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Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) director granted phantom stock units

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BUTLER ERIC L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Eastman Chemical director Eric L. Butler received a grant of 408 Phantom Stock Units as compensation. These units were credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as an automatic deferral of a portion of his annual cash retainer fees.

Each Phantom Stock Unit tracks the market value of one share of Eastman Chemical common stock but is payable only in cash after he terminates service as a director. Following this grant and dividend equivalents reinvested in additional units, Butler now holds a total of 3,228 Phantom Stock Units under the plan.

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Insider BUTLER ERIC L
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock Units 408 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 3,228 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Phantom Stock Units credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, each having a value equal to the market value of one share of issuer common stock and payable only in cash after termination of service as a director. Automatic deferral of a portion of director's annual retainer fees that would otherwise have been paid in cash. Includes dividend equivalents reinvested in additional Phantom Stock Units.
Phantom Stock Units granted 408 units Grant on April 8, 2026 as director compensation
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant 3,228 units Balance following the April 8, 2026 award
Transaction price per unit $0.0000 Book value per Phantom Stock Unit for this grant
Underlying security 408 shares of Common Stock Reference value per Phantom Stock Unit granted
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Phantom Stock Units credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, each having a value equal"
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes dividend equivalents reinvested in additional Phantom Stock Units."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
annual retainer fees financial
"Automatic deferral of a portion of director's annual retainer fees"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
BUTLER ERIC L
(Last)(First)(Middle)
200 S. WILCOX DRIVE
(Street)
KINGSPORT TENNESSEE 37660
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO [ EMN ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units$0(1)04/08/2026A408(1)(2) (1) (1)Common Stock408(1)(2)$0(2)3,228(3)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Phantom Stock Units credited under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, each having a value equal to the market value of one share of issuer common stock and payable only in cash after termination of service as a director.
2. Automatic deferral of a portion of director's annual retainer fees that would otherwise have been paid in cash.
3. Includes dividend equivalents reinvested in additional Phantom Stock Units.
Remarks:
/s/ Mark D. Austin, by Power of Attorney for Eric L. Butler04/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Eastman Chemical (EMN) director Eric L. Butler report on this Form 4?

Eric L. Butler reported receiving 408 Phantom Stock Units as director compensation. The units were credited under Eastman Chemical’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan as an automatic deferral of a portion of his annual cash retainer fees.

How many Phantom Stock Units does EMN director Eric L. Butler now hold?

After the latest grant, Eric L. Butler holds 3,228 Phantom Stock Units. This total includes the new 408-unit award and prior balances, as well as dividend equivalents that have been reinvested into additional Phantom Stock Units under the deferred compensation plan.

Are Eastman Chemical (EMN) Phantom Stock Units actual shares of common stock?

The Phantom Stock Units are not actual shares; they are cash-settled units. Each unit has a value equal to one share of Eastman Chemical common stock but is payable only in cash after the director’s service on the board ends.

How did Eric L. Butler acquire the 408 Phantom Stock Units at Eastman Chemical (EMN)?

He acquired the 408 Phantom Stock Units through an automatic deferral of part of his annual director retainer. Amounts that would otherwise have been paid in cash were converted into Phantom Stock Units under the company’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

When will Eastman Chemical (EMN) pay out Eric L. Butler’s Phantom Stock Units?

The Phantom Stock Units are payable only in cash after Eric L. Butler terminates service as a director. Until then, they remain as bookkeeping units whose value is tied to the market value of Eastman Chemical’s common stock.