| May 14, 2013 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2013 |
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| May 13, 2013 |
| 1st Quarter 2013 Financial Review |
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| May 07, 2013 |
| Solvay and INEOS join forces to create a world-class PVC producer |
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Signature of a letter of intent to create a 50-50 joint venture with combined sales of EUR 4.3 bn |
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| April 30, 2013 |
| Information to customers |
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Solvay to increase prices up to 10% of hydroquinone (HQ) and
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| April 25, 2013 |
| Solvay integrates its PA6.10 production line in Lyon |
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| April 16, 2013 |
| Solvay announces project to build large-scale alkoxylation facility in Singapore |
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| April 12, 2013 |
| Solvay announces plans to build a specialty surfactant plant in Germany to serve its customers in Central and Eastern Europe |
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| March 27, 2013 |
| Solvay introduces Govanil™ vanilla flavors for revolutionary taste in bakery and confectionery products |
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| March 25, 2013 |
| Solvay provides additional 2012 quarterly restated financial information |
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| February 14, 2013 |
| Full year and 4th quarter 2012 Financial Review |
| Results Press Releases |
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| February 13, 2013 |
| Solvay to build a new silica plant in Poland |
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| February 11, 2013 |
| Solvay increases global derivatized guar production |
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| January 17, 2013 |
| Solvay begins a new chapter in its history |
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| January 16, 2013 |
| A new Solvay organization geared towards sustainable, value-creative growth |
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| December 27, 2012 |
| Solvay completes the acquisition of Sunshield Chemicals in India |
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| December 18, 2012 |
| Solvay to optimize its global soda ash industrial network |
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| December 11, 2012 |
| Solvay invests in Sofinnova Green Seed Fund to support innovation in industrial biotechnologies |
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| November 21, 2012 |
| Solvay launches Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize to reward major scientific discoveries |
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| November 08, 2012 |
| Solvay inaugurates highly dispersible silica capacity expansion in France |
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| October 25, 2012 |
| Third Quarter 2012 Financial Review Solvay group |
| Results Press Releases |
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| October 22, 2012 |
| Solvay's rare earth recycling technology receives ICIS Award for Best Innovation for Sustainability |
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| October 18, 2012 |
| Solvay's new SOLEF® production capacity strengthens its leadership in the growing specialty polymers market |
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| October 09, 2012 |
| Solvay and SIBUR form a joint venture to produce surfactants and oilfield process chemicals |
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New production plant to meet region’s growing demand for surfactants
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| September 27, 2012 |
| Solvay launches its rare earth recycling activity in France |
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Investment worth more than fifteen million euros to recycle rare earths from the 'urban mine' |
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| September 18, 2012 |
| Solvay increases its specialty polymers production capacity by 70% in India |
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High quality and performance drive market acceptance and demand |
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| September 13, 2012 |
| Solvay accelerates its development in India with the acquisition of Sunshield Chemicals |
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Reinforcing its leading position in specialty surfactants in fast growing markets |
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| September 06, 2012 |
| Solvay doubles specialty fluorinated derivatives production capacity in France |
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Investment of over EUR 10 million to support demand growth in strategic markets
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| August 30, 2012 |
| Solvay strikes multi year contract with Bolloré Group to supply lithium salt for LMP batteries |
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Supply contract is the result of a common R&D program |
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| July 27, 2012 |
| Second Quarter 2012 Financial Review Solvay group |
| Results Press Releases |
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| July 18, 2012 |
| Solvay starts the production of specialty polymers compounds in China |
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New plant for compounds of Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA), Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) and Kalix® (modified PARA) |
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| June 11, 2012 |
| Solvay to build bio-based Epichlorohydrin plant in China to serve largest market in the world |
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Chinese epichlorohydrin market expected to grow on average by 8% per year |
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| May 25, 2012 |
| Solvay opens a major Innovation Centre in India |
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New Research, Development and Technology Centre to focus on high-performance polymers, organic chemistry, nano composites and green chemistry |
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| May 25, 2012 |
| Solvay completes the sale to Wienerberger of its stake in Pipelife |
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Solvay and Wienerberger completed today the sale of Solvay’s 50% stake in Pipelife, one of the world's leading suppliers of plastic pipe systems, to Wienerberger. |
