Sylvamo Corp (NYSE: SLVM) SVP adds dividend equivalent units award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sylvamo Corp reported that SVP of Operational Excellence Patrick Wilczynski acquired 95.9510 Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) on 2026-07-28. These DEUs accrued on previously granted restricted stock units and will vest and be settled on the same terms as the original RSUs. Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo common stock, bringing Wilczynski’s direct DEU holdings to 1232.2582 units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Wilczynski Patrick

Role SVP, Operational Excellence

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units F1	95.951	$38.92	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 1,232.2582 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs to which they relate. Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo Corporation common stock. The number of DEUs has been rounded to 4 decimal points.

Key Figures

Dividend equivalent units acquired: 95.9510 units Total dividend equivalent units after grant: 1232.2582 units Underlying common shares per DEU: 1 share per DEU

3 metrics

Dividend equivalent units acquired 95.9510 units Grant on 2026-07-28 to SVP Patrick Wilczynski

Total dividend equivalent units after grant 1232.2582 units Direct DEU holdings following the reported transaction

Underlying common shares per DEU 1 share per DEU Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of common stock

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, restricted stock units, vest

3 terms

Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units"

Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.

restricted stock units financial

"DEUs accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vest financial

"The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sylvamo (SLVM) report for Patrick Wilczynski?

Sylvamo reported that SVP Patrick Wilczynski acquired 95.9510 Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) on 2026-07-28. These units accrued on previously granted RSUs and increase his direct DEU holdings to 1232.2582 units, all tied to Sylvamo common stock.

How many dividend equivalent units does the Sylvamo (SLVM) executive hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, SVP Patrick Wilczynski directly holds 1232.2582 Dividend Equivalent Units. These DEUs are linked to earlier RSU grants and each unit, subject to vesting, represents the right to receive one share of Sylvamo Corporation common stock.

What are Dividend Equivalent Units (DEUs) in the Sylvamo (SLVM) filing?

In this filing, Dividend Equivalent Units are amounts accrued on previously granted RSUs. Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo common stock, and they vest and settle on the same terms as the original RSUs.

How are the DEUs granted to the Sylvamo (SLVM) executive expected to vest?

The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs to which they relate. This means their vesting schedule and settlement mechanics mirror the underlying restricted stock unit awards previously granted to the executive.

Do the DEUs reported for Sylvamo (SLVM) SVP equal future common shares?

Each reported DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo Corporation common stock. Actual common shares will be delivered only upon vesting and settlement in accordance with the terms of the related RSU awards.

Are the DEUs in this Sylvamo (SLVM) Form 4 a market purchase of stock?

No. The filing describes DEUs accrued on previously granted RSUs, not an open-market stock purchase. These units are part of the equity award mechanics, vesting and settling on the same terms as the underlying restricted stock units rather than being bought in the market.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Wilczynski Patrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6077 PRIMACY PARKWAY

(Street)

MEMPHIS TENNESSEE 38119

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sylvamo Corp [ SLVM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Operational Excellence

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2026

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
Dividend Equivalent Units	(1)	07/28/2026		A		95.951		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	95.951	$38.92	1,232.2582	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs to which they relate. Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo Corporation common stock. The number of DEUs has been rounded to 4 decimal points.

Remarks:

	/s/ Erin Raccah, attorney in fact for Patrick Wilczynski	07/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)