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Notes to Financial Statements

Eastman Kodak Company and Subsidiary Companies
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Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies

Company Operations Eastman Kodak Company (the Company or Kodak) is engaged primarily in developing, manufacturing, and marketing traditional and digital imaging products, services and solutions to consumers, the entertainment industry, professionals, healthcare providers and other customers. The Company’s products are manufactured in a number of countries in North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The Company’s products are marketed and sold in many countries throughout the world.

Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kodak and its majority owned subsidiary companies. Intercompany transactions are eliminated and net earnings are reduced by the portion of the earnings of subsidiaries applicable to minority interests. The equity method of accounting is used for joint ventures and investments in associated companies over which Kodak has significant influence, but does not have effective control. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist when the Company has an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s Board of Directors, voting rights and the impact of commercial arrangements, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. The cost method of accounting is used for investments in which Kodak has less than a 20% ownership interest, and the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. These investments are carried at cost and are adjusted only for other-than-temporary declines in fair value. The carrying value of these investments is reported in other long-term assets. The Company’s equity in the net income and losses of these investments is reported in other income (charges). See Note 6 and Note 12.

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