Smurfit Westrock Director Accrues Dividend Equivalent Shares
Smurfit Westrock plc
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Filing Summary
Smurfit Westrock Director Accrues Dividend Equivalent Shares
Company: Smurfit Westrock plc (SW) Form: 4 | Filed: 2026-03-20 Significance: Low
Insider: BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J Title: Director | Relationship: Director
Transaction: • Type: Grant (Dividend Equivalent) • Shares: 51 • Price: $0.00 • Value: $0 (Grant) • Owned After: 55,205
Key Insight: Routine accrual of 51 shares as dividend equivalents on existing Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Market Context: Transaction is negligible relative to the company's $20.77B market cap.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: Director Timothy Bernlohr acquired 51 shares via dividend equivalents on restricted stock units.
- Market Impact: Neutral - Routine administrative transaction with no signaling value.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Smurfit Westrock plc |
| Ticker Symbol | SW |
| CIK | 0002005951 |
| Industry | Paperboard Containers & Boxes |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | BERNLOHR TIMOTHY J |
| CIK | 0001286593 |
| Title/Position | Director |
| Relationship | Director |
Transaction Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Type | 4 |
| Transaction Date | 2026-03-18 |
| Transaction Code | A (Grant/Award) |
| Security Type | Ordinary Shares |
| Shares Involved | 51 |
| Price Per Share | $0.00 |
| Total Value | $0.00 (Grant) |
| Shares Owned After | 55,205 |
| Ownership Type | Direct |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Value | $0 (Nominal) |
| % of Market Cap | ~0.00% |
| Shares Transacted | 51 |
| % of Shares Outstanding | ~0.00% |
| Post-Transaction Ownership | 55,205 shares (0.01% of outstanding) |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: With a market capitalization of $20.77 billion, this transaction is microscopic.
- Ownership Concentration: The insider holds approximately 0.01% of the company, a standard amount for a non-executive director.
- Transaction Significance: The acquisition of 51 shares represents <0.0001% of shares outstanding.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: This is an automatic accrual of shares based on a dividend payment ($0.4523/share) applied to unvested RSUs. It does not reflect an active investment decision.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: None.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- Special Circumstances: Footnote 1 indicates these shares were accrued as dividend equivalents in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend payment. They are subject to the same vesting terms as the underlying RSU award.
- Vesting: 4,422 RSUs are set to vest on May 2, 2026, or the next annual meeting.
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