SON Form 4: Director adds 842.2 phantom stock units; ownership 19,460.1
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Theresa J. Drew, a director of Sonoco Products Co (SON), reported acquisition of 842.2 phantom stock units on 10/01/2025. Each phantom unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Sonoco common stock and is shown with a price of $43.04. Following this transaction, Ms. Drew beneficially owns 19,460.1 shares directly. The units were accrued under Sonoco's directors deferred compensation plan and are to be settled in common stock six months after the reporting person’s retirement. The Form 4 was executed by power of attorney on 10/02/2025.
Positive
- 842.2 phantom stock units accrued under the directors deferred compensation plan, reflecting non‑cash board compensation
- Beneficial ownership increased to 19,460.1 shares, showing an incremental rise in reported holdings
Negative
- Settlement is delayed: phantom units are payable in common stock only six months after retirement, limiting near‑term liquidity
Insights
Director accrued 842.2 phantom units under deferred plan; settlement delayed until post‑retirement.
The filing shows a non‑cash compensation accrual: 842.2 phantom stock units were credited on 10/01/2025 under the company's directors deferred compensation plan. Each unit is equivalent to one share of common stock and the report lists a unit price of $43.04.
This increases the reporting person’s direct beneficial ownership to 19,460.1 shares. The plan specifies settlement in common stock six months after retirement, which means these units are not immediately convertible to shares or cash until that triggering event.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 842.2 | $43.04 | $36K |
Footnotes (1)
- Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock. The phantom stock units were accrued under the Sonoco Products Company directors deferred compensation plan and are to be settled in Sonoco Products Company common stock 6 months after the reporting person's retirement.