STOCK TITAN
  1. Home
  2. Sec-filings
  3. SW
  4. [Form 4] Smurfit Westrock plc Insider Trading Activity

Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO receives 1,018-share equity award, holds 1.73M

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smurfit Westrock plc President and Group CEO Anthony P. J. Smurfit reported an equity award of 1,018 Ordinary Shares. The shares were acquired at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as a grant or award, bringing his direct holdings to 1,727,203 Ordinary Shares.

Footnotes state this direct position includes 130,353 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Ordinary Share, scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Separately, 1,000 shares are held indirectly by his child, and he disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

CEO received a routine stock grant with no open‑market buying or selling.

Anthony P. J. Smurfit received 1,018 Ordinary Shares as a grant or award, with no cash consideration. This is a standard equity compensation event rather than an open‑market trade, so it carries limited signaling value about his view of the stock.

After the award, his direct holdings total 1,727,203 Ordinary Shares, including 130,353 restricted stock units that vest over three years, which aligns his incentives with long-term performance. An additional 1,000 shares are held by his child, and he expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares under Section 16.

Insider SMURFIT ANTHONY P J
Role President and Group CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 1,018 $0.00 --
holding Ordinary Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 1,727,203 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 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. Includes 130,353 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. 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.
Shares granted 1,018 Ordinary Shares Grant, award, or other acquisition on 2026-05-15
Direct holdings after grant 1,727,203 Ordinary Shares Total direct position following transaction
Restricted stock units 130,353 RSUs Included in direct holdings; vest in three equal annual installments
Quarterly dividend rate $0.4523 per Ordinary Share Used to determine dividend-equivalent RSU accruals
Indirect household holdings 1,000 Ordinary Shares Held by CEO’s child; CEO disclaims beneficial ownership
restricted stock unit financial
"Includes 130,353 restricted stock unit awards. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share."
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 of $0.4523 per ordinary share"
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
"based on the Issuer's 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.
Section 16 regulatory
"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"
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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
hours per response:0.5
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)
05/15/2026		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 Shares05/15/2026A1,018A$0(1)1,727,203(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
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 130,353 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.
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.
Remarks:
/s/ Ciara O'Riordan (attorney-in-fact for Anthony Smurfit)05/19/2026
** 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 did Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO Anthony Smurfit report in this Form 4?

Anthony P. J. Smurfit reported receiving 1,018 Ordinary Shares of Smurfit Westrock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. This increased his direct holdings and reflects routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

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

Following the reported grant, Anthony P. J. Smurfit directly holds 1,727,203 Ordinary Shares of Smurfit Westrock. Footnotes clarify that this total includes 130,353 restricted stock unit awards, each representing a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share, vesting over a three-year schedule.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) awards are disclosed for Smurfit Westrock (SW) CEO?

The filing notes that Anthony P. J. Smurfit’s holdings include 130,353 restricted stock unit awards, each convertible into one Ordinary Share. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the original grant date, subject to the award’s terms.

How are dividend equivalents on Smurfit Westrock (SW) RSUs treated in this filing?

The filing explains that additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents, based on Smurfit Westrock’s quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per Ordinary Share on the dividend record date. These additional RSUs are subject to the same terms and conditions as the original restricted stock unit award.

Does this Smurfit Westrock (SW) Form 4 show any open-market stock sales by the CEO?

This Form 4 does not report any open-market purchases or sales by the CEO. The main transaction is a grant or award of 1,018 Ordinary Shares at a stated price of $0.0000, which is typical equity compensation rather than an active trading decision in the market.