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Sonoco Products (SON) president buys 6,753 shares via 401k plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sonoco Products Company executive James A. Harrell III reported a new open-market share purchase. As President of Global Industrial Paper Packaging, he bought 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock through a 401(k) plan at an average price of $50.3728 per share, with trades executed between $50.3726 and $50.3729. Following this purchase, his indirect 401(k) holdings rose to 10,069.6191 shares, and a separate entry shows 59,956 shares held directly.

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Insider Harrell James A. III
Role Pres. Global Ind. Paper Pkg.
Bought 6,753.312 shs ($340K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 6,753.312 $50.3728 $340K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,069.619 shares (Indirect, By 401k); Common Stock — 59,956 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares purchased 6,753.3117 shares Open-market 401(k) purchase on 2026-04-27
Average purchase price $50.3728 per share Common stock bought between $50.3726 and $50.3729
Indirect holdings after purchase 10,069.6191 shares Common stock held by 401k after transaction
Direct holdings reported 59,956 shares Common stock held directly as of 2026-04-27
Net buy shares 6,753.3117 shares Net effect of reported transactions in this Form 4
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
indirect ownership financial
""direct_or_indirect": "I","nature_of_ownership": "By 401k""
401k financial
""nature_of_ownership": "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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/27/2026P6,753.3117A$50.3728(1)10,069.6191IBy 401k
Common Stock59,956D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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, III04/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Sonoco Products (SON) executive James A. Harrell III report on this Form 4?

He reported buying 6,753.3117 shares of Sonoco common stock. The purchase was made in the open market through a 401(k) plan, at an average price of $50.3728 per share, and updated his total reported holdings.

At what price did James A. Harrell III buy Sonoco (SON) shares on this Form 4?

He bought Sonoco shares at an average price of $50.3728 per share. A footnote explains this is an average, with individual trades executed between $50.3726 and $50.3729 per share during the transaction.

How many Sonoco (SON) shares does James A. Harrell III now hold indirectly?

After the reported transaction, he indirectly holds 10,069.6191 Sonoco common shares. These shares are held "By 401k," indicating ownership through a 401(k) retirement plan account associated with his employment.

Does this Sonoco (SON) Form 4 show any share sales by James A. Harrell III?

No share sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows one open-market purchase through a 401(k) and a separate entry reflecting 59,956 shares held directly, without indicating any disposition of shares.

What is James A. Harrell III’s role at Sonoco Products (SON) in this Form 4?

He is identified as an officer of Sonoco Products Company, serving as President, Global Industrial Paper Packaging. The Form 4 links this executive role to the reported holdings and the open-market purchase through his 401(k).