Smurfit Westrock director awarded 48 stock units

Director Carol Fairweather received additional restricted stock units as dividend equivalents, modestly increasing her equity holdings in Smurfit Westrock plc.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smurfit Westrock plc (symbol: SW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Fairweather Carol reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) reported that director Carol Fairweather received an automatic grant of 48 restricted stock units on September 10, 2026, as dividend equivalents tied to the company’s quarterly dividend. Following this award, she holds 11,644 ordinary shares in total, including unvested restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 48 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Fairweather Carol

Role Director

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

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 11,644 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

Restricted stock units granted: 48 units Shares beneficially owned after transaction: 11,644 shares Unvested restricted stock units: 4,537 units +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 48 units Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 10, 2026

Shares beneficially owned after transaction 11,644 shares Total ordinary shares held by Carol Fairweather after the award

Unvested restricted stock units 4,537 units RSUs vesting on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or next annual meeting

Quarterly dividend per ordinary share $0.4523 per share Dividend that generated the dividend-equivalent RSU accrual

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, quarterly dividend

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

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

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

"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.

quarterly dividend financial

"connection with the Issuer's payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.4523"

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) report for Carol Fairweather?

The company reported that 48 restricted stock units were granted to director Carol Fairweather on September 10, 2026 as an automatic acquisition related to dividend equivalents on existing awards.

How many Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) shares does Carol Fairweather hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Carol Fairweather beneficially holds 11,644 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc, including both vested shares and unvested restricted stock units as disclosed.

What is the nature of the 48 units reported in the Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) Form 4?

The 48 units are restricted stock units that accrued as dividend equivalents in connection with Smurfit Westrock plc’s quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, and they are subject to the same terms as the underlying RSU award.

When will Carol Fairweather’s unvested restricted stock units in Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) vest?

The filing states that 4,537 restricted stock units 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 Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox indicates false, and the transaction is described as a grant or award acquisition of restricted stock units rather than an open-market trade under a trading plan.

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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^*

Fairweather Carol

(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)	11,644(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 Carol Fairweather	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)