Smurfit Westrock (SW) director gets 4,438 RSUs, 2,123 shares withheld for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smurfit Westrock plc director Timothy J. Bernlohr reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 1, 2026, he was granted 4,438 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. On the same date, 2,123 ordinary shares were withheld to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting and settlement. After these non‑market transactions, he directly holds 59,643 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares	4,438	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Ordinary Shares	2,123	$38.39	$82K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 59,643 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. On May 1st, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 4,438 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant of the RSU or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders. Reflects ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 4,438 RSUs Shares withheld for tax: 2,123 ordinary shares Holding after RSU grant: 59,643 ordinary shares +1 more

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RSUs granted 4,438 RSUs Granted May 1, 2026 to director Timothy J. Bernlohr

Shares withheld for tax 2,123 ordinary shares Withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation on RSU vesting

Holding after RSU grant 59,643 ordinary shares Direct ownership after reported transactions

Tax withholding price $38.39 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 2,123 shares

Key Terms

restricted stock units (RSUs), contingent right, vest, tax withholding obligation

4 terms

restricted stock units (RSUs) financial

"the Reporting Person was granted 4,438 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share."

vest financial

"The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary"

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.

tax withholding obligation financial

"withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BEECH HILL, CLONSKEAGH

(Street)

DUBLIN 4 D04 N2R2

(City) (State) (Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Smurfit Westrock plc [ SW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares	05/01/2026		A		4,438(1)	A	$0	59,643	D
Ordinary Shares	05/01/2026		F		2,123(2)	D	$38.39	57,520	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 1st, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 4,438 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant of the RSU or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

2. Reflects ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ciara O'Riordan, attorney-in-fact for Timothy J. Bernlohr	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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