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To: richardred who wrote (2820)	10/1/2011 9:55:06 AM
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Dow closes sale of polypropylene business Dow Chemical closes sale of polypropylene business to Braskem SA ap On Friday September 30, 2011, 7:08 pm EDT MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) -- The Dow Chemical Co. said Friday it completed the sale of its polypropylene business to Brazil's Braskem S.A. The deal was announced in July, when Braskem said it agreed to pay $323 million. Dow said the sale would reduce debt and free up capital for faster growing, more profitable businesses. Polypropylene is a resin that can be molded into plastic products and spun into fiber. The sale includes two polypropylene factories in Texas and two in Germany with a total annual production capacity of more than 1 million tons. Dow shares fell $1.28, or 5.4 percent, to close at $22.46 but rose 10 cents after hours. Braskem shares dropped 60 cents, or 3.7 percent, to $15.62 and fell another 7 cents after hours finance.yahoo.com

To: richardred who wrote (2820)	10/4/2011 9:36:34 AM
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PolyOne to acquire ColorMatrix for $486MResin maker PolyOne to acquire specialty additives maker ColorMatrix for $486 million On Monday October 3, 2011, 11:25 am EDT CLEVELAND (AP) -- PolyOne Corp., which makes resins used in plastic pipe and other products, said Monday it has agreed to acquire ColorMatrix Group Inc. for $486 million. ColorMatrix is a manufacturer of specialty additives, liquid colorant and dosing technologies that serve niche markets, such as rigid beverage and food packaging, performance molding and fiber. The additives are used to increase product shelf life, preserve taste and make products more easily recyclable. PolyOne intends to finance the purchase with a combination of cash on hand and $300 million of long-term debt. PolyOne expects ColorMatrix to boost earnings by 2 to 3 cents per share in 2012 and between 10 and 12 cents in 2013. This acquisition is expected to close late this year, once it clears regulatory hurdles. PolyOne said it will discuss the deal in more detail during its third quarter earnings conference call on Oct. 26. PolyOne said the acquisition will speed up its plan to sell more specialized products. Geographically, it will expand its presence in Asia and Brazil and provide an entry into the Russian market. A majority of ColorMatrix's revenue is made outside North America. PolyOne shares lost 50 cents, or 4.7 percent, to $10.21 in midday trading. The stock has traded between $9.96 and $16.61 in the past . finance.yahoo.com