Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) EVP awarded 12,133 performance-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastman Chemical executive Stephen G. Crawford received an equity award of company stock. On February 11, 2026, he acquired 12,133 shares of Eastman Chemical common stock at a price of $0 per share, reported as a grant or award tied to performance.

This award, based on the determination of performance shares earned for the three-year 2023–2025 period, increased his direct holdings to 72,434 common shares. He also reports indirect ownership through benefit and retirement plans: 459 shares by a 401(k) plan, 296 shares by his spouse in an ESOP, 1,134 shares by an ESOP, and 64 shares by his spouse in a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider CRAWFORD STEPHEN GLENN

Role EVP, Chief Tech and Sust. Ofc.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	12,133	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 72,434 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 459 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CRAWFORD STEPHEN GLENN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 S. WILCOX DRIVE

(Street)

KINGSPORT TN 37660

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO [ EMN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Tech and Sust. Ofc.

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/11/2026		A		12,133(1)	A	$0	72,434	D
Common Stock								459	I	By 401(k) Plan
Common Stock								296	I	By Spouse in ESOP
Common Stock								1,134	I	By ESOP
Common Stock								64	I	By Spouse in 401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Determination of the number of performance shares earned for the three-year (2023- 2025) performance period.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark D. Austin, by Power of Attorney for Stephen G. Crawford	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EMN report for Stephen G. Crawford?

Eastman Chemical reported that EVP Stephen G. Crawford received 12,133 shares of common stock as a grant or award. The shares were acquired at $0 per share, reflecting performance-based equity rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Eastman Chemical (EMN) shares does Stephen G. Crawford now hold directly?

After the reported grant, Stephen G. Crawford holds 72,434 shares of Eastman Chemical common stock directly. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the February 11, 2026 performance-based stock award of 12,133 shares.

What was the basis for Stephen G. Crawford’s 12,133-share award at EMN?

The 12,133-share award represents performance shares earned for Eastman Chemical’s 2023–2025 performance period. The filing notes it as a determination of the number of performance shares earned over that three-year period, resulting in this stock grant.

Did Stephen G. Crawford buy EMN shares in the open market?

No, the filing shows a grant or award acquisition of 12,133 shares at $0 per share. This indicates a performance-based equity award, not an open-market purchase where shares are bought for cash at a market price.

What indirect EMN share holdings are reported for Stephen G. Crawford?

The filing lists indirect ownership in Eastman Chemical: 459 shares by a 401(k) plan, 296 shares by his spouse in an ESOP, 1,134 shares by an ESOP, and 64 shares by his spouse in a 401(k) plan, in addition to his direct holdings.

What role does Stephen G. Crawford hold at Eastman Chemical (EMN)?

Stephen G. Crawford is an officer of Eastman Chemical, serving as EVP, Chief Tech and Sust. Ofc. His position and related compensation, including performance-based share awards, are disclosed through periodic insider ownership reports.