UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission file number 1-12626
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 62-1539359
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
100 N. EASTMAN ROAD
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE 37660
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 229-2000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Number of Shares Outstanding at
Class September 30, 2001
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 77,107,119
(including rights to purchase shares of
Common Stock or Participating Preferred Stock)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Financial Statements 3-16
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 17-31
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
1. Legal Proceedings 31-33
6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 33
SIGNATURES
Signatures 34
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS), COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS), AND RETAINED EARNINGS
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions except per share amounts) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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EARNINGS (LOSS)
Sales $ 1,367 $ 1,387 $ 4,113 $ 3,920
Cost of sales 1,134 1,092 3,395 3,076
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Gross profit 233 295 718 844
Selling and general administrative expenses 101 90 305 251
Research and development costs 39 38 118 112
Asset impairments and restructuring costs 27 4 321 13
Write-off of acquired in-process research and
development (3) 9 5 9
Spin costs 5 -- 9 --
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Operating earnings (loss) 64 154 (40) 459
Interest expense, net 36 37 108 100
Gain recognized on initial public offering of
equity investment -- (38) -- (38)
Other income (10) (3) (15) (20)
Other charges 5 13 22 42
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes 33 145 (155) 375
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 10 48 (68) 124
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Net earnings (loss) $ 23 $ 97 $ (87) $ 251
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Earnings (loss) per share
Basic $ 0.31 $ 1.27 $ (1.13) $ 3.27
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Diluted $ 0.31 $ 1.27 $ (1.13) $ 3.26
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net earnings (loss) $ 23 $ 97 $ (87) $ 251
Other comprehensive income (loss) 35 (42) (3) (77)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ 58 $ 55 $ (90) $ 174
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Retained earnings at beginning of period $ 2,088 $ 2,185 $ 2,266 $ 2,098
Net earnings (loss) 23 97 (87) 251
Cash dividends declared (33) (34) (101) (101)
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Retained earnings at end of period $ 2,078 $ 2,248 $ 2,078 $ 2,248
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 75 $ 101
Trade receivables, net of allowance of $21 and $16 661 650
Miscellaneous receivables 96 87
Inventories 736 580
Other current assets 79 105
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Total current assets 1,647 1,523
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Properties
Properties and equipment at cost 9,274 9,039
Less: Accumulated depreciation 5,537 5,114
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Net properties 3,737 3,925
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Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $38 and $28 351 344
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $34 and $20 280 277
Other noncurrent assets 392 481
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Total assets $ 6,407 $ 6,550
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Payables and other current liabilities $ 966 $ 1,152
Borrowings due within one year 133 106
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Total current liabilities 1,099 1,258
Long-term borrowings 2,158 1,914
Deferred income tax credits 541 607
Postemployment obligations 853 829
Other long-term liabilities 120 130
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Total liabilities 4,771 4,738
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareowners' equity
Common stock ($0.01 par - 350,000,000 shares
authorized; shares issued - 85,022,554 and 84,739,902) 1 1
Paid-in capital 119 100
Retained earnings 2,078 2,266
Other comprehensive loss (120) (117)
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2,078 2,250
Less: Treasury stock at cost (8,073,859 and 7,996,790 shares) 442 438
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Total shareowners' equity 1,636 1,812
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Total liabilities and shareowners' equity $ 6,407 $ 6,550
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings (loss) $ (87) $ 251
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities, net of effect of acquisitions
Depreciation and amortization 323 307
Gain recognized on initial public offering of equity investment -- (38)
Write-off of impaired assets 307 --
Write-off of acquired in-process research and development 5 9
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes (56) 58
(Increase) decrease in receivables (20) 20
Increase in inventories (85) (78)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities for employee benefits and
incentive pay (18) 20
Decrease in liabilities excluding borrowings and
liabilities for employee benefits and incentive pay (99) (59)
Other items, net (33) 73
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Total adjustments 324 312
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Net cash provided by operating activities 237 563
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Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to properties and equipment (171) (133)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (252) (252)
Additions to capitalized software (20) (14)
Other investments (8) (36)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 4 60
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Net cash used in investing activities (447) (375)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in commercial paper and other short-term borrowings 276 113
Proceeds from borrowings -- 107
Repayment of borrowings (6) (364)
Dividends paid to shareowners (101) (101)
Treasury stock purchases (4) (57)
Stock options and other items 19 2
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 184 (300)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (26) (112)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 101 186
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 75 $ 74
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
have been prepared by Eastman Chemical Company (the "Company" or
"Eastman") in accordance and consistent with the accounting policies
stated in the Company's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters 2001
and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements appearing therein. In the opinion of the Company, all
normally recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have
been included in the unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are
based in part on estimates made by management.
The Company has reclassified certain 2000 amounts to conform to the
2001 presentation.
2. INVENTORIES
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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At FIFO or average cost (approximates current cost)
Finished goods $ 598 $ 496
Work in process 179 150
Raw materials and supplies 240 209
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Total inventories 1,017 855
Reduction to LIFO value (281) (275)
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Total inventories at LIFO value $ 736 $ 580
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Inventories valued on the LIFO method were approximately 70% of total
inventories in each of the periods.
3. PAYABLES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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Trade creditors $ 501 $ 526
Accrued payrolls, vacation, and variable-incentive compensation 147 201
Accrued taxes 85 95
Deferred gain on currency options -- 68
Other 233 262
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Total $ 966 $ 1,152
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. BORROWINGS
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Notes payable $ 130 $ 101
Other 3 5
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Total short-term borrowings 133 106
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LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
6 3/8% notes due 2004 500 500
7 1/4% debentures due 2024 496 496
7 5/8% debentures due 2024 200 200
7.60% debentures due 2027 297 297
Commercial paper 553 400
Other 112 21
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Total long-term borrowings 2,158 1,914
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Total borrowings $ 2,291 $ 2,020
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Eastman has access to an $800 million revolving credit facility (the
"Credit Facility") expiring in July 2005 and to a short-term $165
million credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") expiring in December
2001. Any borrowings under the Credit Facility or the Credit Agreement
are subject to interest at varying spreads above quoted market rates,
principally LIBOR. At September 30, 2001, Eastman had borrowed $98
million under the Credit Facility to diversify its funding sources
during the disruption in the commercial paper markets caused by the
events of September 11, 2001. The Credit Facility and the Credit
Agreement require facility fees on the total commitment that vary based
on Eastman's credit rating. For the Credit Facility, the rate for such
fees was 0.125% as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000. For the
Credit Agreement, the rate for such fees was 0.125% as of September 30,
2001. The Credit Facility and the Credit Agreement contain a number of
covenants and events of default, including the maintenance of certain
financial ratios. Eastman was in compliance with all such covenants for
all periods.
Eastman typically utilizes commercial paper, generally with maturities
of 90 days or less, to meet its liquidity needs. Because the Credit
Facility, which provides liquidity support for the commercial paper,
expires in July 2005, the commercial paper borrowings are classified as
long-term borrowings because the Company has the ability to refinance
such borrowings long term. As of September 30, 2001, the Company's
commercial paper outstanding balance was $553 million at an effective
interest rate of 4.02%. At December 31, 2000, the Company's commercial
paper outstanding balance was $400 million at an effective interest
rate of 7.37%.
5. EARNINGS (LOSS) AND DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Shares used for earnings per share calculation:
Basic 76.9 76.6 76.8 76.9
Diluted 77.0 76.7 76.8 77.1
Certain shares underlying options outstanding during the third quarter
of 2001 and 2000 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings
per share because the options' exercise prices were greater than the
average market price of the common shares. Excluded from the third
quarter 2001 and 2000 calculations were shares underlying options to
purchase 5,467,104 shares of common stock at a range of prices from
$42.13 to $73.94
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
and 2,865,204 shares of common stock at a range of prices from $45.34
to $73.81, respectively. As a result of the net loss reported for the
first nine months 2001, common shares underlying options have been
excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Excluded from the first nine months 2001 calculations were shares
underlying options to purchase 5,663,607 shares of common stock at a
range of prices from $33.01 to $73.94. Excluded from the year to date
2000 calculations were shares underlying options to purchase 2,865,204
common shares at a range of prices from $45.34 to $73.81 because the
exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price
of the underlying common shares.
In 1999, several key executive officers were awarded performance-based
stock options to further align their compensation with the return to
Eastman's shareowners and to provide additional incentive and
opportunity for reward to individuals in key positions having direct
influence over corporate actions that are expected to impact the market
price of Eastman's stock. Options to purchase a total of 574,000 shares
will become exercisable through December 31, 2001, if both the stock
price and time vesting conditions are met. The options will be
cancelled and forfeited on December 31, 2001 as to any shares for which
the applicable stock price target is not met. As a result of the net
loss reported for the first nine months 2001, 156,060 shares underlying
such options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings
(loss) per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
For the third quarter 2001, 156,060 shares underlying such options were
included in diluted earnings per share calculations as a result of the
stock price conditions for vesting being met. At September 30, 2000,
149,240 shares underlying such options were included in diluted
earnings per share calculations as a result of the stock price
conditions for vesting being met.
Additionally, 200,000 shares underlying an option issued to the Chief
Executive Officer in the third quarter 1997 were excluded from diluted
earnings per share calculations because the stock price conditions for
vesting had not been met as to any of the shares as of September 30,
2001.
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.44 per share in the third
quarter of 2001 and 2000 and $1.32 per share in the first nine months
of 2001 and 2000.
