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Hilsheimer Lawrence A. sold $3.7M of GEF

Hilsheimer Lawrence A. (EVP and CFO) sold 41,754 shares of GREIF, INC (GEF) at an average of $88.59 ($88.51–$88.66, $3.70M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-06 to 2026-08-07.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Hilsheimer Lawrence A.
Published Aug 10, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The newest information is the disclosed open-market sale size, price range, and post-transaction holdings. It may slightly affect sentiment but does not, on its own, change the company’s fundamentals.

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Market read

This is a primary insider-sale datapoint with modest trading relevance, mainly for sentiment and positioning rather than a new fundamental catalyst.

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What to watch

Insider sales can be driven by diversification or personal needs; traders should watch for subsequent filings, changes in ownership, or any concurrent corporate disclosures.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 4/10Timing: SEC Form 4 filed 2026-08-10, covering sales on 2026-08-06 to 2026-08-07

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Greif, Inc. (GEF) by Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, EVP and CFO.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Greif CFO sold 41,754 shares in open-market transactions totaling about $3.70M, per a new SEC Form 4 filed today.

Expected impact

Likely limited, short-lived impact unless follow-on selling or other disclosures emerge.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is a primary-source Form 4 showing the transaction size and timing, but it does not include new guidance, financial results, or a corporate event.

Market effects

No sector-wide implications are disclosed; this is company-specific insider activity.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

The sale may be routine liquidity or tax-related, especially since the filing states no pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.

Key entities

  • GREIF, INC

    Company whose insider transaction is disclosed on Form 4.

  • Lawrence A. Hilsheimer

    EVP and CFO who sold shares in open-market transactions.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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