Eastman Announces First-Quarter 2011 Financial Results
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 28, 2011 Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced earnings from continuing operations of $2.52 per diluted share for first quarter 2011 versus $1.43 per diluted share for first quarter 2010.
"We continue to demonstrate that we have established a new level of earnings performance for the company," said Jim Rogers, chairman and CEO. "We grew volume year over year in every business segment and in every region of the world. Furthermore, we remain well positioned for future growth with our solid balance sheet, which was further strengthened by the cash from the sale of the PET business.
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