On 9 April 2009, BASF acquired Ciba and will start the process of fully integrating the company into its operations. BASF now holds 95.8% of Ciba. For more on this please see BASF completes Ciba acquisition, starts integration process on ICIS news.
Ciba key strategy
Ciba places the customer first - Ciba will focus on customers and markets in order to drive profitable growth and maximise value for its shareholders. All three business segments, Plastic Additives, Coating Effects, Water & Paper Treatment have strong market positions and are responsible for marketing, research and development, technology, production and sales.
Innovation – focus on everyday products and breakthrough products.
Manufacturing - seek low-cost manufacturing coupled with focused capital expenditures.
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Financial highlights: Ciba, year ended 31 December
|
|
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
|
Sales (SF m) |
5,919 |
6,523 |
6,352 |
6,035 |
5,630 |
|
Operating Profit (SF m) |
308 |
552 |
531 |
509 |
546 |
|
Net Profit (SF m) |
-564 |
237 |
-41 |
-256 |
306 |
|
Total Assets (SF m) |
6,912 |
8,788 |
9,081 |
10,612 |
10,996 |
|
Diluted earnings per share (SF) |
-- |
67.10 |
66.20 |
65.30 |
66.10 |
|
Number of Employees |
13,000 |
13,319 |
14,130 |
19,105 |
19,338 |
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Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Company Structure
Ciba Specialty Chemicals develops, produces and sells speciality chemicals worldwide. The company became operationally independent from Novartis in January 1997.
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