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| May 08, 2012 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2012 |
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Speeches by the Chairmen - Discours des Présidents - Toespraken van de Voorzitters |
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| May 07, 2012 |
| 1st Quarter 2012 Financial Review |
| Results Press Releases |
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| April 26, 2012 |
| Solvay and the National Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory in Brazil strike deal to jointly develop bio-based chemistry based on sugarcane |
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Development of chemical routes to obtain high-added value molecules |
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| April 24, 2012 |
| Building the new Solvay: a value creative transformation |
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Strategy leading to EUR 3 billion REBITDA ambition in 2016 |
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| April 20, 2012 |
| Solvay adds high purity semiconductor grade phosphoric acid to its wet chemicals portfolio |
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High purity phosphoric acid plant based on a novel and very precise crystallization technology has successfully started production |
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| April 05, 2012 |
| Solvay develops cost-effective small sized Hydrogen Peroxide units for on-site production at its customers' sites |
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Solvay’s proprietary and innovative technology for HP production at the customers' sites in remote areas complements its HP production technology |
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| February 28, 2012 |
| Vinythai starts supplying its bio-sourced epichlorohydrin to the dynamic Asian market |
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EUR 120 million investment using Solvay’s innovative Epicerol® technology |
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| February 16, 2012 |
| Full year and 4th quarter 2011 Financial Review |
| Results Press Releases |
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| February 15, 2012 |
| Wienerberger will acquire Solvay's stake in Pipelife |
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Enterprise Value of 50% stake represents EUR 257 million for Solvay |
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| February 06, 2012 |
| Solvay has successfully commissioned the largest PEM fuel cell in the world at SolVin's Antwerp plant |
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H2 powered industrial demonstration 1 MW Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell |
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| January 23, 2012 |
| Creation of Solvay Energy Services, a business focused on energy and CO2 challenges |
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| January 17, 2012 |
| Appointment at Solvay's Top in 2012 |
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| January 16, 2012 |
| Solvay and Air Liquide to form a worldwide fluorine gas business joint venture for high-tech industries. |
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On-site fluorine production for flat panel display and silicon thin film photovoltaic industries to cut greenhouse gas emissions and increase productivity |
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| January 11, 2012 |
| Solvay applies for second listing of its shares on NYSE Euronext Paris |
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| December 21, 2011 |
| Speech by Christian Jourquin, Chairman of the Executive Committee, to the year-end gathering at Neder-over-Heembeek |
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| December 05, 2011 |
| Solvay's products used for the eco-friendly electronic Bluecar®'s power and range |
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Solvay's products as strategic component in electric car's battery pack |
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| November 25, 2011 |
| The Solvay group consolidates its leadership in energy efficiency and CO2 with the acquisition of ORBEO |
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| November 09, 2011 |
| Solvay creates spin-out company in safety, health and environment information management called eSpheres |
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eSpheres will provide industries a fully integrated suite of HSE information management solutions and consulting services based on Solvay's knowhow and experience, powered by SAP® software. |
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| October 27, 2011 |
| Appointment of the future Chairman of the Board of Directors of Solvay |
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The Board of Directors of Solvay S.A. announced today the following appointment for 2012 as chairman of the Board of Directors of Solvay. |
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| October 27, 2011 |
| Third Quarter 2011 Financial Review |
| Results Press Releases |
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| October 05, 2011 |
| Solvay commissions the largest hydrogen peroxide plant in the world in Thailand |
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New world-class HP plant is serving mainly as dedicated raw material source for propylene oxide production |
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| September 13, 2011 |
| Solvay recommended tender offer for Rhodia: Implementation of a squeeze-out |
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| August 31, 2011 |
| Total success of Solvay recommended tender offer for Rhodia |
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| August 23, 2011 |
| Solvay develops on-site fluorine gas production units to dramatically decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the photovoltaic and semiconductor industry |
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New cost-effective F2 production units enable substitution of potent greenhouse gas NF3 in photovoltaic, semiconductor and display industry |
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| August 05, 2011 |
| The AMF sets 24 August as closing date for Solvay's friendly bid on Rhodia |
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The European Commission has approved Rhodia's acquisition by Solvay |
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| July 28, 2011 |
| Second Quarter 2011 Financial Review Solvay group |
| Results Press Releases |
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| July 28, 2011 |
