Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. EDT via live webcast.

• Proxy materials, including the 2026 Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report, are available online to promote cost savings and efficiency.

• Employees and shareholders are encouraged to review all proxy materials before voting and can request paper or email copies if desired.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of 11 directors, ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, advisory approval of executive compensation, approval of the 2026 Omnibus Stock Compensation Plan, and a shareholder proposal to lower the threshold for calling special meetings to 10%.

• The board recommends voting for all director nominees, for auditor ratification, for executive compensation, for the stock plan, and against the special meeting threshold proposal.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Director nominees include Humberto P. Alfonso, Damon J. Audia, Brett D. Begemann, Eric L. Butler, Mark J. Costa, Linnie M. Haynesworth, Julie F. Holder, Renée J. Hornbaker, Kim Ann Mink, James J. O'Brien, and Donald W. Slager.