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Eastman Announces Change in Pension Accounting

KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 6, 2012– Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) announced it has changed its method of accounting for actuarial gains and losses for its pension and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans to a more preferable method as permitted under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The new accounting method, adopted in first quarter 2012, will be retrospectively applied to the company’s financial results for all periods. See the adjusted statements of earnings on pages 1-3 in the accompanying Schedules providing for the effect of the accounting change on the statements of earnings for 2011, 2010, and 2009.

Under the newly adopted method of accounting for actuarial gains and losses for its pension and OPEB plans, the company expects its 2012 pension and OPEB costs to be lower than previously anticipated by approximately $75 million, pre-tax, excluding the fourth quarter mark-to-market (MTM) adjustment. These lower costs are expected to result in an increase in the outlook for diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.30 for full-year 2012.

“We believe this accounting change will provide greater transparency that will allow investors to more clearly evaluate the company’s operating performance by recognizing actuarial gains and losses in its operating results in the year in which the gains and losses occur, rather than amortizing them over future periods,” said Curt Espeland, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Importantly, this accounting change has no impact on benefits received by participants of the pension and OPEB plans or on pension plan funding obligations or decisions.”

Historically, Eastman has recognized pension and OPEB actuarial gains and losses annually in its Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Loss as a component of Stockholders’ Equity, and then amortized these gains and losses each quarter in its Statements of Earnings. The expected return on assets component of Eastman’s pension expense has historically been calculated using a five-year smoothing of asset gains and losses, and the gain or loss component of pension and OPEB expense has historically been based on amortization of actuarial gains and losses that exceed 10 percent of the greater of plan assets or projected benefit obligations over the average future service period of active employees.

Under the new method of accounting, Eastman’s pension and OPEB costs consist of two elements: 1) ongoing costs recognized quarterly, which are comprised of service and interest costs, expected returns on plan assets, and amortization of prior service credits; and 2) MTM gains and losses recognized annually, in the fourth quarter of each year, resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions and the differences between actual and expected returns on plan assets and discount rates. Any interim remeasurements triggered by a curtailment, settlement, or significant plan changes will be recognized as an MTM adjustment in the quarter in which such remeasurement event occurs.
 
 
 

 
 
As a result of the retrospective application of this change, Eastman’s diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 decreased from $4.59 to $4.24. Excluding the fourth-quarter MTM adjustment and asset impairment gains and charges, net, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for 2011 would have increased from $4.56 to $4.81 for 2011. For reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings for 2011, 2010, and 2009, see pages 4-11 in the accompanying Schedules.
 
Eastman management believes that this change in accounting will improve transparency of reporting of its operating results by recognizing the effects of economic and interest rate trends on pension and OPEB plan investments and assumptions in the year these actuarial gains and losses are incurred. These gains and losses will be measured annually at the plans’ December 31 measurement date and recorded as an MTM adjustment in the fourth quarter of each year. This methodology is preferable under GAAP since it aligns more closely with fair value principles and does not delay the recognition of gains and losses into future periods.

Eastman’s operating segment results follow internal management reporting, which is used for making operating decisions and assessing performance. Historically, total pension and OPEB costs have been allocated to each segment. In conjunction with the change in accounting principle, the service cost, which represents the benefits earned by active employees during the period, and amortization of prior service credits will continue to be allocated to each segment. Interest costs, expected return on assets, and the MTM adjustment for actuarial gains and losses will be included in corporate expense and not allocated to segments. Management believes this change in expense allocation will better reflect the operating results of each business. See the accompanying Schedules for adjusted segment earnings providing for the effect of the accounting change on reported segment earnings on pages 4-6 and page 11 for 2011, 2010, and 2009.

In connection with the above change in accounting for pension and OPEB costs, management has also elected to change its method of accounting for certain related costs included in inventory. Management has elected, effective in first quarter 2012, to exclude the portion of pension and OPEB costs attributable to former employees (inactives) as a component of inventoriable costs and instead charge them directly to the cost of sales line item as a period cost. Applying this change in inventory retrospectively did not have a material impact on previously reported inventory, cost of sales, or financial results in any prior period and, as such, prior period results have not been retrospectively adjusted for this change in accounting for certain related costs included in inventory.
 