| Solvay to form Joint Venture with Sadara to build Hydrogen Peroxide plant in Saudi Arabia |
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Solvay's high-yield hydrogen peroxide production plant to supply hydrogen
peroxide for propylene oxide production at recently announced world-scale
chemicals project |
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| July 26, 2011 |
| Solvay commits EUR 10 MLN to support Plextronics’ innovative technology development in organic light emitting diodes and photovoltaics |
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Solvay announced today that it has provided EUR 10 million (USD 15 million) in a financing round to Plextronics, a printed electronics company. This financing will support the acceleration of Plextronics' technology development and delivery of its innovative products to a growing base of global customers. Solvay is Plextronics' largest minority shareholder. |
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| July 25, 2011 |
| Solvay confirms accidental publication of quarterly results highlights |
| Results Press Releases |
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Solvay announced that a technical incident accidentally caused the publication on the website of the Group of the following text today at 15:27h |
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| June 30, 2011 |
| Solvay notifies friendly takeover bid on Rhodia to European Commission |
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| June 23, 2011 |
| Solvay to build large specialty polymers production plant in China to continue serving fast growing demand |
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Solvay will invest about EUR 120 million to produce its high value-added products SOLEF® PVDF and TECNOFLON® FKM and their essential VF2 monomer in China |
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| June 14, 2011 |
| Solvay launches its friendly cash offer for Rhodia shares at EUR 31.60 per share |
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| June 09, 2011 |
| SOLVAY increases FOMBLIN-Y® and GALDEN® production capacity to continue serving fast growing demand |
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Investment of about EUR 15 million to be completed by the end of 2012 |
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| June 08, 2011 |
| Solvay and Tianjin Soda Ash Plant set up joint soda ash plant in China |
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Solvay invests EUR 16 million in 30% stake in Chinese soda ash plant and gets direct access to the very large Chinese soda ash market.
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| May 30, 2011 |
| Solvay and EWHA Womans University set up joint Research & Development Center on University Campus |
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Solvay invests EUR 13 million in RD&T Center, which is focusing on high-growth markets such as electronics, lithium ion batteries and photovoltaic cells |
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| May 17, 2011 |
| Solvay bearer shares automatically converted into dematerialized shares as from June 30, 2011 |
| Balance of the dividend from 2010 of EUR 1.40 EUR net per share paid today |
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| May 10, 2011 |
| The French Financial Markets Authority approves Solvay's friendly public offer on Rhodia |
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| May 10, 2011 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2011 |
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Speeches by the Chairmen - Discours des Présidents - Toespraken van de Voorzitters |
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| May 09, 2011 |
| 1st Quarter 2011 Financial Review |
| Results Press Releases |
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Excellent operating result (EUR 197 million):
+79% compared to the first quarter of 2010
+37% compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 |
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| April 07, 2011 |
| Solvay filed its friendly tender offer for Rhodia |
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| April 04, 2011 |
| Solvay to create with Rhodia a major player in Chemicals - a global leader in their businesses |
| Solvay will launch a friendly cash Offer for Rhodia at EUR 31.60 per share (ex-dividend of EUR 0.5) |
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| March 03, 2011 |
| Solvay increases Solef® PVDF production capacity by 50% to continue serving strong growing demand |
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| February 22, 2011 |
| Solvay acquires a Bulgarian fluorspar mine |
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Complementing Fluorspar sourcing for future developments |
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| February 17, 2011 |
| 2010 results |
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Strong growth of the operating result for Chemicals and Plastics activities - REBIT for continuing activities up by 75% in the 4th quarter of 2010 (EUR 155 million) and by 94% overall for the year (EUR 602 million)
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| January 12, 2011 |
| Solvay Treasury Shares Program renewed for further purchases in 2011 up to 1.65 million shares |
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| January 04, 2011 |
| New Year's address by Mr Christian Jourquin, Chairman of the Executive Committee, to the employees of the Solvay Group |
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| December 14, 2010 |
| Solvay launches project to build an epichlorohydrin production plant in China |
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Construction site reserved, letter of intent signed with SP Chemicals to secure raw materials supply
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| December 01, 2010 |
| Solvay successfully completes first Reach registration phase |
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All phase-in substances concerned by first registration phase are duly registered
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| November 09, 2010 |
| Solvay invests in competitiveness and in reducing the environmental footprint of its Tavaux plant in France |
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Replacing mercury-based process by state-of-the-art membrane-based technology combines economical performance with ecological sustainability
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| October 28, 2010 |
| Nine months 2010 results |
| Results Press Releases |
