UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):

October 8, 2025

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

1-12626

62-1539359

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


200 South Wilcox Drive
Kingsport	Tennessee	37662
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(423) 229-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

EMN

New York Stock Exchange

1.875% Notes Due 2026

EMN26

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Chris M. Killian, Senior Vice President - Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, has provided notice that he plans to retire at the end of the year due to family and health considerations, effective as of December 31, 2025. In light of Mr. Killian’s retirement and to ensure a smooth transition, Stephen G. Crawford, former Executive Vice President of Methanolysis Operations and Worldwide Engineering and Construction Transformation, has agreed to return to Eastman Chemical Company (the “Company”) to provide leadership as Executive Vice President - Technology Projects, effective November 3, 2025. On January 1, 2026, Mr. Crawford will transition to the role of Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. Mr. Crawford brings considerable experience, leadership and knowledge of the organization that will be critical through the transition.

Mr. Crawford will receive a base salary of $705,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus (prorated for the current year) with a target value of 85% of such base salary. In addition, Mr. Crawford will receive a sign-on bonus of $800,000 to: (i) replace equity-based awards he would have received in February of 2025, had his prior position not been eliminated; and (ii) satisfy the Company’s obligations for remaining payments under his severance agreement dated May 1, 2025. Finally, Mr. Crawford will be eligible to receive a restricted stock unit award with a grant date fair value of $2,200,000 as a long-term incentive award for the 2026 plan cycle. The restricted stock unit award will be granted on or about January 2, 2026.

Mr. Crawford will be eligible to participate in the Company’s standard benefit programs for executives, including a Company match under the Eastman 401(k) plan, retirement savings contribution, and medical, vision, dental and life insurance.

Item 9.01 (d) Exhibits

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


						Eastman Chemical Company
			By:			/s/ Iké G. Adeyemi
						Iké G. Adeyemi
						Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
						Date: October 9, 2025

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO 8-K