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  • DOW CHEM CO Profile

    Dow Chemical is a leader in the production of plastics, chemicals, hydrocarbons, and agrochemicals. The largest chemical company in the US and #2 worldwide (ahead of ExxonMobil and behind BASF), Dow also is a leader in performance plastics (engineering plastics, polyurethanes, and materials for Dow Automotive). Other products include polyethylene resins for packaging (such as Styrofoam brand insulation), fibers, and films, as well as performance chemicals like acrylic acid. The company also manufactures commodity chemicals (chlor-alkalies and glycols) and agricultural chemicals. Its last unit, Hydrocarbons and Energy, makes petrochemicals. Dow also owns half of silicone products maker Dow Corning.
    Andrew N. Liveris
    CEO
    2030 Dow Center

    Midland, MI 48674

    http://www.dow.com

    Phone: 989-636-1000

    Fax: 989-636-1830
    Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Chemicals
  • 2008 Sales 2008 Sales Growth 2008 Net Income 2008 Employees
    $57,514,000,000 7.5% $579,000,000 46,102
  • Key Executives: DOW

    Name Title Officer Since
    Andrew N. Liveris CEO 2/1/04
    William F. Banholzer Chief Technology Officer -
    William H. Weideman CFO -
    David E. Kepler Chief Information Officer -
    Charles J. Kalil General Counsel -
    Geoffery E. Merszei Executive VP 12/8/05
    Julie Fasone Holder Vice President -
    Fernando Ruiz Vice President -
  • Top Competitors: DOW

  • Insider Trends: DOW

    Sentiment for DOW is NEGATIVE

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    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: DOW

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    11/16/09 KEPLER DAVID E II 2,000 Stock Gift $0.00
    08/05/09 ALLEMANG ARNOLD A 85,000 Sale $2.00 M
    08/04/09 ALLEMANG ARNOLD A 85,000 Planned Sale $1.99 M
  • Ownership Breakdown : DOW

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 904.00
     
    Mutual Fund 1,505.00
    Other Major 23.00
  • Short Interest Volume: DOW

    Data as of 11/13/09
    Current Short Interest Shares 21.90 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 1.70
    Float 1.14 B
    Short Interest as % of Float 2.40
    Average Daily Volume 12.18 M
    Outstanding Shares 1.14 B