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Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dow in cash flow crisis mode

February 5, 2009

Dow board would consider dividend cut: CEO | www.reuters.com

With major debt loads hovering over Dow's balance sheet and no buyer in sight for the basics portfolio Dow must explore every possible avenue for cash flow improvement.  Investors can no longer look to the dividend yield as a prop for the stock price as Dow's investment ratings remain in jeopardy.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dow Facing Doomsday over ROH?

February 5, 2009

Dow says Rohm agreement not binding at this point | www.reuters.com

Dow has already conceded that they may face default on key lending terms if they are forced to close the ROH deal as signed.  Other draconian implications loom in the background as CEO Liveris struggles to renegotiate two huge deals.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Flush with cash, Oil and Gas producers may drive petrochem M&A

February 4, 2009

Hard times mean hard-nosed M&A for those with cash | www.reuters.com

With petrochemical producers suffering through the worst demand slump in a quarter century their stock prices reflect a long term value play.  Add in synergies from lower cost feedstocks and vertical integration with major oil and gas producers may drive M&A in this sector.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Green and Mean - Obama turns Climate dogs loose on Automakers

January 26, 2009

Obama to let states set auto emission rules | www.cnn.com

The Clean Air Act of 1970 and its 1990 amendments have always given California authority to set tighter tailpipe emission standards than the rest of the country, but not to mandate better fuel economy.  Now, under the guise of CO2 emissions, Obama's administration is set to allow just that.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Dow scrambling to pull of ROH deal

January 23, 2009

Dow-Rohm & Haas deal nears FTC approval | uk.reuters.com

The aborted Kuwaiti JV leaves Dow over $7 Billion short in cash needed to finance ROH takeover.  CEO Liveris must now quickly find a partner or buyer for the basics businesses.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Cummins De-Integrating to Focus on Value Core

January 23, 2009

Cummins Emissions to Partner with Emcon, Close Wisconsin Plant | www.truckinginfo.com

Cummins' announcement to close their WI emissions plant is reflects an ill-advised entry into non-core supply chain segments.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Rohm and Haas weathering the storm

January 21, 2009

UPDATE 1-Rohm and Haas plans to cut 900 jobs | www.reuters.com

While ROH waits for Dow to close the deal they must conduct business as usual and maintain ongoing operations as a separate entity.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Food or Fuel - Are Biodiesel Incentives Sustainable?

January 21, 2009

IRS Proposes Biodiesel Tax Incentive | www.irs.gov

Increased demand for biofuel feedstocks will keep prices higher for food crops and may price these fuels out of the market.

Kevin BoyleConsultantKEVIN L BOYLE What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

The Independent Petrochemical Producers Are Ready

January 21, 2009

LBO Burden May Force Ineos, Georgia Gulf Bankruptcy (Update2) | www.bloomberg.com

Production activity in petrochemicals appears to be restarting.  Ineos, LyondellBasell, and Georgia Gulf have optimized their operations.

Jeff MoserPresidentWest Branch LLC What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

The 'D-Word' - Will Dioxin Scare Disrupt Trucking's 2010 SCR Plans?

January 16, 2009

Cummins has full confidence in its SCR | fleetowner.com

Many engine OEMs plan to use SCR catalysts for EPA 2010 NOx compliance.  Copper bearing SCR formulations are popular but Copper is known to promote Dioxin formation under certain conditions.  The industry and EPA must come to agreement on approval of these SCR formulations.

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