6. ACQUISITIONS
CERTAIN BUSINESSES OF HERCULES INCORPORATED
On May 1, 2001, the Company completed the asset acquisition of the
hydrocarbon resins and select portions of the rosin-based resins
business ("resins businesses") from Hercules Incorporated ("Hercules")
for approximately $252 million. Hercules resins businesses facilities
acquired are located in the United States, the Netherlands, England,
and Mexico. Additionally, certain operating assets acquired are
operated under contracts with Hercules at shared facilities in the
United States.
The transaction, which was financed with available cash and commercial
paper borrowing, was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting
and, accordingly, the results of the Hercules resins businesses for the
period from the acquisition date are included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. Tangible assets acquired were
recorded at their fair values. Goodwill and other intangible assets of
approximately $35 million, which represents the excess of cost over the
fair value of net tangible assets acquired, are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over 17 - 40 years. Acquired in-process research
and development of approximately $8 million was written off during the
second quarter 2001, and subsequently revised to $5 million with a $3
million credit to earnings in the third quarter 2001. Assuming this
transaction had been made at January 1, 2000 and 2001, the consolidated
pro forma results for the first nine months 2000 and 2001 would not be
materially different from reported results.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MCWHORTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
In July 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of McWhorter
Technologies, Inc. ("McWhorter") for approximately $200 million in cash and
the assumption of $155 million in debt. McWhorter manufactures specialty
resins and colorants used in the production of consumer and industrial
coatings and reinforced fiberglass plastics.
This transaction, which was funded through available cash and commercial
paper borrowings, was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting
and, accordingly, the results of operations of McWhorter for the period
from the acquisition date are included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded
at their fair values. Goodwill and other intangible assets of approximately
$190 million, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of
net tangible assets acquired, are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over 11 - 40 years. Acquired in-process research and development of
approximately $9 million was written off after completion of purchase
accounting. Assuming this transaction had been made at January 1, 2000, the
consolidated pro forma results for the first nine months 2000 would not be
materially different from reported results.
CHEMICKE ZAVODY SOKOLOV
As of February 21, 2000, the Company acquired 76% of the shares of Chemicke
Zavody Sokolov ("Sokolov"), a manufacturer of waterborne polymer products,
acrylic acid, and acrylic esters located in the Czech Republic. During the
second quarter 2000, the Company acquired an additional 21% of the shares
resulting in 97% ownership of Sokolov. These transactions, for cash
consideration totaling approximately $46 million (net of $3 million cash
acquired) and the assumption of $21 million of Sokolov debt, were financed
with available cash and commercial paper borrowings.
The acquisition of Sokolov was accounted for by the purchase method of
accounting and, accordingly, the results of operations of Sokolov from the
acquisition date are included in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded at
their fair values. The minority interest, which is included in other
long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position,
is not significant. Assuming this transaction had been made at January 1,
2000, the consolidated pro forma results for the first nine months 2000
would not be materially different from reported results.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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Details of Acquisitions
Fair value of assets acquired $ 256 $ 626
Liabilities assumed 4 374
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Net cash paid for acquisitions 252 252
Cash acquired in acquisitions -- 4
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Cash paid for acquisitions $ 252 $ 256
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN TRADING
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 133, as amended by SFAS No. 138,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which
requires that all derivative instruments be reported on the balance
sheet at fair value and establishes criteria for designation and
effectiveness of hedging relationships. Instruments with a fair market
value of $33 million, previously not required to be recorded and
primarily pertaining to the Company's raw materials and energy cost
hedging program, were recognized as miscellaneous receivables in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position on January 1, 2001.
Previously deferred gains of $68 million from the settlement of
currency options were reclassified from other current liabilities.
These amounts resulted in an after-tax credit of $58 million to other
comprehensive income, a component of shareholders' equity, and an
after-tax gain of $4 million included in net earnings as of January 1,
2001.
At September 30, 2001 the remaining mark-to-market gains from hedging
activities included in other comprehensive income totaled approximately
$6 million. This balance is expected to be reclassified into earnings
during the next twelve months. The mark-to-market gains or losses on
non-qualifying, excluded, and ineffective portions of hedges are
recognized in cost of sales or other income and charges immediately.
Such amounts did not have a material impact on earnings (loss) during
the third quarter or the first nine months 2001.
The Company is exposed to market risk, such as changes in currency
exchange rates, raw material and energy costs, and interest rates. To
manage the volatility relating to these exposures, the Company nets the
exposures on a consolidated basis to take advantage of natural offsets.
For the residual portion, the Company uses various derivative financial
instruments pursuant to the Company's policies for hedging practices.
Such instruments are used to mitigate the risk that changes in exchange
rates or raw material and energy costs will adversely affect the
eventual dollar cash flows resulting from the hedged transactions.
Designation is performed on a specific exposure basis to support hedge
accounting. The changes in fair value of these hedging instruments are
offset in part or in whole by corresponding changes in the cash flows
of the underlying exposures being hedged. The Company does not
currently utilize fair value hedges and does not hold or issue
derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
CURRENCY RATE HEDGING
The Company manufactures and sells its products in a number of
countries throughout the world and, as a result, is exposed to
movements in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company enters into
forward exchange contracts to hedge certain firm commitments
denominated in foreign currencies and currency options to hedge
probable anticipated, but not yet committed, export sales transactions
expected within no more than two years and denominated in foreign
currencies (principally the British pound, French franc, German mark,
Italian lira, Canadian dollar, euro, and the Japanese yen). These
contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. The mark-to-market gains
or losses on qualifying hedges are included in other comprehensive
income to the extent effective, and reclassified into cost of sales in
the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
COMMODITY HEDGING
Raw materials and energy sources used by the Company are subject to
price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, economic
variables, and other unpredictable factors. To mitigate short-term
fluctuations in market prices for propane and natural gas, the Company
enters into forwards and options contracts. These contracts are
designated as cash flow hedges. The mark-to-market gains or losses on
qualifying hedges are included in other comprehensive income to the
extent effective, and reclassified into cost of sales in the period
during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
From time to time, the Company also utilizes interest rate derivative
instruments, primarily swaps, to hedge the Company's exposure to
movements in interest rates. These instruments are typically 100%
effective. As a result, there is no current impact on earnings due to
hedge ineffectiveness. These instruments are recorded on the balance
sheet at fair value, but the impact was not material to the income
statement.
8. EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS
In the fourth quarter 1999, the Company accrued costs associated with
employee terminations which resulted from voluntary and involuntary
employee separations that occurred during the fourth quarter 1999. The
voluntary and involuntary separations resulted in a reduction of about
1,200 employees. Approximately 800 employees who were eligible for full
retirement benefits left the Company under a voluntary separation
program and approximately 400 additional employees were involuntarily
separated from the Company. Employees separated under these programs
each received a separation package equaling two weeks' pay for each
year of employment, up to a maximum of one year's pay and subject to
certain minimum payments. Approximately $71 million was accrued in 1999
for termination allowance payments associated with the separations, of
which $6 million was paid in 1999, $58 million was paid during 2000,
and approximately $6 million was paid in the first nine months of 2001.
As of September 30, 2001, approximately $1 million remains to be paid.
9. ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
WRITE-OFF OF PREPAID ASSET
During the second quarter 2001, Eastman terminated an agreement with a
supplier that guaranteed the Company's right to buy a specified
quantity of a certain raw material annually through 2007 at prices
determined by the pricing formula specified in the agreement. In prior
years, the Company paid a total of $239 million to the supplier and
deferred those costs to be amortized over the 15-year period during
which the product was to be received. The Company began amortizing
those costs in 1993 and had recorded accumulated amortization of $131
million at March 31, 2001. As a result of the termination of this
agreement, the remaining net book value of $108 million was charged to
the Polymers segment's earnings during the second quarter 2001 as no
continuing economic benefits will be received pertaining to this
contract.
WRITE-OFF OF IMPAIRED POLYETHYLENE ASSETS
During the second quarter 2001, management identified and announced the
assets that are intended to be spun-off at year-end 2001 pursuant to a
previously announced plan to become two independent public companies by
the end of 2001, assuming all conditions to the spin-off are met and it
occurs. An indirect result of these decisions is that the continuing
operations, which consist primarily of the Polymers and Fibers
segments, will be required to purchase certain raw materials and
utilities that are currently produced internally for use in the
manufacture of polyethylene. Considering the purchase price for these
raw materials and utilities, the carrying value of certain assets used
in the manufacture of polyethylene exceeds the expected future cash
flows attributable to such assets. An impairment loss of $103 million,
representing the excess of the carrying value over expected future cash
flows, was charged to the Polymers segment's earnings during the second
quarter 2001. The fair value of the impacted assets was determined
using the discounted estimated net cash flows related to the products
produced by the impacted assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS OF THE FINE CHEMICALS PRODUCT LINE
As a result of the ongoing restructuring of the Company's fine
chemicals product line, Eastman recorded restructuring charges,
including related asset write-downs, of approximately $6 million in the
third quarter 2001 and approximately $63 million in the second quarter
2001. These charges related to certain fine chemicals product lines
that do not fit the Company's long-term strategic objectives and for
assets determined to be impaired. The restructuring initiative and
related asset impairments involve the Company's Performance Chemicals
and Intermediates segment and include assets at the Company's Tennessee
and Arkansas sites within the United States, a plant in Wales, and a
plant in Hong Kong.
