Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced it will review strategic options, including a possible divestiture, for its PET business in the Performance Polymers segment. The company has retained Bank of America Merrill Lynch as its exclusive financial advisor for the strategic review.
Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves. A global company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2009 sales of $5 billion. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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