Form 4: Smucker CEO Gifts 2,090 Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


J.M. Smucker Co. CEO Mark T. Smucker reported gifting 2,090 common shares of the company's stock on September 30, 2025, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

  • Mark T. Smucker, CEO, Director, and Chair of the Board of J.M. Smucker Co. (SJM), reported a transaction involving the company's common shares.
  • On September 30, 2025, Mr. Smucker disposed of 2,090 common shares via a gift (Transaction Code 'G').
  • The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan for the sale of equity securities, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Smucker directly beneficially owns 74,702 common shares.
  • Indirect beneficial ownership includes 7,345 shares by 401(k), 60,000 shares by GRAT (2025), 19,377 shares by GRAT (2024), 41,431 shares by Trust, 13,002 shares by Trusts FBO Son, 13,002 shares by Trusts FBO Daughter, and 3,469 shares by Wife.
  • Mr. Smucker disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by Trusts FBO Son, Trusts FBO Daughter, and Wife.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (a gift) and does not contain information that would significantly alter the sentiment towards the company's financial health or operational performance. It is a neutral disclosure.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact on overall share structure or market perception, as it is a routine insider gift.
  • Management: Reflects a change in the CEO's direct beneficial ownership, but overall control remains unchanged.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/30/2025Date of transaction where 2,090 common shares were gifted.
10/01/2025Date the Form 4 was signed.

Keywords

J.M. Smucker Co., SJM, Mark T. Smucker, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Rule 10b5-1

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