Rohm and Haas Company Completes Acquisition of Kodak's Light Management Films Business

Rohm and Haas Company Completes Acquisition of Kodak's Light Management Films Business

PHILADELPHIA, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) has completed its acquisition of Eastman Kodak Company's (NYSE:EK) Light Management Films business, which produces advanced films that improve the brightness and efficiency of liquid crystal displays (LCD). The acquisition was finalized on Friday, June 15.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Rohm and Haas Company

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of markets including: Building and Construction, Electronics, Food and Retail, Household and Personal Care, Industrial Process, Packaging, Paper, Transportation and Water. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2006. Visit www.rohmhaas.com for more information.

About Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials develops and delivers innovative material solutions and processes to the electronic and optoelectronic industries. Focused on the circuit board, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and flat panel display industries, its products and technologies are integral elements in electronic devices around the world. Additional information about Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials can be found at www.rohmhaas.com.

Source: Rohm and Haas Company

CONTACT: Investor Relations, Andrew Sandifer, +1-215-592-3312,
asandifer@rohmhaas.com; or Media Relations, Karen Winkelman, +1-602-470-4418,
kmwinkelman@rohmhaas.com; or Ken Gedaka, +1-302-283-2157,
kgedaka@rohmhaas.com, all for Rohm and Haas Company

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