Eastman Announces 2016 Annual Meeting Stockholder Vote Results
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KINGSPORT, Tenn., May 5, 2016 - At the Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN)
annual meeting, stockholders:
* reelected directors Humberto P. Alfonso, Gary E. Anderson, Brett D.
Begemann, Michael P. Connors, Mark J. Costa, Stephen R. Demeritt, Robert M.
Hernandez, Julie F. Holder, Renée J. Hornbaker, Lewis M. Kling, James J.
O'Brien, and David W. Raisbeck to one-year terms;
* approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's executive
officers as disclosed in the annual meeting proxy statement (the "say-on-
pay" vote);
* ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent
auditors for 2016; and
* rejected an advisory stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of
Directors take steps necessary to permit stockholders to act by written
consent without a meeting.
Additional information about each of the matters acted upon by stockholders at
the annual meeting is in the proxy statement that was furnished to stockholders
in connection with the meeting. The proxy statement is also available at
www.investors.eastman.com, Annual Meeting. The final vote totals for the matters
acted upon by stockholders at the annual meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K
filing with the SEC and also posted on www.investors.eastman.com.
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of
products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty
businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and
solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its
market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and
leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and
construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior
value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves
customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2015 revenues of approximately
$9.6 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and
employs approximately 15,000 people around the world. For more information,
visit www.eastman.com.
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Contacts:
Media: Tracy Kilgore
423-224-0498/ tjkilgore(at)eastman.com
Investors: Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle(at)eastman.com
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