Eastman Schedules 4th Quarter and Year-end 2004 Financial Results Rele

    Business Editors

    KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2005--Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN):

Financial Results Release: Thurs., Jan. 27, 2005 Approximately 5:00 p.m. EST Via Business Wire distribution and www.eastman.com, News Center.

Teleconference: Fri., Jan. 28, 2005 8:00 a.m. EST Via listen-only live webcast and teleconference.

Live webcast: www.eastman.com, Investors, Event Information, Audio Archives for link to the live webcast.

Teleconference: Dial-in number 913-981-5571, passcode 409787.

Replay: Web replay available on www.eastman.com, Investors, Event Information, Audio Archives for 30 days.

Telephone replay available continuously from 11:00 a.m. EST, Jan. 28, to 12:00 a.m. EST, Feb. 4, at 888-203-1112, passcode 409787.

Future 2005 Financial Results Release Dates: 1st Quarter 2005 - April 28 at approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT. 2nd Quarter 2005 - July 28 at approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT. 3rd Quarter 2005 - Oct. 27 at approximately 5:00 p.m. EDT.

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CONTACT: Eastman Chemical Company Investor Relations: Greg Riddle, 423-229-8692 griddle@eastman.com or Media: Nancy Ledford, 423-229-5264 nledford@eastman.com

KEYWORD: TENNESSEE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CHEMICALS/PLASTICS EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Eastman Chemical Company

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