UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
October 27, 2011
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
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1-12626
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62-1539359
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN
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37662
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(423) 229-2000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 27, 2011, the registrant publicly released its financial results for third quarter 2011. The full text of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits:
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01:
99.01 Public release by the registrant on October 27, 2011 of third quarter 2011 financial results.
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EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
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Eastman Chemical Company
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By: /s/ Scott V. King
Scott V. King
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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Date: October 27, 2011
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