Company Profile For Yara International ASA

Yara International ASA (YAR.OL) (Oslo Stock Exchange)

sector: Basic Materials · industry: Chemicals - Agricultural ·

As of 24 Nov 2009

233.40NOK

Price Change

+3.90

Percent Change

+1.70%

Analyst Recommendations

Overview

Yara International ASA (Yara) is a global chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for the farming community and industrial customers. The Company is a producer of ammonia, nitrates, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium (NPK) and specialty fertilizers. The Company operates in three segments: Downstream, Industrial and Upstream. Downstream consists of Yara’s worldwide marketing organization and global distribution network for fertilizer products and agronomic solutions. Industrial creates value by developing and selling chemical products and carbon dioxide to non-fertilizer market segments.

Quick Financial Synopsis

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, Yara International ASA's total revenue decreased 32% to NOK47.63B. Net income for the period decreased 77% to NOK2.36B. Total revenue reflects decreased sales in the Downstream, Industrial, and Upstream business segments. Net income for the period suffered from a decreased net income in equity-accounted investees as well as increased interest expense and other financial items.