Sonoco (NYSE: SON) HR chief exercises RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sonoco Products Chief Human Resources Officer Andrea B. White reported RSU conversions into common stock and related tax-share withholdings. On February 21, 2026, 2,310 restricted stock units were converted into common stock, and 702 common shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations at $56.45 per share, leaving 6,337 directly held common shares.

On February 20, 2026, 787 restricted stock units were converted into common stock, with 239 common shares withheld for taxes at $56.45 per share, resulting in 4,729 directly held common shares after that transaction. White also reports indirect ownership of 620 common shares through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

White Andrea B.

(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 Human Resources 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		787	A	$0.0000	4,968	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F		239	D	$56.45	4,729	D
Common Stock	02/21/2026		M		2,310	A	$0.0000	7,039	D
Common Stock	02/21/2026		F		702	D	$56.45	6,337	D
Common Stock								620	I	by 401k plan

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			787	02/20/2025(2)	03/01/2027	Common Stock	787	$56.45	812	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000(1)	02/21/2026		M			2,310	02/21/2026(2)	03/01/2028	Common Stock	2,310	$56.45	4,692	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 Andrea White	02/24/2026
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FAQ

What did Sonoco (SON) executive Andrea B. White report in this Form 4?

Andrea B. White reported conversions of restricted stock units into Sonoco common stock and related tax-share withholdings on February 20 and 21, 2026. These transactions increased her direct holdings while using a portion of new shares to cover tax obligations.

How many Sonoco restricted stock units did Andrea B. White convert?

Andrea B. White converted 2,310 restricted stock units on February 21, 2026, and 787 restricted stock units on February 20, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock upon vesting and settlement.

What price was used for Sonoco share tax withholdings in Andrea B. White’s Form 4?

Tax-withholding dispositions in the Form 4 used a share price of $56.45. On both February 20 and 21, 2026, common shares were delivered at this price to satisfy tax liabilities tied to the restricted stock unit conversions.

How many Sonoco common shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 702 Sonoco common shares disposed of for taxes on February 21, 2026, and 239 shares disposed of for taxes on February 20, 2026. These transactions were reported with code “F” as tax-withholding dispositions.

What are Andrea B. White’s Sonoco share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Andrea B. White directly holds 6,337 Sonoco common shares from the February 21, 2026 entry. She also reports indirect ownership of 620 Sonoco common shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting shares held in that retirement account.

How do Sonoco restricted stock units work for Andrea B. White?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Sonoco common share. The units vest beginning one year from the grant date, in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34%, after which they can be converted into common stock as reported here.