Chemtura agrochem sales up 8.8% in 2012

Date:03-08-2013

Chemtura AgroSolutions’ net sales increased by 14% to $98 million in the 4th quarter ended Dec 31,2012. For the full year of 2012, net sales were up by 8.8% to $ 409 million, primarily due to higher sales volume and higher selling prices, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation. The company had record sales due to a drier climate in the Americas, growth in resale and seed treatment products, and changes to distribution channels in Latin America.

Chemtura AgroSolutions’ sales result ($million)
Q4 ended Dec. 31	Q4 2012	Q4 2011	% change	Full Year 2012	Full Year 2011	% change
Net Sales	98	86	+14.0	409	376	+8.8
Operating Income	11	6	+83.3	65	31	+109.7