Clariant results for 3Q 2012

摘要

Clariant International had sales of SFR 1.923 bn in 3Q 2012, a rise of 3% on 3Q 2011, but a 3% fall in local currencies. The company's CEO says the global economy has deteriorated further and growth in emerging markets can no longer compensate for the decline in Europe. The company is sticking to its mid-term forecast to 2015. Most divisions were affected by falls in sales but the Industrial & Consumer Specialties division (3Q 2012 sales of SFR 354 M; +5%) was among several that showed solid growth and are on course to meet their full-year targets. The company's 3Q EBITDA before one-off effects was down from SFR 216 M to SFR 201 M. Net profits were down from SFR 81 M to SFR 49 M, mainly because of exchange rate effects.