Eastman (EMN) CFO purchases 3,670 shares at $68.73 average

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 summary: William T. McLain Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eastman Chemical Company (EMN), reported the purchase of 3,670 shares of Eastman common stock on 08/27/2025 at an average weighted price of $68.73 per share. The filing states the shares were bought at prices ranging from $68.33 to $69.16. Following the transaction, Mr. McLain beneficially owns 53,524 shares. The Form 4 was signed by Mark D. Austin by power of attorney on 08/28/2025. The filing discloses no derivative transactions.

Positive

• Insider purchase reported: EVP and CFO acquired 3,670 shares, increasing direct ownership to 53,524 shares
• Transparent pricing: Filing discloses an average weighted price of $68.73 and the execution price range of $68.33 to $69.16

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider purchase of 3,670 EMN shares at about $68.73 increases executive stake modestly; transaction is routine and disclosed on Form 4.

The reported purchase reflects a direct acquisition of common shares by the company's EVP and CFO, increasing his beneficial ownership to 53,524 shares. The average weighted price of $68.73 and the disclosed price range ($68.33 to $69.16) provide transparency on execution. No derivative activity is reported, and the transaction was executed and reported within the expected Section 16 timeline. For investors evaluating insider activity, this is a modest, straightforward purchase rather than a material change in ownership.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Properly reported Form 4 purchase by an officer, executed by POA, with clear pricing range and no complex instruments disclosed.

The filing shows compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements and includes an explanatory footnote detailing the weighted average price and price range, which supports disclosure quality. The signature by a power of attorney is disclosed and dated 08/28/2025. There are no indications of sales, option exercises, or planned trading arrangements disclosed in this form.

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^*

McLain William Thomas Jr.

(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, CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2025

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	08/27/2025		P		3,670	A	$68.73(1)	53,524	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. Average weighted price for shares purchased of in the reported transaction. The shares were purchased at various prices per share ranging from $68.33 to $69.16. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the issuer, any stockholder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price with the ranges set forth in this footnote.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark D. Austin, by Power of Attorney for Willian T. McLain Jr.	08/28/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did EMN insider William T. McLain Jr. report on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a purchase of 3,670 shares of Eastman common stock on 08/27/2025.

At what price were the EMN shares purchased by the insider?

The shares were purchased at an average weighted price of $68.73 with a disclosed range of $68.33 to $69.16.

How many Eastman (EMN) shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

Following the purchase the reporting person beneficially owns 53,524 shares.

When was the Form 4 transaction and who signed the filing?

The transaction date is 08/27/2025 and the Form 4 was signed by Mark D. Austin by power of attorney on 08/28/2025.

Did the Form 4 report any derivative transactions for EMN?

No. The filing discloses no derivative securities acquired or disposed of in Table II.