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Sylvamo Corp (NYSE: SLVM) director receives new deferred and dividend stock units

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Sylvamo Corp director Joia M Johnson reported two compensation-related acquisitions of derivative securities tied to common stock. She received 161.464 deferred stock units, increasing her deferred stock unit holdings to 1,297.3076 units, and 44.815 dividend equivalent units credited in connection with a dividend. According to the plan terms, each dividend equivalent unit represents the right, subject to vesting, to receive one share of Sylvamo common stock and will vest and be settled on the same schedule as the underlying restricted or deferred stock units. These transactions are not indicated as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider JOHNSON JOIA M
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units F1 161.464 $38.92 $6K
Grant/Award Dividend Equivalent Units F1 44.815 $38.92 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 1,297.3076 shares (Direct); Dividend Equivalent Units — 44.815 shares (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.
Deferred stock units granted 161.4640 units Grant of deferred stock units to director on 2026-07-28
Deferred stock units after grant 1,297.3076 units Total deferred stock units held by director following the transaction
Dividend equivalent units credited 44.8150 units Dividend equivalent units accrued in connection with a dividend on common stock
DEU-to-share ratio 1 unit : 1 share Each dividend equivalent unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock, subject to vesting
Deferred Stock Units financial
"security titled Deferred Stock Units was granted as director compensation"
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
"Consists of dividend equivalent units accrued on restricted or deferred 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
"dividend equivalent units accrued on restricted stock units and/or deferred stock units"
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"previously granted under the Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"

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FAQ

What insider transactions did Joia M Johnson report for Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)?

Joia M Johnson reported two acquisitions of derivative securities: 161.464 deferred stock units and 44.815 dividend equivalent units tied to Sylvamo common stock, received as director compensation and dividend-related credits under the company’s non-employee director plan.

How many deferred stock units does Joia M Johnson now hold in Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)?

After the latest award, Joia M Johnson holds 1,297.3076 deferred stock units. These units represent deferred equity compensation, each typically linked to one share of Sylvamo common stock, and will vest and settle based on the applicable plan terms and schedules.

What are the 44.815 dividend equivalent units reported for Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)?

The 44.815 dividend equivalent units are credits on previously granted restricted or deferred stock units, reflecting a dividend on Sylvamo common stock. Each unit represents the right, subject to vesting, to receive one share of Sylvamo common stock on the same terms as the original awards.

Are Joia M Johnson’s Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) transactions market purchases or sales?

The reported transactions are grants and credited units, not open-market purchases or sales. They consist of awarded deferred stock units and dividend equivalent units under Sylvamo’s Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Do the recent Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) insider transactions use a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox as not selected, so these transactions are not reported as being executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. They reflect scheduled equity compensation and dividend-related unit accruals.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units(1)07/28/2026A161.464 (1) (1)Common Stock161.464$38.921,297.3076D
Dividend Equivalent Units(1)07/28/2026A44.815 (1) (1)Common Stock44.815$38.9244.815D
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/ Erin Raccah, attorney in fact for Joia M. Johnson07/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)