The third quarter 2001 charge of $6 million pertained primarily to
severance accruals for employees impacted by the plant shutdowns and
write-downs of fixed assets. The second quarter 2001 charge of $63
million pertained primarily to write-downs of fixed assets associated
with product lines that the Company will no longer pursue, net of the
effect of a reversal of a customer deposit related to the impacted
assets, and write-downs of other long-term deposits. The assets will be
used to meet current contractual requirements and then be idled. The
fair value of the impacted assets was determined using current market
information where available or discounted estimated net cash flows from
contracts that are currently in effect.
RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS OF THE COATINGS, ADHESIVES,
SPECIALTY POLYMERS, AND INKS ("CASPI") SEGMENT
The consolidation and restructuring of the operations of the Company's
CASPI segment resulted in restructuring charges, including related
asset write-downs, of approximately $21 million in the third quarter
2001 and approximately $20 million in the second quarter 2001. The $21
million charge in the third quarter 2001 related to the announced
closure of a facility at Moundville, Alabama, that was obtained in the
acquisition of Lawter International in 1999. The $20 million charge in
the second quarter 2001 related to the announced closure of plants in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Portland, Oregon that were obtained
with the acquisition of McWhorter in 2000. The restructuring charges
include write-downs of the fixed assets at these facilities, severance
accruals for employees impacted by the plant shutdowns, and other costs
associated with closing the facilities. The Philadelphia and Portland
facilities are expected to be closed by December 31, 2001, and the
Moundville facility is expected to close by the end of the second
quarter 2002. The fair value of the impacted assets was determined
using the discounted estimated net cash flows related to the products
produced by the impacted assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes the nonrecurring charges discussed
above:
BALANCE AT PROVISION/ NONCASH CASH BALANCE AT
(Dollars in millions) JANUARY 1, 2000 ADJUSTMENTS REDUCTIONS REDUCTIONS DECEMBER 31, 2000
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Noncash impairments $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Severance 3 -- -- (3) --
Closure costs 6 14 -- (10) 10
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Total $ 9 $ 14 $ -- $ (13) $ 10
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BALANCE AT PROVISION/ NONCASH CASH BALANCE AT
(Dollars in millions) JANUARY 1, 2001 ADJUSTMENTS REDUCTIONS REDUCTIONS SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
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Noncash impairments $ -- $ 307 $ (307) $ -- $ --
Severance -- 11 -- (5) 6
Closure costs 10 5 -- (6) 9
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Total $ 10 $ 323 $ (307) $ (11) $ 15
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10. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's products and operations are managed and reported in five
operating segments: the Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and
Inks segment; the Performance Chemicals and Intermediates segment; the
Specialty Plastics segment; the Polymers segment; and the Fibers
segment. Through the first quarter 2001, the Company managed and
reported its operations in two segments -- Chemicals and Polymers.
Amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the
presentation effective second quarter 2001.
Sales revenue presented below represents sales to third parties.
Intersegment transfers, recorded at cost, have been eliminated and have
no impact on earnings.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
-------- -------- -------- --------
SALES
Chemicals Group Segments:
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks $ 422 $ 363 $ 1,144 $ 843
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates 274 330 869 980
Specialty Plastics 124 130 389 412
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Chemicals Group 820 823 2,402 2,235
-------- -------- -------- --------
Polymers Group Segments:
Polymers 395 403 1,247 1,221
Fibers 152 161 464 464
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Polymers Group 547 564 1,711 1,685
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Eastman $ 1,367 $ 1,387 $ 4,113 $ 3,920
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
---- ---- ----- ----
OPERATING EARNINGS (LOSS)
Chemicals Group Segments:
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks $ (8) $ 34 $ (8) $111
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates (4) 25 (59) 58
Specialty Plastics 9 23 49 87
---- ---- ----- ----
Total Chemicals Group (3) 82 (18) 256
---- ---- ----- ----
Polymers Group Segments:
Polymers 30 32 (133) 93
Fibers 37 40 111 110
---- ---- ----- ----
Total Polymers Group 67 72 (22) 203
---- ---- ----- ----
Total Eastman $ 64 $154 $ (40) $459
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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ASSETS
Chemicals Group Segments:
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks $1,884 $1,856
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates 1,377 1,443
Specialty Plastics 859 989
------ ------
Total Chemicals Group 4,120 4,288
------ ------
Polymers Group Segments:
Polymers 1,676 1,604
Fibers 611 658
------ ------
Total Polymers Group 2,287 2,262
------ ------
Total Eastman $6,407 $6,550
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11. LEGAL MATTERS
The Company and its operations are parties to, or targets of, lawsuits,
claims, investigations, and proceedings, including product liability,
personal injury, patent and intellectual property, commercial,
contract, environmental, antitrust, health and safety, and employment
matters, which are being handled and defended in the ordinary course of
business. While the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these
matters, it does not believe, based upon currently available facts,
that the ultimate resolution of any pending matters will have a
material adverse effect on its overall financial condition or results
of operations. However, adverse developments could negatively impact
earnings in a particular period. For further information concerning
certain pending legal matters, see Part II--Item 1--"Legal
Proceedings."
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12. COMMITMENTS
In 1999, the Company entered into an agreement that allows it to sell
undivided interests in certain domestic trade accounts receivable under
a planned continuous sale program to a third party. Under this
agreement, receivables sold to the third party totaled $200 million at
September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000. Undivided interests in
designated receivable pools were sold to the purchaser with recourse
limited to the receivables purchased. Fees paid by the Company under
this agreement are based on certain variable market rate indices and
totaled approximately $2 million in the third quarter 2001 and $4
million in the third quarter 2000. Average monthly proceeds from
collections reinvested in the continuous sale program were
approximately $250 million and $240 million in the third quarters 2001
and 2000, respectively, and approximately $240 million in each of the
first nine months 2001 and 2000. The portions that continue to be
recognized in the Statement of Financial Position are domestic trade
receivables of $168 million and $85 million at September 30, 2001 and
December 31, 2000, respectively.
13. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB")
issued SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 141 requires business
combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted for using
the purchase method of accounting, and broadens the criteria for
recording intangible assets separate from goodwill. Recorded goodwill
and intangibles will be evaluated against this new criteria and may
result in certain intangibles being subsumed into goodwill, or
alternatively, amounts initially recorded as goodwill may be separately
identified and recognized apart from goodwill. SFAS No. 142 requires
the use of a nonamortization approach to account for purchased goodwill
and certain intangibles. Under a nonamortization approach, goodwill and
certain intangibles will not be amortized into results of operations,
but instead would be reviewed for impairment and written down and
charged to results of operations only in the periods in which the
recorded value of goodwill and certain intangibles is more than its
fair value. The provisions of each Statement which apply to goodwill
and intangible assets acquired prior to June 30, 2001, will be adopted
by the Company on January 1, 2002. The Company expects the adoption of
these accounting standards to result in certain of its intangibles
being subsumed into goodwill and to have the impact of reducing annual
amortization of goodwill and intangibles, now included primarily in
results for the CASPI segment, by approximately $16 million commencing
January 1, 2002. As the impairment review of goodwill and certain
intangibles has not yet been completed, the impact on results of
operations of any potential write-down resulting from an impairment
review has not yet been determined.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations" which addresses financial accounting and
reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. SFAS No.
143 applies to legal obligations associated with the retirement of
long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction,
development, and (or) normal use of the asset.
The Company is required and plans to adopt the provisions of SFAS No.
143 January 1, 2003. Upon initial application of the provisions of SFAS
No. 143, entities are required to recognize a liability for any
existing asset retirement obligations adjusted for cumulative accretion
to the date of adoption of this Statement, an asset retirement cost
capitalized as an increase to the carrying amount of the associated
long-lived asset, and accumulated depreciation on that capitalized
cost. The cumulative effect, if any, of initially applying this
Statement will be recognized as a change in accounting principle. The
Company has not yet assessed the impact of this Statement on its
financial statements.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 addresses
financial accounting and reporting for the impairment of long-lived
assets and for assets to be disposed of and broadens the presentation
of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. The
Company is required and plans to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 144
January 1, 2002, and does not expect the adoption of this Statement to
have a material impact on its financial condition or results of
operations.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
As part of its previously announced strategy to consolidate and
restructure the operations of its CASPI segment, the Company announced
in October 2001 that it had begun consultation with the Works Council
of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG in an effort to reach
agreement to close Eastman's operating site in Duesseldorf, Germany.
This restructuring is expected to result in a charge against earnings
in the fourth quarter 2001.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Eastman Chemical Company's ("Eastman" or the "Company") Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should
be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and
Management's Discussion and Analysis contained in the 2000 Annual Report on Form
10-K, the Forms 10-Q filed for the first and second quarters 2001, and the
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
report. All references to earnings (loss) per share contained in this report are
diluted earnings (loss) per share unless otherwise noted.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Sales revenue for the first nine months 2001 increased over the first nine
months 2000 reflecting increased sales volume resulting from acquisitions in
the Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks ("CASPI") segment, which
had a positive impact on revenue of 4%. Higher selling prices, mainly for
EASTAPAK PET polymers, also had a positive impact on sales revenue for the
first nine months 2001 of 2%. Sales revenue for the third quarter 2001 declined
slightly from the third quarter 2000 primarily due to lower selling prices and
product mix, which each negatively impacted revenue by 2%.
