Lanxess Ag · XETR:LXS
Lanxess — Merger or Acquisition (January 2011)
9 slides from Lanxess's merger presentation, Jan 12, 2011
Slide 1: LANXESS acquires Darmex – Broadening rubber activities in Latin America
LANXESS acquires Darmex – Broadening rubber activities in Latin America Leverkusen, January 12, 2011
Slide 2: Rhein Chemie – Focusing on progress for a world in motion
Rhein Chemie – Focusing on progress for a world in motion Rhein Chemie – Application driven chemistry Business Lines Polyurethane 100% subsidiary of LANXESS & plastic Oil additives additives Business Unit Rhein Chemie part of the Performance ~20% ~20% Chemicals segment Sales of €226 m in 2009
Slide 3: Darmex – Provider of tailor-made products for the tire industry
Darmex – Provider of tailor-made products for the tire industry Darmex – Focusing on tire applications Product split Overview: Chemicals ~5% Founded in 1971 Bladders Privately owned company Release ~20% agents ~200 permanent employees worldwide ~65% Only global bladder producer able to also
Slide 4: Bladders – Complementing service and application expertise
Bladders – Complementing service and application expertise Bladders: Use in the manufacturing or curing of tires All radial tires are produced using bladder technology The butyl-made bladder is inflated by hot steam and presses the tire into the mold „Green“ tire Final product Darmex market
Slide 5: Release Agents – Key role in cost-efficient tire production
Release Agents – Key role in cost-efficient tire production Release Agents: Application in- and outside of tire Prevent tire from sticking to either the bladder or the mold in the curing process Enable smooth and cost-efficient tire production process Low price sensitivity as release agents
Slide 6: Strategic step to broaden global position as integrated service provider for tire producers
Strategic step to broaden global position as integrated service provider for tire producers Financial details Products EPS accretive in 2011 Activators Transaction will close as of Release Agents January, 2011 Other rubber additives Bladders Financing of acquisition out …. of existing liquidit
Slide 7: LANXESS
LANXESS nergizing Chemistry
Slide 8: Regional production sites and services in all major regions
Regional production sites and services in all mayor regions Presence: Darmex strong footprint in LatAm Rhein Chemie with a strong service belt to the tire industry in Europe and Asia Darmex release agents and bladders to be sold under Rhein Chemie brand names Global service provider Darmex pro
Slide 9: Safe harbor statement
Safe harbor statement This presentation contains certain forward looking statements, including assumptions, opinions and views of the company or cited from third party sources. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results, financial position, develo