| Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On December 31, 2012 the company employed a total workforce of 21,202. In the financial year 2012, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.038 billion for its continuing businesses. Continuing businesses are comprised of the following seven business units: Additives, Catalysis & Energy, Functional Materials, Industrial & Consumer Specialties, Masterbatches, Oil & Mining Services and Pigments. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on four strategic pillars: profitability of the core businesses, research & development and innovation, dynamic growth in emerging markets, and repositioning of the portfolio.
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The Clariant businesses bear worldwide responsibility for their activities. The businesses were established on the basis of shared chemical and technological features and the corresponding market segments. They are organized to meet the specific requirements and opportunities of their markets.
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As a global company, Clariant is active in all major economic regions. In 2012, the company generated 45.8% of its sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, 15.8% in North America, 15.0% in Latin America, and 23.4% in the Asia/Pacific region.
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| Five Years Group Overview |
Using the five-year overview for fiscal years 2008 through 2012, changes in sales, earnings, and balance sheet key figures can be traced over a longer period. The table also provides information on the trend in cash flow, investments, write-downs, and headcount.
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| Follow our history of mergers, acquisitions and divestments. more |
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In its worldwide activities, one of Clariant’s most important objectives is to value and protect people and the environment. We therefore set clearly defined protection goals which are valid throughout the entire Group. We monitor and evaluate these, and are prepared to be measured against them. To this end, Clariant specified and published clearly defined environmental goals for 2020 for the first time in 2011.
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