Eastman Chemical Company announced that fourth-quarter 2007 earnings per share excluding gains and costs related to previously announced strategic decisions and actions are expected to be above the high end of the current range of analyst estimates on First Call which is $1.06 per share.
Results will include the positive impact in fourth quarter 2007 of selling prices offsetting higher raw material and energy costs, earnings associated with a recent licensing of acetyl technology for the production of acetic acid, and lower general administrative expenses.
Eastman will announce fourth-quarter and full year 2007 sales and earnings on January 24, 2008, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will host a conference call with industry analysts on January 25 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the live webcast of the conference call, go to investors section in eastman.com, Presentations.
A telephone replay will be available continuously from 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, January 25, to 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, February 1, 2008.
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