Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) director granted 120.8 deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sylvamo Corp director Joia M. Johnson reported receiving 120.7755 deferred stock units on January 23, 2026. These units are dividend equivalent units credited in connection with a dividend paid on Sylvamo common stock, tied to previously granted restricted stock units and deferred stock units under the company’s plan for non-employee directors.

Each dividend equivalent unit represents the right, subject to vesting, to receive one share of Sylvamo common stock and will vest and settle on the same schedule as the original awards. Following this transaction, Johnson beneficially owns 993.0862 deferred stock units, held directly. The transaction was reported at a reference price of $51.05 per unit.

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 TN 38119

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)	01/23/2026		A		120.7755		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	120.7755	$51.05	993.0862	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/ Maria St. John Daugherty, attorney in fact for Joia M. Johnson	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sylvamo (SLVM) report for Joia M. Johnson?

Director Joia M. Johnson reported an acquisition of 120.7755 deferred stock units on January 23, 2026, coded as an acquisition (A) of a derivative security.

What are the dividend equivalent units reported in the Sylvamo (SLVM) Form 4?

The filing describes them as dividend equivalent units (DEUs) accrued on existing restricted and deferred stock units in connection with a dividend on Sylvamo common stock. Each DEU, subject to vesting, represents the right to receive one share of common stock.

How many deferred stock units does the Sylvamo (SLVM) director own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, 993.0862 deferred stock units are beneficially owned by director Joia M. Johnson, held in direct ownership.

What price is associated with the deferred stock units in the Sylvamo (SLVM) Form 4?

The transaction is reported with a price of $51.05 per deferred stock unit, as shown in the derivative securities table.

How will the Sylvamo (SLVM) dividend equivalent units for the director vest and settle?

The filing states that the dividend equivalent units will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original restricted or deferred stock units to which they relate.

Is the Sylvamo (SLVM) Form 4 transaction a direct or indirect holding for the director?

The Form 4 classifies the deferred stock units as held in direct (D) ownership by director Joia M. Johnson.