Sonoco (SON) CFO receives 15,696 deferred restricted stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Joachimczyk Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sonoco Products Company CFO Paul Joachimczyk received equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units. On February 19, 2026 he was granted 15,388 Restricted Stock Units and 308 Restricted Stock Units II, each representing one share of common stock. These units vest over three years beginning one year after grant and are deferred, with vested shares delivered six months after his retirement or termination of service.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Joachimczyk Paul

(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)
	CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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

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)	02/19/2026		A		15,388		02/19/2027(2)	(2)	Common Stock	15,388	$0.0000	15,388	D
Restricted Stock Units II	$0.0000(1)	02/19/2026		A		308		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	308	$0.0000	308	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%.

3. The restricted stock units upon vest will immediately defer. Vested shares will be paid to the reporting person six months following retirement or termination of service.

	By:Elizabeth R Kremer-Power of Attorney for Paul Joachimczyk	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Sonoco Products (SON) CFO Paul Joachimczyk report on this Form 4?

He reported receiving equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. The filing shows grants of 15,388 Restricted Stock Units and 308 Restricted Stock Units II, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco Products common stock upon vesting and settlement.

How many restricted stock units did Sonoco Products (SON) grant to its CFO?

The CFO was granted 15,388 Restricted Stock Units and 308 Restricted Stock Units II. Together, these represent 15,696 contingent rights to receive Sonoco Products common shares, subject to the vesting schedule and deferred delivery conditions described in the Form 4 footnotes.

What is the vesting schedule for the Sonoco (SON) restricted stock units granted to the CFO?

The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments beginning one year from the grant date. Vesting occurs at 33%, 33% and 34% over three years, aligning the CFO’s equity awards with a multi‑year service and performance horizon at Sonoco Products Company.

When will Sonoco Products (SON) CFO receive shares from these restricted stock units?

After vesting, the restricted stock units immediately defer rather than paying out. According to the filing, vested shares will be delivered to the CFO six months following retirement or termination of service, adding a long‑term retention and alignment feature to this equity compensation.

What does each Sonoco Products (SON) restricted stock unit represent for the CFO?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco Products common stock. Actual share delivery depends on satisfying vesting conditions and the deferred payout terms, which delay payment until six months after retirement or termination of service.