With its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG and global activities in the business areas of Performance Polymers and Fine Chemicals / Engineering, the EMS Group reports an increase in net sales of 9.5% over the previous year for the first three months of 2007.
Consolidated net sales in Swiss francs rose by 9.5% to CHF 392 million (358), corresponding to a growth in local currencies of 8.5%. Sales of speciality products in the main business area Performance Polymers increased further. This business performance was supported by a favourable economic trend in the main sales markets.
EMS continues to expect net sales and operating income (EBIT) for 2007 slightly above the previous year.