First Quarter 2012 results
First Quarter 2012 results
First Quarter 2012 results
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Outlook <strong>2012</strong><br />
Environment<br />
� Base case scenario assumptions:<br />
► After a weak start into <strong>2012</strong>, the global economy will progressively strengthen<br />
in the course of the year<br />
► Raw material costs are expected to rise in the mid single-digit range<br />
► Exchange rates should remain stable compared to the beginning of <strong>2012</strong><br />
Clariant – guidance <strong>2012</strong> confirmed<br />
For the full-year <strong>2012</strong>, Clariant expects further sales growth in local currency and a sustained<br />
profitability. Results for the first half-year are expected to be lower compared to the high base of<br />
the first half of 2011, with an improvement in the second half-year <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Q1 <strong>2012</strong>, Analysts Presentation, 03 May <strong>2012</strong> (Copyright Clariant. All rights reserved.)<br />
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