Clariant AG: Clariant to acquire Kilfrost's aircraft de-icing business in Europe

Clariant AG / Clariant AG: Clariant to acquire Kilfrost's aircraft de-icing business in Europe . Processed and transmitted by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

• Transaction is subject to merger control

Muttenz, November 20, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, signed an agreement with Kilfrost to acquire Kilfrost's aircraft de-icing business in Europe. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and conditional upon merger clearance.

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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.

Press Release English (http://hugin.info/100166/R/1968222/719195.pdf)
Press Release German (http://hugin.info/100166/R/1968222/719197.pdf)

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