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Eastman Announces Third-Quarter 2017 Financial Results

KINGSPORT, Tenn., October 26, 2017 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced reported earnings of $2.22 per diluted share for third quarter 2017 versus $1.56 per diluted share for third quarter 2016. Adjusted earnings were $2.19 per diluted share for third quarter 2017 versus $1.86 per diluted share for third quarter 2016. For detail of the adjustments and reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings for all periods presented, see Tables 3A and 4A.

“Once again, we delivered outstanding year-over-year growth in adjusted EPS, reflecting the strength of our portfolio as well as our ability to leverage solid underlying business conditions for growth. Our specialties continued their strong performance, marked by exceptional growth in Additives & Functional Products,” said Mark Costa, Board Chair and CEO. “Over the past several weeks, we have also responded with extraordinary professionalism and decisiveness as we faced hurricanes in the U.S. and the coal gasification incident at our Kingsport facility. With both of these challenges, our ability to minimize disruption and reduce impact is a testament to our scale, vertical integration, and the tremendous capability and determination of the Eastman team.”


(In millions, except per share amounts)
3Q2017
3Q2016
Sales revenue
$2,465
$2,287
Operating earnings
$460
$356
Adjusted operating earnings*
$460
$416
Earnings per diluted share
$2.22
$1.56
Adjusted earnings per diluted share*
$2.19
$1.86
Net cash provided by operating activities
$528
$450

*For adjusted provision for income taxes in 3Q 2017, excluded non-core items in 3Q 2017 and 2016, and reconciliation to reported company and segment earnings, see Tables 3A and 4A.

Segment Results 3Q 2017 versus 3Q 2016

Additives & Functional Products - Sales revenue increased primarily due to higher sales volume for most product lines. Operating earnings increased primarily due to higher sales volume.

Advanced Materials - Sales revenue increased due to improved product mix from higher sales volume of premium products. Operating earnings were unchanged compared to record earnings in the year ago period.

Chemical Intermediates - Sales revenue increased due to higher selling prices attributed to higher raw material prices and continued improvement in competitive conditions. Operating earnings increased primarily due to higher selling prices, lower commodity hedge levels, and lower operating costs, partially offset by higher raw material and energy costs.




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Fibers - Sales revenue decreased primarily due to lower selling prices, particularly for acetate tow, attributed to lower industry capacity utilization rates. Operating earnings declined due to lower selling prices, partially offset by lower operating costs resulting from recent actions.

Cash Flow

Eastman generated $528 million in cash from operating activities during third quarter 2017 primarily due to strong net earnings. Total borrowings decreased $187 million and share repurchases totaled $100 million during the quarter.

In first nine months 2017, the company generated cash from operations of over $1 billion and $573 million of free cash flow (defined as cash from operating activities minus capital expenditures). In addition, the company returned $498 million to stockholders with $275 million of share repurchases and $223 million of dividends. The company continues to expect to generate approximately $1 billion of free cash flow in 2017.

See Tables 5A, 5B and 6A. Priorities for uses of available cash include payment of the quarterly dividend, repayment of debt, funding targeted growth initiatives, and repurchasing shares.

Kingsport Coal Gasification Operational Incident
 
As previously announced, on October 4, 2017 an explosion in the Kingsport site’s coal gasification area disrupted manufacturing operations. There were no serious injuries and no impact to the environment. All manufacturing operations have resumed except for coal gasification. Due to the unique advantages of our scale and integration, the company has made excellent progress in repairing the facility and implemented alternate processes to maintain operations of downstream derivative facilities of coal gasification. We expect the coal gasification area to be operable by the end of fourth quarter 2017. This, along with our mitigating actions, is expected to enable full production of acetyl chemicals and derivatives. Normal operations are expected to resume in early 2018.
 
While the company continues to assess the financial impact of the incident, the net impact is expected to reduce operating earnings by between $50 and $100 million. Costs in fourth quarter 2017 related to the incident are expected to be approximately $100 million, partially offset by insurance recovery expected in first half 2018.

Outlook
    
Commenting on the outlook for full-year 2017, Costa said: “Our excellent third-quarter results build on the strong performance we have delivered throughout the year. We continue to create our own growth with innovative, high margin products in what remains an uncertain global business environment. Capital allocation and cost management are also contributing to earnings growth. As a result, our expectations for adjusted 2017 EPS growth have improved to be solidly at the high end of the previously projected range of 10 to 12 percent compared with 2016, excluding the financial impact of the Kingsport operational incident.”


