Rohm & Haas 3Q earnings release

1) The document discusses Rohm and Haas' third quarter 2008 earnings results. Sales were up 12% to $2,471 million due to pricing actions, currency effects, acquisitions, and growth in rapidly developing economies, despite decreased demand in North America and Western Europe. 2) Adjusted earnings per share were up 3% to $0.90 due to cost controls and pricing actions offsetting deteriorating business conditions. 3) The Dow Chemical Company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rohm and Haas for $78 per share in cash on July 10, 2008.