Eastman posts 3% sales increase in 3Q 2014. Issue 2 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Additives for polymers. Issue 2(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 10
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Polymers -- Additives -- Periodicals; 620.192
• DOI: 10.1016/S0306-3747(15)30014-2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3747

Abstract

Abstract : For the third quarter of 2014, Eastman Chemical Co achieved sales revenue of US$2.41 billion, a 3% increase compared with $2.34 billion in 3Q 2013. Excluding certain items, operating earnings for 3Q 2014 were $427 million compared with $405 million a year earlier, primarily due to increased earnings by the Advanced Materials and Adhesives & Plasticizers segments. The company's reported third-quarter 2014 operating earnings were $338 million compared with $479 million for the third quarter of 2013.