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The full-year 2017 projected earnings exclude any non-core, unusual, or non-recurring items in fourth quarter 2017, assumes that the adjusted tax rate detailed in Tables 4A and 4B for first nine months 2017 will be the actual rate for full-year 2017, and excludes the financial impact of the Kingsport operational incident. Our 2017 financial results forecasts do not include non-core items (such as mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefit gain or loss) or any unusual or non-recurring items, and we accordingly are unable to reconcile projected full-year 2017 earnings excluding non-core and any unusual or non-recurring items to reported GAAP earnings without unreasonable efforts.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements concerning current expectations and assumptions for future global economic conditions; competitive position and acceptance of specialty products in key markets; mix of products sold; raw material and energy prices and costs, and other costs; and revenue, earnings, and cash flow for full-year 2017. Such expectations and assumptions are based upon certain preliminary information, internal estimates, and management assumptions, expectations, and plans, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties inherent in projecting future conditions, events, and results. Actual results could differ materially from expectations and assumptions expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or expectations prove to be inaccurate or are unrealized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations are and will be detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-Q filed for second quarter 2017 available, and the Form 10-Q to be filed for third quarter 2017 and to be available, on the Eastman web site at www.eastman.com in the Investors, SEC filings section, and in the slides and remarks in the public conference call and webcast detailed below.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Eastman will host a conference call with industry analysts on October 27, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the live webcast of the conference call and view the accompanying slides, go to www.investors.eastman.com, Events & Presentations. To listen via telephone, the dial-in number is 719-325-2213, passcode number 9289488. A web replay, a replay in downloadable MP3 format, and the accompanying slides will be available at www.investors.eastman.com, Events & Presentations. A telephone replay will be available continuously from 11:00 a.m. ET, October 27 to 11:00 a.m. ET, November 6 at 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820, passcode 9289488.



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Eastman is a global advanced materials and specialty additives 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 more than 100 countries and had 2016 revenues of approximately $9.0 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,000 people around the world. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

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Contacts:

Media:  Tracy Kilgore Addington
423-224-0498 / tracy@eastman.com

Investors:  Greg Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle@eastman.com



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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
October 26 , 2017


For Eastman Chemical Company Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results Release

Table of Contents




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Table 1 – Statements of Earnings
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts; unaudited)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Sales
$
2,465

 
$
2,287

 
$
7,187

 
$
6,820

Cost of sales
1,774

 
1,666

 
5,220

 
4,960

Gross profit
691

 
621

 
1,967

 
1,860

Selling, general and administrative expenses
175

 
181

 
525

 
538

Research and development expenses
56

 
54

 
165

 
163

Asset impairments and restructuring gains, net

 
30

 

 
28

Operating earnings
460

 
356

 
1,277

 
1,131

Net interest expense
61

 
64

 
182

 
191

Early debt extinguishment and other related costs

 

 

 
9

Other (income) charges, net
(4
)
 
3

 
(8
)
 
(5
)
Earnings before income taxes
403

 
289

 
1,103

 
936

Provision for income taxes
79

 
56

 
206

 
195

Net earnings
324

 
233

 
897

 
741

Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
1

 
1

 
4

 
3

Net earnings attributable to Eastman
$
323

 
$
232

 
$
893

 
$
738

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Eastman
$
2.24

 
$
1.57

 
$
6.15

 
$
5.00

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman
$
2.22

 
$
1.56

 
$
6.10

 
$
4.96

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares (in millions) outstanding at end of period
143.7

 
146.8

 
143.7

 
146.8

Shares (in millions) used for earnings per share calculation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
144.3

 
147.2

 
145.2

 
147.6

Diluted
145.5

 
148.2

 
146.5

 
148.6



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Table 2A – Segment Sales Information
 
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Sales by Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additives & Functional Products
 
$
886

 
$
752

 
$
2,489

 
$
2,259

Advanced Materials
 
646

 
638

 
1,937

 
1,873

Chemical Intermediates
 
696

 
638

 
2,069

 
1,891

Fibers
 
224

 
248

 
652

 
762

Total Sales by Segment
 
2,452

 
2,276

 
7,147

 
6,785

Other
 
13

 
11

 
40

 
35

Total Eastman Chemical Company
 
$
2,465

 
$
2,287

 
$
7,187

 
$
6,820

 
Table 2B – Sales Revenue Change
 
Third Quarter 2017 Compared to Third Quarter 2016
 
 
Change in Sales Revenue Due To
(Unaudited)
Revenue
% Change
Volume / Product Mix Effect
Price Effect
Exchange
Rate
Effect
Additives & Functional Products
18
 %
14
 %
3
 %
1
 %
Advanced Materials
1
 %
1
 %
 %
 %
Chemical Intermediates
9
 %
1
 %
8
 %
 %
Fibers
(10)
 %
(2)
 %
(8)
 %
 %
 
