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2009

Sika Grows in Emerging Markets

22/04/2009

Media Release
Financial

In the first quarter of business year 2009 Sika continued to grow in a number of emerging markets. The comparatively hard winter and the effects of the economic crisis led however to an overall decline in sales. The sales decline in the first quarter amounted to -6.7% in local currencies. Included therein is an acquisition effect of 2.7%. Exchange rate fluctuations influenced negatively with -6.0%, so that sales in Swiss francs in comparison with the first quarter of the previous year declined by -12.7% from CHF 1017 million to CHF 888 million.

September

2009

Structural Adjustments to Increase Efficiency

30/09/2009

Media Release
Innovation

Sika Group structurally adapts its manufacturing footprint for sealants and adhesives as well as for membranes due to new production technologies and continued changes in market conditions. This reorganization ensures that Sika Group remains competitive in the long term. Approximately 50 jobs will be cut in Switzerland.

January

2010

Relaunch of Sika Corporate Website

13/01/2010

Media Release

Where unity meets versatility: Sika launches a new corporate website. The new website, which can be found at www.sika.com, provides all stakeholders a complete and modern look at the Company's profile and its solutions.

July

2010

Increase of Profit and Market Share

30/07/2010

Half-year Report
Media Release
Financial

Sika grew in all Regions in the first half-year of 2010 in terms adjusted for exchange rates. In emerging markets, double-digit growth rates were achieved throughout. With material costs initially still low and those for personnel reduced, operating profit increased considerably. For the second half-year the company anticipates sustained growth with rising material costs.

July

2010

Global Price Increase

15/07/2010

Media Release
Financial

Sika announced today a global price increase for various products from its entire product portfolio. The price increases will become effective immediately or as contracts allow.

April

2010

Shareholders Approve All Proposals

20/04/2010

Media Release
General Meeting

Baar (Switzerland) – At the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, the shareholders of Sika AG approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors and resolved to distribute a dividend to shareholders representing roughly 50% of consolidated net profit.

April

2011

Annual General Meeting Approves Board's Proposals

12/04/2011

Media Release
General Meeting

The shareholders of Sika AG approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting of April 12, 2011.

December

2011

Sika Acquires Duochem Inc. in Canada

01/12/2011

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika acquires Duochem Inc., a privately owned company that develops, manufactures and sells polymer flooring and waterproofing products for the construction industry. Duochem Inc. is located in Boucherville (Quebec) with annual sales of approximately CHF 9 million.

March

2012

Robust Growth - Net Sales at CHF 1,556 Million, Net Profit at CHF 215 Million

01/03/2012

Annual Report
Media Release
Financial

In the 2011 business year, Sika increased sales by 15.5% in local currencies. Owing to the huge rise in prices of raw materials, gross profit declined to CHF 2 304.6 million (previous year: CHF 2 384.9 million), which corresponds to a gross margin of 50.6%. Operating profit fell to CHF 347.1 million (previous year: CHF 439.2 million). Sika is confident that in the 2012 business year it will generate continued growth and improve margins.

February

2012

Ash Improvement Technology and Sika Sign Strategic Alliance

02/02/2012

Media Release
Sustainability

Ash Improvement Technology Inc (AIT) and Sika AG of Switzerland announced that they entered a Strategic Alliance to develop products that help reduce the CO2 emissions related to the production of cement. As part of the agreement, Sika has also made an investment to take an equity stake in AIT.

February

2012

Sika Strengthens Position in Korean Tunnel Waterproofing Market

08/02/2012

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika Korea has agreed to acquire YEAN-IL INDUSTRIAL Co. Ltd. waterproofing business. YEAN-IL holds a leading position in the Korean tunnel waterproofing market with annual sales of approximately CHF 10 million.

February

2013

Continued Revenue Growth, Above-Average Increase in Net Profit, and Further Investments in Growth Markets

28/02/2013

Annual Report
Media Release
Financial

▪ 5.8% sales growth (5.3% in local currencies) to CHF 4 829 million
▪ Sales up 10.7% in emerging markets
▪ 31% increase in net profit to CHF 281 million
▪ High operating free cash flow of CHF 303 million (2011: CHF 186 million)
▪ Further investments in growth markets with new factories in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe

April

2013

Cold Winter Holds Back First Quarter Sales

16/04/2013

Media Release
Financial

Despite a long winter, Sika managed to maintain sales in local currencies at the previous year’s level (-0.2%) in the first quarter of 2013. As exchange rate shifts had a negative impact of -0.9%, sales in Swiss francs reached CHF 1 043 million.