 
 

 
 
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 and geographies it serves.  A global company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2011 sales of $7.2 billion.  For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements concerning current expectations for 2012 pension and OPEB costs and the impact of such costs on 2012 earnings per share. Such expectations are based upon certain preliminary information, internal estimates, and management assumptions, expectations, and plans, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions, events, and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or expectations prove to be inaccurate or are unrealized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations are and will be detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K filed for 2011 and available on the Eastman web site at www.eastman.com in the Investors, SEC filings section.

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Eastman Contacts:

Media:  Tracy Broadwater
423-224-0498 / tkbroadwater@eastman.com 

Investors:  Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
For Year Ended December 31, 2011

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
                   
Sales
  $ 7,178     $ --     $ 7,178  
Cost of sales (1)
    5,538       71       5,609  
Gross profit
    1,640       (71 )     1,569  
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)
    469       12       481  
Research and development expenses (1)
    158       1       159  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net
    (8 )     --       (8 )
Operating earnings
    1,021       (84 )     937  
                         
Net interest expense
    76       --       76  
Other charges (income), net
    (19 )     --       (19 )
                         
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
    964       (84 )     880  
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations
    307       (33 )     274  
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 657     $ (51 )   $ 606  
                         
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
    8       1       9  
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax     31       --       31  
Net earnings
  $ 696     $ (50 )   $ 646  
                         
Basic earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 4.70     $ (0.36 )   $ 4.34  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.28       0.01       0.29  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 4.98     $ (0.35 )   $ 4.63  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 4.59     $ (0.35 )   $ 4.24  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.27       0.01       0.28  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 4.86     $ (0.34 )   $ 4.52  
                         
                         
Shares (in millions) outstanding at end of period
    137.0               137.0  
                         
Shares (in millions) used for earnings per share calculation
                       
Basic
    139.7               139.7  
Diluted
    143.1               143.1  
                         

(1)  
Includes mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses of $144 million.
 

1
 

 

ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
For Year Ended December 31, 2010

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
                   
Sales
  $ 5,842     $ --     $ 5,842  
Cost of sales (1)
    4,368       15       4,383  
Gross profit
    1,474       (15 )     1,459  
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)
    431       3       434  
Research and development expenses (1)
    152       --       152  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net
    29       --       29  
Operating earnings
    862       (18 )     844  
                         
Net interest expense
    99       --       99  
Early debt extinguishment costs
    115       --       115  
Other charges (income), net
    12       --       12  
                         
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
    636       (18 )     618  
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations
    211       (9 )     202  
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 425     $ (9 )   $ 416  
                         
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
    13       (4 )     9  
Net earnings
  $ 438     $ (13 )   $ 425  
                         
Basic earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 2.95     $ (0.07 )   $ 2.88  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.09       (0.02 )     0.07  
Basic earnings per share
  $ 3.04     $ (0.09 )   $ 2.95  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 2.88     $ (0.07 )   $ 2.81  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    0.08       (0.01 )     0.07  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 2.96     $ (0.08 )   $ 2.88  
                         
                         
Shares (in millions) outstanding at end of period
    141.5               141.5  
                         
Shares (in millions) used for earnings per share calculation
                       
Basic
    144.2               144.2  
Diluted
    147.8               147.8  
                         
 
(1)  
Includes mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses of $53 million.
 
 
2

 

ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
For Year Ended December 31, 2009

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
                   
Sales
  $ 4,396     $ --     $ 4,396  
Cost of sales (1)
    3,364       56       3,420  
Gross profit
    1,032       (56 )     976  
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1)
    367       12       379  
Research and development expenses (1)
    124       1       125  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net
    196       --       196  
Operating earnings
    345       (69 )     276  
                         
Net interest expense
    78       --       78  
Other charges (income), net
    13       --       13  
                         
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
    254       (69 )     185  
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations
    100       (26 )     74  
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 154     $ (43 )   $ 111  
                         
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (18 )     (4 )     (22 )
Net earnings
  $ 136     $ (47 )   $ 89  
                         
Basic earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 1.06     $ (0.29 )   $ 0.77  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    (0.12 )     (0.04 )     (0.16 )
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.94     $ (0.33 )   $ 0.61  
                         
Diluted earnings per share
                       
Earnings from continuing operations
  $ 1.05     $ (0.29 )   $ 0.76  
Earnings from discontinued operations
    (0.12 )     (0.03 )     (0.15 )
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.93     $ (0.32 )   $ 0.61  
                         
                         
Shares (in millions) outstanding at end of period
    144.9               144.9  
                         
Shares (in millions) used for earnings per share calculation
                       
Basic
    145.0               145.0  
Diluted
    146.8               146.8  
                         
 
(1)  
Includes mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses of $91 million.
 