 
 
 
 
Total Eastman Chemical Company
8
 %
5
 %
2
 %
1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Nine Months 2017 Compared to First Nine Months 2016
 
 
Change in Sales Revenue Due To
(Unaudited)
Revenue
% Change
Volume / Product Mix Effect
Price Effect
Exchange
Rate
Effect
Additives & Functional Products
10
 %
10
 %
1
 %
(1)
 %
Advanced Materials
3
 %
5
 %
(1)
 %
(1)
 %
Chemical Intermediates
9
 %
 %
10
 %
(1)
 %
Fibers
(14)
 %
(5)
 %
(9)
 %
 %
 
 
 
 
 
Total Eastman Chemical Company
5
 %
4
 %
2
 %
(1)
 %


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Table 2C – Sales by Customer Location
 
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Sales by Customer Location
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States and Canada
 
$
1,057

 
$
1,028

 
$
3,211

 
$
3,064

Asia Pacific
 
612

 
576

 
1,705

 
1,601

Europe, Middle East, and Africa
 
658

 
545

 
1,882

 
1,760

Latin America
 
138

 
138

 
389

 
395

Total Eastman Chemical Company
 
$
2,465

 
$
2,287

 
$
7,187

 
$
6,820


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Table 3A - Segment, Other, and Company Non-GAAP Operating Earnings (Loss) Reconciliations(1) 
 
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Additives & Functional Products
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating earnings
 
$
186

 
$
160

 
$
497

 
$
481

Asset impairments and restructuring gains, net
 

 

 

 
(2
)
Excluding non-core item
 
186

 
160

 
497

 
479

Advanced Materials
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating earnings
 
141

 
141

 
399

 
381

Chemical Intermediates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating earnings
 
81

 
39

 
246

 
121

Fibers
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating earnings
 
66

 
79

 
173

 
237

Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating loss
 
(14
)
 
(63
)
 
(38
)
 
(89
)
Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefit plans loss
 

 
30

 

 
30

Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net
 

 
30

 

 
30

Acquisition integration and transaction costs
 

 

 

 
9

Excluding non-core items
 
(14
)
 
(3
)
 
(38
)
 
(20
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Eastman Chemical Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating earnings
 
460

 
356

 
1,277

 
1,131

Mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefit plans loss
 

 
30

 

 
30

     Asset impairments and restructuring charges, net
 

 
30

 

 
28

Acquisition integration and transaction costs
 

 

 

 
9

Total operating earnings excluding non-core items
 
$
460

 
$
416

 
$
1,277

 
$
1,198

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company Non-GAAP Operating Earnings Reconciliations by Line Items
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating earnings
 
$
460

 
$
356

 
$
1,277

 
$
1,131

Costs of sales
 

 
18

 

 
18

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 

 
12

 

 
21

Asset impairment and restructuring charges, net
 

 
30

 

 
28

Total operating earnings excluding non-core items
 
$
460

 
$
416

 
$
1,277

 
$
1,198

 

(1) 
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for third quarter 2016 for descriptions of third quarter 2016 and first nine months 2016 non-core items.



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Table 3B - Segment, Other, and Company Non-GAAP Operating Earnings (Loss) (1) 
 
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Additives & Functional Products
 
$
186

 
$
160

 
$
497

 
$
479

Advanced Materials
 
141

 
141

 
399

 
381

Chemical Intermediates
 
81

 
39

 
246

 
121

Fibers
 
66

 
79

 
173

 
237

Total segment operating earnings excluding non-core items
 
$
474

 
$
419

 
$
1,315

 
$
1,218

Total Other
 
(14
)
 
(3
)
 
(38
)
 
(20
)
Total operating earnings excluding non-core items
 
$
460

 
$
416

 
$
1,277

 
$
1,198

 

(1) 
For identification of excluded non-core items and reconciliations to GAAP operating earnings, see Table 3A.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Table 4A – Non-GAAP Operating Earnings, Earnings, and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations

Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes and Tax Rate

In first quarter 2017, the Company began disclosing non-GAAP earnings with an adjusted effective tax rate and a resulting adjusted provision for income taxes using the Company's current forecasted tax rate for the full year. The adjusted effective tax rate and resulting adjusted provision for income taxes are equal to the Company's projected annual effective tax rate and provision for income taxes on earnings excluding any non-core items for completed periods. The Company did not forecast a full year effective tax rate or provision for income taxes on this basis in prior periods, and accordingly is not presenting an adjusted effective tax rate or provision for income taxes for periods prior to first quarter 2017.
 