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Operating result from the Chemicals and Plastics activities for the third quarter of 2010 (EUR 149 million) significantly higher (+60% at constant scope) compared to the third quarter of 2009
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| October 20, 2010 |
| Solvay and Korean partners invest EUR 26 million in Korea Advanced Materials Fund |
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Technology venture capital fund focuses on renewable energy, printed electronics and clean technologies & green chemistry |
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| October 14, 2010 |
| Science for Innovation 2010 Conference focuses on how science can help developing a sustainable society |
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Nobel Prize Winners Peter Grünberg and Ada Yonath Address Solvay Researchers |
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| October 10, 2010 |
| Solvay will expand compounding capacity for specialty polymers in China |
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EUR 21 million investment in new capacity to satisfy surging demand
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| October 04, 2010 |
| Iridos starts producing pastes for TFT-Liquid Crystal Displays in Korea |
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Solvay's and Nepes's joint venture Iridos is now a fully integrated company
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| September 23, 2010 |
| Solvay details a new organization project to secure sustainable growth |
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Solvay announces today the detail of a new organization project called Horizon which is part of the Group’s plan to become a global leader in sustainable chemistry. This project was made public in May 2010. |
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| September 07, 2010 |
| Solvay expands its printed electronics development with investment in minority stake in Polyera |
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Innovative materials for mass-production of printed and flexible electronics
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| September 05, 2010 |
| Solvay expands its high-purity wet chemicals business in the Chinese electronic market |
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Investment in upgrading to electronic grade hydrogen fluoride for photovoltaic panels |
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| September 02, 2010 |
| Solvay increases Tecnoflon® production capacity to meet growing demand |
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PC Fluoroelastomers are used in low emission, energy saving and alternative fuels automotive applications |
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| July 29, 2010 |
| First half 2010 results |
| Results Press Releases |
Operating result from the Chemicals and Plastics activities for the second quarter of 2010 (EUR 183 million) significantly higher compared to both the second quarter of 2009 (EUR 63 million) and the first quarter of 2010 (EUR 115 million)
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| July 28, 2010 |
| Plastic Omnium will acquire Solvay’s shares in Inergy Automotive Systems for EUR 270 million |
Deal with Enterprise Value of EUR 330 million for Solvay's 50% stake
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| July 27, 2010 |
| EBRD invests EUR 52 million in Russian integrated PVC producer RusVinyl |
| Solvay announces today that the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved an equity investment of EUR 52 million in SolVin Holding Nederland on the 21st of July |
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| June 25, 2010 |
| Solvay and Arkema to untie vinyls production joint ventures in France and Spain |
Solvay announces today that SolVin and Arkema have decided to each buy back the minority cross-holdings in the vinyls production joint ventures that are operated by them. |
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| June 17, 2010 |
| Plastic Omnium intends to acquire Solvay’s stake in Inergy Automotive Systems |
| Non-binding memorandum of understanding signed about taking full ownership. |
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| June 10, 2010 |
| Acquisition of Berezniki Soda Ash plant by Solvay cannot be finalized |
| Solvay announces today that the acquisition of a majority stake in the Berezniki Soda Ash (BSZ) plant from Sodium Group Investment Limited, as announced on September 8th, 2009, cannot be finalized. |
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| May 21, 2010 |
| Solvay increases stake in fuel cell developer ACAL Energy |
Development of innovative low-cost and high reliability fuel cell technology is now in its industrial testing phase
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| May 11, 2010 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2010 |
Speeches by the Chairmen - Discours des Présidents - Toespraken van de Voorzitters
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| May 11, 2010 |
| First quarter 2010 results |
| Results Press Releases |
Operating result from the chemicals and plastics activities (EUR 115 million) significantly higher compared to both the first quarter of 2009 (EUR 64 million) and the fourth quarter of 2009 (EUR 89 million)
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| May 05, 2010 |
| Solvay commissions new sodium bicarbonate plant in USA to serve growing demand for flue gas cleaning |
Process reclaims and transforms manufacturing waste into new Select S300 sodium bicarbonate for use in pollution control solutions in the USA
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| April 28, 2010 |
| Solvay reduces greenhouse gas emissions at its Bernburg plant |
Powering partly with secondary fuels also decreases energy costs
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| April 07, 2010 |
| Solar Impulse’s maiden flight was made possible by Solvay’s innovative materials and knowhow |
| As Solar Impulse’s first main partner, Solvay is proud to announce that Solar Impulse’s prototype airplane has performed its first flight in Switzerland |
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| March 31, 2010 |
| Solvay Solexis focuses R&D on low carbon energy sources and fresh water for human consumption |
| Solvay reinvests on average 6% of Specialty Polymers sales in R&D |
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| February 18, 2010 |
| 2009 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Operating result in the fourth quarter (EUR 313 million) clearly improved compared to last year (EUR 125 million) in every sector of activity; for the year overall, the decrease was limited to 6% |
