Form 4 Filing for Renee J. Hornbaker

Renee J. Hornbaker, a director at EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO (EMN), acquired 480 Phantom Stock Units on October 7, 2026. These units, valued at the market price of common stock, are part of the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled in cash upon termination of service. The acquisition represents an automatic deferral of annual retainer fees. Dividend equivalents were also credited, increasing the total holdings to 53,088 units. This transaction is reported on a Form 4 filing.