Director at Smurfit Westrock (SW) receives 51-share equity grant in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smurfit Westrock plc director Timothy J. Bernlohr received 51 ordinary shares through a grant-type award on March 18, 2026. The shares were issued at a price of $0.00 per share as additional restricted stock units accruing as dividend equivalents on an existing award.

Following this acquisition, Bernlohr directly holds a total of 55,205 ordinary shares. This amount includes 4,422 restricted stock units that will vest on the earlier of May 2, 2026 or the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Ordinary Shares	51	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 55,205 shares (Direct)

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 4,422 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) May 2, 2026 or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BEECH HILL, CLONSKEAGH

(Street)

DUBLIN 4 D04 N2R2

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(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)
03/18/2026

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	03/18/2026		A		51	A	$0(1)	55,205(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 4,422 restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) May 2, 2026 or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock plc's stockholders.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ciara O'Riordan, attorney-in-fact for Timothy J. Bernlohr	03/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Smurfit Westrock (SW) report for Timothy J. Bernlohr?

Smurfit Westrock reported that director Timothy J. Bernlohr acquired 51 ordinary shares on March 18, 2026. The shares came from additional restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents, issued at $0.00 per share rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares does Timothy J. Bernlohr hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Timothy J. Bernlohr directly holds 55,205 ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock. This total includes restricted stock units that convert into ordinary shares under specified vesting conditions set out in his existing equity awards.

What is the nature of the 51-share acquisition reported by Smurfit Westrock (SW)?

The 51-share acquisition is a grant-type award, not a market purchase. Additional restricted stock units accrued as dividend equivalents when Smurfit Westrock paid a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, reflecting standard equity compensation mechanics.

What vesting terms apply to Timothy J. Bernlohr’s restricted stock units at Smurfit Westrock (SW)?

4,422 restricted stock units held by Timothy J. Bernlohr will vest on the earlier of May 2, 2026 or the date of the next annual meeting of Smurfit Westrock stockholders. Each vested unit entitles him to receive one ordinary share of the company.

Did Timothy J. Bernlohr pay cash for the 51 Smurfit Westrock (SW) shares reported?

No, the reported 51 ordinary shares were acquired at $0.00 per share. They reflect additional restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents under an existing award, rather than shares bought on the open market for cash consideration.