Sylvamo (SLVM) SVP Lawson granted RSUs and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sylvamo Corp senior executive Shawn Lawson reported equity compensation and related tax withholding in company stock. Lawson received 3,421 time-based restricted stock units that settle one-for-one in common stock at no cost. These RSUs vest one-third on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029, subject to continued service and certain accelerated vesting conditions. In connection with previously vesting RSUs, 297.3695 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $46.30 per share to cover taxes, leaving Lawson with 17,655.6305 directly owned shares after these transactions.

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^*

Lawson Shawn

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SYLVAMO CORPORATION

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, General Manager Europe

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		3,421(1)	A	$0.00	17,953	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F(2)		297.3695	D	$46.3	17,655.6305	D

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. The reported securities represent time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") that settle one-for-one in common stock upon vesting. The RSUs will vest, subject to the reporting person's continued service, one-third on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029. Accelerated vesting of a prorated number of RSUs would occur, based upon length of service during the RSU vesting period and subject to the RSU award terms and conditions, upon employment termination resulting in severance rights, resulting from a business divestiture, or due to death, disability or retirement.

2. Represents shares withheld for taxes in connection with vesting of RSUs, rounded to four decimal places. The deemed disposition of the withheld shares is exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e).

Remarks:

	/s/ Maria St. John Daugherty, attorney in fact for Shawn M. Lawson	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Sylvamo (SLVM) executive Shawn Lawson report?

Shawn Lawson reported receiving 3,421 restricted stock units and a related tax-withholding share disposition. The award is equity compensation that vests over time, while 297.3695 shares were withheld at $46.30 per share to satisfy tax obligations from vesting RSUs.

How do Shawn Lawson’s new Sylvamo (SLVM) restricted stock units vest?

The 3,421 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. One-third vests on March 1, 2027, another third on March 1, 2028, and the final third on March 1, 2029, subject to Lawson’s continued service and specific award conditions.

What was the purpose of the 297.3695 SLVM shares disposed of in Lawson’s filing?

The 297.3695 Sylvamo shares were withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition occurred at a price of $46.30 per share and is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e), reflecting an administrative step rather than an open-market sale.

How many Sylvamo (SLVM) shares does Shawn Lawson own after these transactions?

After the reported grant and tax-withholding disposition, Shawn Lawson directly owns 17,655.6305 common shares. This total reflects both the new restricted stock unit award and the shares withheld for taxes associated with previously vesting RSUs, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Can Shawn Lawson’s new Sylvamo (SLVM) RSUs vest early under certain conditions?

A prorated number of RSUs may vest early under specific circumstances. Accelerated vesting can occur upon qualifying employment termination with severance, certain business divestitures, or due to death, disability, or retirement, all subject to the RSU award’s terms and conditions.