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Eastman Chemical Company reports developments as a global specialty materials company producing chemicals and materials used in everyday products. News commonly covers quarterly results, price and volume trends, raw-material and distribution costs, foreign currency effects, and performance in businesses such as Advanced Materials, Chemical Intermediates, acetate tow and methanolysis operations.
Company updates also include quarterly cash dividends on common stock, annual meeting voting results, board and governance matters, and executive participation in industrial conferences. Eastman frames its commercial activity around technology platforms, customer application development, and end markets including transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) held its 2021 Innovation Day, outlining plans for 8%-12% adjusted EPS growth from 2021-2024 and over $6 billion in investments through 2024. The company anticipates more than $450 million in adjusted EBITDA from molecular recycling technologies by 2026. Key financial targets include a 23% corporate adjusted EBITDA margin and over $1.6 billion in annual operating cash flow. Eastman aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, enhancing sustainability through innovative solutions while increasing shareholder returns with $2 billion in share repurchases planned by 2022.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced a $2.5 billion increase in its share repurchase authorization, demonstrating confidence in its growth strategy. The company has entered an accelerated share repurchase agreement to buy back $500 million of its common stock. This brings the total target for repurchases in 2021 to $1 billion. The ASR is expected to complete by Q1 2022, with repurchases based on share price performance.
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The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.76 per share, marking a 10% increase from the previous dividend of $0.69. This dividend will be payable on January 7, 2022, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2021. This decision reflects the Board's confidence in the company's capacity for earnings growth and strong cash flow generation, aligning with Eastman's ongoing commitment to return cash to stockholders.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) will host an Innovation Day on December 7, 2021, for industry analysts to discuss the company's innovation progress and sustainability initiatives. The event will take place both virtually and in person in New York City, running from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. Key executives, including CEO Mark Costa and other top officials, will present insights on how the company is leveraging a circular economy to drive growth. A live webcast and presentation slides will be available online.
Eastman (NYSE: EMN) has been recognized at the Women’s Forum of New York’s 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions for achieving 36% female representation on its board of directors. This notable achievement positions Eastman as a leader in promoting gender diversity in corporate leadership. CEO Mark Costa stated their commitment to gender parity across all professional levels by 2030. The initiative aims to drive change from the top, focusing on advancing women's leadership in corporate boards.
On November 1, 2021, One Rock Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Eastman Chemical Company's tire additives business, now named Flexsys. This transaction marks One Rock's sixth corporate carve-out in 2021 and emphasizes their commitment to operational improvements. The Flexsys management team will collaborate with One Rock to enhance growth and establish the company as a strong independent entity. Legal counsel was provided by Latham & Watkins LLP, while RBC Capital Markets acted as financial advisor.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has finalized the sale of its global tire additives business to One Rock Capital Partners for $800 million. The deal includes $725 million in cash and additional performance-based payments of up to $75 million through 2023. This sale encompasses key rubber additives such as Crystex™ insoluble sulfur and Santoflex™ antidegradants. The transaction marks a strategic shift for Eastman, allowing it to focus on its core specialty materials offerings while benefiting from the cash influx.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) reported record third-quarter 2021 sales revenue of $2.72 billion, a 28% increase from the prior year, driven by a 19% rise in selling prices. EBIT reached $370 million, contrasting with a loss of $56 million in 3Q20. Earnings per diluted share improved to $2.57 from (1.07) year-over-year. The company anticipates full-year free cash flow nearing $1.1 billion and adjusted EPS between $8.80 and $9.00 for 2021, despite facing supply chain challenges.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has finalized a $1 billion agreement to sell its adhesives resins business to Synthomer plc. This business is included in Eastman’s Additives & Functional Products segment and includes multiple resin product lines. The sale price reflects an 11x multiple of the business's trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA. Eastman anticipates the transaction will be neutral to adjusted earnings per share for 2022. The deal, pending regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q1 2022.