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| February 16, 2010 |
| Solvay closes EUR 5.2 billion sale of Solvay Pharmaceuticals to Abbott |
Solvay books net capital gain of EUR 1.7 billion on transaction
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| February 16, 2010 |
| Solvay launches investment program in Solvay treasury shares |
| Solvay announces today it is launching a treasury share investment program. |
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| February 14, 2010 |
| Unimed Pharmaceuticals, LLC, decides not to file a patent infringement suit at this time against Perrigo Israel Pharmaceuticals, LTD. following the receipt of a paragraph IV certification for a generic formulation of Androgel® 1% |
| The low volume formulation of AndroGel, for which an NDA was submitted to FDA in the first quarter of 2009, is not within the scope of Perrigo’s ANDA. |
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| February 11, 2010 |
| Solvay launches three Research, Development & Technology centers in Asia |
RD&T Centers in India, Korea and China will strengthen Solvay’s presence and support innovation in this growing region
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| February 10, 2010 |
| Solvay will build a very large fuel cell at SolVin’s Antwerp plant |
More than EUR 5 million invested in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell on hydrogen
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| January 07, 2010 |
| Vinythai prepares construction of its Epichlorohydrin plant in Thailand |
| Solvay’s Thai affiliate to invest EUR 160 million using Solvay’s innovative Epicerol® technology |
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| January 05, 2010 |
| New Year's address by Mr Christian Jourquin, Chairman of the Executive Committee, to the employees of the Solvay Group |
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| December 15, 2009 |
| Solvay celebrates breakthrough products and technologies for its sustainable and profitable growth in its Innovation Trophy 2009 |
| Solvay Group distinguished ten innovations during the Solvay Innovation Trophy ceremony yesterday at Solvay’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium |
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| December 11, 2009 |
| Solvay launches tender offer on shares Vinythai |
| Offer will allow Solvay to support development of Vinythai’s businesses |
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| December 10, 2009 |
| Solvay supports Solar Impulse’s takeoff with innovative materials and knowhow |
| First solar-powered airplane contains 11 Solvay products |
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| December 01, 2009 |
| Solvay inaugurates production unit in Korea for a new additive for Lithium ion batteries |
| New Monofluoroethylene Carbonate plant to serve growing market in Far East |
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| November 10, 2009 |
| Solvay creates shared services center in Brazil for its affiliates in the Americas |
| New unit in Curitiba to improve competitiveness of Solvay Group |
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| November 04, 2009 |
| Inergy Automotive Systems starts producing fuel systems in its new plant in Stavrovo, Russia |
| The Solvay and Plastic Omnium joint venture serves Russian automotive market |
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| October 29, 2009 |
| Nine months 2009 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Operating result in the third quarter (EUR 285 million) in line with last year’s (-2%) and improved compared to the two preceding quarters |
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| October 28, 2009 |
| Solvay increases sodium bicarbonate production in Italy to serve growing demand |
| New Sodium Bicarbonate capacity will mainly be used for environmental applications |
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| October 08, 2009 |
| Solvay and Huatai to jointly build hydrogen peroxide plant in China |
| Hydrogen Peroxide plant will produce for growing Chinese market |
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| September 28, 2009 |
| Solvay opts for strategic refocus of activities |
| Decision to sell Pharmaceuticals Sector to Abbott |
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| September 09, 2009 |
| Solvay’s cell-based production facility for Influenza vaccines validated and operational |
| Solvay today announces that its affiliate Solvay Biologicals has completed the validation for its cell-based production facility following a successful inspection by the Dutch authorities. |
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| September 08, 2009 |
| Solvay signs agreement to acquire majority in Berezniki soda ash plant in Russia |
| Solvay pursues geographical expansion strategy in markets with growth potential |
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| August 27, 2009 |
| Solvay’s new PVDF significantly increase power capacity lithium-ion batteries |
Innovative new PVDF grades bring SOLVAY an innovative actor in the Li ion batteries for hybrid and electric cars
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| August 20, 2009 |
| Solvay increases investment in innovative printed electronics by raising its participation in Plextronics |
| Investment in radical innovation in organic electronics and sustainable energy |
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| July 30, 2009 |
| First half 2009 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Good resilience in second quarter operating result (EUR 164 million), up from the first quarter (EUR 142 million) |
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| July 23, 2009 |
| Solvay establishes Solvay Energy to manage energy purchases |
New subsidiary will optimize net energy costs of Solvay Group
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| July 16, 2009 |
| The analysis of the various strategic options for Solvay's pharmaceutical activities is continuing |
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| June 30, 2009 |
| Solvay is aboard the Solar Impulse |
| Solvay’s know how, innovative solutions and ultrahigh-performance polymers are contributing to the Solar Impulse airplane |
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| June 25, 2009 |
| Inergy Automotive Systems brings two innovations which are reducing environmental impact of cars |
The Solvay and Plastic Omnium joint venture innovates with SCR system which strongly reduces concentration of nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust gasses,...