 
 
3

 

ADJUSTED SEGMENT OPERATING EARNINGS RECONCILIATIONS
 
   
For year ended December 31, 2011
 
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
Operating Earnings by Segment and Items
                 
                   
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks
                 
Operating earnings
  $ 331     $ 23     $ 354  
                         
Fibers
                       
Operating earnings
    346       19       365  
                         
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates
                       
Operating earnings
    289       26       315  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    7       --       7  
Operating earnings excluding item
    296       26       322  
                         
Specialty Plastics
                       
Operating earnings
    105       20       125  
                         
Other (2)
                       
Operating loss
    (50 )     (172 )     (222 )
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (3)
    (15 )     --       (15 )
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (4)
    --       144       144  
Operating loss excluding items
    (65 )     (28 )     (93 )
                         
Total Eastman Chemical Company
                       
Total operating earnings
  $ 1,021     $ (84 )   $ 937  
Total asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net
    (8 )     --       (8 )
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment
    --       144       144  
Total operating earnings excluding items
  $ 1,013     $ 60     $ 1,073  

(1)  
Consists of $7 million in restructuring charges primarily for severance associated with the acquisition and integration of Sterling Chemicals, Inc.
(2)  
Research and development and other expenses, asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net, and mark-to-market adjustments not identifiable to an operating segment are not included in segment operating results for the period presented and are shown as "other" operating loss.
(3)  
Consists of $15 million gain from the sale of the previously impaired methanol and ammonia assets related to the terminated Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project.
(4)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.

 
4

 

ADJUSTED SEGMENT OPERATING EARNINGS RECONCILIATIONS
 
   
For year ended December 31, 2010
 
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
Operating Earnings by Segment and Items (1)
                 
                   
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks
                 
Operating earnings
  $ 293     $ 19     $ 312  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (2)
    6       --       6  
Operating earnings excluding item
    299       19       318  
                         
Fibers
                       
Operating earnings
    323       16       339  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (2)
    3       --       3  
Operating earnings excluding item
    326       16       342  
                         
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates
                       
Operating earnings
    224       20       244  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (2)
    7       --       7  
Operating earnings excluding item
    231       20       251  
                         
Specialty Plastics
                       
Operating earnings
    88       15       103  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (2)
    5       --       5  
Operating earnings excluding item
    93       15       108  
                         
Other (3)
                       
Operating loss
    (66 )     (88 )     (154 )
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (4)
    8       --       8  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (5)
    --       53       53  
Operating loss excluding items
    (58 )     (35 )     (93 )
                         
Total Eastman Chemical Company
                       
Total operating earnings
  $ 862     $ (18 )   $ 844  
Total asset impairments and restructuring charges, net
    29       --       29  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment
    --       53       53  
Total operating earnings excluding items
  $ 891     $ 35     $ 926  
 
(1)  
Includes allocated costs not included in discontinued operations, some of which may remain and could be reallocated to the remaining segments.
(2)  
Includes restructuring charges primarily for severance.
(3)  
Research and development and other expenses, asset impairments and restructuring charges, net, and mark-to-market adjustments not identifiable to an operating segment are not included in segment operating results for the period presented and are shown as "other" operating loss.
(4)  
Consists of $8 million of intangible asset impairment charges resulting from an environmental regulatory change during the fourth quarter impacting the fair value of air emission credits remaining from the previously discontinued Beaumont, Texas, gasification project.
(5)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.
 

