Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN) SVP awarded options and 4,419 RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Holt Adrian James reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Eastman Chemical senior vice president and chief human resources officer Adrian James Holt received new equity awards. On February 24, 2026, he was granted 32,116 employee stock options and 4,419 restricted stock units at a grant price of $0.00 per unit as compensation.

One-third of the options become exercisable on February 24, 2027, February 24, 2028, and February 24, 2029. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock and will vest and pay out in unrestricted shares on February 24, 2029, subject to continued employment.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Holt Adrian James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

200 SOUTH 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)
	SVP, Chf HR Ofcr

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

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

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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$77.12	02/24/2026		A		32,116		02/24/2027(1)	02/23/2036	Common Stock	32,116	$0	32,116	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	02/24/2026		A		4,419		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,419	$0	4,419	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. One-third of the options become exercisable on February 24, 2027, February 24, 2028, and February 24, 2029, respectively.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of issuer common stock.

3. The restricted stock units will vest and payout in unrestricted shares of Company common stock on the third anniversary of the grant date, February 24, 2029, subject to continued employment.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark D. Austin, by Power of Attorney for Adrian James Holt	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did EMN executive Adrian James Holt receive in this Form 4?

Adrian James Holt received a grant of 32,116 employee stock options and 4,419 restricted stock units as compensation. Both awards were granted on February 24, 2026, at a grant price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting non-cash, equity-based compensation.

How do the new stock options for EMN’s Adrian Holt vest over time?

The 32,116 stock options vest in three equal installments over three years. One-third becomes exercisable on February 24, 2027, another third on February 24, 2028, and the final third on February 24, 2029, creating a multi-year incentive structure.

When do Adrian Holt’s EMN restricted stock units from this grant vest and pay out?

The 4,419 restricted stock units vest and pay out on February 24, 2029. On that date, subject to continued employment, they will settle in unrestricted shares of Eastman Chemical common stock, providing long-term alignment with shareholder interests.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to EMN’s Adrian Holt represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Eastman Chemical common stock. Once the vesting conditions are met on February 24, 2029, the units convert into unrestricted company shares deliverable to the executive.

Is Adrian Holt’s EMN Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale on the open market?

The Form 4 reports equity grants, not open-market trades. Adrian Holt acquired 32,116 options and 4,419 restricted stock units through compensation awards, with a reported grant price of $0.00 per unit, rather than buying or selling shares in the market.