Clariant

Clariant, which is represented on five continents with over 100 group companies, employs around 20,000 people.

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Clariant , which makes printing ink chemicals, dropped 16% Monday when it said the strong franc was a major factor behind its profit warning.

Switzerland's Rising Stock Prospects Renée Schultes 2011

Clariant this year bought Germany's Sued-Chemie and recently said it would continue to seek acquisitions.

Clariant Shares Plunge as Chemicals Maker Cuts Forecast Goran Mijuk 2011

Clariant said it is maintaining its midterm goals.

Clariant Shares Plunge as Chemicals Maker Cuts Forecast Goran Mijuk 2011

The day's biggest decliner among Stoxx 600 components was Swiss specialty-chemical group Clariant , which plummeted 16% after it cut its full-year sales and profit outlook because of the strong Swiss franc and the global economic slowdown.

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On Wednesday, Swiss chemicals makers Lonza Group AG and Clariant AG flagged more takeovers, partnerships and production-site shifts to spread beyond their home market of Switzerland and cut their dependence on the franc, which led to a fall in first-half profits.

Swiss Companies Struggle to Offset Pain of Strong Franc Anita Greil 2011

Swiss companies, such as chemicals-makers Lonza Group and Clariant , are considering moving production facilities outside of Switzerland, so that their revenues and costs are better-matched.

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Clariant's stock fell sharply, extending the stock's more than 50% decline this year amid concerns that the cyclical nature of the company's business would make Clariant one of the first victims of global economic cooling.

Clariant Shares Plunge as Chemicals Maker Cuts Forecast Goran Mijuk 2011

Clariant, meanwhile, is transferring production sites outside its Muttenz, Switzerland, headquarters to Spain, Brazil and India to reduce costs.

Swiss Companies Struggle to Offset Pain of Strong Franc Anita Greil 2011

Other chemical stocks followed Clariant lower, including BASF , down 5.6%, and Bayer , down 4.6%, both in Frankfurt.

European Stocks Slammed Barbara Kollmeyer 2011