Chemicals company Arkema has reported sales of €2.23 billion in Q1 2021, an increase of 12.7% compared to the same period in 2020.
The company had EBITDA of €358 million, up by almost 20% from €300 million in Q1 2020.
Specialty Materials’ EBITDA were €306 million for Q1 2021, an increase of 19.5%, supported by strong increases in Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions segments.
As a result of these positive reports, the company says that it has raised its 2021 guidance, with the Group now targeting around 20% growth in Specialty Materials’ EBITDA relative to 2020 at constant scope and currency.
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