-for-1 basis after the director’s service has ended with the company’s board.

When will Bruce Chung’s J M Smucker (SJM) Deferred Stock Units be paid out?

The filing states that the Deferred Stock Units are payable in common shares following termination of services as a director. This means payout occurs after Bruce Chung ceases serving on J M Smucker’s board of directors.