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| June 18, 2009 |
| Inergy Automotive Systems is building new factories in China and India to serve growing automotive markets |
The Solvay and Plastic Omnium joint venture reinforces its presence at the heart of the fast-growing automotive industry in Asia
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| June 10, 2009 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc. has been informed of ANDA filing for generic Androgel® in the USA |
Attempt to seek approval for a generic version of Androgel® (testosterone gel) 1% CIII
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| June 04, 2009 |
| Solvay Indupa successfully completes upgrade and expansion of its vinyl activities in Brazil |
Solvay strengthens competitiveness of its PVC plant at Santo André, Brazil
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| May 20, 2009 |
| Solvay will early close its public offering of a 6 year bond for a total amount of EUR 500 million |
| Solvay S.A. announces today that it will early close on Wednesday 20 may at the end of the business day its 6 year bond issue for a total amount of EUR 500 million |
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| May 15, 2009 |
| Public offering of a 6 year bond bearing interest at 5.0 % issued by Solvay S.A. for an expected amount of minimum EUR 150 million |
| The Solvay Group announces today that it will issue through Solvay S.A. a 6 year bond for a minimum total amount of EUR 150 million in the form of a public offering in Belgium and Luxembourg. The bonds will bear interest at an annual gross rate of 5.0%. |
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| May 12, 2009 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2009 |
Speeches by the Chairmen - Discours des Présidents - Toespraken van de Voorzitters
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| May 12, 2009 |
| First quarter 2009 results |
| Results Press Releases |
Good resilience of operating result (EUR 142 million) in the first quarter, up from the fourth quarter of 2008 (EUR 125 million). Due to the global crisis, a decrease compared to the high result of the first quarter of 2008 (EUR 300 million)
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| May 11, 2009 |
| Electrolysis: Solvay licenses out energy saving technology to Uhde |
Solvay-patented processes for brine treatment increases membrane life and cuts effluents of new plants
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| April 22, 2009 |
| Note about the press release published on April 1st |
| Solvay confirms it is proceeding with an analysis of various options for its pharmaceutical activities |
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| April 14, 2009 |
| Ms. Petra Mateos-Aparicio Morales and Mr. Hervé Coppens d’Eeckenbrugge are proposed to join Solvay’s Board of Directors |
The Board of Directors of the international chemical and pharmaceutical Solvay Group is proposing the General Meeting of Shareholders on 12 May 2009 to appoint Ms. Petra Mateos-Aparicio Morales of Spanish nationality, as an independent member of the Board of Directors. The Board is also proposing Mr. Hervé Coppens
d’Eeckenbrugge of Belgian nationality as a non independent member. |
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| April 09, 2009 |
| Chairmen's statement |
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| April 01, 2009 |
| Solvay confirms it is proceeding with an analysis of various options for its pharmaceutical activities |
| Solvay Group wishes to react to the rumours reported today in a press article |
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| March 10, 2009 |
| Solvay announces the startup of SolVin’s new production capacity for Diofan® PVDC latex at its Tavaux plant |
Construction completed ahead of schedule to serve food & pharmaceutical packaging industrie
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| February 19, 2009 |
| 2008 Results |
| Results Press Releases |
| 2008 operating result (EUR 965 million) down by 19% compared to the record result of 2007. Fourth quarter affected by economic crisis and inventory depreciation |
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| December 16, 2008 |
| Solvay welcomes FDA approval for Trilipix™ (fenofibric acid) |
| New therapy in combination with a statin helped patients improve HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in clinical studies |
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| December 03, 2008 |
| Solvay takes stake in fuel cell developer ACAL Energy |
| Investment in innovative low-cost and high reliability fuel cell technology |
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| December 02, 2008 |
| Solvay succesfully completes pre-registration of 400 substances in accordance with the REACH regulation (EC) no 1907/2006 |
| Pre-registration is first main step in Solvay’s commitment to fulfill REACH obligations for its products |
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| November 27, 2008 |
| Solvay’s management and European Works Council are committing to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility |
| The CEO and the European Works Council sign a unique charter |
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| November 17, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals discontinues R&D activities of its anti-obesity compound SLV319 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals announced today its decision to discontinue all R&D activities for its investigational compound SLV319. |
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| November 13, 2008 |
| Solvay Group holds 95.33% of Innogenetics shares |
| Solvay will proceed with squeeze-out of remaining Innogenetics shares and request delisting. |
