Eastman Chemical Co 8-K, filed Feb 3, 2021
Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
8-K
2021-02-03
For: 2021-01-28
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About this 8-K
Eastman Chemical Co filed this 8-K on February 3, 2021, reporting on events of January 28, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 5.02(d) Election of Director
On January 28, 2021 the Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (the “Company”) elected Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland as a director. Ms. Allen Sutherland and the other directors serve until the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 6, 2021, and she serves as a member of the Audit, Finance, and Environmental, Safety and Sustainability Committees of the Board of Directors. Ms. Allen Sutherland will receive non-employee director compensation under the standard arrangements and agreements described in the Company’s 2020 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement and filed as exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019, including cash compensation, equity awards, and an indemnification agreement.
The text of the Company’s release announcing the election of Ms. Allen Sutherland as a director is filed as Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01 (d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed pursuant to Item 9.01(d):
99.01 Text of public announcement by the Company announcing election of Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland as a director.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File
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 | ||||||||
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| Senior Securities-Governance Counsel and Assistant Secretary | ||||||||
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Exhibit 99.01 -- Text of Public Release by the Company Announcing Election of Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland as a Director
Eastman Board Elects New Director
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has elected Vanessa L. Allen Sutherland as a director. Ms. Allen Sutherland is Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, a major transporter of industrial products. In addition to her corporate role at Norfolk Southern, Ms. Allen Sutherland has been elected to the board of Southern Company Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company, effective Feb. 16, 2021.
“We are pleased to welcome Vanessa to Eastman’s Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience in both government and industry, Vanessa brings a deep understanding of environmental and regulatory compliance, public policy and crisis management,” said Mark Costa, Board Chair and CEO. “I look forward to adding Vanessa’s diverse skills and perspectives to our board as we continue our transformation to a leading material innovation company.”
Before joining Norfolk Southern in 2018, Ms. Allen Sutherland, 49, was appointed by President Obama as Chair and CEO of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. Prior to that, she served as a presidentially appointed Chief Counsel to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Before her public service, Ms. Allen Sutherland gained extensive industry experience, having served as senior counsel for Altria Client Services, Inc. and for Phillip Morris International Inc. Earlier in her career, she served as vice president and deputy general counsel, Digex, Inc., a subsidiary of MCI Telecommunications Corporation.
Ms. Allen Sutherland received a B.A. in political science and art history from Drew University. She received her J.D. and MBA from American University.
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global advanced materials and specialty additives company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in more than 100 countries and had 2020 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,500 people around the world. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Contacts:
Media: Tracy Kilgore Addington
423-224-0498 / tracy@eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com