Although overall raw material costs declined more than overall selling prices
for the third quarter 2001, the negative effects of product mix, lower capacity
utilization resulting from lower sales volume without acquisitions, and higher
selling and general administrative expenses had a much greater impact on
operating earnings. Nonrecurring pre-tax items of approximately $29 million and
$335 million for the third quarter and the first nine months 2001, respectively,
had a significant impact on operating results. Nonrecurring items for the third
quarter 2001 primarily related to the announced closure of a Lawter
International, Inc. ("Lawter"), Moundville, Alabama plant, charges related to
the ongoing restructuring of the Company's fine chemicals product line, costs
related to the pursuit of a plan to become two independent public companies by
year-end 2001, and the adjustment of a previously recognized write-off of
in-process research and development related to the acquisition of certain resins
businesses of Hercules Incorporated ("Hercules"). Nonrecurring items for the
first nine months of 2001 primarily related to the write-off of impaired assets,
restructuring of the Company's fine chemicals product line, restructuring of the
CASPI segment, the write-off of in-process research and development related to
the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses, and costs related to the
pursuit of a plan to become two independent public companies by year-end 2001.
These nonrecurring items are more fully described below and in Note 9 to the
consolidated financial statements. Results for the first nine months 2001 were
also negatively impacted by lower capacity utilization due to lower sales volume
excluding acquisitions. Higher costs for raw materials and energy had a negative
impact on operating earnings of approximately $60 million, including the results
of the Company's feedstock and energy cost hedging program.
The Company reported $0.31 earnings per share in the third quarter 2001 compared
with $1.27 earnings per share in the third quarter 2000. For the first nine
months 2001, the Company reported a loss of $1.13 per share compared with $3.26
earnings per share for the first nine months of 2000. Excluding the effect of
nonrecurring items, diluted earnings per share for the third quarter 2001 were
$0.55 compared to $1.05 for the third quarter 2000. For the first nine months
2001, diluted earnings per share excluding nonrecurring items were $1.58
compared to $3.21 for the first nine months 2000.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
SALES $1,367 $1,387 (1)% $4,113 $3,920 5 %
Sales revenue for the first nine months 2001 increased 5% compared to the first
nine months 2000. Sales revenue increased 4% due to higher sales volume
resulting from acquisitions and 2% due to higher selling prices, particularly
for EASTAPAK PET polymers. For the first nine months 2001, sales volume
increased 4% including acquisitions but decreased 4% excluding acquisitions.
Sales revenue declined slightly in the third quarter 2001 compared to the third
quarter 2000, mainly due to lower selling prices and the negative effect of
product mix, which each negatively impacted sales revenue by 2%. Increased sales
volume had a positive impact on sales revenue for the third quarter 2001 of 4%.
Foreign currency exchange rates had a slightly negative effect on sales revenue
for both the third quarter and the first nine months 2001. For the third quarter
2001, sales volume was up 6% over the third quarter 2000 including the May 2001
acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses, but was down 1% excluding the
acquisition. For both periods, the lack of volume growth without acquisitions
was primarily attributed to weaker economic demand worldwide.
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THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
----- ----- ------ ----- ----- ------
GROSS PROFIT $ 233 $ 295 (21)% $ 718 $ 844 (15)%
As a percentage of sales 17.0% 21.3% 17.5% 21.5%
For the first nine months 2001, gross profit declined mainly due to higher raw
materials costs and lower capacity utilization due to lower sales volume
excluding acquisitions. For the third quarter 2001, gross profit was negatively
impacted by product mix and lower capacity utilization due to lower sales volume
excluding the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
SELLING AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES $101 $ 90 12% $305 $251 22%
As a percentage of sales 7.4% 6.5% 7.4% 6.4%
Higher selling and general administrative expenses for the third quarter and the
first nine months 2001 reflected integration costs related to acquired
businesses, costs related to the implementation of SAP enterprise software, and
costs related to ShipChem's efforts to develop capability to establish new
customers. ShipChem, a wholly owned subsidiary that commenced business in 2000,
is a logistics provider for the chemical industry and serves Eastman's bulk
truck shipments. ShipChem is expected to support the remainder of the Company's
worldwide logistics requirements, as well as provide logistics and sourcing
services to other chemicals manufacturers in North America by the beginning
of 2002.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS $ 39 $ 38 3% $118 $112 5%
As a percentage of sales 2.9% 2.7% 2.9% 2.9%
Research and development costs increased for the first nine months 2001 mainly
due to the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses but remained
relatively flat for the third quarter 2001.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 2001 2000
---- ---- ---- ----
ASSET IMPAIRMENT AND RESTRUCTURING COSTS $ 27 $4 $321 $13
WRITE-OFF OF ACQUIRED IN-PROCESS RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT (3) 9 5 9
SPIN COSTS 5 -- 9 --
Nonrecurring pre-tax charges totaling approximately $27 million and $321 million
were recognized in the third quarter and the first nine months 2001,
respectively, primarily for costs associated with the write-off of impaired
assets, the ongoing restructuring of the Company's fine chemicals product line,
and costs associated with the restructuring of the CASPI segment.
Acquired in-process research and development costs of approximately $8 million
relating to the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses were written
off during the second quarter 2001, and subsequently revised to $5 million, with
a $3 million credit to earnings in the third quarter 2001.
Nonrecurring pre-tax charges totaling approximately $5 million and $9 million
were recognized in the third quarter and the first nine months 2001,
respectively, related to the Company's pursuit of a plan to become two
independent public companies by year-end 2001.
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THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
GROSS INTEREST COSTS $39 $39 $117 $110
LESS CAPITALIZED INTEREST 1 1 4 5
--- --- ---- ----
INTEREST EXPENSE 38 38 -- % 113 105 8 %
INTEREST INCOME 2 1 5 5
--- --- ---- ----
NET INTEREST EXPENSE $36 $37 (3)% $108 $100 8 %
=== === ==== ====
Higher interest expense in the first nine months 2001 reflected higher
average commercial paper and other short-term borrowings used to
finance the purchase of recent acquisitions and for general operating
purposes. For the third quarter 2001, interest costs were relatively
unchanged.
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
OTHER INCOME $(10) $ (3) 233 % $(15) $(20) (25)%
OTHER CHARGES 5 13 (62)% 22 42 (48)%
GAIN RECOGNIZED ON INITIAL PUBLIC
OFFERING OF GENENCOR -- (38) N/A -- (38) N/A
Other income primarily included gains from foreign exchange
transactions, gains from equity investments, royalty income, and gains
on sales of nonoperating assets. Other income for the third quarter
2001 primarily reflected foreign exchange gains. Other income for the
first nine months 2001 primarily reflected gains from equity
investments. Other income for the first nine months 2000 included a
nonrecurring gain of $38 million that resulted from the initial public
offering of shares of Genencor International, Inc.
Other charges primarily included losses from foreign exchange
transactions, losses from equity investments, and losses on sales of
nonoperating assets. Other charges for the third quarter and the first
nine months 2001 were primarily impacted by losses from equity
investments. Other charges for third quarter 2001 included a charge of
$2 million related to the ongoing restructuring of the Company's fine
chemicals product line. Other charges for the first nine months 2000
included a charge of approximately $10 million for costs related to
sorbates civil litigation. Other charges for the third quarter 2000
included foreign exchange losses due to adverse movements in currencies
such as the euro.
(Dollars in millions, THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
except per share amounts) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
----- ----- ------ ------ ------- ------
EARNINGS (LOSS)
Operating earnings (loss)
including nonrecurring items $ 64 $ 154 (58)% $ (40) $ 459 (109)%
Operating earnings
excluding nonrecurring items 93 167 (44)% 295 480 (39)%
Net earnings (loss) 23 97 (76)% (87) 251 (135)%
Earnings (loss) per share
--Basic $0.31 $1.27 (76)% $(1.13) $ 3.27 (135)%
--Diluted $0.31 $1.27 (76)% $(1.13) $ 3.26 (135)%
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SUMMARY BY OPERATING SEGMENT
As previously reported, by the end of 2001, the Company expects to become two
independent publicly traded companies:
- Eastman Company, which will be a global manufacturer of specialty
chemicals and plastics; and
- Voridian Company, which will be a global manufacturer of polyethylene
terephthalate polymers, or PET polymers, acetate fibers and
polyethylene products.
Assuming the spin-off occurs, Eastman Company will include three operating
segments of Eastman Chemical Company -- Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers,
and Inks; Performance Chemicals and Intermediates; and Specialty Plastics.
Voridian Company will consist of two operating segments of Eastman Chemical
Company -- Polymers and Fibers.
Through the first quarter 2001, the Company managed and reported its operations
in two operating segments -- Chemicals and Polymers.
Sales revenue presented below represents sales to third parties. Intersegment
transfers, recorded at cost, have been eliminated and have no impact on
earnings.
COATINGS, ADHESIVES, SPECIALTY POLYMERS, AND INKS SEGMENT
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
----- ---- ------ ------- ---- ------
Sales $ 422 $363 16 % $ 1,144 $843 36 %
Operating earnings (loss) including
nonrecurring items (8) 34 (124)% (8) 111 (107)%
Operating earnings excluding
nonrecurring items 11 43 (74)% 41 120 (66)%
For the third quarter and the first nine months 2001, sales revenue was higher
primarily due to increased sales volume resulting from acquisitions. The
acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses contributed approximately $96
million to the change in the third quarter 2001 sales revenue. For the first
nine months 2001, the McWhorter Technologies, Inc. ("McWhorter"), Hercules, and
Sokolov acquisitions contributed approximately $355 million to the change in
sales revenue. Excluding acquisitions, sales revenue declined 10% and 7% for the
third quarter and the first nine months 2001, respectively. Sales volume,
excluding acquisitions, declined 6% and 7% for the third quarter and the first
nine months 2001, respectively, due to weaker demand. Foreign currency exchange
rates had a slightly negative effect on revenue for the third quarter and the
first nine months 2001.
