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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) officer now holds 138,875 shares

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Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) reported that officer Laurent Sellier acquired 234 ordinary shares on August 14, 2026 through a grant/award at $0.00 per share, arising from restricted stock units that accrued dividend equivalents based on a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. After this award, Sellier directly holds 138,875 ordinary shares, including 38,840 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, and has an additional 3,188 ordinary shares held indirectly through a spouse.

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Insider Sellier Laurent
Role See remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares F1, F2 234 $0.00 $0.00
holding Ordinary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 138,875 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 3,188 shares (Indirect, Shares held by spouse)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. In accordance with the terms of the restricted stock unit award, additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents based on the Issuer's quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, with such accrual determined as of the dividend record date. 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 38,840 restricted stock unit awards. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Shares acquired in award 234 ordinary shares Grant/award acquisition on August 14, 2026
Dividend per share $0.4523 per ordinary share Quarterly dividend used to calculate RSU dividend equivalents
Direct holdings after transaction 138,875 ordinary shares Total direct ownership following the August 14, 2026 award
Restricted stock units included 38,840 RSUs RSUs included within direct holdings, each for one ordinary share
Indirect holdings via spouse 3,188 ordinary shares Ordinary shares held indirectly by spouse
restricted stock unit financial
"Includes 38,840 restricted stock unit awards."
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 based on the Issuer's quarterly dividend"
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.
vesting financial
"The RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments"
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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did SW report for Laurent Sellier on August 14, 2026?

On August 14, 2026, Laurent Sellier received a grant of 234 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) at $0.00 per share. The shares resulted from restricted stock units accruing dividend equivalents tied to the company’s quarterly dividend.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares does Laurent Sellier hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Laurent Sellier directly holds 138,875 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc. This direct position includes 38,840 restricted stock units that each represent a contingent right to receive one ordinary share, plus additional shares held outright.

How are Laurent Sellier’s restricted stock units in SW scheduled to vest?

Laurent Sellier’s 38,840 restricted stock units in Smurfit Westrock plc are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, with each restricted stock unit convertible into one ordinary share upon vesting.

What dividend rate was used to calculate the RSU dividend equivalents for SW shares?

The additional restricted stock units for Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) accrued dividend equivalents based on a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. The number of additional restricted stock units was determined as of the dividend record date using this dividend rate.

Does Laurent Sellier hold any Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares indirectly?

Yes. In addition to direct holdings, Laurent Sellier has 3,188 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc held indirectly through a spouse. These indirect holdings are reported separately from the 138,875 ordinary shares held directly.

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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*
Sellier Laurent

(Last)(First)(Middle)
BEECH HILL, CLONSKEAGH

(Street)
DUBLIN 4D04 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026
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
Ordinary Shares08/14/2026A234A$0(1)138,875(2)D
Ordinary Shares3,188IShares held by spouse
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. In accordance with the terms of the restricted stock unit award, additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents based on the Issuer's quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, with such accrual determined as of the dividend record date. 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 38,840 restricted stock unit awards. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
President and Chief Executive Officer, North America (including Mexico)
/s/ Ciara O'Riordan (attorney-in-fact for Laurent Sellier)08/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)