sector: Basic Materials ·
industry: Chemicals - Specialty ·
As of
24 Nov 2009
27.61USD
Arch Chemicals, Inc. (Arch) is a global biocides company. The Company provides chemistry-based and related solutions to selectively destroy and control the growth of harmful microbes. Arch is focused in water treatment, hair and skin care products, treated wood, preservation and protection applications, such as for paints and building products, and health and hygiene applications. The Company’s business segments are Treatment Products and Performance Products. On October 10, 2008, Arch acquired the water treatment chemicals business of Advantis Technologies, Inc. (Advantis).
BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2009, Arch Chemicals, Inc.'s revenues decreased 13% to $707.9M. Net income decreased 12% to $34.1M. Revenues reflect lower income from HTH Water products & Personal Care & Industrial Biocides segment and decreased income from performance products. Net income was partially offset by a decrease in gross profit, an increase in interest expenses and lower interest income.
Arch Chemicals Inc
501 Merritt 7
P.O. Box 4500
Norwalk CT 06851
P: +1203.2292900
F: +1203.2293652