Sylvamo director Joia M. Johnson acquires stock awards

The dividend equivalent units are subject to vesting and settle on the same terms as the previously granted awards to which they relate.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Joia M. Johnson, a director of Sylvamo Corp (SLVM), acquired 193.9835 deferred stock units and 53.8409 dividend equivalent units on October 16, 2026. After the transactions, her reported positions were 1,491.2911 deferred stock units and 98.6559 dividend equivalent units, respectively. The dividend equivalent units accrued on previously granted restricted stock units and/or deferred stock units in connection with a dividend paid on common stock. Each represents the right to receive one share of common stock, subject to vesting, and vests and settles on the same terms as the related award.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 247.8244 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider JOHNSON JOIA M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units F1	193.9835	$32.77	$6K
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units F1	53.8409	$32.77	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 1,491.2911 contracts (Direct); Dividend Equivalent Units — 98.6559 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") and/or deferred stock units ("DSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person under the Sylvamo Corporation Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors ("Plan"), in connection with a dividend paid on shares of Sylvamo Corporation common stock. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs or DSUs 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

Deferred stock units acquired: 193.9835 units Dividend equivalent units acquired: 53.8409 units Deferred stock units following transaction: 1,491.2911 units +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred stock units acquired 193.9835 units October 16, 2026

Dividend equivalent units acquired 53.8409 units October 16, 2026

Deferred stock units following transaction 1,491.2911 units Reported after the October 16, 2026 transaction

Dividend equivalent units following transaction 98.6559 units Reported after the October 16, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, Dividend Equivalent Units, Restricted Stock Units

3 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

"Deferred Stock Units"

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.

Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"Each DEU represents the right to receive, subject to vesting"

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

"accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs")"

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.

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How many units did SLVM director Joia M. Johnson acquire?

On October 16, 2026, Joia M. Johnson acquired 193.9835 deferred stock units and 53.8409 dividend equivalent units. Her reported positions after the transactions were 1,491.2911 deferred stock units and 98.6559 dividend equivalent units, respectively.

What do SLVM dividend equivalent units represent?

Each dividend equivalent unit represents the right to receive one share of Sylvamo common stock, subject to vesting. The units accrued on previously granted restricted stock units and/or deferred stock units in connection with a dividend paid on common stock, and follow the same vesting and settlement terms as the related awards.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

JOHNSON JOIA M

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/16/2026

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)	10/16/2026		A		193.9835		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	193.9835	$32.77	1,491.2911	D
Dividend Equivalent Units	(1)	10/16/2026		A		53.8409		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	53.8409	$32.77	98.6559	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") and/or deferred stock units ("DSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person under the Sylvamo Corporation Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors ("Plan"), in connection with a dividend paid on shares of Sylvamo Corporation common stock. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs or DSUs 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/ Vincent Miraglia, as attorney in fact for Joia M. Johnson	10/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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