Smurfit Westrock CEO granted 335 RSUs, 140 shares
North America CEO Laurent Sellier received dividend-equivalent RSUs and shares in SW, with no open-market trades reported.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) reported that Laurent Sellier, President and Chief Executive Officer, North America, received equity-based awards on September 10, 2026. He acquired 335 Restricted Stock Units (PSP) as dividend equivalents tied to a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, bringing his RSU balance to 31,666 units that vest and are due to settle in February 2027. He also received 140 ordinary shares credited in connection with the same dividend, increasing his directly held ordinary shares (including RSUs) to 139,015, which includes 38,980 RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of their grant date. In addition, 3,188 ordinary shares are held indirectly through his spouse. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported, and there were no open‑market purchases or sales, only grant/award acquisitions and updated holdings.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 475 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Sellier Laurent
Role
See remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units (PSP) F1, F3 | 335 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares F1, F2 | 140 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units (PSP) — 31,666 contracts (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 139,015 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 3,188 shares (Indirect, Shares held by spouse)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. In accordance with the terms of the restricted stock unit award, additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents in connection with the Issuer's payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. Such additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying award. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one ordinary share.
- F2. Includes 38,980 restricted stock units which are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
- F3. The 31,666 restricted stock units vest and are due to settle in February 2027.
Key Figures
Restricted Stock Units granted: 335 units
Quarterly dividend per ordinary share: $0.4523
RSUs outstanding after transaction: 31,666 units
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Restricted Stock Units granted
335 units
RSUs (PSP) accrued as dividend equivalents on September 10, 2026
Quarterly dividend per ordinary share
$0.4523
Dividend that generated RSU and share dividend equivalents
RSUs outstanding after transaction
31,666 units
Restricted Stock Units vesting and settling in February 2027
Ordinary shares granted
140 shares
Ordinary shares credited as dividend equivalents on September 10, 2026
Direct ordinary share holdings
139,015 shares
Direct holdings after the reported grant/award acquisitions
RSUs in direct holdings vesting annually
38,980 units
RSUs vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of grant
Indirect spouse-held shares
3,188 shares
Ordinary shares reported as held by spouse
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalents, vest, ordinary share
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalents financial
"restricted stock unit award, additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
vest financial
"The 31,666 restricted stock units vest and are due to settle in February 2027"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What insider equity awards were reported at Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)?
Laurent Sellier received 335 Restricted Stock Units as dividend equivalents and 140 ordinary shares credited in connection with a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share, both effective September 10, 2026.
How many Restricted Stock Units does the SW executive hold after this Form 4?
After the reported transactions, Laurent Sellier holds 31,666 Restricted Stock Units, which are scheduled to vest and settle in February 2027, according to the filing footnote.
Were the SW insider transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative, and there is no footnote indicating a trading plan. The transactions are described as grant/award acquisitions related to dividend equivalents.
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