KINGSPORT, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2012 Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced earnings from continuing operations, excluding the items described in Table 4 of the accompanying third-quarter 2012 financial tables, of $1.57 per diluted share for third quarter 2012 versus $1.26 per diluted share for third quarter 2011. Reported earnings from continuing operations were $0.99 per diluted share in third quarter 2012 and $1.22 per diluted share in third quarter 2011.
Our record performance after the Solutia acquisition reaffirms our confidence that we will continue to deliver year-over-year earnings growth, said Jim Rogers, chairman and CEO. Results were solid throughout the company, demonstrating the strength and diversity of our businesses in what remains a challenging global economic environment. Cash generation was also strong in the quarter, and we are on track to generate strong free cash flow for years to come.
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