Eastman Chemical Co. Announces Director Departure and Officer Changes
Ticker: EMN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, officer-appointment, director-departure
Related Tickers: EMN
TL;DR
Rogers out, new board members in at Eastman Chemical. Officer comp changes too.
AI Summary
Eastman Chemical Company announced on October 8, 2025, the departure of director James P. Rogers, Jr. The company also elected new directors and appointed certain officers, along with adjustments to compensatory arrangements for its officers. These changes were effective as of October 8, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and officer appointments can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns routine corporate governance changes such as director departures and officer appointments, which typically carry low inherent risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Eastman Chemical Co (company) — Registrant
- James P. Rogers, Jr. (person) — Departing Director
- October 8, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
- 62-1539359 (identifier) — IRS Employer Identification No.
FAQ
Who has departed from the Eastman Chemical Company's board of directors?
James P. Rogers, Jr. has departed from the board of directors.
What other significant events are reported in this 8-K filing?
The filing also reports the election of new directors and the appointment of certain officers, as well as changes to compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
On what date were these changes effective?
The changes reported in this filing were effective as of October 8, 2025.
In which state is Eastman Chemical Company incorporated?
Eastman Chemical Company is incorporated in Delaware.
What is the principal executive office address for Eastman Chemical Company?
The principal executive offices are located at 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee 37662.
From the Filing
0000915389-25-000160.txt : 20251009 0000915389-25-000160.hdr.sgml : 20251009 20251009161333 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000915389-25-000160 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251008 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20251009 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251009 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000915389 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services EIN: 621539359 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12626 FILM NUMBER: 251385213 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 511 STREET 2: 200 SOUTH WILCOX DRIVE CITY: KINGSPORT STATE: TN ZIP: 37660 BUSINESS PHONE: 4232292000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 511 B-54D CITY: KINGSPORT STATE: TN ZIP: 37662 8-K 1 emn-20251008.htm 8-K emn-20251008 0000915389 false 0000915389 2025-10-09 2025-10-09 0000915389 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2025-10-09 2025-10-09 0000915389 emn:A1.875notesdueNovember2026Member 2025-10-09 2025-10-09 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 CO MPANY (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)    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)           ☐   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)           ☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))           ☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 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, St