Third Quarter 2017
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)
As Reported
(GAAP)
 
Mark-to-Market Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges (Gains), Net
 
Other
Non-core Items (1)
 
Adjustment to Effective Tax Rate and Provision for
Income Taxes and Provision for Income Taxes for Non-core Items(2)(3)
 
Non-GAAP (with Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes and Excluding Non-Core Items)
Operating earnings
$
460

 

 

 

 

 
$
460

Other (income) charges, net
$
(4
)
 

 

 
3

 

 
$
(1
)
Earnings before income taxes
$
403

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
$
400

Provision for income taxes
$
79

 

 

 

 
1

 
$
80

Effective tax rate
20
%
 

 

 

 

 
20
%
Net earnings attributable to Eastman
$
323

 

 

 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
$
319

Net earnings attributable to Eastman, per diluted share
$
2.22

 

 

 

 

 
$
2.19


 
Third Quarter 2016
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)
As Reported
(GAAP)
 
Mark-to-Market Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (4)
 
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges (Gains), Net (4)
 
Other
Non-core Items
 
Effective Tax Rate and Provision for Income Taxes for Non-core Items (3)
 
Non-GAAP (Excluding Non-Core Items)
Operating earnings
$
356

 
30

 
30

 

 

 
$
416

Earnings before income taxes
$
289

 
30

 
30

 

 

 
$
349

Provision for income taxes
$
56

 

 

 

 
17

 
$
73

Effective tax rate
20
%
 

 

 

 
1
%
 
21
%
Net earnings attributable to Eastman
$
232

 
30

 
30

 

 
(17
)
 
$
275

Net earnings attributable to Eastman, per diluted share
$
1.56

 

 

 

 

 
$
1.86


(1) 
Gain from sale of the formulated electronics cleaning solutions business.
(2) 
Third quarter 2017 provision for income taxes was adjusted to reflect the current forecasted full year effective tax rate.
(3) 
Provision for income taxes for non-core items is calculated using the tax rate for the jurisdiction where the gains are taxable and the expenses are deductible.
(4) 
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for third quarter 2016 for descriptions of third quarter 2016 non-core items.


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Table 4A – Non-GAAP Operating Earnings, Earnings, and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations (continued)
    
 
First Nine Months 2017
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)
As Reported
(GAAP)
 
Mark-to-Market Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges (Gains), Net
 
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs
 
Other
Non-core
Items (1)
 
Adjustment to Effective Tax Rate and Provision for
Income Taxes and Provision for Income Taxes for Non-core Items
(2)(3)
 
Non-GAAP (with Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes and Excluding Non-Core Items)
Operating earnings
$
1,277

 

 

 

 

 

 
$
1,277

Other (income) charges, net
$
(8
)
 

 

 

 
3

 

 
$
(5
)
Earnings before income taxes
$
1,103

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 
$
1,100

Provision for income taxes
$
206

 

 

 

 

 
13

 
$
219

Effective tax rate
19
%
 

 

 

 

 
1
%
 
20
%
Net earnings attributable to Eastman
$
893

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 
(13
)
 
$
877

Net earnings attributable to Eastman, per diluted share
$
6.10

 

 

 

 

 

 
$
5.99


 
First Nine Months 2016
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited)
As Reported
(GAAP)
 
Mark-to-Market Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges (Gains), Net (4)
 
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs (4)
 
Other
Non-core
Items (4)
 
Effective Tax Rate and Provision for Income Taxes for Non-core Items (3)
 
Non-GAAP (Excluding Non-Core Items)
Operating earnings
$
1,131

 
30

 
28

 
9

 

 

 
$
1,198

Early debt extinguishment and other related costs
$
9

 
 
 

 

 
(9
)
 

 
$

Other (income) charges, net
$
(5
)
 

 

 

 
12

 

 
$
7

Earnings before income taxes
$
936

 
30

 
28

 
9

 
(3
)
 

