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Smurfit Westrock (SW) director Irial Finan receives 80-share RSU award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smurfit Westrock plc director Irial Finan received an award of 80 ordinary shares as part of a restricted stock unit (RSU) program. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant or award acquisition with no cash paid per share. After this award, Finan directly holds 58,898 ordinary shares.

Footnotes explain that the additional RSUs accrued as dividend equivalents tied to a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share and are subject to the same terms as the underlying award. His holdings include 7,054 RSUs scheduled to vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027, or the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc stockholders.

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Insider Finan Irial
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 80 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 58,898 shares (Direct, null)
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 7,054 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.
Shares awarded 80 ordinary shares RSU-related grant on June 10, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 58,898 ordinary shares Direct holdings after reported grant
Unvested RSUs 7,054 restricted stock units Scheduled to vest by May 1, 2027 or next annual meeting
Quarterly dividend amount $0.4523 per ordinary share Dividend used to calculate RSU dividend equivalents
Award price per share $0.0000 per share Recorded acquisition price for 80-share grant
restricted stock unit financial
"In accordance with the terms of the restricted stock unit award, additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents"
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 with the Issuer's payment of a 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
"Includes 7,054 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) May 1, 2027, or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting"
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.
ordinary share financial
"payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one ordinary share."
An ordinary share is a unit of ownership in a company that gives the holder a stake in its profits and usually the right to vote on key decisions. Think of it like a slice of a pizza where each slice entitles you to a portion of what’s left after bills are paid; value can rise or fall with the business and may pay dividends, so it matters to investors for income, growth and control.
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Finan Irial

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
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 Shares06/10/2026A80A$0(1)58,898(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)
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 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 7,054 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 Irial Finan)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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Smurfit Westrock (SW) director Irial Finan report?

Director Irial Finan reported receiving 80 ordinary shares as a grant under a restricted stock unit program. The acquisition was recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares does Irial Finan hold after this Form 4?

After the award, Irial Finan directly holds 58,898 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc. This total includes existing holdings plus the 80-share RSU-related grant reported in the transaction on June 10, 2026.

What are the key details of the restricted stock units reported by Smurfit Westrock (SW)?

The filing notes RSUs that accrue additional units as dividend equivalents tied to a $0.4523 quarterly dividend per ordinary share. Each RSU represents the right to receive one ordinary share under the same terms as the original award.

When will Irial Finan’s restricted stock units in Smurfit Westrock (SW) vest?

The filing states that 7,054 restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027, or the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc stockholders, aligning vesting with a clear future company milestone.

Was the Smurfit Westrock (SW) insider transaction an open-market buy or a compensation award?

The transaction is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The 80 shares were received through RSUs accruing as dividend equivalents, with a recorded price of $0.0000 per share.