Clariant AG

Clariant closes strategic alliance with Beraca acquiring 30% of its shares in Health & Personal Care Division - Seite 2

"This partnership with Clariant is a key step of Beraca's sustainable growth and expansion plan. We foresee great innovation synergies that will culminate in creating more value to our main stakeholders, especially our customers and our partner sourcing communities. With this joint-venture, Beraca envisions its sustainable development cause in an even broader and meaningful magnitude", added Daniel Sabará, CEO of Beraca.

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www.clariant.com   Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On December 31, 2014 the company employed a total workforce of 17 003. In the financial year 2014, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.116 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant's corporate strategy is based on five pillars: increase profitability, reposition portfolio, add value with sustainability, foster innovation and R&D, and intensify growth.