Despite higher sales volume resulting from acquisitions, operating results for
the third quarter and the first nine months 2001 declined significantly mainly
due to nonrecurring pre-tax items of approximately $19 million and $49 million,
respectively. Nonrecurring pre-tax items for the third quarter 2001 related to
the announced closure of a Lawter Moundville, Alabama plant, an adjustment of a
previously recognized write-off of in-process research and development related
to the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses, and costs related to
the pursuit of a plan to become two independent public companies by year-end
2001. In addition, nonrecurring pre-tax items for the first nine months of 2001
also included costs related to the announced closure of two McWhorter plant
sites, the write-off of in-process research and development related to the
acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses, and costs related to the
pursuit of a plan to become two independent public companies by year-end 2001.
Lower capacity utilization due to lower sales volume excluding acquisitions
negatively impacted results for both the third quarter and the first nine months
2001. Higher costs for raw materials and energy also negatively impacted results
for the first nine months 2001.
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PERFORMANCE CHEMICALS AND INTERMEDIATES SEGMENT
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
----- ---- ------ ----- ---- ------
Sales $ 274 $330 (17)% $ 869 $980 (11)%
Operating earnings (loss) including
nonrecurring items (4) 25 (116)% (59) 58 (202)%
Operating earnings excluding
nonrecurring items 3 29 (90)% 12 71 (83)%
For the third quarter 2001, lower sales volume attributed to weaker demand had a
negative impact on sales revenue of 8%. Product mix also had a negative impact
on sales revenue of 7%. The shift in product mix was due to lower sales volume
of acetyl chemicals and higher sales volume of special materials during the
quarter, which resulted in lower average selling prices. For the first nine
months 2001, sales revenue declined 11% due to lower sales volume attributed to
weaker demand.
Results for the third quarter and the first nine months 2001 were sharply
impacted by nonrecurring pre-tax charges of approximately $7 million and $71
million, respectively, primarily resulting from the restructuring of the
Company's fine chemicals product line and costs related to the pursuit of a plan
to become two independent public companies by year-end 2001. Lower capacity
utilization due to lower sales volume and product mix negatively impacted
results for both periods. Results for the first nine months 2001 were also
negatively impacted by higher costs for raw materials and energy. Based upon
indications from the largest customer of this segment that it does not intend to
renew its contract for a custom synthesis product beyond 2002, the Company does
not expect to pursue that product in the future. Sales of that product
represented approximately 2% of Eastman Chemical Company's sales for 2000 and
approximately 5% of Eastman Chemical Company's operating earnings for 2000.
SPECIALTY PLASTICS SEGMENT
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales $124 $130 (5)% $389 $412 (6)%
Operating earnings including
nonrecurring items 9 23 (61)% 49 87 (44)%
Operating earnings excluding
nonrecurring items 10 23 (57)% 50 87 (43)%
Sales revenue declined 5% for the third quarter 2001 primarily due to the effect
of product mix, which had a negative impact on revenue of 2%. Sales revenue for
the third quarter 2001 was also negatively impacted by lower selling prices,
driven by weaker demand for the cellulosics product line. For the first nine
months 2001, sales revenue declined 6% mainly due to lower sales volume, which
had a negative impact on revenue of 4%.
Operating earnings for the third quarter 2001 declined compared to the third
quarter 2000 mainly due to lower capacity utilization resulting from weaker
demand for cellulosics products. Results for the third quarter 2001 were
slightly impacted by a nonrecurring pre-tax charge related to the pursuit of a
plan to become two independent public companies by year-end 2001. Results for
the first nine months 2001 were negatively impacted by lower capacity
utilization resulting from weaker demand for cellulosics products and higher
costs for raw materials and energy.
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POLYMERS SEGMENT
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ------- ------ ------
Sales $395 $403 (2)% $ 1,247 $1,221 2 %
Operating earnings (loss) including
nonrecurring items 30 32 (6)% (133) 93 (243)%
Operating earnings excluding
nonrecurring items 31 32 (3)% 79 92 (14)%
Sales revenue for the third quarter 2001 was negatively impacted 4% by lower
selling prices for polyethylene and EASTAPAK PET polymers, and 2% by foreign
currency exchange rates. Higher sales volume had a positive impact of 4% on
sales revenue for the third quarter 2001. Higher selling prices had a positive
impact on sales revenue for the first nine months 2001 of 3%.
Operating results for EASTAPAK PET polymers improved slightly for the third
quarter 2001, but were offset by lower operating earnings for polyethylene.
Nonrecurring pre-tax charges totaling approximately $212 million and higher raw
materials and energy costs sharply impacted results for the first nine months
2001. The nonrecurring pre-tax charges primarily resulted from the write-off of
a prepaid asset related to the termination of a raw material supply agreement,
the write-down of underperforming polyethylene assets, and costs related to the
pursuit of a plan to become two independent public companies by year-end 2001.
FIBERS SEGMENT
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------
Sales $152 $161 (5)% $464 $464 - %
Operating earnings including
nonrecurring items 37 40 (8)% 111 110 1 %
Operating earnings excluding
nonrecurring items 38 40 (5)% 113 110 3 %
Sales revenue for the third quarter 2001 declined primarily due to lower sales
volume of acetate flake and acetyl raw materials sold by the Fibers segment.
Although the acetate flake and acetyl raw materials comprise a large percentage
of the volume impact, their effect on revenue is minimal. Sales revenue for the
first nine months 2001 remained flat as lower sales volume was offset by the
positive effect of product mix and higher selling prices.
Operating earnings for the third quarter 2001 were lower due to slightly lower
sales volume for acetate tow, when compared to strong volume in the third
quarter 2000. Third quarter 2001 results were slightly impacted by a
nonrecurring pre-tax charge related to the pursuit of a plan to become two
independent public companies by year-end 2001.
(For supplemental analysis of segment results, see Exhibits 99.01 and 99.02 to
this Form 10-Q.)
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SUMMARY BY CUSTOMER LOCATION
SALES BY REGION
THIRD QUARTER FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000 CHANGE 2001 2000 CHANGE
---- ---- ------ ------ ------ ------
SALES BY REGION
United States and Canada $819 $853 (4)% $2,475 $2,411 3%
Europe, Middle East, and Africa 289 271 7 % 877 781 12%
Asia Pacific 144 137 5 % 408 398 2%
Latin America 115 126 (9)% 353 330 7%
In the United States and Canada, sales revenue declined in the third quarter
2001 compared to third quarter 2000 due to lower selling prices which had a
negative impact on revenue of 4%. Sales revenue for the first nine months 2001
increased over the first nine months 2000 due to higher sales volume resulting
from acquisitions, which had a positive impact on sales revenue of 3%.
Sales revenue outside the United States and Canada for the third quarter 2001
was $548 million, up 3% for the third quarter 2000 sales revenue of $534
million, and was 40% of total sales revenue in the third quarter 2001 compared
with 39% for the third quarter 2000. For the first nine months 2001, sales
revenue outside the United States and Canada increased 8% to $1.6 billion
compared to $1.5 billion in the first nine months 2000.
In the third quarter 2001, sales revenue in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
increased over the third quarter 2000 primarily due to the effect of volume
growth resulting from the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses,
which had a positive impact on sales revenue of 10%. For the first nine months
2001, revenues for Europe, Middle East and Africa increased over the first nine
months 2000 due to higher sales volume attributable to acquisitions and higher
selling prices, primarily for EASTAPAK PET polymers. The increase in sales
volume had a positive impact on sales revenue of 10% for the first nine months
2001 and higher selling prices positively impacted revenue 9%. For the first
nine months 2001, foreign exchange rates had a negative impact on sales revenue
of 6%.
In Asia Pacific, sales revenue for the third quarter 2001 increased over the
third quarter 2000 primarily due to higher sales volume, which had a positive
impact on revenue of 15%. Sales volume was higher due to increased sales of
EASTAPAK PET polymers and increased sales in the Fibers segment, which offset
weaker demand for other products. A shift in the mix of products sold and lower
selling prices had a negative impact on sales revenue for the third quarter 2001
of 5% and 4%, respectively. For the first nine months 2001, sales revenue in
Asia Pacific increased slightly over the first nine months 2000 mainly due to
higher sales volume, which had a positive impact on revenue of 5%.
For the third quarter 2001, decreased sales volume, primarily for EASTAPAK PET
polymers, had a negative impact on sales revenue in Latin America of 9%. Sales
revenue for the first nine months 2001 increased over the first nine months 2000
primarily due to higher selling prices, mainly for EASTAPAK PET polymers, which
had a positive impact on sales revenue of 6%.
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LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
FIRST NINE MONTHS
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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CASH FLOW
Net cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities $ 237 $ 563
Investing activities (447) (375)
Financing activities 184 (300)
----- -----
Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ (26) $(112)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 75 $ 74
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Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2001 reflects
an increase in working capital related to a decrease in trade accounts payable
and an increase in inventories and receivables, and additionally reflects the
payment of certain employee incentive compensation expenses. In the first nine
months 2000, cash flows from operations were positively impacted by settlement
of strategic foreign currency hedging transactions, partially offset by an
increase in working capital. Cash used in investing activities in the first nine
months 2001 reflects higher expenditures for capital additions and the
acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses and, in the first nine months
2000, reflects the acquisition of Sokolov, McWhorter, and other businesses. Cash
provided by (used in) financing activities in the first nine months 2001
reflects an increase in commercial paper and other short-term borrowings related
to the acquisition of certain Hercules resins businesses and for general
operating purposes and, in the first nine months 2000, a repayment of borrowings
associated with acquisitions. Cash provided by (used in) financing activities in
the first nine months 2001 includes the effect of an increase in treasury stock
resulting from a reverse/forward stock split of the Company's common stock
approved by the shareowners on May 3, 2001, and the repurchase of shares of the
Company's common stock in the first nine months 2000.
