Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT) reports equity grants to Color Group president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sensient Technologies Corp reported that its Color Group president received new equity awards in the form of restricted stock and performance stock units. On December 17, 2025, he was granted 3,418 shares of common stock at a price of $0 under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan; these shares are restricted for three years following the grant date.

He also acquired 5,126 performance stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. This award is eligible to vest after a three-year performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, based on revenue and return on invested capital. Following the reported transactions, he beneficially owns 42,758.541 shares directly, plus additional shares through a supplemental benefit plan and an ESOP.

The filing also lists earlier performance stock unit grants tied to three-year performance periods ending in 2025, 2026 and 2027. For those prior awards, the number of shares ultimately earned depends on achieving performance criteria based on EBITDA growth and return on invested capital, with potential payouts ranging from 0% to 200% of the target award amount.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Geraghty Michael C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WI 53202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP [ SXT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Color Group

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/17/2025

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	12/17/2025		A		3,418(1)	A	$0	42,758.541	D
Common Stock								412.559	I	Supplemental Benefit Plan(2)
Common Stock								710.457	I	ESOP(3)

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
Performance Stock Unit	(4)	12/17/2025		A		5,126		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	5,126	$0	5,126	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	6,055		6,055	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	7,205		7,205	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(8)	(8)	Common Stock	5,765		5,765	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. The shares are restricted for three years following the grant date.

2. Represents shares held in Issuer's Supplemental Benefit Plan as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.

3. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.

4. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Common Stock.

5. The award is eligible to vest following a three-year performance period (from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028) based on applicable performance criteria related to revenue and return on invested capital and other terms and conditions. The number of shares reflected is at the target award amount, but the actual number of shares earned will depend on performance and may be more or less than such amount.

6. Represents grant of performance stock units under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. The award is eligible to vest following a three-year performance period (from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027) as follows: (1) 70% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on EBITDA growth, and (2) 30% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on return on invested capital. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the actual number of shares earned will be determined and vest following the three-year performance period. The number of shares reflected is at the target award amount. No performance stock units will vest below a minimum level of performance. At or above the minimum level of performance, the actual number of shares earned may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount.

7. Represents grant of performance stock units under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. The award is eligible to vest following a three-year performance period (from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026) as follows: (1) 70% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on EBITDA growth, and (2) 30% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on return on invested capital. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the actual number of shares earned will be determined and vest following the three-year performance period. The number of shares reflected is at the target award amount. No performance stock units will vest below a minimum level of performance. At or above the minimum level of performance, the actual number of shares earned may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount.

8. Represents grant of performance stock units under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. The award is eligible to vest following a three-year performance period (from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025) as follows: (1) 70% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on EBITDA growth, and (2) 30% of the award is eligible to vest upon achievement of certain performance criteria based on return on invested capital. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the actual number of shares earned will be determined and vest following the three-year performance period. The number of shares reflected is at the target award amount. No performance stock units will vest below a minimum level of performance. At or above the minimum level of performance, the actual number of shares earned may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount.

	/s/ John J. Manning, Attorney-in-Fact for Mr. Geraghty	12/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sensient Technologies (SXT) disclose in this Form 4?

The report shows that Sensient Technologies’ Color Group president received 3,418 shares of restricted common stock and 5,126 performance stock units on December 17, 2025 as part of his equity compensation.

How many restricted shares did the SXT executive receive and how long are they restricted?

The executive received 3,418 restricted shares of Sensient Technologies common stock. According to the disclosure, these shares are restricted for three years following the grant date under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.

What are the terms of the 5,126 performance stock units granted to Sensient Technologies’ Color Group president?

The grant consists of 5,126 performance stock units, each equal to a contingent right to one share of common stock. The award is eligible to vest after a three-year performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, based on performance criteria related to revenue and return on invested capital and other stated terms and conditions.

What performance metrics affect earlier performance stock unit grants at Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

Earlier performance stock unit grants, with performance periods running from 2023–2025, 2024–2026, and 2025–2027, are tied to two metrics: 70% of each award is based on EBITDA growth and 30% on return on invested capital. For these awards, the actual number of shares earned can range from 0% to 200% of the target amount, depending on performance and continued employment conditions.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares does the reporting person now beneficially own?

After the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owns 42,758.541 shares of Sensient Technologies common stock directly. He also has indirect holdings of 412.559 shares through a Supplemental Benefit Plan and 710.457 shares through an ESOP, as of the end of the month immediately preceding the filing.

What is the role of the reporting person in Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

The reporting person is an officer of Sensient Technologies Corp, serving as President, Color Group, as indicated in the relationship section of the disclosure.