Cla-riant performance well on target

摘要

1. Sales from continuing operations in Q3 2013 grew 2% in local currencies and were 3% lower in Swiss francs, at CHF 1.443 billion, down from CHF 1.489 billion in the same period last year. 2. EBITDA margin before exceptional items amounted to 14.1% compared to 12.0% in Q3 2012. 3. Net result from continuing operations rose to CHF 129 million from CHF 47 million in Q3 2012. 4. Operating cash flow improved to CHF 267 million from CHF 181 million in Q3 2012. 5. For full-year 2013, Clariant expects further progress in sales and profitability compared to 2012.