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| October 30, 2008 |
| Nine months 2008 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Operating results for Solvay Group (EUR 840 million) down by 9% compared to the excellent results of the first nine months 2007. Good resistance in the third quarter (-6%) |
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| October 17, 2008 |
| Solvay acquires Alexandria Sodium Carbonate company in Egypt |
| Expansion into growing Egyptian, Middle Eastern and North-African markets |
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| October 15, 2008 |
| Solvay Group holds 93.1% of Innogenetics |
| Offer on Innogenetics shares is extended from 22 October to 12 November |
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| October 15, 2008 |
| Solvay sets ambitious goals for its Sustainable Development |
| Quantified Targets to Curb the Environmental Impact of the Group’s Activities and Products |
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| October 06, 2008 |
| Solvay CEO Christian Jourquin elected President of Cefic |
| "The Chemical Industry: a Solution Provider" |
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| October 01, 2008 |
| Solvay Investors Day |
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| September 29, 2008 |
| Solvay invests EUR 55 milion in reduced electricity consumption and lower environmental impact of its electrolytic unit at Tavaux (F) |
| Launch of membrane-based electrolytic technology |
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| September 25, 2008 |
| Solvay Solexis enters joint development agreement with Strategic Polymer Sciences to develop ultra-high-energy density capacitator materials |
| New materials increase efficiency of energy storage and medical therapeutics |
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| September 24, 2008 |
| Solvay strengthens position in fluorinated high-performance materials in Asia |
| Second world-class production plant of Polytetrafluoroethylene Micronised Powder |
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| September 11, 2008 |
| Vinythai : Solvay’s vinyls affiliate in Thailand increases PVC production capacity |
| Vinythai strengthens its position as a fully integrated world class PVC producer |
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| September 09, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals acquires Innogenetics |
| Solvay Group holds 84.3% of Innogenetics shares |
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| September 04, 2008 |
| Solvay Indupa secures competitive & reliable energy sourcing in Argentina |
| Alliance with Energy Group Albanesi for the Construction of a New Power Plant |
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| August 13, 2008 |
| Umicore and Solvay foster zero emission car racing team |
| Two established Belgian names sponsor Belgian fuel cell powered racing kart |
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| July 31, 2008 |
| First half 2008 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Operating results for the Solvay Group for the 1st half of 2008: -11% compared to the high level of the 1st half of 2007 - Sustained level of activities - increased energy and raw materials costs |
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| July 24, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A. plans the offer period for Innogenetics from August 12 to September 5, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A., a subsidiary of Solvay, the chemical and pharmaceutical group, today announced that it plans the offer period to acquire Innogenetics N.V., a Belgian-based biotechnological company, from August 12 to September 5, pending approval of the takeover prospectus by Belgium’s Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA). |
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| July 09, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A. increases to eur 6.50 per share its initial tender offer to acquire Innogenetics |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A., a subsidiary of Solvay, the chemical and pharmaceutical group, today announced that it will increase its initial conditional tender offer to acquire Innogenetics N.V., a Belgian-based biotechnological company, in a cash transaction valued at EUR 6.50 per share. |
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| June 26, 2008 |
| Inergy Automotive Systems starts operations in China |
| The Solvay / Plastic Omnium joint venture at the heart of a fast-growing industry |
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| June 19, 2008 |
| Solvay's Tavaux (France) Plant to be powered with biomass-based energy |
| A sustainable and competitive alternative to fossil fuels |
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| June 02, 2008 |
| Phase III study of investigational TRILIPIX™ (SLV348/ABT-335), in combination with Astrazeneca’s CRESTOR® meets primary endpoints on key lipids |
| TriLipix™ in combination with Crestor® improved LDL, HDL and Triglycerides and had reported safety consistent with monotherapies |
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| May 21, 2008 |
| Solvay joins Capricorn‘Cleantech’venture capital fund |
| Exploring new business developments in sustainable technologies |
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| May 14, 2008 |
| Solvay launches new product for air pollution control |
| Investing USD 40 Million in Innovative Technology to Manufacture SOLVAir ® Select 300 for Flue Gas Treatment |
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| May 13, 2008 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2008 |
| Speeches by the Chairmen - Toespraken van de Voorzitters - Discours des Présidents |
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| May 13, 2008 |
