the eastman story chemical company 2004 annual report covers_for pdf 3 25 05 11 am page ofcb financial highlights dollars in millions except per share amounts 2003 change operating results sales 6 580 5 800 13 gross profit 978 810 21 earnings loss 175 267 n a net 170 270 basic 2 20 50 diluted 18 cash dividends 1 76 other data impairments and restructuring charges 206 523 61 income 7 33 79 provided by activities 494 244 100 capital expenditures 248 230 8 depreciation amortization expense 322 367 12 manufactures markets chemicals fibers plastics worldwide it provides key differentiated coatings adhesives specialty products is world s largest producer of pet polymers for packaging major supplier cellulose acetate leveraging its heritage innovation strength polyester acetyl organic chemistry technologies to drive growth meet increasing demand four select building construction health electronics founded 1920
