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Akzo Nobel N.V.
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Akzo Nobel paper chemicals unit cuts jobs
Aug 21 2001 06:38 AM PDT

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 PROFILE
Chemicals giant Akzo Nobel is the world's largest paint maker, as well as a leading global chemicals manufacturer. The company's coatings group (nearly 40% of sales) makes paints, inks, and automotive finishes. Its chemical operations produce pulp and paper chemicals, caustic soda, plastic additives, salt, and functional chemicals such as flame retardants and animal feed additives. Akzo Nobel's pharmaceuticals operations produce contraceptives and fertility drugs, hormone replacement therapy, antidepressants, antipsychotics, over-the-counter drugs, and veterinary medicines. Akzo Nobel, which has agreed to sell its medical diagnostics division, has operations in 75 countries; about half its sales are in Europe.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 13,188.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (9.5)%
Employees: 68,400
Revenue per employee: $192,807.02

 KEY PEOPLE
• Cees J. A. van Lede
    CEO
• Fritz W. Fröhlich
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Velperweg 76
6824 BM Arnhem, The Netherlands
Phone: 31-26-366-4433
Fax: 31-26-366-3250
Online: Web Site

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