 
5

 
 
ADJUSTED SEGMENT OPERATING EARNINGS RECONCILIATIONS
 
   
For year ended December 31, 2009
 
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
As Previously
Reported (Before Accounting Change)
   
Effect of Accounting Change
   
As Adjusted (After Accounting Change)
 
Operating Earnings by Segment and Items (1)
                 
                   
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks
                 
Operating earnings
  $ 221     $ 18     $ 239  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (2)
    3       --       3  
Operating earnings excluding item
    224       18       242  
                         
Fibers
                       
Operating earnings
    292       16       308  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (2)
    4       --       4  
Operating earnings excluding item
    296       16       312  
                         
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates
                       
Operating earnings
    41       18       59  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (2)
    6       --       6  
Operating earnings excluding item
    47       18       65  
                         
Specialty Plastics
                       
Operating earnings
    9       15       24  
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (2)
    4       --       4  
Operating earnings excluding item
    13       15       28  
                         
Other (3)
                       
Operating loss
    (218 )     (136 )     (354 )
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (4)
    179       --       179  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (5)
    --       91       91  
Operating loss excluding items
    (39 )     (45 )     (84 )
                         
Total Eastman Chemical Company
                       
Total operating earnings
  $ 345     $ (69 )   $ 276  
Total asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net
    196       --       196  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment
    --       91       91  
Total operating earnings excluding items
  $ 541     $ 22     $ 563  
 
(1)  
Includes allocated costs not included in discontinued operations, some of which may remain and could be reallocated to the remaining segments.
(2)  
Includes severance costs for a reduction in force in first quarter.
(3)  
Research and development and other expenses, asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net, and mark-to-market adjustments not identifiable to an operating segment are not included in segment operating results for the period presented and are shown as "other" operating loss.
(4)  
Includes asset impairments and restructuring charges, net primarily for the Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project discontinued in fourth quarter.
(5)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.

 
6

 
 
ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS

   
For the year ended December 31, 2011
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)  
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
   $ 1,021      $ 964      $ 657      $ 4.59  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    (8 )     (8 )     (5 )     (0.03 )
Excluding item
   $ 1,013      $ 956      $ 652      $ 4.56  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
   $ 937      $ 880      $ 606      $ 4.24  
                                 
Certain Items:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    (8 )     (8 )     (5 )     (0.03 )
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (2)
    144       144       88       0.60  
Excluding items – as adjusted (after accounting change)
   $ 1,073      $ 1,016      $ 689      $ 4.81  

(1)  
Consists of $15 million gain from the sale of the previously impaired methanol and ammonia assets related to the terminated Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project in second quarter, offset by $7 million in restructuring charges primarily for severance associated with the acquisition and integration of Sterling Chemicals, Inc. in third quarter.
(2)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.


   
For the year ended December 31, 2010
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
  $ 862      $ 636      $ 425      $ 2.88  
                                 
Certain Items:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (1)
    29       29       18       0.12  
Early debt extinguishment costs (2)
    --       115       71       0.48  
Excluding items
   $ 891      $ 780      $ 514      $ 3.48  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
   $ 844      $ 618      $ 416      $ 2.81  
                                 
Certain Items:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net (1)
    29       29       18       0.12  
Early debt extinguishment costs (2)
    --       115       71       0.48  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (3)
    53       53       31       0.22  
Excluding items –  as adjusted (after accounting change)
   $ 926      $ 815      $ 536      $ 3.63  
 
(1)  
Includes restructuring charges primarily for severance and $8 million of intangible asset impairment charges resulting from an environmental regulatory change during the fourth quarter impacting the fair value of air emission credits remaining from the previously discontinued Beaumont, Texas, gasification project.
(2)  
During fourth quarter, the Company completed the early repayment of $500 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities, resulting in a pre-tax charge of $115 million, net.
(3)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.

 
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ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS
(Continued)

   
For the year ended December 31, 2009
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)  
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
     
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
   $ 345      $ 254      $ 154      $ 1.05  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    196       196       127       0.86  
Excluding item
   $ 541      $ 450      $ 281      $ 1.91  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
   $ 276      $ 185      $ 111      $ 0.76  
                                 
Certain Items:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    196       196       127       0.86  
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (2)
    91       91       56       0.39  
Excluding items – as adjusted (after accounting change)
   $ 563      $ 472      $ 294      $ 2.01  
 
(1)  
Includes severance costs for a reduction in force in first quarter and asset impairments and restructuring charges, net, of $179 million primarily for the Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project discontinued in fourth quarter.
(2)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.


