Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM) SVP awarded RSUs while shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sylvamo Corp executive Marcia Vargas, SVP & Chief People Officer, reported compensation-related stock activity. She had 2,027.9722 common shares withheld at $46.3000 per share to cover taxes upon RSU vesting, and received a grant of 5,236 time-based RSUs that settle one-for-one in common stock. After these transactions, she directly holds 14,178.8165 common shares. The RSUs vest one-third on each of March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029, subject to continued service and award terms, with certain prorated accelerated vesting scenarios.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Vargas Marcia

Role SVP & Chief People Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,027.972	$46.30	$94K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,236	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,942.817 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. 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). 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 the 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Vargas Marcia

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & Chief People Officer

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		F(1)		2,027.9722	D	$46.3	8,942.8165	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		5,236(2)	A	$0.00	14,178.8165	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. 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).

2. 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 the 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.

Remarks:

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

What insider transactions did Sylvamo (SLVM) report for Marcia Vargas?

Sylvamo reported that executive Marcia Vargas had 2,027.9722 common shares withheld to cover taxes on RSU vesting and received a grant of 5,236 time-based RSUs that settle one-for-one in common stock upon future vesting.

Were the Sylvamo (SLVM) insider transactions open-market buys or sales?

The filing shows no open-market buys or sales. Shares were disposed of through tax withholding on RSU vesting, and additional shares were acquired via a restricted stock unit grant, both categorized as compensation-related, non-market transactions.

How many Sylvamo (SLVM) shares does Marcia Vargas own after the Form 4?

Following the reported transactions, Marcia Vargas directly owns 14,178.8165 shares of Sylvamo common stock. This figure reflects the net position after tax withholding of 2,027.9722 shares and the grant of 5,236 time-based restricted stock units.

What are the vesting terms of the new RSUs reported by Sylvamo (SLVM)?

The 5,236 time-based RSUs vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on March 1, 2027, another third on March 1, 2028, and the final third on March 1, 2029, subject to Marcia Vargas’s continued service and award conditions.

Why were Sylvamo (SLVM) shares withheld for Marcia Vargas on this Form 4?

The 2,027.9722 shares of Sylvamo common stock were withheld to cover taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock units. This deemed disposition is exempt under Rule 16b-3(e) and reflects tax withholding rather than an open-market sale.

Can the reported Sylvamo (SLVM) RSUs vest early for Marcia Vargas?

The RSU award allows for accelerated vesting of a prorated portion in specific cases, including certain severance-qualifying terminations, business divestitures, or termination due to death, disability, or retirement, all subject to the RSU award terms and conditions.