First Quarter 2012 results
First Quarter 2012 results
First Quarter 2012 results
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Cyclical growth BUs impacted by softening<br />
demand (approx. 30% of EBITDA*)<br />
Pigments � Most business lines were impacted by softening of demand,<br />
however, strong rebound for pigments for decorative<br />
coatings in the United States and recovery in demand for<br />
Plastics has started in all major regions<br />
� Demand in the Printing segment continued to be weak<br />
Masterbatches � Sales in most of the regions slightly improved<br />
� North America, MEA and Asia/Pacific contributed<br />
positively to the result, the latter supported by strong growth<br />
in China and Indonesia<br />
Leather Services � Demand was very weak at the beginning of Q1 <strong>2012</strong> but<br />
improved throughout the quarter<br />
� Luxury goods and the relevant automotive segment<br />
remained robust<br />
� Growing interest for chrome free tanning system EasyWhite Tan<br />
* in percent of Group EBITDA, before exceptional items<br />
Q1 <strong>2012</strong>, Analysts Presentation, 03 May <strong>2012</strong> (Copyright Clariant. All rights reserved.)<br />
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