Investor Relations
August 15, 2012

Evonik Industries: global price increase for AEROSIL® Fumed Silica products

The Business Unit Inorganic Materials of Evonik Industries AG will globally raise its prices for fumed silica products, sold under the brand name AEROSIL®.

Prices will be raised by 6 to 9 percent, effective October 1st 2012.

Company information

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.

Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2011 more than 33,000 employees generated sales of around €14.5 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.8 billion.

Disclaimer

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