MOSCOW (MRC) -- Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products August 1, 2015, or as contracts allow, reported the producer on its site.
These increases are due to elevated operating costs, especially in raw materials.
Thus, EASTMAN is raising off-list prices of isophthalic acid by USD 0.02/lb (USD 0.04/kg) in North America.
As reported earlier, in May 2015, the board of directors of Eastman Chemical Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD0.40 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2015, to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2015.
We also remind that, as MRC informed before, in December 2014, Eastman Chemical Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Taminco Corporation, a global specialty chemical company, for a total of USD2.8 billion in cash and assumed debt. The acquired Taminco businesses are expected to be accretive to 2015 earnings per share by greater than USD0.35, excluding acquisition-related costs and charges, and to 2016 earnings per share by greater than USD0.60.
Eastman is a global specialty chemical 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 approximately 100 countries and had 2014 revenues of approximately USD9.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 15,000 people around the world.
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