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Sensient Technologies (SXT) director granted new deferred stock units

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Sensient Technologies director Mario Ferruzzi received a grant of 63.975 units of Deferred Stock as compensation. The deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis and represents deferral of director fees under the company’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.

After this award, Ferruzzi holds 3,322.810 deferred stock units and 8,076.186 shares of common stock directly, including restricted stock and shares in a dividend reinvestment plan, plus 227.665 common shares held indirectly through his spouse’s ESOP account.

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Insider Ferruzzi Mario
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock 63.975 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock — 3,322.81 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 8,076.186 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 227.665 shares (Indirect, Spouse's ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing. Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Shares of common stock will be issued upon termination of reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer.
Deferred stock grant 63.975 units Director fee deferral award on Deferred Stock
Deferred stock holdings 3,322.810 units Deferred Stock units after the reported grant
Direct common stock 8,076.186 shares Direct SXT common shares held after transaction
Indirect common stock 227.665 shares Indirect holdings via spouse’s ESOP
Conversion ratio 1:1 Deferred Stock units convert into common stock
Deferred Stock financial
"Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
ESOP financial
"Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"includes ... shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
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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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*
Ferruzzi Mario

(Last)(First)(Middle)
777 E. WISCONSIN AVENUE

(Street)
MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP [ SXT ]
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)
03/31/2026
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
Common Stock8,076.186(1)D
Common Stock227.665(2)ISpouse's 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock(3)03/31/2026A(4)63.975 (5) (5)Common Stock63.975$03,322.81D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan.
2. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.
3. Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
4. Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan.
5. Shares of common stock will be issued upon termination of reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer.
/s/ John J. Manning, Attorney-in-Fact for Dr. Ferruzzi04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SXT director Mario Ferruzzi report on this Form 4?

Mario Ferruzzi reported receiving 63.975 units of Deferred Stock as a grant. The award represents deferred director fees and converts into an equal number of Sensient Technologies common shares under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, with shares issued when his board service ends.

How many deferred stock units does SXT director Mario Ferruzzi hold after this transaction?

After the grant, Mario Ferruzzi holds 3,322.810 Deferred Stock units. These units are tied to Sensient Technologies common stock on a one-for-one basis and are scheduled to be issued as shares when his service as a director terminates.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) common shares does Mario Ferruzzi own directly and indirectly?

Ferruzzi directly holds 8,076.186 common shares and indirectly 227.665 shares. The direct position includes restricted stock and dividend reinvestment plan shares, while the indirect shares are held through his spouse’s ESOP account as of the period referenced.

What is Deferred Stock in the context of SXT’s director compensation?

Deferred Stock represents director fees converted into stock units instead of immediate cash. For Sensient Technologies, each deferred stock unit converts into one common share, with issuance occurring when the director’s service ends, aligning compensation with long-term shareholder interests.

When will the Deferred Stock granted to SXT director Mario Ferruzzi be issued as common shares?

The deferred stock units will be issued as common shares upon termination of Ferruzzi’s board service. Until then, the units track Sensient Technologies common stock on a one-for-one basis under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan terms.
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