Fuller & Thaler owns 5.9M Sonoco (SON) shares in passive stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 5,901,949.58 shares of Sonoco Products Company common stock, representing 5.98% of the class as of 12/31/2025. The firm has sole power to vote 5,822,309.58 shares and sole power to dispose of 5,901,949.58 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Fuller & Thaler is a California-based investment adviser acting on behalf of its clients, who are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds from these shares. The firm certifies the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Sonoco.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SONOCO PRODUCTS CO

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

835495102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 835495102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CALIFORNIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 5,822,309.58
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 5,901,949.58
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,901,949.58

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.98 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SONOCO PRODUCTS CO
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: ONE NORTH SECOND ST, P O BOX 160, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402
(c)	Citizenship: California corporation
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 835495102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 5,901,949.58
(b)	Percent of class: 5.98%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 5,822,309.58
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,901,949.58
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. is deemed to be the beneficial owner of the number of securities reflected in Items 5-9 and 11 of page two (2) of this Schedule 13G pursuant toseparate arrangements whereby it acts as investment adviser to certain persons. Each person for whom Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. acts as investment adviser has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from,or the proceeds from the sale of, the Common Stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc.

Signature:	/s/ Hanna Zanoni
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What Sonoco (SON) stake does Fuller & Thaler report in this Schedule 13G?

Fuller & Thaler reports beneficial ownership of 5,901,949.58 Sonoco common shares, or 5.98% of the class, as of 12/31/2025. This reflects shares it manages for clients as an investment adviser.

How much voting power does Fuller & Thaler have over Sonoco (SON) shares?

Fuller & Thaler has sole voting power over 5,822,309.58 Sonoco shares and no shared voting power. This means it alone can vote those shares or direct how they are voted for its advised accounts.

Does Fuller & Thaler control how Sonoco (SON) shares are sold or disposed?

Fuller & Thaler has sole dispositive power over 5,901,949.58 shares and no shared dispositive power. It can decide, on behalf of its clients, whether and when these Sonoco shares are sold or otherwise disposed.

Is Fuller & Thaler’s Sonoco (SON) position intended to influence company control?

Fuller & Thaler certifies the Sonoco shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business. It states they were not acquired to change or influence control of Sonoco, consistent with a passive investment stance.

Who ultimately benefits from Fuller & Thaler’s Sonoco (SON) holdings?

Fuller & Thaler acts as an investment adviser for various clients. Those clients have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the Sonoco common stock held in their accounts managed by Fuller & Thaler.

What type of entity is Fuller & Thaler in this Sonoco (SON) filing?

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. is described as a California corporation and an investment adviser. It files this Schedule 13G based on its discretionary authority over Sonoco shares held in client accounts.