Perstorp saw strong demand and rising prices for most of its products during the first three quarters of 2008. Due to the global slowdown there was a downturn towards the end of the year. Net sales climed by 42% to reach SEK 12,227 m, notably driven by the acquistions of a leading caprolactones business in U.K. and parts of the specialty chemicals business within Rhodia Organics and Lyondell Chimie. Operating profit before depreciation and amortization, EBITDA, strengthened and amounted to SEK 1,670 m. 

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The Sustainability Report 2008, containing reports on Perstorp’s work with environmental issues, health, security and human resources, will be published in a few weeks time.

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