Sonoco Products (SON) director adds 246 phantom stock units via dividend plan

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Sonoco Products Company director reports dividend-based phantom stock units

Theresa J. Drew, a director of Sonoco Products Company, reported an acquisition of derivative securities in the form of phantom stock units on 12/10/2025. The filing shows she acquired 246 phantom stock units at a reference price of $41.93 per unit, bringing her total beneficial ownership in these derivative securities to 19,706.1 phantom stock units, held directly.

Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Sonoco common stock and was credited under the company’s directors’ deferred compensation plan in connection with a quarterly dividend. These units will be settled in Sonoco common stock when Ms. Drew retires or otherwise leaves board service, aligning her compensation with the company’s long-term performance.

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 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^*

Drew Theresa J

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

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

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
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	12/10/2025		A		246		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	246	$41.93	19,706.1	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock.

2. Acquired on quarterly dividend on Sonoco Products Company's directors' deferred compensation plan and will be settled upon the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service.

	By: Elizabeth R Kremer- Power of Attorney for Theresa J. Drew	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sonoco Products (SON) report for Theresa J. Drew?

The filing reports that director Theresa J. Drew acquired 246 phantom stock units tied to Sonoco Products Company common stock on 12/10/2025.

What are the phantom stock units reported in the Sonoco Products (SON) Form 4?

Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock and is credited under the directors' deferred compensation plan.

How many derivative securities does the Sonoco Products (SON) director own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Theresa J. Drew beneficially owns 19,706.1 phantom stock units, held directly.

What was the price reference for the phantom stock units in the Sonoco Products (SON) transaction?

The 246 phantom stock units were reported at a reference price of $41.93 per unit.

How and when will the Sonoco Products (SON) phantom stock units be settled?

The units were acquired on a quarterly dividend under the directors’ deferred compensation plan and will be settled in Sonoco common stock upon the reporting person’s retirement or other termination of service.

Is the Sonoco Products (SON) Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The Form 4 indicates it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person, covering director Theresa J. Drew.