Sensient Technologies (SXT) VP reports tax-withheld shares and PSUs

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Sensient Technologies VP, Controller, and CAO Adam Vanderleest reported that 133 shares of common stock were withheld on March 2, 2026 at $100.58 per share to cover taxes on a prior restricted stock vesting, leaving 2,066 directly held shares. He also reports direct holdings of performance stock units that may vest over three-year periods based on EBITDA growth, revenue, and return-on-invested-capital goals, plus 341.255 indirectly held ESOP shares.

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^*

Vanderleest Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

777 E. WISCONSIN AVE.

(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)
	VP, Controller, and CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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	03/02/2026		F(1)		133	D	$100.58	2,066(2)	D
Common Stock								341.255	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	286		286	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	728		728	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	854		854	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.

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, 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.

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. 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.

	/s/ John J. Manning, Attorney-in-Fact for Mr. Vanderleest	03/04/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sensient Technologies (SXT) report for Adam Vanderleest?

Sensient Technologies reported that VP, Controller, and CAO Adam Vanderleest had 133 common shares withheld on March 2, 2026 to cover tax obligations from a prior restricted stock vesting, at a price of $100.58 per share, rather than an open-market sale.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares does Adam Vanderleest hold after this Form 4?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Adam Vanderleest directly holds 2,066 shares of Sensient Technologies common stock. He also indirectly holds 341.255 shares in the company’s ESOP and has multiple performance stock unit awards subject to future performance-based vesting conditions.

Were the Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares on this Form 4 sold on the open market?

No, the 133 shares shown on the Form 4 were withheld to satisfy tax withholding on a prior restricted stock vesting. This is coded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale initiated for investment or portfolio-management reasons.

What performance stock units does Adam Vanderleest report at Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

Adam Vanderleest reports several performance stock unit awards, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. These units can vest after three-year performance periods tied to EBITDA growth, revenue, and return-on-invested-capital targets, subject to continued employment and plan conditions.

How are ESOP shares reported for Adam Vanderleest at Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

The Form 4 shows 341.255 common shares held indirectly through Sensient Technologies’ ESOP as of the end of the month before filing. These ESOP shares are reported as indirect ownership, separate from his directly owned common stock and performance stock unit awards.