Sonoco executive acquires 6,753.3117 shares via 401(k)

Sonoco Products executive James A. Harrell III, President of Global Industrial Paper Packaging, reported an acquisition of 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock on April 27, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sonoco Products executive James A. Harrell III, President of Global Industrial Paper Packaging, reported an acquisition of 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock on April 27, 2026. The shares were acquired indirectly via a 401(k) employee benefit plan in a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) at a weighted-average price of $50.372870 per share, with purchase prices ranging from $50.3726 to $50.3729. Following this transaction, Harrell indirectly holds 10,069.6191 shares of Sonoco common stock through the 401(k). An amended report corrects the transaction code and clarifies that the activity occurred under an issuer employee benefit plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Discretionary: 6,753.3117 shares

Discretionary 1 txn

Insider Harrell James A. III

Role Pres. Global Ind. Paper Pkg.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Discretionary	Common Stock F1, F2	6,753.3117	$50.3728	$340K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,069.6191 shares (Indirect, By 401k)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Correct transaction code. Activity made under an issuer's employee benefit plan.
2. F2. The $50.372870 is an average price, shares purchased between $50.3726 and $50.3729

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 6,753.3117 shares Weighted-average purchase price: $50.372870 per share Total holdings after transaction: 10,069.6191 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 6,753.3117 shares Common stock acquired indirectly via 401(k) on April 27, 2026

Weighted-average purchase price $50.372870 per share Average price for shares purchased, with trades between $50.3726 and $50.3729

Total holdings after transaction 10,069.6191 shares Indirect common stock holdings by 401(k) following the April 27, 2026 transaction

Transaction date April 27, 2026 Date of discretionary acquisition under Rule 16b-3(f)

Key Terms

Rule 16b-3(f), issuer's employee benefit plan, indirect ownership, 401k

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Rule 16b-3(f) regulatory

"transaction is described as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f)"

issuer's employee benefit plan regulatory

"Activity made under an issuer's employee benefit plan"

indirect ownership financial

"shares were acquired indirectly via a 401(k) employee benefit plan"

401k financial

"nature of ownership is reported as By 401k"

An employer-sponsored retirement savings plan in the United States that lets workers set aside part of their paycheck into investments with tax advantages; some plans also include employer matching contributions, which is like free money added to your savings. It matters to investors because 401(k) balances represent a large pool of household retirement assets that influence personal financial security, investor behavior, and long-term demand for stocks and bonds.

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What insider transaction did Sonoco Products (SON) executive James A. Harrell III report?

James A. Harrell III reported acquiring 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock on April 27, 2026. The shares were obtained indirectly through a 401(k) employee benefit plan in a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f).

How many Sonoco Products (SON) shares did Harrell acquire and at what price?

Harrell acquired 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock at a weighted-average price of $50.372870 per share. A footnote states the shares were purchased in a price range from $50.3726 to $50.3729 under an issuer employee benefit plan.

How many Sonoco Products (SON) shares does Harrell hold after this transaction?

After the reported acquisition, Harrell indirectly holds 10,069.6191 shares of Sonoco common stock. These shares are held by a 401(k) account, reflecting his position in the company’s stock through an employee benefit plan.

What type of transaction in Sonoco Products (SON) stock did Harrell report?

The filing describes the event as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) involving Sonoco common stock. It is coded as an acquisition and occurred under an issuer’s employee benefit plan, with indirect ownership recorded as "By 401k."

Was Harrell’s Sonoco Products (SON) transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative plan, and the transaction is described as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f). It is also identified as activity under an issuer employee benefit plan.

What does the Form 4/A amendment for Sonoco Products (SON) clarify about Harrell’s trade?

A footnote states the amendment corrects the transaction code and confirms the activity was made under an issuer’s employee benefit plan. This clarifies both the regulatory classification and plan-based nature of Harrell’s reported share acquisition.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Harrell James A. III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE NORTH SECOND ST

P O BOX 160

(Street)

HARTSVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29551-0160

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO [ SON ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres. Global Ind. Paper Pkg.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026

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)
04/29/2026

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	04/27/2026		I(1)		6,753.3117	A	$50.3728(2)	10,069.6191	I	By 401k

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. Correct transaction code. Activity made under an issuer's employee benefit plan.

2. The $50.372870 is an average price, shares purchased between $50.3726 and $50.3729

	By: Elizabeth R. Kremer - Power of Attorney for James A. Harrell, III	07/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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