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Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO receives new share and RSU awards

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SMURFIT ANTHONY P J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Smurfit Westrock plc President and Group CEO Anthony P. J. Smurfit reported new equity awards and updated holdings. He received a grant of 521 ordinary shares at no cost, bringing his directly held ordinary shares to 1,727,724.

He was also granted 975 restricted stock units (RSUs) under a performance share plan, increasing his RSU balance to 84,944, each representing the right to receive one ordinary share. According to the footnotes, these 84,944 RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in February 2027, and the total includes 130,874 RSUs that are due to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of their grant date.

The filing also notes 1,000 ordinary shares held indirectly by his child within his household, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.

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Insider SMURFIT ANTHONY P J
Role President and Group CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units (PSP) 975 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 521 $0.00 --
holding Ordinary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units (PSP) — 84,944 shares (Direct, null); Ordinary Shares — 1,727,724 shares (Direct, null); Ordinary Shares — 1,000 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Includes 130,874 restricted stock units which are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. These shares are held by the Reporting Person's child who is part of the Reporting Person's household. The Reporting Person disclaims ownership of the shares held by this child, and this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes. The 84,944 restricted stock units vest and are due to settle in February 2027.
Ordinary shares granted 521 shares Award of ordinary shares at $0.0000 per share on June 10, 2026
RSUs granted 975 units New restricted stock units (PSP) awarded on June 10, 2026
Direct ordinary shares after award 1,727,724 shares Total ordinary shares directly held following the 521-share grant
RSUs after award 84,944 units Total restricted stock units outstanding after 975-unit grant
Scheduled RSU vesting 130,874 units RSUs scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments
Quarterly dividend amount $0.4523 per share Dividend per ordinary share used to calculate RSU dividend equivalents
Indirectly held shares 1,000 shares Ordinary shares held by the CEO’s child, with ownership disclaimed
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Includes 130,874 restricted stock units which are scheduled to vest"
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
"additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents in connection with the Issuer's payment"
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.
Section 16 regulatory
"not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for the purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
vest financial
"are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments"
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.
performance share plan (PSP) financial
"Restricted Stock Units (PSP)"
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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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*
SMURFIT ANTHONY P J
(Last)(First)(Middle)
BEECH HILL
CLONSKEAGH
(Street)
DUBLIND04N2R2
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and Group CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026		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 Shares06/10/2026A521A$0(1)1,727,724(2)D
Ordinary Shares1,000ISee footnote(3)
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
Restricted Stock Units (PSP)$0(1)06/10/2026A975 (4) (4)Ordinary Shares975$084,944D
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 130,874 restricted stock units which are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
3. These shares are held by the Reporting Person's child who is part of the Reporting Person's household. The Reporting Person disclaims ownership of the shares held by this child, and this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these shares for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes.
4. The 84,944 restricted stock units vest and are due to settle in February 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Ciara O'Riordan (attorney-in-fact for Anthony Smurfit)06/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity awards did Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO Anthony P. J. Smurfit receive?

Anthony P. J. Smurfit received 521 ordinary shares and 975 restricted stock units as compensation-related awards at no cost. These RSUs each represent the right to receive one ordinary share under the company’s performance share plan.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) ordinary shares does the CEO hold after this filing?

After these awards, Anthony P. J. Smurfit directly holds 1,727,724 ordinary shares. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position reported in the filing and excludes shares held indirectly by a family member for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.

What are the details of the restricted stock units reported for Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO?

The CEO now holds 84,944 restricted stock units, including 975 newly granted units. These RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in February 2027, and 130,874 of them vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of their grant date.

How do dividend equivalents affect the restricted stock units at Smurfit Westrock (SW)?

Additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents when Smurfit Westrock paid a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. These extra RSUs follow the same terms and conditions as the original award, effectively reinvesting dividends into additional stock units.

What indirect holdings are associated with the Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO in this filing?

The filing notes 1,000 ordinary shares held by the CEO’s child, who is part of his household. The CEO expressly disclaims ownership of these shares, and the report states it is not an admission of beneficial ownership for Section 16 or any other purpose.