Smurfit Westrock director granted 48 dividend RSUs

Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) reported that director Carole Lynnette Brown acquired 48 ordinary shares on September 10, 2026 through a grant of additional restricted stock units that accrued as dividend equivalents on existing awards.

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Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) reported that director Carole Lynnette Brown acquired 48 ordinary shares on September 10, 2026 through a grant of additional restricted stock units that accrued as dividend equivalents on existing awards. Following this grant, she holds 6,836 ordinary shares, including 4,537 restricted stock units that will vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or the next annual stockholder meeting. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 48 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Brown Carole Lynnette

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares F1, F2	48	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 6,836 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. 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.
2. F2. Includes 4,537 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027, or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 48 shares Total holdings after transaction: 6,836 shares Quarterly dividend per ordinary share: $0.4523 per share +3 more

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Shares acquired 48 shares Grant of additional restricted stock units on September 10, 2026

Total holdings after transaction 6,836 shares Director’s ordinary share holdings following the grant

Quarterly dividend per ordinary share $0.4523 per share Dividend that generated dividend-equivalent restricted stock units

Restricted stock units included in holdings 4,537 RSUs RSUs that will vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or the next annual meeting

RSU vesting date May 1, 2027 Latest possible vesting date for 4,537 restricted stock units

Transaction date September 10, 2026 Date of grant of additional dividend-equivalent RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, dividend equivalents, quarterly dividend

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restricted stock unit financial

"Includes 4,537 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

dividend equivalents financial

"additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents in connection"

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.

quarterly dividend financial

"payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share"

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

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What insider transaction did Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) report for Carole Lynnette Brown?

The company reported that director Carole Lynnette Brown acquired 48 ordinary shares on September 10, 2026 via a grant of additional restricted stock units that accrued as dividend equivalents on an existing award.

How many Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) shares does Carole Lynnette Brown hold after this transaction?

After the September 10, 2026 grant, Carole Lynnette Brown holds 6,836 ordinary shares, including 4,537 restricted stock units that are part of her total reported holdings.

What triggered the additional restricted stock units reported for SW?

The additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents in connection with Smurfit Westrock plc’s payment of a $0.4523 quarterly dividend per ordinary share, in line with the terms of Brown’s restricted stock unit award.

When will Carole Lynnette Brown’s restricted stock units in SW vest?

A portion of Carole Lynnette Brown’s holdings includes 4,537 restricted stock units that will vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc’s stockholders.

Was the SW insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, so this transaction is not reported as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for SW?

Each restricted stock unit in this award represents the right to receive one ordinary share of Smurfit Westrock plc, and the additional units are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying award.

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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^*

Brown Carole Lynnette

(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)
09/10/2026

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	09/10/2026		A		48	A	$0(1)	6,836(2)	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. 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.

2. Includes 4,537 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027, or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ciara O'Riordan, attorney-in-fact-pursuant for Carole Lynnette Brown	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)