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Clariant grows sales and operating cash flow in the first half year 2019

• Entire Masterbatches and Pigments to be disposed, reclassified to discontinued operations
• Sales from continuing operations grew by 4 % in local currency to CHF 2.229 billion
• Continuing operations EBITDA before exceptional items softened by 2 % in Swiss francs to CHF 355 million with a 15.9 % EBITDA margin
• One-off CHF 231 million provision for an ongoing competition law investigation by the European Commission
• Post-provision continuing operations EBITDA was CHF 102 million, net result for the total Group at minus CHF 101 million
• Operating cash flow rose by 11 % to CHF 113 million
• Outlook 2021: Focused portfolio to achieve above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation

“The first half year 2019 was admittedly challenging - particularly the second quarter, which was additionally impacted by temporary negative influences and one-off occurrences. Our continuing businesses showed resilience in this difficult environment, which comforts us in our strategic decision to divest Masterbatches and Pigments,” said Hariolf Kottmann, Executive Chairman of Clariant. “Despite the uncertainties of the current economic environment, the growth profile of our continuing portfolio remains unchanged. We will continue to intensify our focus on customer experience and fast reliable customer fulfillment, enabling Clariant to realize above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.”

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Clariant published its First Half Year Results 2019 on 25 July 2019.

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Clariant continued to grow sales despite a slow start in Plastic & Coatings

• Sales increased by 2 % in local currency to CHF 1.715 billion
• EBITDA after exceptional items was CHF 236 million
• EBITDA margin after exceptional items was 13.8 %
• Outlook reiterated: above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation

“In the first three months of this year, Clariant delivered continued organic sales growth despite the challenging macroeconomic environment,” said Ernesto Occhiello, CEO of Clariant. “Our focus on customer experience and fast, reliable customer fulfillment is particularly noticeable in the progression of the Business Areas Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. Despite Plastics & Coatings being negatively impacted by the current economic and business environments, we are confident in our ability to progress throughout the year. We will continue to identify and address the next challenges and future demands of our customers, leading to above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.”

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Clariant published its First Quarter 2019 figures on 30 April 2019.

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Clariant increased sales, profitability and operating cash flow in 2018

• Sales increased by 5 % in local currency to CHF 6.623 billion
• EBITDA before exceptional items improved by 5 % in Swiss francs, exceeding CHF 1 billion
• EBITDA margin before exceptional items expanded to 15.4 %
• Net income climbed by 18 % to CHF 356 million
• Operating cash flow rose by 24 % to CHF 530 million
• Proposed dividend increase of 10 % to CHF 0.55 per share
• Outlook 2021: above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation

“In 2018, Clariant achieved good sales and profit growth and significantly improved operating cash flow despite an increasingly challenging environment.” said Ernesto Occhiello, CEO of Clariant. “Going forward, we will continue to identify and address the next challenges and future demands within our respective businesses and those of our customers. This, coupled with best customer experience and fast, reliable customer fulfillment will trigger above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.”

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Clariant published its Full Year 2018 figures on 13 February 2019.

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Clariant delivers further progression in sales and EBITDA in the first nine months of 2018

• Sales grew by 6 % in local currency and Swiss francs to CHF 4.994 billion
• EBITDA before exceptional items increased significantly by 7 %
• EBITDA margin before exceptional items at a solid 15.3 %
• 2018 outlook confirmed

“In the first nine months of the year, Clariant has delivered strong sales and EBITDA”, stated CEO Ernesto Occhiello. “Going forward, we will focus on growth and cost awareness, while emphasizing to an even greater extent customer-specific, technologically advanced applications and enhancing operating efficiencies. In addition, the implementation of the recently announced portfolio changes will further fuel substantial profitability progression.”

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Clariant published its Nine Months 2018 figures on 31 October 2018.

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Clariant reports strong progress in the first half of 2018

• Sales grew by 7 % in local currency to CHF 3.389 billion
• EBITDA before exceptional items expanded significantly by 9 %
• EBITDA margin before exceptional items improved to 15.5 %
• Net income increased by 38 % to CHF 211 million
• Operating cash flow at CHF 102 million
• 2018 outlook confirmed

“In the first half of the year, Clariant delivered strong growth in sales, EBITDA and most notably net income”, stated CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Our adherence to Clariant’s five pillar strategy has resulted in the steady progress we have seen over the last years. We continue to focus on innovation and sustainability for portfolio advancement, leading to further progress in growth and profitability. For 2018, I am confident that we will achieve our targets.”

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Clariant published its First Half 2018 results on 25 July 2018.

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