WILSON ALAN D 4
4 · Smurfit Westrock plc · Filed May 5, 2026
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Smurfit Westrock Director Alan D. Wilson Receives RSU Award
What Happened Alan D. Wilson, a director of Smurfit Westrock plc (SW), was granted 4,438 restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 1, 2026 (award). At the same time 2,123 ordinary shares were withheld/disposed to satisfy tax withholding obligations at $38.39 per share, totaling $81,502. The RSUs represent a contingent right to receive one ordinary share each when they vest.
Key Details
- Transaction dates: May 1, 2026 (grant and tax-withholding settlement); Form 4 filed May 5, 2026 (timely).
- Award: 4,438 RSUs granted (acquisition reported at $0.00 per share).
- Tax withholding: 2,123 shares disposed/withheld at $38.39 each for $81,502 to cover taxes (reported as disposition code F).
- Holdings note: Filing includes 57,721.23 fully vested RSUs that will be settled into ordinary shares following Mr. Wilson’s cessation of board service under the WestRock 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
- Footnotes: RSUs vest on the earlier of (i) first anniversary of grant or (ii) next annual meeting; withheld shares reflect tax withholding on vesting/settlement.
Context This filing reflects an equity award (RSUs) and routine tax-withholding rather than an open-market buy or sale for investment purposes. RSUs are a form of compensation that convert to shares on vesting; the share withholding is commonly used to satisfy tax obligations and does not necessarily indicate a change in the director’s investment stance.
Insider Transaction Report
- Award
Ordinary Shares
[F1][F2]2026-05-01+4,438→ 68,308.23 total - Tax Payment
Ordinary Shares
[F3][F2]2026-05-01$38.39/sh−2,123$81,502→ 66,185.23 total
Footnotes (3)
- [F1]On May 1st, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 4,438 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.
- [F2]Includes 57,721.23 fully vested restricted stock units that will be settled in ordinary shares following the Reporting Person's cessation of service as a member of the Issuer's board of directors in accordance with the terms of the WestRock Company 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
- [F3]Reflects ordinary shares of Smurfit Westrock plc withheld to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligation upon vesting and settlement of RSUs.