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Smurfit Westrock (SW) director gets 6,974 RSUs, holds 62,154 shares

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Smurfit Westrock plc director Irial Finan received a grant of 6,974 restricted stock units, each representing one ordinary share. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant or the next annual meeting. To cover related tax obligations, 3,336 ordinary shares were withheld upon RSU vesting and settlement, leaving Finan with direct ownership of 62,154 ordinary shares.

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Insider Finan Irial
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 6,974 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Ordinary Shares 3,336 $38.39 $128K
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 62,154 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On May 1st, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 6,974 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant of the RSU or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders. Reflects ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs.
RSU grant 6,974 RSUs Restricted stock units granted to director Irial Finan
Tax-withheld shares 3,336 shares Ordinary shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on RSU vesting
Reference price per share $38.39 per share Price associated with the 3,336-share tax-withholding disposition
Post-transaction holdings 62,154 shares Ordinary shares directly held by Irial Finan after transactions
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"the Reporting Person was granted 6,974 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
vest financial
"The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary"
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.
annual meeting financial
"or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders"
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
tax withholding obligation financial
"withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs"
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
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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)
05/01/2026		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 Shares05/01/2026A6,974(1)A$062,154D
Ordinary Shares05/01/2026F3,336(2)D$38.3958,818D
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. On May 1st, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 6,974 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant of the RSU or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.
2. Reflects ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs.
Remarks:
/s/ Ciara O'Riordan (attorney-in-fact-pursuant for Irial Finan)05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Smurfit Westrock (SW) director Irial Finan report in this Form 4?

Director Irial Finan reported a grant of 6,974 restricted stock units and a related tax-withholding disposition of 3,336 ordinary shares. After these transactions, he directly holds 62,154 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) RSUs were granted to Irial Finan?

Irial Finan was granted 6,974 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share of Smurfit Westrock plc, subject to the vesting conditions described in the Form 4 footnotes.

When do Irial Finan’s Smurfit Westrock (SW) RSUs vest?

The 6,974 RSUs granted to Irial Finan are scheduled to vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc’s stockholders, according to the Form 4 footnotes.

Why were 3,336 Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares withheld from Irial Finan?

The 3,336 ordinary shares were withheld to satisfy Irial Finan’s tax withholding obligation upon the vesting and settlement of RSUs. This is recorded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale of Smurfit Westrock shares.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares does Irial Finan hold after these transactions?

Following the RSU grant and related tax-withholding disposition, Irial Finan directly holds 62,154 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc, as reported in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership fields.

Was there any open-market buying or selling of Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares by Irial Finan?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows a grant of 6,974 RSUs and a tax-withholding disposition of 3,336 shares, which satisfied tax obligations related to RSU vesting rather than a discretionary market trade.