Kemira is seeking to be a group of global and leading chemical businesses with unique positions in selected customer segments. Kemira's four business areas, Kemira Pulp&Paper, Kemira Water, Kemira Specialty and Kemira Coatings, provide customers with complete solutions, expertise and premium quality products.
Kemira serves the pulp and paper industry, water treatment, paint business and chemical industry.
In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and had a staff of 10,007. Kemira operates in 40 countries.
Financials 2007:
- Revenue for 2007: EUR 2,810.2 million (2006: EUR 2,522.5 million), up 11%.
- Operating profit totaled EUR 143.1 million (193.7). The operating profit includes write-downs and other non-recurring items, with their net effect on operating profit amounting to EUR -31.5 million (+23.2).
- Operating profit, excluding non-recurring items: EUR 174.6 million (170.5).
- Earnings per share: EUR 0.53 (EUR 0.90).
- The proposed dividend is EUR 0.50 per share (0.48), up 4%.
- Strategy review initiated to enhance the Group’s profitability and to ensure future growth.
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