Arkema SA 2009 IR
The report highlights Arkema's performance and strategic progress during the 2009 fiscal year, marked by challenging market conditions and a sharp decline in demand. Despite these headwinds, the company achieved a record EBITDA margin of 14.5% in its Industrial Chemicals segment and generated a strong free cash flow of 228 million euros. Arkema continued to improve its competitiveness by reducing fixed costs by 171 million euros and advancing its targeted growth projects in Asia, particularly in China. Additionally, the company expanded its portfolio through key acquisitions, including certain acrylic assets from Dow Chemical, and launched several innovative, biosourced high-performance polymers.
Company: Arkema SA
Sector: Materials
Country: France
Year: 2009
Type: IR
Pages: 268
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Arkema SA
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The report highlights Arkema's performance and strategic progress during the 2009 fiscal year, marked by challenging market conditions and a sharp decline in demand. Despite these headwinds, the company achieved a record EBITDA margin of 14.5% in its Industrial Chemicals segment and generated a strong free cash flow of 228 million euros. Arkema continued to improve its competitiveness by reducing fixed costs by 171 million euros and advancing its targeted growth projects in Asia, particularly in China. Additionally, the company expanded its portfolio through key acquisitions, including certain acrylic assets from Dow Chemical, and launched several innovative, biosourced high-performance polymers.
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Document Details
Report Year
2009
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
Fiscal Year
2009
Published
Apr 1, 2010
Type
Integrated Report
Language
English
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