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  0001908618
  XXXXXXXX
  LIVE
  0000849869
  SILGAN HOLDINGS INC
  001-41459
  4 LANDMARK SQ
  STAMFORD
  CT
  06901
  2039757110
  McGrath Stacey J.
  Officer
  Common Stock
  JPM Securities LLC
  277 Park Avenue
  New York
  NY
  10172
  1300
  60541.00
  106775134
  05/29/2024
  NYSE
  Common Stock
  03/01/2024
  Common Stock received in settlement of an employee grant of restricted stock units upon vesting.
  Issuer
  N
  1300
  03/01/2024
  The securities to be sold were received upon the settlement of vested restricted stock units. Under the applicable plan, upon vesting restricted stock units are settled in shares of Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis without any payment.
  Y
  The securities to be sold were received upon the settlement of vested restricted stock units. Under the applicable plan, upon vesting restricted stock units are settled in shares of Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis without any payment.
  05/24/2024
  /s/ Stacey J. McGrath