With Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths DSM expects to create substantial
value. The company has set itself the objective of creating more value through
higher profitability.
Specific margin targets
Specific margin targets will apply for
the various clusters. The new clustering of businesses will allow for more
tailored EBITDA/sales margin objectives per cluster:
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| Original target | New target Sep 2007 |
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Nutrition
|
>18%
|
>18%
|
|
Pharma
|
>18%
|
>19%
|
|
Performance Materials
|
≥16%
|
>17%
|
|
Industrial Chemicals
|
≥14% (on average over the cycle)
|
|
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Polymer Intermediates
|
|
>13% (average)
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