Welcome to LANXESS Annual Report 2008!

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Letter to Stockholders

Image: Dr. Axel Claus Heitmann (Chairman of the Board of Management)

Fiscal 2008 was another excellent year for LANXESS. As announced, we reached all the targets originally envisioned for 2009 one year ahead of schedule despite the increasingly tense economic climate. more

Strategy

Image: Ewald Sobel at work

LANXESS's businesses hold global leadership positions. We believe we are well-placed to tackle and overcome the major challlenges of fiscal 2009 too. more

Business Performance

Image: left: Sara Carella, right: Franjo Glasovac
  • Operational sales growth of 5.9%
  • EBITDA margin pre exceptionals on prior-year level at 11.0%
  • Net income of €171 million after €112 million in previous year more

Financial Statements

Foto: Dr. Gerd Zelesny is doing a call

Consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008 in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). more