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Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT) director awarded shares while stock withheld for tax

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Sensient Technologies director Mario Ferruzzi reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding. On April 23, 2026, he received 1,119 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan, increasing his directly held common shares to 9,195.186, which include restricted stock and dividend reinvestment plan shares. On the same date, 674 common shares were withheld at $99.23 per share to cover tax obligations from a prior restricted stock vesting, a non-market disposition.

Ferruzzi also reports 227.665 common shares held indirectly through his spouse’s ESOP account and 3,322.810 deferred stock units that convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis, with shares to be issued when his service as a director ends.

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Insider Ferruzzi Mario
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,119 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 674 $99.23 $67K
holding Deferred Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,195.186 shares (Direct, null); Deferred Stock — 3,322.81 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 227.665 shares (Indirect, Spouse's ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan. Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant. 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. Shares of common stock will be issued upon termination of reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer.
Restricted stock grant 1,119 shares Grant of common stock under 2017 Stock Plan on April 23, 2026
Tax withholding shares 674 shares Shares withheld to cover tax on prior restricted stock vesting
Withholding price $99.23 per share Price used for 674 withheld common shares
Direct common holdings 9,195.186 shares Common stock directly held after transactions, including restricted and DRIP shares
Indirect ESOP holdings 227.665 shares Common stock held through spouse’s ESOP account
Deferred stock units 3,322.810 units Deferred stock converting one-for-one into common stock
restricted stock financial
"Represents grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax withholding financial
"Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
Deferred Stock financial
"Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis"
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 of restricted stock ... and 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)
04/23/2026
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 Stock04/23/2026A(1)1,119A$09,195.186(2)D
Common Stock04/23/2026F(3)674D$99.238,521.186(2)D
Common Stock227.665(4)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(5) (6) (6)Common Stock3,322.813,322.81D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents grant of restricted stock under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated.
2. Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan.
3. Shares were withheld to cover tax withholding in connection with the vesting of a prior restricted stock grant.
4. Represents shares held in Issuer's ESOP as of the end of the month immediately preceding this filing.
5. Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
6. 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. Ferruzzi04/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* 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.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did SXT director Mario Ferruzzi report in this Form 4 filing?

He reported a routine equity award and related tax withholding. Ferruzzi received 1,119 restricted common shares and had 674 shares withheld to cover taxes on a prior restricted stock vesting, with no open-market buy or sell activity disclosed.

How many Sensient Technologies (SXT) shares does Mario Ferruzzi hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Ferruzzi directly holds 9,195.186 common shares. He also has 227.665 common shares held indirectly through his spouse’s ESOP and 3,322.810 deferred stock units that will convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Was there any open-market buying or selling by Mario Ferruzzi in this SXT Form 4?

No open-market trades were reported. The filing shows a stock grant of 1,119 common shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 674 shares at $99.23 per share, both tied to equity compensation, not discretionary market purchases or sales.

What is the nature of the 1,119 SXT shares granted to Mario Ferruzzi?

The 1,119 shares are a restricted stock grant under Sensient’s 2017 Stock Plan. Footnotes state these shares are part of the company’s equity compensation program and are grouped with other restricted stock and dividend reinvestment plan shares in his direct holdings.

How are deferred stock units reported for Mario Ferruzzi in this SXT filing?

Ferruzzi reports 3,322.810 deferred stock units that convert to common stock one-for-one. The filing notes the underlying security is common stock, and the shares will be issued when his service as a director of Sensient Technologies ends.

What does the tax withholding of 674 SXT shares represent for Mario Ferruzzi?

The 674 shares withheld at $99.23 per share cover tax obligations from vesting of a prior restricted stock grant. This is a non-market disposition where the company withholds shares instead of Ferruzzi selling stock in the open market to pay taxes.