Kemira Annual Report 2005

Kemira is a chemical group that is made up of four business areas:pulp and paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, performancechemicals and paints. Kemira is seeking to be a global group ofleading chemical businesses with unique competitive position anda high degree of mutual synergy.In 2005, Kemira had revenue of EUR 1,994.4 million and postedoperating profit of EUR 165.5 million. Earnings per share were EUR0.73 and the return on capital employed was 9.9%. At the end ofthe year, the company had a payroll of 7,670 employees. During2005 Kemira rose to the leading position in all four of its businessareas.Pulp & paper chemicalsWe are the leading supplier of pulp and paper chemicals in theworld. Our Pulp & Paper Chemicals business area offers customizedsolutions for the chemistry needs of the pulp and paper industry.Water treatment chemicalsWe are the world’s leading supplier of inorganic coagulants. OurKemwater business area offers water treatment chemicals andcustomized solutions as well as sludge treatment chemicals formunicipal and private water treatment plants and industry.Performance chemicalsWe are the world’s leading supplier of performance chemicals inselected customer groups. Our Performance Chemicals businessarea manufactures products with a wide array of uses, such as inprinting inks, cosmetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, textilesand detergents.PaintsWe are the leading supplier of paints in the geographical areasdelineated in our strategy. Our Paints & Coatings business areaoffers branded products for consumers, professional painters andindustrial uses in Northern and Eastern Europe. The Industrial Coatingsunit serves customers in the metal and woodworking industry.1