Natural Resources >> Analyst Interviews >> October 15, 2001
TIMOTHY GERDEMAN is a Senior Vice President with Lehman Brothers. A
member of the Chemical Analysts of New York, he holds a Bachelor's
degree from the University of Toledo and an MBA in Finance from the
University of Baltimore. Prior to joining Lehman Brothers, Mr. Gerdeman
was associated with Salomon Smith Barney, Kemper Securities, Kline &
Company, and Vaspar. Profile
TWST: Tim, will you begin by bringing us up to date on the issues thathave been driving the performance of the specialty chemical stocks in
2001?
Mr. Gerdeman: I will answer the question by