Eastman Board Declares Dividend

KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The board of directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on the company's common stock.

The dividend is payable Jan. 3, 2012, to stockholders of record as of Dec. 15, 2011.

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, Tenn., USA, Eastman had 2010 sales of $5.8 billion. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Eastman Chemical CompanyMedia:Tracy Broadwater, 423-224-0498[email protected]orInvestors:Greg Riddle, 212-835-1620[email protected]

Source: Eastman Chemical Company