Dow Chemical Company Publishes New Databook 2010

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has published its 2010 Databook: The Dow of Tomorrow…Here Today. The new Databook provides comprehensive insight into Dow as an industry-leading advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and agricultural sciences company.

“This databook – our second edition – continues our pledge to give investors ongoing transparency about our strategy and our businesses,” said Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer. “Stockholders will gain a better understanding of Dow’s three integrated business models and the distinct role each of them plays in our strategy. And they will see how we are deliberately liberating resources in some areas so we can make smart, strategic investments in our market-driven businesses – building a stronger, more stable earnings profile.”

The 2010 Databook is a fundamental go-to source in understanding the growth potential of each of Dow’s new operating segments.  Dow has provided the following key information for each segment:

• Selected pro forma financial information
• Sales by geography and key industries
• Profitability and growth drivers
• Technology & innovation pipeline
• Major plants, locations, and key competitors by business unit

Source: http://www.dow.com/