Sonoco (NYSE: SON) interim CFO exercises RSUs, withholds 65 shares for taxes

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Sonoco Products interim CFO Jerry A. Cheatham reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On February 13, 2026, 180 restricted stock units were exercised or converted at an indicated price of $51.67 per share, resulting in the acquisition of 180 shares of common stock.

In connection with this vesting, 65 common shares were disposed of at $51.67 per share to cover tax obligations, a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Cheatham directly held 3,798 common shares and also had indirect ownership through a 401(k) plan, which held 2,259.39 shares after the reported activity.

Insider Trade Summary

180 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Cheatham Jerry A

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	180	$51.67	$9K
Exercise	Common Stock	180	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	65	$51.67	$3K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,863 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,259.39 shares (Indirect, by 401k plan)

Footnotes (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%.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/17/2026 - 08:10 PM

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^*

Cheatham Jerry A

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

ONE NORTH SECOND ST

(Street)

HARTSVILLE

(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)
	Interim CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/13/2026		M		180	A	$0.0000	3,863	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F		65	D	$51.67	3,798	D
Common Stock								2,259.39	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0000⁽¹⁾	02/13/2026		M			180	02/13/2024⁽²⁾	03/01/2026	Common Stock	180	$51.67	0.0000	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 Jerry A. Cheatham	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SON interim CFO Jerry Cheatham report on this Form 4?

Jerry Cheatham reported exercising 180 restricted stock units into Sonoco common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 65 shares at $51.67 per share. These transactions reflect equity compensation vesting rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

Did SON interim CFO Jerry Cheatham sell Sonoco (SON) shares in the open market?

The filing shows a disposition of 65 Sonoco common shares at $51.67 per share for tax withholding. This is characterized as payment of tax liability by delivering shares, not as an open-market sale initiated for investment purposes.

How many Sonoco (SON) shares does Jerry Cheatham own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jerry Cheatham directly held 3,798 Sonoco common shares. He also had indirect ownership through a 401(k) plan, which held 2,259.39 shares, giving him both direct and retirement-plan exposure to the company’s stock.

What restricted stock unit activity did Sonoco (SON) disclose for interim CFO Jerry Cheatham?

The Form 4 shows 180 restricted stock units were exercised or converted on February 13, 2026 at an indicated price of $51.67 per share. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Sonoco common share as the awards vest over time.

How do the Sonoco (SON) restricted stock units for Jerry Cheatham vest over time?

The restricted stock units vest beginning one year from the grant date in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34%. This schedule gradually delivers Sonoco common shares as long-term equity compensation for the interim CFO role.