Wacker's preliminary figures indicate strong earnings and sales growth in fiscal 2006.

(From Chemical Business NewsBase - Company Reports - CBNB)

According to its preliminary business results for fiscal 2006, Wacker Chemie AG saw a record year in terms of sales and earnings. Driven by capacity additions, a positive environment for semiconductor wafers and a strong demand in most segments, consolidated Group sales went up by 21% to some EUR 3.33 bn (2005: EUR 2.76 bn). EBITDA grew even faster at 38% to some EUR 785 M (2005, adjusted: EUR 567 M). 4Q 2006 saw stronger results than in the previous year. Based on a solid pricing environment, Siltronic achieved an EBITDA-margin in the fourth quarter of 33%, up from 30% in 3Q 2006, and up from 27% in 4Q 2005. …