Form 4: Sylvamo Director Boosts Stake with DSU Acquisition

Sylvamo Corp Director David D. Petratis acquired 303.5094 deferred stock units, increasing his beneficial ownership to 1,841.0572 DSUs.

Summary

• David D. Petratis, a Director of Sylvamo Corp (SLVM), acquired 303.5094 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs).
• The transaction occurred on October 17, 2025.
• These DSUs were granted under the Sylvamo Corporation Restricted Stock and Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, linked to a dividend declared on Sylvamo common stock.
• Each DSU is economically equivalent to one share of Sylvamo common stock.
• Following this acquisition, Mr. Petratis beneficially owns a total of 1,841.0572 DSUs.
• The DSUs are valued at $42 per unit.
• DSUs settle either five or ten years after the applicable Performance Year, or in January of the calendar year following termination of director service.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive due to increased director alignment with shareholder interests through equity ownership, although it's a routine compensation event.

Positives

• Increased alignment of a director's interests with shareholders through additional equity-based compensation.
• The acquisition of DSUs is a routine part of non-employee director compensation, often tied to dividends, which can be seen as a positive for shareholder returns.

Future Outlook

Deferred Stock Units are scheduled to settle either five or ten years from the last day of the applicable Performance Year, or in January of the calendar year following the director's termination of service.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide broader industry context. It reflects standard compensation practices for non-employee directors within publicly traded companies.

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Increased alignment of director's financial interests with long-term shareholder value through equity ownership.

Next Steps

• Settlement of the Deferred Stock Units according to the director's election (5 or 10 years) or upon termination of service.

Key Dates

Keywords

Sylvamo Corp, SLVM, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Deferred Stock Units, DSU, Director Compensation, Equity Ownership, David D. Petratis