Key Figures Q3 2009

Key Figures provide a succinct overview of the most significant developments for each period under review. You can view earlier quarters or years if you wish. Furthermore, you can find extensive reports by downloading press releases for the period of your choice.

• Official Press Release
• Full version Press Release (PDF:  276 Kb)
• Presentations to Investors Q3 results 2009 (PDF:  4 Mb)
• Audio Webcast Conference Call for the press
• Quarterly Bulletin Q3 2009 (PDF: 1.24 Mb)

• Q3 operating profit from continuing operations EUR 139 million, more than double Q2 2009 (EUR 58 million)
• Strong Life Sciences performance due to robust Nutrition business
• Materials Sciences continued strong recovery
• Cost savings and efficiency improvements on track to achieve EUR 150 – 200 million on yearly basis by 2010
• Cash flow from operating activities again very strong (Q3 EUR 517 million)
• Outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain; Q4 operating profit currently expected to be lower than Q3, but above Q4 last year

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