 
 
 
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ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS
(Continued)

   
First Quarter 2011
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
  $ 284     $ 271     $ 182     $ 1.26  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
  $ $314     $ 301     $ 201     $ 1.39  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (1)
    (15 )     (15 )     (10 )     (0.07 )
Excluding item – as adjusted (after accounting change)
  $ $299     $ $286     $ $191     $ $1.32  
 
   (1)
Mark-to-market adjustment due to the remeasurement of an other postretirement benefit plan curtailment related to the Performance Polymers divestiture.
 
 
   
Second Quarter 2011
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
  $ 318     $ 306     $ 210     $ 1.45  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    (15 )     (15 )     (10 )     (0.07 )
Excluding item
  $ 303     $ 291     $ 200     $ 1.38  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
  $ 333     $ 320     $ 219     $ 1.51  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    (15 )     (15 )     (10 )     (0.07 )
Excluding item – as adjusted (after accounting change)
  $ 318     $ 305     $ 209     $ 1.44  

(1)  
Includes $15 million gain from the sale of the previously impaired methanol and ammonia assets related to the terminated Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project.
 
 
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ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS
(Continued)

   
Third Quarter 2011
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
  $ 256     $ 238     $ 165     $ 1.16  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    7       7       5       0.03  
Excluding item
  $ 263     $ 245     $ 170     $ 1.19  
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
  $ 271     $ 254     $ 174     $ 1.22  
                                 
Certain Items:
                               
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
    7       7       5       0.04  
Excluding items – as adjusted (after accounting change)
  $ 278     $ 261     $ 179     $ 1.26  

(1)  
Includes $7 million in restructuring charges primarily for severance associated with the acquisition and integration of Sterling Chemicals, Inc.
 
 
   
Fourth Quarter 2011
 
         
Earnings from Continuing Operations
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
Operating
Earnings
   
Before Tax
   
After Tax
   
Per Diluted Share
 
                         
As previously reported (before accounting change)
  $ 163     $ 149     $ 100     $ 0.71  
                                 
                                 
As adjusted (after accounting change) - adjusted for pension methodology change
  $ 19     $ 5     $ 12     $ 0.09  
                                 
Certain Item:
                               
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (1)
    159       159       98       0.69  
Excluding item – as adjusted (after accounting change)
  $ 178     $ 164     $ 110     $ 0.78  

(1)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial net losses.
 
 
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ADJUSTED SEGMENT OPERATING EARNINGS - QUARTERLY
2011

 
As Previously Reported
(Before Accounting Change)
 
As Adjusted
(After Accounting Change)
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
 
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
 
$
$
$
$
 
$
$
$
$
Operating Earnings by Segment and Items
                 
                   
Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers, and Inks
                 
Operating earnings
98
99
82
52
 
104
104
89
57
                   
Fibers
                 
Operating earnings
81
93
92
80
 
86
97
98
84
                   
Performance Chemicals and Intermediates
                 
Operating earnings
88
88
71
42
 
94
94
78
49
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (1)
--
--
7
--
 
--
--
7
--
Operating earnings excluding item
88
88
78
42
 
94
94
85
49
                   
Specialty Plastics
                 
Operating earnings
30
37
29
9
 
35
42
34
14
                   
Other (2)
                 
Operating gain (loss)
(13)
1
(18)
(20)
 
(5)
(4)
(28)
(185)
Asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net (3)
--
(15)
--
--
 
--
(15)
--
--
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment (4)
--
--
--
--
 
(15)
--
--
159
Operating loss excluding items
(13)
(14)
(18)
(20)
 
(20)
(19)
(28)
(26)
                   
Total Eastman Chemical Company
                 
Total operating earnings
284
318
256
163
 
314
333
271
19
Total asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net
--
(15)
7
--
 
--
(15)
7
--
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefits adjustment
--
--
--
--
 
(15)
--
--
159
Total operating earnings excluding items
284
303
263
163
 
299
318
278
178
 
(1)
Consists of $7 million in restructuring charges primarily for severance associated with the acquisition and integration of Sterling Chemicals, Inc.
(2)
Research and development and other expenses, asset impairments and restructuring charges (gains), net, and mark-to-market adjustments not identifiable to an operating segment are not included in segment operating results for the periods presented and are shown as "other" operating gain (loss).
(3)  
Consists of $15 million gain from the sale of the previously impaired methanol and ammonia assets related to the terminated Beaumont, Texas industrial gasification project.
(4)  
Mark-to-market adjustment for pension and other postretirement benefit plans actuarial losses.

 
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