June

2013

Sika Acquires Leading UK Manufacturer of Sealants and Adhesives

17/06/2013

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika has acquired Everbuild Building Products Ltd, UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals. Everbuild is located in Leeds with annual sales revenue of over CHF 90 million and a workforce of 270 employees.

April

2013

Annual General Meeting Approves Board of Directors' Proposals

16/04/2013

Media Release
General Meeting

All the Board of Directors' proposals were accepted by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Sika AG on April 16, 2013.

July

2013

Sika with Strong Growth in Emerging Markets

29/07/2013

Half-year Report
Media Release
Financial

▪ Sales growth of 4.4% (4.0% in CHF)
▪ Sales up 15.3% in emerging markets
▪ 11.4% rise in EBIT
▪ Above-average increase in net profit of 13.2%
Following a slow first quarter in which the construction sector was hit by bad weather conditions, in the second quarter Sika made good the delays encountered in building projects. Sika posted growth in all regions and achieved an 8.3% increase in second-quarter sales. Net sales for the first half of 2013 came to CHF 2,402.5 million, corresponding to an increase of 4.4% in local currencies and 4.0% in CHF respectively.

September

2013

Sika Appoints New Chief Technology Manager

10/09/2013

Media Release
Management

Sika has appointed Thomas Hasler as its new Chief Technology Officer and a Member of Group Management effective January 1, 2014. He succeeds Urs Mäder, who has decided to step down from the role.

April

2009

Sika Annual General Meeting: Shareholders Approve all Proposals

21/04/2009

Media Release
General Meeting

At the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the shareholders of Sika AG approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors and resolved to distribute a dividend to shareholders representing roughly 42% of consolidated net profit.

February

2009

Continued Growth in a Difficult Environment

24/02/2009

Annual Report
Media Release
Financial

The Sika Group increased sales in 2008 by 7.3% in terms adjusted for exchange rates. In Swiss francs this yielded a net result of CHF 4.625 billion, 1.1% higher than that of the previous year. Operating profit before depreciation, EBITDA, amounted to CHF 556.1 million, and consolidated net profit to CHF 267.4 million. Overall Sika achieved the second highest result in the company’s history.

July

2010

Sika Strengthens Waterproofing Business in N. America

01/07/2010

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika AG announces that its U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corporation, has acquired the Greenstreak Group, Inc. The transaction closed on July 1, 2010. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, annual revenues for Greenstreak are approximately $30 million USD. Sika expects this acquisition will further strengthen its leadership position in the North American construction industry - particularly in the area of engineered waterproofing.

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Sika Grows in Emerging Markets

Structural Adjustments to Increase Efficiency

Relaunch of Sika Corporate Website

Increase of Profit and Market Share

Global Price Increase

Shareholders Approve All Proposals

Annual General Meeting Approves Board's Proposals

Sika Acquires Duochem Inc. in Canada

Robust Growth - Net Sales at CHF 1,556 Million, Net Profit at CHF 215 Million

Ash Improvement Technology and Sika Sign Strategic Alliance

Sika Strengthens Position in Korean Tunnel Waterproofing Market

Continued Revenue Growth, Above-Average Increase in Net Profit, and Further Investments in Growth Markets

Cold Winter Holds Back First Quarter Sales

Sika Acquires Leading UK Manufacturer of Sealants and Adhesives

Annual General Meeting Approves Board of Directors' Proposals

Sika with Strong Growth in Emerging Markets

Sika Appoints New Chief Technology Manager

Sika Annual General Meeting: Shareholders Approve all Proposals

Continued Growth in a Difficult Environment

Sika Strengthens Waterproofing Business in N. America

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Sika Grows in Emerging Markets

Structural Adjustments to Increase Efficiency

Relaunch of Sika Corporate Website

Increase of Profit and Market Share

Global Price Increase

Shareholders Approve All Proposals

Annual General Meeting Approves Board's Proposals

Sika Acquires Duochem Inc. in Canada

Robust Growth - Net Sales at CHF 1,556 Million, Net Profit at CHF 215 Million

Ash Improvement Technology and Sika Sign Strategic Alliance

Sika Strengthens Position in Korean Tunnel Waterproofing Market

Continued Revenue Growth, Above-Average Increase in Net Profit, and Further Investments in Growth Markets

Cold Winter Holds Back First Quarter Sales

Sika Acquires Leading UK Manufacturer of Sealants and Adhesives

Annual General Meeting Approves Board of Directors' Proposals

Sika with Strong Growth in Emerging Markets

Sika Appoints New Chief Technology Manager

Sika Annual General Meeting: Shareholders Approve all Proposals

Continued Growth in a Difficult Environment

Sika Strengthens Waterproofing Business in N. America

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