8K Item 5.02 Cover Page
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 4, 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 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY - EMN
Item 5.02(b) - Departure of Certain Officers
On October 8, 2012, the registrant announced the retirement of executive officer Theresa K. Lee, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and two related executive officer appointments, each effective January 1, 2013.
The full text of the registrant's release announcing the executive retirement and appointments is filed as Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01(d) -- Exhibits
99.01 Public announcement by the registrant on October 8, 2012 of executive retirement and appointments.
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 9, 2012 |