combined 8K cover
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 15, 2012
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | | 1-12626 | | 62-1539359 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN | | 37662 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(423) 229-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN
Item 7.01 -- Regulation FD Disclosure
This Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Current Report") is being furnished by Eastman Chemical Company (the "Company") to provide selected unaudited pro forma combined segment information which reflects a change in the Company's reportable segments due to recent changes in the Company's organization resulting from the July 2, 2012 acquisition of Solutia Inc. ("Solutia").
The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01(d) -- Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 9.01:
Exhibit 99.01 Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Segment Information
SIGNATURES
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 |
| | By: __/s/ Scott V. King____ ____ Scott V. King Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
| | Date: October 15, 2012 |