Smucker executive shares withheld for tax on vesting

The J. M. Smucker Co. Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson reported routine share withholdings to cover taxes on equity compensation.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson reported routine share withholdings to cover taxes on equity compensation. On the reported date, a total of 1,259 common shares were withheld by the company at $115.94 per share to satisfy tax liabilities upon the vesting of restricted stock under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The filing also notes indirect holdings of common shares in a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 1,259 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 3 txns

Insider Ferguson Robert D

Role Chief Product Supply Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	267	$115.94	$31K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	476	$115.94	$55K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	516	$115.94	$60K
Holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 38,817 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 421 shares (Indirect, 401(K))

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Smucker common shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax liability upon the vesting of restricted stock pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 1,259 shares Withholding price: $115.94 per share Executive role: Chief Product Supply Officer +2 more

5 metrics

Tax-withheld shares 1,259 shares Common shares withheld to satisfy tax liability on vesting

Withholding price $115.94 per share Value used for tax-withholding dispositions of common shares

Executive role Chief Product Supply Officer Officer title of reporting person Robert D. Ferguson

Tax-withholding events 3 transactions Number of F-code tax-withholding dispositions reported

Tax-withholding share total 1,259 shares Aggregate F-code shares per transaction summary

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock, Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, 401(K)

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition" for common share entries"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

restricted stock financial

"tax liability upon the vesting of restricted stock pursuant to the plan"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan"

401(K) financial

"indirect ownership nature_of_ownership listed as 401(K)"

A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did J M Smucker (SJM) report for Robert D. Ferguson?

J. M. Smucker reported that executive Robert D. Ferguson had 1,259 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations. The shares were tied to vesting restricted stock awards rather than an open-market sale, reflecting routine equity compensation tax withholding.

Was the J M Smucker (SJM) Form 4 a stock sale by the executive?

The Form 4 reflects tax-withholding dispositions, not an open-market stock sale by the executive. Shares were withheld by the company to pay taxes due on vested restricted stock, a common administrative step in equity compensation programs.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) shares were withheld for taxes in this filing?

A total of 1,259 J. M. Smucker common shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities. These dispositions occurred at a reported price of $115.94 per share, according to the Form 4 transaction summary for tax-withholding events.

What price per share was used for the J M Smucker (SJM) tax-withheld shares?

The tax-withheld J. M. Smucker common shares were valued at $115.94 per share for the reported transactions. This price was applied to the 1,259 shares withheld to satisfy the executive’s tax obligations upon restricted stock vesting.

Does Robert D. Ferguson hold J M Smucker (SJM) shares indirectly through a 401(k)?

Yes. The Form 4 shows that Robert D. Ferguson has indirect ownership of J. M. Smucker common shares via a 401(k) plan. This entry is reported as a holding, separate from the tax-withholding share dispositions tied to restricted stock vesting.

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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^*

Ferguson Robert D

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Product Supply Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

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
Common Shares	06/15/2026		F		267(1)	D	$115.94	39,809	D
Common Shares	06/15/2026		F		476(1)	D	$115.94	39,333	D
Common Shares	06/15/2026		F		516(1)	D	$115.94	38,817	D
Common Shares								421	I	401(K)

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. Smucker common shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax liability upon the vesting of restricted stock pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)