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Suzano (NYSE: SUZ) VP awarded 37,743 cash-settled phantom shares

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Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Suzano S.A. reported that executive Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo, VP of Pulp Commercial and Logistics, received a grant of 37,743 cash-settled phantom shares on May 27, 2026. These phantom shares reference Suzano common shares, vest on April 1, 2029 subject to conditions, and are settled in cash upon vesting, bringing his reported phantom share balance to 87,760. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase or sale.

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Insider Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo
Role VP of Pulp Commercial and Log.
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Shares 37,743 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Shares — 87,760 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Cash settled phantom shares granted on 05/27/2026 and vesting on 04/01/2029, subject to certain conditions. The price of each phantom share is referenced to one Suzano common share. Phantom shares are settled in cash upon vesting. The value of the phantom shares is tied to the market price of the issuer s common shares and will be settled in cash upon vesting, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Phantom shares granted 37,743 phantom shares Grant on May 27, 2026
Total phantom shares after grant 87,760 phantom shares Holding after reported transaction
Vesting date April 1, 2029 Phantom shares vesting date, subject to conditions
Transaction price per phantom share $0.00 Grant price for phantom shares
Underlying security 37,743 common shares (reference only) Number of common shares referenced by phantom shares
Phantom Shares financial
"Phantom Shares granted on 05/27/2026 and vesting on 04/01/2029, subject to certain conditions."
Phantom shares are a form of employee or executive compensation that mimics the economic value of owning company stock without actually issuing real shares; holders receive cash or equivalent payments tied to the company’s share price or dividends. Think of it like a receipt that pays out if the stock rises — it aligns managers’ interests with shareholders but does not dilute ownership, while creating a future cash obligation that investors should watch as it can affect company cash flow and valuation.
cash settled phantom shares financial
"Cash settled phantom shares granted on 05/27/2026 and vesting on 04/01/2029, subject to certain conditions."
vesting financial
"granted on 05/27/2026 and vesting on 04/01/2029, subject to certain conditions."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
applicable plan financial
"subject to the terms of the applicable plan."
market price financial
"The value of the phantom shares is tied to the market price of the issuer s common shares"
Market price is the current amount buyers are willing to pay and sellers are willing to accept for a share or other security at a given moment, like the tag on an item in a busy shop that changes with demand. It matters to investors because it determines what you would receive when selling or what you must pay to buy now, reflecting supply, demand and recent news that affect perceived value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo

(Last)(First)(Middle)
AV BRIG FARIA LIMA, 1355

(Street)
SAO PAULO01452-002

(City)(State)(Zip)

BRAZIL

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Suzano S.A. [ SUZ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
VP of Pulp Commercial and Log.
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[SUZB3]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Shares(1)05/27/2026A37,743 (1) (1)Common shares37,743(2)87,760D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Cash settled phantom shares granted on 05/27/2026 and vesting on 04/01/2029, subject to certain conditions. The price of each phantom share is referenced to one Suzano common share. Phantom shares are settled in cash upon vesting.
2. The value of the phantom shares is tied to the market price of the issuer s common shares and will be settled in cash upon vesting, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Victor Conde Valladares Camina as attorney-in-fact for Leonardo Barreto de Araujo Grimaldi05/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Suzano (SUZ) disclose in this Form 4 for Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo?

Suzano disclosed that VP Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo received a grant of 37,743 cash-settled phantom shares. These instruments reference Suzano common shares, vest in 2029, and increase his reported phantom share holdings to 87,760 units under the company’s compensation plan.

How many phantom shares were granted to the Suzano (SUZ) executive and what is his new total?

The executive received 37,743 phantom shares, bringing his reported phantom share balance to 87,760. These awards are part of a compensation arrangement, reference the price of Suzano common shares, and will be settled in cash if and when vesting conditions are met.

When do the newly granted Suzano (SUZ) phantom shares vest?

The phantom shares granted on May 27, 2026 vest on April 1, 2029, subject to certain conditions. Upon vesting, their value is determined by the market price of Suzano common shares, and they are settled in cash according to the applicable compensation plan terms.

Are the Suzano (SUZ) phantom shares in this Form 4 settled in stock or cash?

The phantom shares are settled in cash upon vesting rather than in actual Suzano shares. Their value is tied to the market price of Suzano’s common shares, as described in the plan, but no open-market share purchase or sale occurs through this grant.

Does this Suzano (SUZ) Form 4 show an insider buying or selling shares on the market?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell. It records a compensation-related grant of cash-settled phantom shares to a Suzano executive, whose value references the company’s common shares and will be paid in cash if vesting conditions are satisfied.

Who is the Suzano (SUZ) insider involved in this phantom share grant?

The reporting person is Grimaldi Leonardo Barreto de Araujo, Suzano’s Vice President of Pulp Commercial and Logistics. He received 37,743 cash-settled phantom shares, increasing his reported phantom share holdings to 87,760 units under Suzano’s compensation plan.