Eastman Announces Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Oct 27, 2017 10:00 JST

Source: Eastman Chemical Company

KINGSPORT, Tenn., Oct 27, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced reported earnings of $2.22 per diluted share for third quarter 2017 versus $1.56 per diluted share for third quarter 2016. Adjusted earnings were $2.19 per diluted share for third quarter 2017 versus $1.86 per diluted share for third quarter 2016. For detail of the adjustments and reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings for all periods presented, see Tables 3A and 4A.

"Once again, we delivered outstanding year-over-year growth in adjusted EPS, reflecting the strength of our portfolio as well as our ability to leverage solid underlying business conditions for growth. Our specialties continued their strong performance, marked by exceptional growth in Additives & Functional Products," said Mark Costa, Board Chair and CEO. "Over the past several weeks, we have also responded with extraordinary professionalism and decisiveness as we faced hurricanes in the U.S. and the coal gasification incident at our Kingsport facility. With both of these challenges, our ability to minimize disruption and reduce impact is a testament to our scale, vertical integration, and the tremendous capability and determination of the Eastman team."

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About Eastman

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 2016 revenues of approximately $9.0 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,000 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

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