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Management’s Analysis

 
Q1.2007

  • Sales up 17%
  • EBIT before special items up 13%
  • Earnings jump in the Chemicals segment
  • Acquisitions make significant contribution to rise in earnings
  • Earnings per share up 11%
     

Q2.2007

  • Sales up 19%
  • EBIT before special items up 6%
  • Strongest sales and earnings growth in the Chemicals segment
  • Earnings jump in Agricultural Products thanks to cost reduction measures
  • Earnings per share up 14% compared with same quarter in 2006


 
Q3.2007

  • Sales up 5%
  • EBIT before special items up 6%
  • EBIT up 17% as a result of lower special charges
  • Earnings per share more than doubled

 

Q4.2007

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