Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT) CEO details share holdings and PSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sensient Technologies reported an insider equity update for its Chairman, President & CEO, Mr. Manning. On 12/08/2025, 11,720 shares of common stock were withheld at $90.02 per share to cover taxes tied to the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant. After this, he directly owned 241,263 common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 80 shares by his children, 893.505 shares in the ESOP, and 3,207.718 shares in the Supplemental Benefit Plan.

The filing also lists outstanding performance stock units, each representing a contingent right to one common share: 35,160, 42,442, and 34,492 units tied to three performance periods running from 2023–2025, 2024–2026, and 2025–2027. For each grant, 70% of the award depends on EBITDA growth and 30% on return on invested capital, with actual vesting outcomes ranging from 0% to 200% of target, subject to performance and continued employment.

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^*

Manning Paul

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman, President & CEO

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)		11,720	D	$90.02	241,263	D
Common Stock								80	I	By Children
Common Stock								893.505	I	ESOP(2)
Common Stock								3,207.718	I	Supplemental Benefit Plan(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	35,160		35,160	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	42,442		42,442	D
Performance Stock Unit	(4)							(7)	(7)	Common Stock	34,492		34,492	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 ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.

3. Represents shares held in Issuer's Supplemental Benefit Plan 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, 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.

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, 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.

	/s/ John J. Manning, Attorney-in-Fact for Mr. Manning	12/10/2025
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sensient Technologies (SXT) report on December 8, 2025?

On 12/08/2025, Sensient Technologies reported that its Chairman, President & CEO had 11,720 shares of common stock withheld at $90.02 per share to cover tax withholding related to the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares does the CEO own after the reported transaction?

Following the December 8, 2025 transaction, the CEO beneficially owned 241,263 Sensient Technologies common shares directly, plus 80 shares held by his children, 893.505 shares in the ESOP, and 3,207.718 shares in the Supplemental Benefit Plan.

What performance stock unit awards are outstanding for the Sensient Technologies (SXT) CEO?

The filing lists performance stock units representing contingent rights to common shares in three grants of 35,160, 42,442, and 34,492 units. Each unit corresponds to one share of Sensient Technologies common stock.

What are the performance periods for the Sensient Technologies (SXT) CEO’s PSU awards?

The PSU awards have three-year performance periods of January 1, 2023–December 31, 2025, January 1, 2024–December 31, 2026, and January 1, 2025–December 31, 2027, respectively.

What metrics determine vesting of Sensient Technologies (SXT) performance stock units?

For each performance stock unit grant, 70% of the award is tied to EBITDA growth and 30% to return on invested capital. The number of shares earned can range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount, subject to performance and continued employment conditions.

Are the Sensient Technologies (SXT) CEO’s PSU awards guaranteed to vest?

No. The awards only vest if specified performance criteria and continued employment conditions are met. No performance stock units vest below a stated minimum performance level, and actual vesting can range from 0% to 200% of target.