---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000091419-26-000020"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SJM"
cik: "0000091419"
company_name: "J M SMUCKER Co"
filed_at: "2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:28:34.038103+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Smucker enters separation agreement with former President and COO John Brase

## Summary
- Lump sum payment of $1,185,000 (18 months base salary) payable on April 17, 2026.
- Pro rata FY2026 incentive payment of $611,885 payable on April 17, 2026.
- Certain unvested restricted stock and option awards will vest; remaining awards forfeited.
- Performance units with at least one performance year completed become eligible for prorated vesting.
- Relocation expense payment of $150,000 and $36,000 for medical insurance cost assistance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000091419-26-000020
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SJM
- cik: 0000091419
- company_name: J M SMUCKER Co
- filed_at: 2026-03-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/91419/000009141926000020/0000091419-26-000020-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/91419/000009141926000020/sjm-20260226.htm

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