Eastman Chemical (EMN) EVP awarded 10,589 performance shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastman Chemical executive Brian Travis Smith acquired 10,589 shares of common stock on February 11, 2026 through a performance award. The shares were granted at a price of $0 per share following the determination of performance shares earned for the 2023–2025 period.

After this award, Smith directly beneficially owns 27,321 shares of Eastman Chemical common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SMITH BRIAN TRAVIS

Role EVP, AFP, Mfg., WWEC & HSE

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,589	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,321 shares (Direct)

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^*

SMITH BRIAN TRAVIS

(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, AFP, Mfg., WWEC & HSE

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		10,589(1)	A	$0	27,321	D

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 Brian Travis Smith	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EMN report for Brian Travis Smith?

Eastman Chemical reported that executive Brian Travis Smith acquired 10,589 shares of common stock on February 11, 2026. The shares were granted at $0 per share as part of a performance share program covering the 2023–2025 performance period.

How many Eastman Chemical (EMN) shares does Brian Travis Smith now own?

Following the February 11, 2026 transaction, Brian Travis Smith beneficially owns 27,321 shares of Eastman Chemical common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership after receiving 10,589 performance-based shares earned for the 2023–2025 performance period.

Was the EMN insider transaction a purchase or an award of shares?

The EMN insider transaction was an award of shares, not an open-market purchase. Brian Travis Smith received 10,589 common shares at $0 per share as a performance-based grant tied to results over the 2023–2025 performance period.

What does the footnote in the EMN Form 4 filing explain?

The footnote explains that the 10,589 shares reflect the determination of performance shares earned for the three-year 2023–2025 performance period. This clarifies that the award is tied to long-term performance goals rather than a discretionary market transaction.

What role does Brian Travis Smith hold at Eastman Chemical (EMN)?

Brian Travis Smith serves as an officer of Eastman Chemical with the title EVP, AFP, Mfg., WWEC & HSE. His Form 4 filing reflects a performance-based stock award associated with his executive responsibilities and long-term incentive compensation.