Rohm and Haas Earnings Flat on 12% Sales Rise.(Financial report)

Rohm and Haas reported third-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $129 million (66 cts/share), compared to $129 million (61 cts/share). Sales increased 12%, to $2.47 billion on higher prices, favorable currencies, acquisitions, and growth in emerging economies, partially offset by decreased demand in North America and Western Europe. Current quarter results include special items totaling 24 cts/share: 9 cts/per share in costs associated with the proposed acquisition by Dow Chemical announced in July; 7 cts/share share from the impact of hurricanes in the quarter; 8 cts/share in asset impairments and costs resulting from restructuring actions announced in …