18.11.2014 00:47:00
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Moody's: Dow's share repurchases not likely to impact rating or outlook
New York, November 17, 2014 -- Moody's comments that the Dow Chemical Company's (Dow) announcement of a $5 billion of share repurchase program (this is in addition to the $4.5 billion program announced in January 2014) does not have a negative impact on Dow's rating or outlook as the company has stated that it will use proceeds from $7-8.5 billion of divestitures to "remunerate shareholders, reduce debt, and fund growth."