South Korea’s two-biggest plastic makers are finalizing details on an integration plan, Maeil Business Newspaper reports, as the country’s petrochemical sector contends with intense Chinese competition https://t.co/WVlnyEx6D2 ...

Company Performance & Financials - Dow Chemical (Dowo Chemicals) had to cut the dividend [1] - The dividend cut is expected to last for 3 years, indicating a prolonged negative cycle [2] - The situation is described as a "title file dividend" [3] Industry Dynamics & Challenges - The industrial economy is not helping the plastic industry [2] - China is dumping plastic, causing pricing issues [2] - Initial pricing was good, but then "liberation day pricing" fell apart [2] Company Strategy & Leadership - Jim Ferling (Kling), the CEO, is considered a good leader, but the company needs to buy back stock [1][3] - A potential stock buyback could save $1 million [3]