emndirectorappointment.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 17, 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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Item 5.02(d) -- Election of Director
The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company on February 17, 2011 elected Brett D. Begemann as a director. Mr. Begemann serves in the class of directors for which the current term in office expires at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2013, and serves as a member of the Audit Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Security Committee of the Board of Directors. The text of the Company’s release announcing the election of Mr. Begemann as a director is filed as Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01(d) -- Exhibit
The following exhibit is filed pursuant to Item 9.01(d):
99.01 Text of Public Release by the Company on February 24, 2011 announcing election of Brett D. Begemann as a director.
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:
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/s/ Scott V. King
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Name:
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Scott V. King
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Title:
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Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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Date: February 24, 2011
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