Smucker (NYSE: SJM) awards 8,650 restricted shares to senior executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ferguson Robert D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

J M Smucker Co reported that Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson received a grant of 8,650 common shares of restricted stock for fiscal year 2027 under the 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. These restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on June 11, 2027. Following the grant, he holds 40,076 common shares directly and an additional 421 common shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan, which also reflects shares accumulated via the 401(k) and dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Ferguson Robert D

Role Chief Product Supply Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	8,650	$0.00	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 40,076 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 421 shares (Indirect, 401(K))

Footnotes (1)

1. The restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan vests in three equal annual installments beginning on June 11, 2027. This amount includes shares acquired under (i) the Company's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report and (ii) the Company's dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent.

Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 8,650 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Direct holdings after grant: 40,076 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock grant 8,650 shares Fiscal year 2027 grant under 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan

Grant price $0.0000 per share Stated transaction price for restricted stock grant

Direct holdings after grant 40,076 shares Common shares directly owned after June 11, 2026 transaction

401(k) indirect holdings 421 shares Common shares held indirectly via company 401(k) plan

Vesting schedule 3 equal annual installments Restricted stock vesting beginning June 11, 2027

Vesting start date June 11, 2027 First vesting date for restricted stock grant

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, 401(k) plan, dividend reinvestment plan

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restricted stock financial

"The restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan vests in three equal annual installments"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan financial

"The restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan vests in three equal annual installments"

401(k) plan financial

"This amount includes shares acquired under (i) the Company's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

dividend reinvestment plan financial

"and (ii) the Company's dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

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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^*

Ferguson Robert D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE STRAWBERRY LANE

(Street)

ORRVILLE OHIO 44667

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
J M SMUCKER Co [ SJM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Product Supply Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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
Common Shares	06/11/2026		A		8,650(1)	A	$0	40,076	D
Common Shares								421	I	401(K)(2)

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. The restricted stock granted for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan vests in three equal annual installments beginning on June 11, 2027.

2. This amount includes shares acquired under (i) the Company's 401(k) plan since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report and (ii) the Company's dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jeannette L. Knudsen, POA	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did J M Smucker (SJM) disclose about Robert D. Ferguson in this Form 4?

J M Smucker disclosed that Chief Product Supply Officer Robert D. Ferguson received a grant of 8,650 restricted common shares. The filing also updates his total direct and indirect share holdings, including shares in the company 401(k) and dividend reinvestment plans.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) shares were granted to Robert D. Ferguson?

Robert D. Ferguson was granted 8,650 restricted common shares of J M Smucker stock. The grant was made at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as part of the company’s equity and incentive compensation program for fiscal year 2027.

When do Robert D. Ferguson’s new restricted SJM shares vest?

The 8,650 restricted common shares granted to Robert D. Ferguson vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on June 11, 2027, under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, creating a multi-year retention and incentive structure.

What are Robert D. Ferguson’s total direct SJM share holdings after this grant?

After the restricted stock grant, Robert D. Ferguson directly holds 40,076 J M Smucker common shares. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position reported in the Form 4 and excludes his separate indirect holdings through the company’s 401(k) plan.

How many J M Smucker (SJM) shares does Robert D. Ferguson hold through the 401(k)?

Robert D. Ferguson indirectly holds 421 J M Smucker common shares through the company’s 401(k) plan. This amount also includes shares accumulated via the company’s dividend reinvestment plan as administered by its transfer agent since his last ownership report.

What compensation plan governs Robert D. Ferguson’s restricted SJM stock grant?

The restricted stock grant to Robert D. Ferguson was made under The J. M. Smucker Company 2020 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. This plan provides equity-based awards, such as restricted shares, to align executive compensation with company performance over time.