Longtime Sonoco (NYSE: SON) COO Rodger Fuller set to retire in 2026

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Sonoco Products Company reported a leadership change, with Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller set to retire effective February 28, 2026. Fuller has served the company for roughly four decades, and Sonoco publicly expressed its appreciation for his long-term contributions and service.

The company stated that it does not intend to appoint a successor to the COO role, indicating that existing leadership will likely absorb his responsibilities within the current structure. Sonoco also issued a press release on January 20, 2026 to announce the retirement, which is included as an exhibit to this report.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2026

SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina	001-11261	57-0248420
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 N. Second St.

Hartsville, South Carolina 29550

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(843) 383-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
No par value common stock	SON	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 20, 2026, Sonoco Products Company (the “Company”) announced that Rodger Fuller will retire as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer effective February 28, 2026. The Company does not intend to appoint a successor. The Company thanks Mr. Fuller for his four decades of contribution and service.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 20, 2026 the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Fuller as Chief Operating Officer effective as of February 28, 2026 as described herein. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release of Sonoco Products Company, dated January 20, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
Date: January 20, 2026	By:	/s/ John M. Florence, Jr.
		John M. Florence, Jr.
		General Counsel, Secretary and Vice President

FAQ

What leadership change did Sonoco Products Company (SON) disclose?

Sonoco Products Company disclosed that Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller will retire from his role effective February 28, 2026.

When will Sonoco COO Rodger Fuller retire?

Rodger Fuller is scheduled to retire as Chief Operating Officer of Sonoco Products Company effective February 28, 2026.

Is Sonoco Products Company appointing a new COO after Rodger Fuller retires?

Sonoco Products Company stated that it does not intend to appoint a successor to the Chief Operating Officer position after Rodger Fuller retires.

How long has Rodger Fuller been with Sonoco Products Company?

The company noted that Rodger Fuller has contributed to Sonoco for four decades and expressed thanks for his long-standing service.

Did Sonoco issue a press release about the COO retirement?

Yes. Sonoco issued a press release dated January 20, 2026 announcing Rodger Fuller’s retirement as COO, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the Sonoco COO retirement 8-K affect any financial statements?

The report focuses on Rodger Fuller’s retirement as COO and the related press release; it does not present new financial results in this excerpt.