Eastman Chemical (EMN) SVP has 1,812 shares withheld for tax obligations

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eastman Chemical Company senior vice president Julie A. McAlindon reported a tax-related share disposition involving company common stock. On February 18, 2026, 1,812 shares of common stock were withheld at $80.26 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to a performance share payout for the 2023-2025 performance period.

After this withholding, McAlindon directly owned 18,199 shares of Eastman Chemical common stock. She also indirectly held 887 shares through an ESOP arrangement, reflecting separate plan-related ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider McAlindon Julie A.

Role SVP, Regions & Chf SupChn Ofcr

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,812	$80.26	$145K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,199 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 887 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)

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^*

McAlindon Julie A.

(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)
	SVP, Regions & Chf SupChn Ofcr

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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	02/18/2026		F		1,812(1)	D	$80.26	18,199	D
Common Stock								887	I	By ESOP

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. Shares of common stock withheld in payment of tax obligations related to the payout of performance shares for the 2023-2025 performance period.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark D. Austin, by Power of Attorney for Julie A. McAlindon	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Eastman Chemical (EMN) report for Julie A. McAlindon?

Eastman Chemical reported that Julie A. McAlindon had 1,812 common shares withheld for taxes. The withholding related to the payout of performance shares for the 2023-2025 period, reflecting a tax-settlement event rather than an open-market sale of stock.

Was Julie A. McAlindon’s Eastman Chemical (EMN) Form 4 transaction a stock sale?

The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not a traditional stock sale. Shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations from vested performance shares for 2023-2025, a common administrative transaction associated with equity compensation awards.

How many Eastman Chemical (EMN) shares were withheld for Julie A. McAlindon’s taxes?

A total of 1,812 Eastman Chemical common shares were withheld at $80.26 per share. This withholding satisfied tax obligations related to the payout of performance shares covering the 2023-2025 performance period under the company’s equity compensation program.

How many Eastman Chemical (EMN) shares does Julie A. McAlindon own after the reported transaction?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, Julie A. McAlindon directly owned 18,199 Eastman Chemical common shares. She also indirectly held 887 additional shares through an ESOP, which represents plan-based beneficial ownership separate from her directly held share position.

What does the ESOP-related holding mean in Julie A. McAlindon’s Eastman Chemical (EMN) Form 4?

The Form 4 discloses 887 Eastman Chemical shares held indirectly by Julie A. McAlindon “By ESOP.” This indicates beneficial ownership through an employee stock ownership plan, separate from her directly held shares reported in the same filing.