For the remainder of 2001, available cash is expected to be used to fund
dividends and to reduce outstanding borrowings.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
For 2001, the Company estimates that depreciation will be about $380 million and
that capital expenditures will be no more than $220 million. Long-term
commitments related to planned capital expenditures are not material. The
Company had various purchase commitments at September 30, 2001, for materials,
supplies, and energy incident to the ordinary conduct of business. These
commitments, over a period of several years, approximate $1.4 billion.
LIQUIDITY
Eastman has access to an $800 million revolving credit facility (the "Credit
Facility") expiring in July 2005, and to a short-term $165 million credit
agreement (the "Credit Agreement") expiring in December 2001. Any borrowings
under the Credit Facility or the Credit Agreement are subject to interest at
varying spreads above quoted market rates, principally LIBOR. At September 30,
2001, Eastman had borrowed $98 million under the Credit Facility to diversify
its funding sources during the disruption in the commercial paper markets caused
by the events of September 11, 2001. The Credit Facility and the Credit
Agreement require facility fees on the total commitment that vary based on
Eastman's credit rating. The rate for such fees for the Credit Facility was
0.125% as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000. The rate for such fees
for the Credit Agreement was 0.125% as of September 30, 2001. The Credit
Facility and the Credit Agreement contain a number of covenants and events of
default, including the maintenance of certain financial ratios. Eastman was in
compliance with all such covenants for all periods.
Eastman typically utilizes commercial paper, generally with maturities of
90 days or less, to meet its liquidity needs. Because the Credit Facility that
provides liquidity support for the commercial paper expires in July 2005, the
commercial paper borrowings are classified as long-term borrowings as the
Company has the ability to refinance such borrowings long term. As of
September 30, 2001, the Company's commercial paper outstanding balance
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was $553 million at an effective interest rate of 4.02%. At December 31, 2000,
the Company's commercial paper outstanding balance was $400 million at an
effective interest rate of 7.37%.
The Company has an effective registration statement on file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission to issue up to $1 billion of debt or equity securities.
No securities have been sold from this shelf registration.
In 1999, the Company entered into an agreement that allows the Company to sell
undivided interests in certain domestic trade accounts receivable under a
planned continuous sale program to a third party. Under this agreement,
receivables sold to the third party totaled $200 million at September 30, 2001
and December 31, 2000. Undivided interests in designated receivable pools were
sold to the purchaser with recourse limited to the receivables purchased. Fees
to be paid by the Company under this agreement are based on certain variable
market rate indices. For additional information concerning this agreement, see
Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company is currently authorized to repurchase up to $400 million of its
common stock. In the second quarter 2001, a total of 77,069 shares of common
stock at a total cost of approximately $4 million, or an average price of $53
per share, were repurchased. This repurchase was the result of a reverse/forward
stock split of the Company's common stock which was approved by the shareowners
on May 3, 2001. During 2000, 1,575,000 shares of common stock at a total cost of
approximately $57 million, or an average price of approximately $36 per share,
were repurchased under this authorization. A total of 2,746,869 shares of common
stock at a cost of approximately $112 million, or an average price of
approximately $41 per share, have been repurchased under the authorization.
Repurchased shares may be used to meet common stock requirements for
compensation and benefit plans and other corporate purposes.
The Company anticipates that no contribution to its defined benefit pension plan
will be required in the fourth quarter 2001. However, Eastman Chemical
Company's future pension obligations, including projected annual contributions,
are affected by general economic conditions (particularly interest rates), the
actual investment return on plan assets, retirement and attrition rates for
employees, federal government regulation and other factors.
Available sources of capital, together with cash flows from operations, are
expected to be sufficient to meet foreseeable cash flow requirements.
DIVIDENDS
The Company declared cash dividends of $0.44 per share in the third quarter of
2001 and 2000 and $1.32 per share in the first nine months of 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, "Business Combinations" and
SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 141 requires
business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted for using
the purchase method of accounting, and broadens the criteria for recording
intangible assets separate from goodwill. Recorded goodwill and intangibles will
be evaluated against this new criteria and may result in certain intangibles
being subsumed into goodwill, or alternatively, amounts initially recorded as
goodwill may be separately identified and recognized apart from goodwill. SFAS
No. 142 requires the use of a nonamortization approach to account for purchased
goodwill and certain intangibles. Under a nonamortization approach, goodwill and
certain intangibles will not be amortized into results of operations, but
instead would be reviewed for impairment and written down and charged to results
of operations only in the periods in which the recorded value of goodwill and
certain intangibles is more than its fair value. The provisions of each
Statement which apply to goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to June
30, 2001, will be adopted by the Company on January 1, 2002. The Company expects
the adoption of these accounting standards to result in certain of its
intangibles being subsumed into goodwill and to have the impact of reducing
annual amortization of goodwill and intangibles, now included primarily in
results for the CASPI segment, by approximately $16 million commencing January
1, 2002. As the impairment review of goodwill and certain intangibles has not
yet been completed, the impact on results of operations of any potential
write-down resulting from an impairment review has not yet been determined.
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In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations" which addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations
associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated
asset retirement costs. This Statement applies to legal obligations associated
with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development, and (or) normal use of the asset.
The Company is required and plans to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 143
January 1, 2003. Upon initial application of the provisions of this Statement,
entities are required to recognize a liability for any existing asset retirement
obligations adjusted for cumulative accretion to the date of adoption of this
Statement, an asset retirement cost capitalized as an increase to the carrying
amount of the associated long-lived asset, and accumulated depreciation on that
capitalized cost. The cumulative effect, if any, of initially applying this
Statement will be recognized as a change in accounting principle. The Company
has not yet assessed the impact of this Statement on its financial statements.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 addresses financial accounting and
reporting for the impairment of long-lived assets and for assets to be disposed
of and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more
disposal transactions. The Company is required and plans to adopt the provisions
of SFAS No. 144 January 1, 2002, and does not expect the adoption of this
Statement to have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations.
OUTLOOK
For the fourth quarter of 2001, the Company:
- Anticipates that the total cost of purchasing propane and energy
will increase over the third quarter 2001;
- Expects sales volume for EASTAPAK PET polymers in the Polymers
segment to be similar to the third quarter 2001, even with a
normal seasonal downturn and expects some pressure on pricing
as raw material costs decline;
- Expects polyethylene sales volume in the Polymers segment to
be lower compared to the third quarter 2001 and the fourth
quarter 2000, and expects some pressure on selling prices as
a weaker economy affects demand;
- Expects to eliminate additional labor and non-labor costs,
raising the total cost reduction from $200 million at year-end
2000 to $300 million by year-end 2001;
- Expects costs for upgrading Eastman's enterprise resource
planning software system from SAP R2 to SAP R3 to continue as
implementation is planned to be essentially completed in all
regions by year-end 2001;
- Expects sales volume for the CASPI segment in total to be down
versus the third quarter 2001 due to normal seasonal downturn
and the weaker global economy, but expects a seasonal increase
in sales volume for the inks product line;
- Expects acetate tow sales volume in the Fibers segment to be flat
year over year and earnings for the Fibers segment to be
similar to 2000;
- Expects to further integrate recent acquisitions in the CASPI
segment into the Company's processes, that the cost structure
related to the acquired assets will continue to improve as
integration efforts progress, and to announce additional
restructuring plans;
- Expects to continue to recognize costs related to ShipChem, as it
builds capability to add new customers;
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- Expects to continue to incur costs related to its pursuit of a plan to
become two independent companies through the spin-off of Eastman
Company;
- Anticipates that its capital expenditures for 2001 will be no
more than $220 million;
- Expects to reduce inventory levels in preparation for its
planned spin-off of Eastman Company.
Based, in part, upon the expectations described above, and on anticipated
normal seasonal volume decline in fourth quarter and the continued effect of
weakened worldwide economic demand, as of October 26, 2001 (the date of its
third quarter 2001 sales and earnings press release) the Company anticipated
that earnings per share excluding nonrecurring items in the fourth quarter 2001
will be lower than in the third quarter 2001.
By the end of 2001, the Company expects to become two independent publicly
traded companies:
- Eastman Company, which will be a global manufacturer of
speciality chemicals and plastics; and
- Voridian Company, which will be a global manufacturer of
polyethylene terephthalate polymers, or PET polymers, acetate
fibers and polyethylene products.
Assuming the spin-off occurs, Eastman Company will include three of the
operating segments of Eastman Chemical Company - Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty
Polymers, and Inks; Performance Chemicals and Intermediates; and Speciality
Plastics. Voridian Company will consist of two of the operating segments of
Eastman Chemical Company - Polymers and Fibers.
