Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment firm, and Eastman Chemical Company announced June 1 they have signed an agreement for Apollo to acquire certain businesses and product lines in Eastman’s coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks (CASPI) segment, including Eastman Resins, formerly Lawter International. The acquisition, with a purchase price of $215 million, is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. The companies anticipate a closing by the end o...