20th Feb 2007 07:00
Clariant20 February 2007 Clariant Posts Robust Growth for Full-Year 2006; Delivers Improved Performance in Fourth Quarter - Organic growth 7% in Swiss francs and 5% in local currency - Operating income before exceptionals rose by 11%; - Operating margin up to 7.3% from 6.9% - Selling prices stable with raw material and energy costs remaining at high levels - Solid Fourth Quarter with 3% organic growth year-on-year - Unchanged payout of CHF 0.25 per share via par-value reduction proposed - Positive outlook issued for 2007; in line with strategic goals Please find attached the Financial Report for our Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2006. Our News Release, Financial Report, Presentation and Annual Report will also be available on our website: www.clariant.com (section Investor Relations). Conference Call and Videowebcast on our website will be live at 2:00 am CET. Paste the following links into your web browser to download the PDF documents related to this announcement: FOURTH QUARTER REPORT http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5260r_-2007-2-20.pdf INVITATION ANALYSTS MEETING http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5260r_1-2007-2-20.pdf This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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