Clariant AG: Clariant’s Board of Directors accepted resignation of CEO Ernesto Occhiello
Clariant’s Board of Directors accepted resignation of CEO Ernesto Occhiello
- Negotiations with SABIC concerning creation of Business Area High Performance Materials continue
Muttenz, July 24, 2019– Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced that Ernesto Occhiello, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company for personal reasons with immediate effect. The Board of Directors accepted his resignation yesterday. The Board of Directors asked Hariolf Kottmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clariant, to assume his responsibilities in the interim as Executive Chairman until a successor is found.
“We thank Ernesto Occhiello for his support of the company in a challenging phase and his contributions to strengthening the company’s position as a market leader in specialty chemicals during the past months,” said Hariolf Kottmann.
Hariolf Kottmann added: “Clariant will continue to implement its strategy and intends to continue to profitably grow in the market by providing specialized products and solutions that meet global challenges with attractive prospects and above average growth potential. This is safeguarded by a stable structure of shareholders who support our strategy.”
Negotiations with SABIC concerning the creation of a Business Area High Performance Materials continue. Clariant will provide further details on 25 July 2019 together with the publication of the half-year results.
Until further notice, Clariant’s Executive Committee will consist of Hariolf Kottmann, Executive Chairman, Patrick Jany, Chief Financial Officer, and Hans Bohnen, Chief Operating Officer. In order to comply with Swiss governance rules, Eveline Saupper has been appointed Independent Lead Director of the Board.
| CORPORATE MEDIA RELATIONS | INVESTOR RELATIONS |
|
Jochen Dubiel Phone +41 61 469 63 63 jochen.dubiel@clariant.com |
Anja Pomrehn
Phone +41 61 469 63 73 anja.pomrehn@clariant.com |
|
Claudia Kamensky
Phone +41 61 469 63 63 claudia.kamensky@clariant.com |
Maria Ivek
Phone +41 61 469 63 73 maria.ivek@clariant.com |
|
Thijs Bouwens
Phone +41 61 469 63 63 thijs.bouwens@clariant.com |
|
| Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram. | |
|
www.clariant.com
Clariant is a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2018 the company employed a total workforce of 17 901. In the financial year 2018, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.623 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: focus on innovation and R&D, add value with sustainability, reposition portfolio, intensify growth, and increase profitability. |
Attachment
About GlobeNewswire
GlobeNewswireGlobeNewswire is one of the world's largest newswire distribution networks, specializing in the delivery of corporate press releases financial disclosures and multimedia content to the media, investment community, individual investors and the general public.
Subscribe to releases from GlobeNewswire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from GlobeNewswire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from GlobeNewswire
NAXS Delårsrapport januari – september 201918.10.2019 17:45:00 CEST | Pressemelding
Nio månader 2019 Resultat efter skatt uppgick till 26,4 (22,2) MSEK. Resultatet per aktie uppgick till 2,29 (1,70) SEK. Substansvärdet uppgick till 717 MSEK (SEK 64,16 per aktie) per den 30 september 2019, jämfört med 736 MSEK (SEK 61,81 per aktie) per den 31 december 2018. De omfattande aktieåterköpen under delårsperioden samt betalning av utdelningen för 2018 var de två viktigaste orsakerna till det minskade substansvärdet. Nettokassan uppgick till 194 MSEK (17,40 SEK per aktie) per den 30 september 2019, jämfört med 261 MSEK (21,94 SEK per aktie) per den 31 december 2018. Årsstämman 2019 beslutade att lämna en utdelning om 2,78 SEK per aktie. Tredje kvartalet 2019 Resultat efter skatt uppgick till 11,7 (10,6) MSEK. Resultatet efter skatt per aktie uppgick till 1,05 (0,86) SEK. VD-kommentar NAXS hade en fortsatt stabil utveckling under det tredje kvartalet med en tillväxt i substanse/aktie om 3% under kvartalet och 7,4% över en 12-månaders period, inklusive lämnad utdelning. NAXS har
Interim Report January-September 201918.10.2019 17:45:00 CEST | Press release
Nine months 2019 Net profit/loss for the period amounted to MSEK 26.4 (22.2). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.29 (1.70). Net asset value amounted to MSEK 717 (SEK 64.16 per share) at September 30, 2019, compared to MSEK 736 (SEK 61.81 per share) at year-end 2018. The fact that the total net asset value decreased, while the net asset value per share increased is due to the shares repurchases made during the period. Net cash amounted to MSEK 194 (SEK 17.40 per share) at September 30, 2019, compared to MSEK 261 (SEK 21.94 per share) at year-end 2018. The 2019 Annual General Meeting resolved that a dividend of 2.78 SEK per share to the shareholders for FY 2018. Third quarter 2019 Net profit/loss for the quarter amounted to MSEK 11.7 (10.6). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.05 (0.86). Comments by the CEO NAXS delivered a steady performance during the third quarter of 2019, with the NAV/share growing by 3% during the quarter and by 7.4% over 12 months, including the dividend paid. N
DNO ASA: Mandatory Notification of Trade18.10.2019 16:47:00 CEST | Press release
Oslo, 18 October 2019 - DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has today purchased 1,200,000 own shares at an average price of NOK 12.4482 per share. Following this transaction, DNO holds 78,800,000 own shares. -- For further information, please contact: Media: media@dno.no Investors: investor.relations@dno.no -- DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator focused on the Middle East and the North Sea. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Ireland and Yemen. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
PCI Biotech: Mandatory notification regarding trade of shares18.10.2019 14:59:00 CEST | Press release
Stocken Invest AS, a wholly owned company by Lars Viksmoen, has on 18 October 2019 transferred 12,966 shares in PCI Biotech Holding ASA (“PCI Biotech”) to Lars Viksmoen, board member of PCI Biotech, at an average price of NOK 26.80 per share. After the transaction, Lars Viksmoen holds 12,966 shares in PCI Biotech and Stocken Invest AS holds 0 shares in PCI Biotech. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 4-2 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Announcement of the Management Board of joint stock company “Olainfarm”18.10.2019 14:23:00 CEST | Press release
The joint stock company “Olainfarm” has received draft decisions prepared by the initiators of the November 1, 2019 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders – limited liability company “OLMAFARM” and Andrejs Saveljevs who is authorized representative of Nika Saveljeva, which include, inter alia, a list of candidates for the Council and Auditing committee of joints stock company “Olainfarm”. The requirements laid down in the laws and regulations in force in Republic of Latvia and in related documents determines the specific requirements to be complied with by capital companies listed in regulated market regarding their management and disclosure of information. Legislation of the Republic of Latvia (including the Financial Instrument Market Law) sets requirements for capital companies, and the European Union and the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) set out recommendations for the corporate governance of the capital companies. Nasdaq Riga, AS has develope
Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) Announces the date for its 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM)18.10.2019 13:32:00 CEST | Press release
Hamilton, Bermuda, October 18, 2019. Nordic American Tankers Limited today announced that its Board of Directors has scheduled the 2019 AGM, to be held on November 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the LOM Building,27 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda. The Board has set a record date of October 8, 2019 for the determination of the NAT shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the AGM or any adjournment thereof. The Notice of the Meeting and Proxy Statement will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 18, 2019. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals,