The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.81 to $0.83 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Jan. 8, 2025, to stockholders of record as of Dec. 16, 2024.
"We are proud to continue our strong tradition of returning value to our stockholders by increasing our dividend for the 15th year in a row," stated Willie McLain, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "This increase demonstrates the Board's confidence in our consistent earnings performance and robust cash flow generation."
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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