Form 4: Sonoco Director Eleni Istavridis Reports Phantom Stock Unit Acquisition

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Eleni Istavridis reports acquisition of phantom stock units under Sonoco's deferred compensation plan.

Summary

  • On January 2, 2025, Eleni Istavridis, a director of Sonoco Products Co, acquired 755.1 phantom stock units.
  • These units were accrued under the company's directors deferred compensation plan.
  • Each phantom stock unit is equivalent to one share of Sonoco Products Company common stock.
  • The units will be settled in Sonoco Products Company common stock six months after Istavridis' retirement.
  • The price of the phantom stock units was $48.01.
  • Following the transaction, Istavridis directly owns 10,893.1 phantom stock units.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neither positive nor negative.

Future Outlook

The phantom stock units will be settled in Sonoco Products Company common stock 6 months after the reporting person's retirement.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, providing transparency into the holdings of company directors. It is common for directors to receive stock-based compensation as part of their overall remuneration.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as it involves phantom stock units granted as part of director compensation.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/02/2025Date of transaction: Eleni Istavridis acquired phantom stock units.
01/06/2025Date of report filing.

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