Sensient Technologies (SXT) officer reports stock withholding and new PSU grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sensient Technologies Corp. executive equity activity: On 12/08/2025, the President of the Color Group reported equity transactions in company stock. A total of 1,921 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $90.02 per share to cover taxes tied to the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant. After this, the executive beneficially owned 39,340.541 common shares directly, plus 412.559 shares in a Supplemental Benefit Plan and 710.457 shares in an ESOP.

The filing also reports performance stock units (PSUs) covering 6,055, 7,205 and 5,765 shares of common stock. These PSUs were granted under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan and are eligible to vest over three-year performance periods running from 2023–2025, 2024–2026 and 2025–2027. For each grant, 70% of the target award depends on EBITDA growth and 30% on return on invested capital, with potential payout ranging from 0% to 200% of the target shares, subject to continued employment and certain accelerated vesting conditions.

Insider Trade Summary

6 transactions reported

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Geraghty Michael C

Role President, Color Group

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,921	$90.02	$173K
holding	Performance Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Performance Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Performance Stock Unit	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 39,340.541 shares (Direct); Performance Stock Unit — 6,055 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 412.559 shares (Indirect, Supplemental Benefit Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant. Represents shares held in Issuer's Supplemental Benefit Plan as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Common Stock. 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. 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. 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.

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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^*

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)
12/08/2025

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	12/08/2025		F(1)		1,921	D	$90.02	39,340.541	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)							(5)	(5)	Common Stock	6,055		6,055	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	7,205		7,205	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	5,765		5,765	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.

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. 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.

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, 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.

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, 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	12/10/2025
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sensient Technologies (SXT) report on 12/08/2025?

The President of the Color Group at Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) reported that 1,921 shares of common stock were withheld on 12/08/2025 at $90.02 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares does the reporting officer own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the officer beneficially owned 39,340.541 shares of Sensient common stock directly, plus 412.559 shares in a Supplemental Benefit Plan and 710.457 shares in an ESOP, as of the end of the month immediately preceding the filing.

What performance stock units were reported in this Sensient Technologies (SXT) Form 4?

The Form 4 discloses performance stock units representing contingent rights to receive 6,055, 7,205, and 5,765 shares of Sensient common stock. Each unit represents the right to one share, granted under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.

What are the vesting conditions for Sensient Technologies (SXT) performance stock units?

The PSUs are eligible to vest after three-year performance periods (from 01/01/2023–12/31/2025, 01/01/2024–12/31/2026, and 01/01/2025–12/31/2027). For each grant, 70% of the award depends on EBITDA growth and 30% on return on invested capital, with actual shares earned ranging from 0% to 200% of the target amount, subject to continued employment and possible accelerated vesting.

Do the Sensient Technologies (SXT) performance stock units vest if minimum performance is not met?

No. The disclosure states that no performance stock units will vest below a minimum level of performance. At or above this minimum, the number of shares earned can range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount based on the performance criteria.

Under which plan were the Sensient Technologies (SXT) performance stock units granted?

The performance stock units reported in this Form 4 were granted under Sensient Technologies Corp.’s 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and are subject to its terms, including continued employment and certain accelerated vesting circumstances.