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Key Figures Q3 2001

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Quarter 3 2001: Operating profit EUR 130 million (down 13% on Q2 2001); net profit EUR 101 million (-5%)
  • Operating profit under pressure as expected due to deteriorating market conditions, aggravated by the tragic events of 11 September.
  • Downturn scenario for several performance materials and petrochemicals markets materialized; decline to continue in Q4
  • Strong contribution from Life Science Products in Q3 expected to continue through Q4
  • Downward trend in operating profit will gain momentum in Q4, but operating profit for 2001 as a whole will be well above EUR 500 million.

Full press release (PDF: 52 Kb)

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