Eastman announces first quarter 2013 financial results

30-Apr-2013 - USA

Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) announced earnings, excluding Solutia acquisition-related costs and charges in both periods, of $1.62 per diluted share for first quarter 2013 versus $1.22 per diluted share for first quarter 2012. Reported earnings were $1.57 per diluted share in first quarter 2013 versus $1.13 per diluted share in first quarter 2012.

“Our portfolio of specialty businesses continued to deliver strong earnings in the first quarter despite uncertain global economic conditions,” said Jim Rogers, Chairman and CEO. “For full year 2013, we remain on track to achieve a fourth consecutive year of double-digit earnings growth while also generating strong cash flow.”

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