
LANXESS acquires Asian biocide specialist PCTS
Strengthening focus on megatrend urbanization / LANXESS expands leading position as biocide supplier in paints and coatings market
LANXESS to build new pigment plant in China
Investment of EUR 55 million / 150 new jobs / Global pigment production network expanded
LANXESS signs new EUR 1.25 billion syndicated credit facility
The credit facility will serve as long-term liquidity and as a financial back-up for the company’s growth strategy.
LANXESS places EUR 500 million bond
Ten year maturity / 2.625% per year coupon / Extension of debt maturity profile
LANXESS confirms FY guidance amid challenging environment
Q3 sales EUR 2.2 billion, down 8% yr-on-yr / Q3 EBITDA pre EUR 255 million, down 18% / FY outlook: EBITDA pre growth expected at lower end of guided 5-10% range / Focus on flexible asset management and strict cost discipline
LANXESS: Leading supplier of lightweight technology to automotive industry
Acquisition of Germany’s Bond-Laminates
LANXESS breaks ground for world’s largest Nd-PBR plant in Singapore
EUR 200 million investment / New 140,000 metric tons per year plant / LANXESS world’s leading supplier of Nd-PBR / Strong demand for “Green Tires” / supported by tire labeling / Neighboring butyl rubber plant on track
LANXESS to build world’s largest EPDM plant in China
EUR 235 million investment / Capacity of 160,000 metric tons per year / Start-up 2015 / Largest LANXESS investment in China to date / Up to 200 new jobs created / Production based on sustainable Keltan ACE technology
LANXESS confirms 2012 forecast after a strong second quarter
Q2 EBITDA pre exceptionals improves by 6.8% to EUR 362 million / Q2 sales rise by 8.1% to EUR 2.42 billion / Q2 net income declines by 2.8% to EUR 176 million due to exceptional charges / Considerable sales increases in Asia and North America / Forecast confirmed: EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to grow by 5-10%