Eastman Q3 Report 2023
3Q 2023 highlights
- Strong operating cash flow underpinned by decisive action to reduce inventories
- Volume/mix stabilized sequentially, with improvement in some key end markets
- Strong growth in premium automotive products
- Continued commercial excellence in defending the value of our products with disciplined pricing
- Remain on track to produce Renew products sourced from recycled content at Kingsport methanolysis facility
- Signed definitive agreement with INEOS Acetyls to sell the Texas City, TX, site for $490 million
- Named to two prestigious lists in 2023: Fortune’s Change the World and 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens
Advanced Materials Segment
3Q23 vs. 3Q22 highlights
- Higher selling prices and lower variable costs
- Continued weak demand and customer inventory destocking in consumer durables, medical, and consumables end markets
- Aggressive inventory actions to drive cash generation resulting in lower capacity utilization
- Negative foreign currency impact
- Benefits of cost reduction initiatives