Sonoco (SON) COO Fuller converts RSUs, withholds shares for tax obligations

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sonoco Products Company executive Rodger D. Fuller reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On February 20, 2026, he exercised 5,037 restricted stock units into 5,037 common shares, with 1,529 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations. On February 21, 2026, he exercised an additional 6,161 restricted stock units into 6,161 common shares, with 2,688 common shares withheld for taxes. Following these transactions, his directly held common stock position was reported at 185,351 shares, and his restricted stock unit balance was 12,509 units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock that vests over a three-year schedule.

Insider Trade Summary

11,198 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Fuller Rodger D

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	6,161	$56.45	$348K
Exercise	Common Stock	6,161	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,688	$56.45	$152K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	5,037	$56.45	$284K
Exercise	Common Stock	5,037	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,529	$56.45	$86K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 12,509 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 188,039 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock. The restricted stock units vest beginning one year from date of grant in three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34%.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/24/2026 - 05:13 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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).

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^*

Fuller Rodger D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE NORTH SECOND ST

P O BOX 160

(Street)

HARTSVILLE SC 29551-0160

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

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	02/20/2026		M		5,037	A	$0.0000	183,407	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F		1,529	D	$56.45	181,878	D
Common Stock	02/21/2026		M		6,161	A	$0.0000	188,039	D
Common Stock	02/21/2026		F		2,688	D	$56.45	185,351	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(1)	02/20/2026		M			5,037	02/20/2025	(2)	Common Stock	5,037	$56.45	5,191	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(1)	02/21/2026		M			6,161	02/21/2026	(2)	Common Stock	6,161	$56.45	12,509	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock.

2. The restricted stock units vest beginning one year from date of grant in three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34%.

	By: Elizabeth R. Kremer - Power of Attorney for Rodger D. Fuller	02/24/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Sonoco (SON) COO Rodger D. Fuller report?

Rodger D. Fuller reported exercises of restricted stock units into common shares and related tax-withholding dispositions. On February 20 and 21, 2026, he converted RSUs into Sonoco common stock and had a portion of the resulting shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to those equity awards.

How many Sonoco (SON) restricted stock units did the COO convert?

He converted 5,037 restricted stock units on February 20, 2026, and 6,161 restricted stock units on February 21, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Sonoco common share, subject to a vesting schedule over three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34%.

How many Sonoco (SON) shares were withheld for taxes in these transactions?

In connection with the RSU conversions, 1,529 Sonoco common shares were withheld on February 20, 2026, and 2,688 common shares were withheld on February 21, 2026. These dispositions satisfied tax liabilities rather than representing open-market sales of stock.

What is Rodger D. Fuller’s Sonoco (SON) common stock holding after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported activity, his directly held Sonoco common stock position was 185,351 shares. This figure reflects the RSU conversions and the shares withheld for tax obligations as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction report for February 20–21, 2026.

What does each Sonoco (SON) restricted stock unit reported by the COO represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco common stock. According to the disclosure, the units vest beginning one year from the grant date, in three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34%, subject to continued service conditions.

How many restricted stock units does the Sonoco (SON) COO hold after the transactions?

Following the February 21, 2026 transaction, Rodger D. Fuller held 12,509 restricted stock units. These units are equity-based awards that convert into Sonoco common shares upon vesting and settlement, according to the terms and vesting schedule described in the accompanying footnotes.