J M Smucker (SJM) director Perry Kirk awarded deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

J M Smucker Co director Perry Kirk received 261.808 Deferred Stock Units on Common Shares. These units were granted at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit and increase his directly held Deferred Stock Units to 22,527.129. Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares on a 1-for-1 basis following the end of his service as a director.

The reported holdings include shares acquired under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan administered by its transfer agent, indicating automatic reinvestment of dividends into additional share-based interests rather than cash payments.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Perry Kirk

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	261.808	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 22,527.129 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Deferred Stock Units granted: 261.808 units Deferred Stock Units after transaction: 22,527.129 units Grant price per unit: $0.0000 per unit +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred Stock Units granted 261.808 units Award on Deferred Stock Units, underlying Common Shares

Deferred Stock Units after transaction 22,527.129 units Total directly held following reported grant

Grant price per unit $0.0000 per unit Stated transaction price for Deferred Stock Units

Conversion rate 1-for-1 Deferred Stock Units payable in Common Shares after director service

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, Common Shares, dividend reinvestment plan, transfer agent

4 terms

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.

Common Shares financial

"Deferred Stock Units are payable in Common Shares at a rate of 1-for-1"

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

dividend reinvestment plan financial

"includes shares acquired under the Company's dividend reinvestment plan"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

transfer agent financial

"dividend reinvestment plan, as administered by its transfer agent"

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Perry Kirk

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

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

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)	04/01/2026		A		261.808		(1)	(1)	Common Shares	261.808	$0	22,527.129(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	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Perry Kirk report at J M Smucker (SJM)?

Director Perry Kirk reported receiving 261.808 Deferred Stock Units linked to J M Smucker Common Shares. This award was recorded at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit and is structured to convert into Common Shares after his service as a director ends.

How many J M Smucker Deferred Stock Units does Perry Kirk hold after this Form 4?

After this transaction, Perry Kirk holds a total of 22,527.129 Deferred Stock Units directly. This total includes the newly acquired 261.808 units and also reflects shares accumulated under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan administered by its transfer agent.

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

Deferred Stock Units in this filing are instruments payable in J M Smucker Common Shares at a 1-for-1 rate. They convert into Common Shares only after the individual’s service as a director ends, effectively deferring receipt of the underlying equity until that termination event.

When will Perry Kirk’s J M Smucker Deferred Stock Units be paid out?

Perry Kirk’s Deferred Stock Units will be paid out following the termination of his service as a director. At that time, they are settled in J M Smucker Common Shares on a 1-for-1 basis, matching each Deferred Stock Unit to one Common Share under the plan’s terms.

Does the Form 4 mention dividend reinvestment for Perry Kirk’s SJM holdings?

Yes. The filing notes that the reported amount includes shares acquired under J M Smucker’s dividend reinvestment plan. That plan, administered by the company’s transfer agent, reinvests dividends into additional share-based interests rather than distributing those dividends solely in cash.