TEXT-Fitch revises Eastman Chemical outlook to stable, rating affirmed

Jan 25 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and debt ratings of Eastman Chemical Company (Eastman) at 'BBB'. Fitch has also affirmed Eastman's short-term IDR and commercial paper rating at 'F2'. The Rating Outlook is revised to Stable from Negative. A full list of ratings is provided at the end of the release. STABLE OUTLOOK The revision of the Outlook to Stable reflects Eastman's progress integrating the Solutia acquisition as well as the company's capacity an