Individual Shareholders
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| Gérard Buffière Chief Executive Officer |
| During 1st half of 2010, Imerys benefited from the recovery of its markets, driven by an inventory rebuilding, and by growth in emerging countries, which now represent 26% of the Group’s sales. Strong rebound in sales volumes implied a sound rebound in operating performance. The Group has continued to develop with the commissioning of a new carbonate for paper and packaging plant in China and has enhanced its Brazilian resources for global paper and packaging markets with acquiring 86.2% stake in the Brazilian company Pará Pigmentos S.A. (PPSA) on last Jul,y 26. Visibility remains low for the next quarters, with a macro-economic outlook that varies from one market to another, but thanks to the actions implemented over the past 18 months, the Group estimates that its operating margin should be greater than 12% in 2010. | |
Your diary 2010
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Monday, February 15 | 2009 Annual Results |
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Thursday, April 29 | Annual General Meeting - 2010 First Quarter Results |
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Friday, July 30 | 2010 First Half Results |
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Wednesday, November 3 | 2010 Third Quarter Results |
| These dates are given for guidance and may be subject to change. | |