On November 1, 2001, Eastman Chemical Company received a favorable determination
from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") that the spin-off as structured will
be tax-free. The completion of the spin-off is subject to many conditions,
including governmental and other approvals, shareowner approval and other
customary conditions, many issues of which are still pending. The Company:
- Expects that, immediately after the spin-off, Eastman
shareowners will own shares in both of the new entities;
- Expects that Eastman's Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, Mr. Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr., will retire
after the spin-off is completed, and that Eastman's other
leadership and Board of Directors will be divided between the
two new companies;
- Expects Eastman Company to own approximately 70% of Eastman
Chemical Company's plant, property and equipment assets
throughout the world, with Voridian Company expected to own
the remaining 30%;
- Expects that the asset allocation will enable each of the new
companies to maximize growth and efficiency, maintain the
value inherent in their current production facilities, provide
flexibility to focus on independent strategies for the future,
and retain the strengths of vertical integration;
- Expects Eastman Company to employ approximately 80% of the
Company's worldwide number of employees and Voridian Company
to employ approximately 20% of the Company's worldwide number
of employees;
- Expects to complete the final public filing of the Form 10
with the SEC in mid-November and to distribute the final
information/proxy statement by mid-November, in advance of the
December shareowners' meeting to approve the spin-off.
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Beyond 2001, the Company:
- Anticipates that global PET polymers capacity utilization rates,
projected to peak in 2002 or 2003, will be negatively impacted if known
capacity additions and fiber plant conversions materialize or if
worldwide demand growth for PET polymers is less than the 10%
projection. The Company also anticipates that if some of the known
capacity additions do not materialize or if demand exceeds the 10%
growth projections, capacity utilization in 2003 could be the same or
greater than 2002;
- Expects the separation of Eastman Company from Voridian Company will
allow the two companies to concentrate their respective efforts and
resources on specific strategies to create shareowner value, providing
shareowners with ownership interests in two highly focused entities;
- Expects that the Board of Directors for each new company will determine
its own company's dividend policy, but anticipates that the initial
combined dividend of the two new companies will be between $1.08 and
$1.20 per share, based on an assumed distribution ratio of one for one;
- Anticipates the capital structure of each new company will be
appropriate for the company's financial profile and that each company
will maintain investment-grade ratings.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The expectations under "Outlook" and certain other statements in this report are
forward-looking in nature as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These statements and other written and oral forward-looking
statements made by the Company from time to time relate to such matters as
planned capacity increases and utilization; capital spending; expected
depreciation and amortization; environmental matters; legal proceedings; effects
of hedging raw material and energy costs and foreign currencies; global and
regional economic conditions, and their effect on manufacturing and chemical
industries and on Eastman; raw material and energy costs; overall demand for
chemicals, fibers, and plastics; future earnings from recently acquired
businesses and assets; supply and demand, volume, price, cost, margin, and sales
and earnings and cash flow expectations and strategies for individual products,
businesses, and segments as well as for the whole of the Company; cash
requirements and uses of available cash; cost reduction targets; development,
production, commercialization, and acceptance of new products, services, and
technologies; acquisitions and the related successful integration, as well as
dispositions of certain businesses and assets, and product portfolio changes;
and the planned separation of Eastman's current businesses into two independent
public companies by the end of 2001 through the spin-off of Eastman Company and
the renaming of Eastman Chemical Company to Voridian Company.
These plans and expectations are based upon certain underlying assumptions,
including those mentioned within the text of the specific statements. Such
assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of current
market conditions and trends, management plans and strategies, economic
conditions, and other factors, all of which are subject to change at any time.
These plans and expectations and the assumptions underlying them are necessarily
subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions and
results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in
the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions and
expectations proves to be inaccurate or is unrealized. In addition to the
factors discussed in this report, the following are some of the important
factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from
those projected in any such forward-looking statements:
- The Company has announced that it will separate into two independent
public companies by the end of the fourth quarter, 2001, through a
spin-off in the form of a tax-free stock dividend. The separation of
Eastman's business
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into two companies -- Eastman Company, which will be a global
manufacturer of specialty chemicals and plastics, including the
coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks, performance chemicals
and intermediates and specialty plastics businesses of Eastman Chemical
Company, and Voridian Company, which will be a global manufacturer of
polyethylene terephthalate polymers, or PET polymers, acetate fibers
and polyethylene products -- is expected to allow the two companies to
concentrate their respective efforts and resources on strategies
specific to each business, providing shareowners with ownership
interests in two highly focused entities. There can be no assurance
that any or all of such goals or expectations will be realized. Among
the factors that could negatively impact the financial performance and
liquidity of either of the companies is the allocation of the Company's
indebtedness between Eastman Company and Voridian Company resulting
from the spin-off. If either or both are substantially more leveraged
than the Company was, then this may result in greater risk of financial
distress or instability.
- The Company has manufacturing and marketing operations throughout the
world, with approximately 40% of the Company's revenues attributable to
sales outside the United States. Economic factors, including foreign
currency exchange rates, could cause products to become relatively more
expensive for non-U.S. customers and reduce demand for products, which
could affect the Company's revenues, expenses, and results. Although
the Company utilizes risk management tools, including hedging, as
appropriate, to mitigate market fluctuations in foreign currencies, any
changes in strategy in regard to risk management tools could also
affect revenues, expenses, and results, and there can be no assurance
that such measures will result in cost savings or that all market
fluctuation exposure will be eliminated.
- The Company's businesses are subject to risks specific to the
international markets in which it operates such as changing economic
and political conditions, many of which are beyond its control. These
businesses are often subject to, among other matters, foreign
government policies and regulations, embargoes, U.S. government
policies relating to international markets and international
hostilities. In addition, changes in laws, regulations, or other
political factors, such as unexpected changes in regulatory
requirements, changes in import or export licensing requirements or
political instability in any of the countries in which the Company
operates could affect business in that country or region. Although
Eastman tries to reduce exposure to uncertain international market
conditions, it is unable to completely predict or control its amount
and mix of business and sales. To the extent that international
businesses are affected by unexpected international market conditions,
the Company's results of operations and financial condition could be
adversely affected. In addition, sales to international markets carry
risk in that the Company may face difficulty in enforcing its rights
and agreements through non-U.S. legal systems. In particular, the
Company faces reduced protection for intellectual property rights in
some countries. Further, the Company may face longer accounts
receivable collection periods and difficulties and costs of staffing
and managing foreign operations. Any of these factors expose Eastman to
risk and could reduce the Company's revenue from international sales
and could harm the Company's results of operations.
- The Company has made and may continue to make acquisitions,
divestitures, and investments, and enter into alliances, as part of its
growth strategy. The completion of such transactions would be subject
to the timely receipt of necessary regulatory and other consents and
approvals which could be delayed for a variety of reasons, including
the satisfactory negotiation of the transaction documents and the
fulfillment of all closing conditions to the transactions. Further, due
to its size or relative market position, the Company may find it more
difficult or expensive to find suitable acquisition candidates,
resulting in increased difficulties or expenses in executing its
business strategies. Additionally, after completion of the
transactions, there can be no assurance that such transactions will be
successfully integrated on a timely and cost-efficient basis or that
they will achieve projected operating earnings targets.
- The Company has made and may continue to make strategic e-business
investments, including formation of joint ventures and investments in
other e-commerce businesses, in order to build Eastman's E-business
capabilities. There can be no assurance that such investments will
achieve their objectives or that they will be beneficial to the
Company's results of operations.
- During 2001, the Company is integrating recent acquisitions into the
Company's processes and SAP R3 to enable cost-saving and synergy
opportunities. There can be no assurance that such cost-saving and
synergy opportunities will be realized or that the integration efforts
will be completed as planned.
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- The Company owns assets in the form of equity investments in other
companies, including joint ventures, e-commerce investments, and its
investment in Genencor. Such investments, some of which are minority
investments in companies which are not managed or controlled by the
Company, are subject to all of the risks associated with changes in
value of such investments, including: dilution of the Company's
ownership interest due to subsequent financings at lower per share
prices; declines in the market value of such investments due to the
investee's inability to obtain additional financing on favorable terms;
and declines in the market valuation of those companies whose shares
are publicly traded.
- The Company has undertaken and will continue to undertake productivity
and cost reduction initiatives and organizational restructurings to
improve performance and generate cost savings. There can be no
assurance that these will be completed as planned, beneficial, or that
estimated cost savings from such activities will be realized.
- In addition to cost reduction initiatives, the Company is striving to
improve margins on its products through price increases, where
warranted and accepted by the market; however, the Company's earnings
could be negatively impacted should such increases be unrealized, not
be sufficient to cover increased raw material and energy costs, or have
a negative impact on demand and volume.
- The Company is reliant on certain strategic raw materials for its
operations and utilizes risk management tools, including hedging, as
appropriate, to mitigate short-term market fluctuations in raw material
and energy costs. Eastman has entered into contracts for the purchase
of raw materials at fixed prices, which are designed to protect the
Company against raw material price increases during their term. These
contracts could cause the Company to pay higher prices for its raw
materials than would otherwise be available at the time it utilizes the
raw materials and there can be no assurance that any of these measures
will result in cost savings or that all market fluctuation exposure
will be eliminated. Further, Eastman purchases a substantial portion of
the Company's raw materials through long-term contracts with a limited
number of suppliers. While Eastman takes measures to ensure that it
maintains adequate supply or even oversupply of raw materials, there
can be no assurance that supply of raw materials will not be delayed or
interrupted, resulting in production delays and decreased revenues.
- Eastman serves markets that are highly competitive and in which a large
number of multinational companies compete. Some of these competitors
are larger than Eastman and have greater financial resources than
Eastman does. Competition is based on many factors, including price,
product quality, product mix, and number of similar products.
Additionally, Eastman's competitive position in the markets in which it
participates is, in part, subject to external factors. For example,
supply and demand for certain of the Company's products is driven by
end-use markets and worldwide capacities which, in turn, impact demand
for and pricing of the Company's products. Eastman expects intense
competition to continue in its markets, presenting significant
challenges to its ability to achieve strong growth rates and acceptable
profit margins. If Eastman is unable to meet these competitive
challenges, its results of operations could be adversely affected.