 
$
1,000

Provision for income taxes
$
195

 

 

 

 

 
22

 
$
217

Effective tax rate
21
%
 

 

 

 

 
1
%
 
22
%
Net earnings attributable to Eastman
$
738

 
30

 
28

 
9

 
(3
)
 
(22
)
 
$
780

Net earnings attributable to Eastman, per diluted share
$
4.96

 

 

 

 

 

 
$
5.25


(1) 
Gain from sale of the formulated electronics cleaning solutions business.
(2) 
The adjusted provision for income taxes for first nine months 2017 is calculated applying the current forecasted full year effective tax rate as shown in Table 4B.
(3) 
Provision for income taxes for non-core items is calculated using the tax rate for the jurisdiction where the gains are taxable and the expenses are deductible.
(4) 
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for third quarter 2016 for descriptions of first nine months 2016 non-core items.


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Table 4B - Adjusted Effective Tax Rate Calculation
(Unaudited)

First Nine Months
 
2017
Effective tax rate
19
%
Discrete tax items (1)
1
%
Forecasted full year effective tax rate
20
%

(1) 
"Discrete tax items" are items that are excluded from a company's estimated annual effective tax rate and recognized entirely in the quarter in which the item occurs. First nine months 2017 discrete tax items consist of planned amendments to and finalization of prior years' income tax returns.


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Table 5A – Statements of Cash Flows
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Operating activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
324

 
$
233

 
$
897

 
$
741

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
148

 
145

 
440

 
436

Mark-to-market loss on pension and other postretirement benefit plans

 
30

 

 
30

Early debt extinguishment costs

 

 

 
9

Gains from sale of businesses
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 
(17
)
Provision for deferred income taxes
34

 
42

 
70

 
89

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables
(22
)
 
46

 
(188
)
 
(105
)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(35
)
 
(29
)
 
(143
)
 
12

Increase (decrease) in trade payables
8

 
10

 
(20
)
 
(66
)
Pension and other postretirement contributions (in excess of) less than expenses (1)
(25
)
 
(83
)
 
(81
)
 
(134
)
Variable compensation (in excess of) less than expenses
52

 
48

 
18

 
(19
)
Other items, net
47

 
8

 
21

 
19

Net cash provided by operating activities
528

 
450

 
1,011

 
995

Investing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additions to properties and equipment
(159
)
 
(141
)
 
(438
)
 
(375
)
Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets
13

 

 
14

 
41

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(26
)
Other items, net
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
1

Net cash used in investing activities
(147
)
 
(147
)
 
(430
)
 
(359
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper and other borrowings
166

 
(47
)
 
71

 
(255
)
Proceeds from borrowings
100

 

 
600

 
807

Repayment of borrowings
(500
)
 
(150
)
 
(750
)
 
(957
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
(74
)
 
(68
)
 
(223
)
 
(204
)
Treasury stock purchases
(100
)
 
(75
)
 
(275
)
 
(120
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(5
)
 
(8
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other items, net
2

 
8

 
14

 
16

Net cash used in financing activities
(410
)
 
(336
)
 
(568
)
 
(721
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
2

 

 
1

 
(1
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(27
)
 
(33
)
 
14

 
(86
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
222

 
240

 
181

 
293

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
195

 
$
207

 
$
195

 
$
207


(1) 
Changes in pension and other postretirement benefit plans assets, liabilities, and accumulated other comprehensive income resulting primarily from net periodic benefit credits and costs, contributions, and currency remeasurement. Third quarter and first nine months 2016 included contributions of $50 million to the Company's U.S. defined benefit pension plans.


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Table 5B – Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow Reconciliations
 
 
Third Quarter
 
First Nine Months
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
528

 
$
450

 
$
1,011

 
$
995

Less: Additions to properties and equipment
 
159

 
141

 
438

 
375

Free cash flow
 
$
369

 
$
309

 
$
573

 
$
620


Table 6A – Selected Balance Sheet Items
 
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
195

 
$
222

 
$
181

Total borrowings
 
6,694

 
6,881

 
6,594

Total Eastman stockholders' equity
 
5,023

 
4,812

 
4,532

 
Table 6B – Total Borrowings to Net Debt Reconciliations
 
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
(Dollars in millions, unaudited)
 
2017
 
2017
 
2016
Total borrowings
 
$
6,694

 
$
6,881

 
$
6,594

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
 
195

 
222

 
181

Net debt
 
$
6,499

 
$
6,659

 
$
6,413



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