Equity award: Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) SVP receives 156 dividend units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lawson Shawn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sylvamo Corp executive Shawn Lawson, SVP and General Manager Europe, received a grant of 156.4458 dividend equivalent units on July 28, 2026. These units accrued on previously granted restricted stock units and will vest and settle on the same terms, each representing one share of common stock, bringing his directly held dividend equivalent units to 759.6080.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lawson Shawn

Role SVP, General Manager Europe

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Dividend Equivalent Units F1	156.4458	$38.92	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Units — 759.608 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs 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

Dividend equivalent units granted: 156.4458 units Reference price per dividend equivalent unit: $38.9200 Total dividend equivalent units after grant: 759.6080 units +2 more

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Dividend equivalent units granted 156.4458 units Grant to SVP Shawn Lawson on 2026-07-28

Reference price per dividend equivalent unit $38.9200 Value associated with the 156.4458 DEUs acquired

Total dividend equivalent units after grant 759.6080 units Directly held by Shawn Lawson following the reported transaction

Underlying common stock per DEU 1 share Each DEU represents the right to receive one Sylvamo common share, subject to vesting

Underlying shares for this grant 156.4458 shares Common stock underlying the newly accrued DEUs

Key Terms

Dividend Equivalent Units, restricted stock units, vest and be settled

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Dividend Equivalent Units financial

"Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

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") previously granted to the Reporting Person."

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.

vest and be settled financial

"The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs."

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FAQ

What equity award did Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) report for SVP Shawn Lawson?

Shawn Lawson, Sylvamo Corp's SVP and General Manager Europe, received 156.4458 dividend equivalent units on July 28, 2026. These units accrued on previously granted RSUs and will vest and settle on the same terms as the original restricted stock units.

How many Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) dividend equivalent units does Shawn Lawson hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported award, Shawn Lawson holds 759.6080 dividend equivalent units directly. Each unit represents the right to receive, subject to vesting, one share of Sylvamo Corporation common stock, aligning his interests with shareholders over the vesting period.

What are dividend equivalent units in the context of Sylvamo Corp (SLVM)?

For Sylvamo Corp, dividend equivalent units (DEUs) are credits accrued on previously granted RSUs. Each DEU will vest and be settled on the same terms as the related RSUs and, upon vesting, represents the right to receive one share of common stock.

Are the new Sylvamo Corp (SLVM) dividend equivalent units immediately delivered as shares?

The 156.4458 dividend equivalent units granted to Shawn Lawson are subject to vesting. They will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs, at which time each unit entitles him to one share of Sylvamo common stock.

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

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^*

Lawson Shawn

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SYLVAMO CORPORATION

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2026

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
Dividend Equivalent Units	(1)	07/28/2026		A		156.4458		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	156.4458	$38.92	759.608	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units ("RSUs") previously granted to the Reporting Person. The DEUs will vest and be settled on the same terms and conditions as the original RSUs 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 Shawn M. Lawson	07/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)