- The Company has an extensive customer base; however, loss of certain
top customers could adversely affect the Company's financial condition
and results of operations until such business is replaced.
- Limitation of the Company's available manufacturing capacity due to
significant disruption in its manufacturing operations could have a
material adverse affect on revenues, expenses, and results.
- Eastman's facilities and businesses are subject to complex health,
safety, and environmental laws and regulations relating to the use,
storage, handling, generation, transportation, emission, discharge,
disposal, and remediation of, and exposure to, hazardous and
non-hazardous substances and wastes in all of the countries in which it
does business. The nature of the Company's existing and historical
operations exposes it to the risk of liabilities or claims with respect
to environmental matters, including on-site and off-site releases and
emissions of hazardous and non-hazardous substances and wastes. These
liabilities or claims may include costs associated with environmental
investigations and remediation activities, as well as plant closure and
restoration projects. Further, these liabilities or claims may include
capital and other costs associated with environmental compliance
matters at its numerous facilities. These laws and regulations require,
and will continue to require, significant expenditures to remain in
compliance, both currently and in the future. Ongoing operations can be
affected by unanticipated government enforcement actions, which in turn
are influenced by the nature of an allegation and
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the complexity of the site. Likewise, changes in chemical control
regulations and testing requirements can increase costs or result in
product discontinuation. Remedial requirements at contaminated sites
are dependent on the nature of the remedy, the outcome of negotiations
with regulatory agencies and other potentially responsible parties at
multi-party sites, as well as the number and financial viability of
other potentially responsible parties. Further, it is impossible to
predict the nature and impact of future judicial, legislative, or
regulatory developments relating to the environmental protection,
health, and safety requirements applicable to Eastman's operations.
Changes in existing laws or regulations, or the discovery of additional
environmental liabilities associated with the Company's existing or
historical operations, could require Eastman to incur material costs or
could otherwise significantly harm the Company's business, results of
operations, or financial condition. The requirements to be met, as well
as the technology and length of time available to meet those
requirements, continue to develop and change. To the extent that the
costs associated with meeting any of these requirements are substantial
and not adequately provided for, there could be a material adverse
effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
- The Company's operations are parties to or targets of lawsuits, claims,
investigations, and proceedings, including product liability, personal
injury, patent and intellectual property, commercial, contract,
environmental, antitrust, health and safety, and employment matters,
which are being handled and defended in the ordinary course of
business. The Company believes amounts reserved are adequate for such
pending matters; however, results of operations could be affected by
significant litigation adverse to the Company.
The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors nor
necessarily present them in order of importance. This disclosure, including that
under "Outlook" and "Forward-Looking Statements," and other forward-looking
statements and related disclosures made by the Company in this filing and
elsewhere from time to time, represent management's best judgment as of the date
the information is given. The Company does not undertake responsibility for
updating any of such information, whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise, except as required by law. You are advised, however, to
consult any further public Company disclosures (such as in our filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission or in Company press releases) on related
subjects.
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EASTAPAK is a registered trademark of Eastman Chemical
Company.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
GENERAL
The Company and its operations are parties to, or targets of, lawsuits, claims,
investigations, and proceedings, including product liability, personal injury,
patent and intellectual property, commercial, contract, environmental,
antitrust, health and safety, and employment matters, which are being handled
and defended in the ordinary course of business. While the Company is unable to
predict the outcome of these matters, it does not believe, based upon currently
available facts, that the ultimate resolution of any pending matters, including
the sorbates litigation described in the following paragraphs, will have a
material adverse effect on its overall financial condition or results of
operations. However, adverse developments could negatively impact earnings in a
particular period.
SORBATES LITIGATION
As previously reported, on September 30, 1998, the Company entered into a
voluntary plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and agreed to pay
an $11 million fine to resolve a charge brought against the Company for
violation of Section One of the Sherman Act. Under the agreement, the Company
entered a plea of guilty to one count of price-fixing for sorbates, a class of
food preservatives, from January 1995 through June 1997. The plea agreement was
approved by the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California on October 21, 1998. The Company recognized the entire fine in third
quarter 1998 and is paying the fine in installments over a period of five years.
On October 26, 1999, the Company pleaded guilty in a Federal Court of Canada to
a violation of the Competition Act of Canada and was fined $780,000 (Canadian).
The plea admitted that the same conduct that was the subject of the September
30, 1998 plea in the United States had occurred with respect to sorbates sold in
Canada, and prohibited repetition of the conduct and provides for future
monitoring. The fine has been paid and was recognized as a charge against
earnings in the fourth quarter 1999.
In addition, the Company, along with other companies, has been named a defendant
in a number of antitrust lawsuits in various federal and state courts, brought
subsequent to the Company's plea agreements as putative class actions on behalf
of certain direct and indirect purchasers of sorbates in the United States and
Canada. In each lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants engaged in a
conspiracy to fix the price of sorbates and that the plaintiffs paid more for
sorbates than they would have paid absent the defendants' conspiracy. The
plaintiffs in most cases seek damages of unspecified amounts, attorneys' fees
and costs, and other unspecified relief; in addition, certain of the actions
claim restitution, injunction against alleged illegal conduct, and other
equitable relief. The Company has reached final and preliminary settlements in
direct and indirect purchaser class actions. Each of the remaining class actions
is in the preliminary discovery stage, with no class having been certified to
date.
The Company has also been included as a defendant in two separate lawsuits
concerning sorbates currently pending in the United States District Court for
the Northern District of California, one filed on behalf of Dean Foods Company,
Kraft Foods, Inc., Ralston Purina Company, McKee Foods Corporation, and Nabisco,
Inc; and the other filed on behalf of Conopco, Inc. Both lawsuits allege that
the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to fix the price of sorbates in violation
of Section One of the Sherman Act and that the plaintiffs were direct purchasers
of sorbates from the defendants. These plaintiffs elected to opt out of the
final class action settlement of direct purchaser cases and are pursuing their
claims individually. In addition, several indirect purchasers of sorbates have
recently opted out of a proposed settlement, and have filed a separate action
against the Company and other sorbates producers in state court.
The Company intends to continue vigorously to defend these actions unless they
can be settled on terms acceptable to the parties. These matters could result in
the Company being subject to monetary damages and expenses. The Company
recognized charges to earnings in the fourth quarter 1998, the fourth quarter
1999, and
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the first and second quarters of 2000 for estimated costs, including legal fees,
related to the pending sorbates litigation described above. The ultimate outcome
of these matters cannot presently be determined, however, and they may result in
greater or lesser liability than that currently provided for in the Company's
financial statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER
On October 31, 2001, the Company's Lawter International subsidiary and the
Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin agreed to settlement of a civil
action alleging unpermitted construction and operation from April 1997 to
October 1999, of the gravure solution tank at Lawter's Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin plant. Under the terms of the settlement, Lawter will pay a civil
penalty of $130,000 on or before November 30, 2001.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits filed as part of this report are listed in the Exhibit Index
appearing on page 35.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter
ended September 30, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Eastman Chemical Company
Date: November 14, 2001 By: /s/ James P. Rogers
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James P. Rogers
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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3.01 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Chemical
Company, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to Eastman
Chemical Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2001)
3.02 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Eastman Chemical Company, as
amended October 5, 2000 (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.02 to Eastman Chemical Company's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000)
4.01 Form of Eastman Chemical Company Common Stock certificate as
amended February 1, 2001 (incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 4.01 to Eastman Chemical Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001
(the "March 31, 2001 10-Q")
4.02 Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement dated as of December
13, 1993, between Eastman Chemical Company and First Chicago
Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Eastman Chemical
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 relating to the
Eastman Investment Plan, File No. 33-73810)
4.03 Indenture, dated as of January 10, 1994, between Eastman
Chemical Company and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (the
"Indenture") (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4(a) to Eastman Chemical Company's current report on Form
8-K dated January 10, 1994 (the "8-K"))
4.04 Form of 6 3/8% Notes due January 15, 2004 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the 8-K)
4.05 Form of 7 1/4% Debentures due January 15, 2024 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the 8-K)
4.06 Officers' Certificate pursuant to Sections 201 and 301 of
the Indenture (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
4(a) to Eastman Chemical Company's Current Report on Form
8-K dated June 8, 1994 (the "June 8-K"))
4.07 Form of 7 5/8% Debentures due June 15, 2024 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the June 8-K)
4.08 Form of 7.60% Debentures due February 1, 2027 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 4.08 to Eastman Chemical Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (the "1996 10-K"))
4.09 Officer's Certificate pursuant to Sections 201 and 301 of
the Indenture related to 7.60% Debentures due February 1,
2027 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.09 to
the 1996 10-K)
4.10 $200,000,000 Accounts Receivable Securitization agreement
dated April 13, 1999 (amended April 11, 2000), between the
Company and Bank One, NA, as agent. Pursuant to Item
601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, in lieu of filing a copy
of such agreement, the Company agrees to furnish a copy of
such agreement to the Commission upon request.
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EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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4.11 Credit Agreement, dated as of July 13, 2000 (the "Credit Agreement") among
Eastman Chemical Company, the Lenders named therein, and Citibank, N.A. as
Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to Eastman
Chemical Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000)
12.01 Statement re: Computation of Ratios of Earnings (Loss) to Fixed Charges 37
99.01 Operating Segment Information (Sales Revenue Change, Volume Effect and
Price Effect) 38
99.02 Acquisition Information (Sales Revenue and Volume Growth Comparison --
With and Without Acquisitions) 39-40
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