| First quarter 2008 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Operating results for the Solvay Group in the 1st quarter of 2008 : -8% compared to the high level of the 1st quarter of 2007. An increase of 12% compared to the 4th quarter of 2007. Net income of the Group (eur 220 million) up by 1%. |
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| May 08, 2008 |
| Solvay to power its Bernburg (Germany) plant with secondary solid fuels |
| Energy generated from Refuse Derived Fuel Available in 2010 |
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| April 25, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A. launches friendly bid to acquire Innogenetics |
| Building on a successful R&D co-operation |
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| March 31, 2008 |
| Phase III studies of investigational Trilipix™ (SLV348/ABT-335), in combination with statins, meets primary endpoints on improving LDL, triglycerides and HDL |
| TriLipix™ in combination with statins improved all three key lipids and had reported safety consistent with TriLipix™ or statin monotherapies |
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| March 12, 2008 |
| FDA approval of Abbott's SIMCOR® marks start of co-promotion with Solvay |
| FDA Decision Triggers Milestone Payment of USD 100 million by Solvay to Abbott |
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| March 06, 2008 |
| Solvay finalized sale of polypropelene compounding activity to Lyondellbasell |
| Solvay announces today that it has finalized the sale of 100% of its subsidiary Solvay Engineered Polymers (SEP), a major supplier of polypropylene compounds, to LyondellBasell Industries. |
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| March 03, 2008 |
| Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd and Laboratoires Fournier SA filed patent infringement actions against Teva in the USA |
| Fournier Laboratories asserts intellectual property of TriCor® (fenofibrate) 145mg NFE |
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| February 29, 2008 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A. acknowledges decision of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals to terminate the collaboration agreement on bifeprunox |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals will evaluate all options for the future of the compound |
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| February 15, 2008 |
| 2007 Results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Record operating results for Solvay in 2007 of EUR 1.2 billion, up 9% from 2006 |
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| February 01, 2008 |
| Sale of Solvay’s Caprolactones business to Perstorp confirmed |
| Transaction Received European Commission Antitrust Clearance |
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| January 23, 2008 |
| Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd was informed of anda filing for generic Tricor® in the USA |
| An Attempt to Seek Approval for a Generic Version of TriCor® 145mg NFE Tablets |
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| December 14, 2007 |
| Solvay Indupa will produce bioethanol-based vinyl in Brasil & considers state-of-the-art power generation in Argentina |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Derived from Sugar Cane and Salt
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| November 30, 2007 |
| Solvay Science for Innovation Conference focuses on the creation of novel, complex materials |
Nobel Prize Winners Lehn and Laughlin Address Solvay Researchers
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| November 29, 2007 |
| Solvay signs agreement to sell polypropylene compounding activity to Basell |
Focusing on activities where the Group has better opportunities to create business value
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| November 07, 2007 |
| New clinical data show Solvay’s fenofibrate cuts risk of main causes of vision loss in patients with type 2 diabetes |
Fenofibrate offers opportunity to protect patients from most serious consequences of type 2 diabete
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| October 30, 2007 |
| SolVin Awards acclaim vinyl innovators at K2007 for environmental, design and safety achievements |
The winners of the 2007 SolVin Awards for PVC Innovation were unveiled yesterday during the K2007 International Plastics Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, honouring the most impressive innovators among 107 contestants which represented the entire vinyl value chain.
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| October 29, 2007 |
| Solvay takes steps to resume growth and restore competitiveness of its Fluor Chemicals business |
Focusing on high value added specialties, downsizing production of commodities
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| October 26, 2007 |
| Nine months 2007 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Solvay’s operating results (EUR 925 million) 5% above the excellent results from the first 9 months of 2006 (+8% in the 3rd quarter) |
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| October 24, 2007 |
| Solvay Unveils 'More Plastics with More Performance' at K2007 International Plastics Trade Fair |
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| October 22, 2007 |
| Abbott and Solvay Pharmaceuticals to co-promote Abbott's SIMCOR® in the United States |
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| October 17, 2007 |
| Pipelife starts up production in new russian factory |
Solvay Affiliate Expands into One of Europe’s Fastest Growing Markets
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| October 15, 2007 |
| Solvay signs agreement to sell Caprolactones business to Perstorp |
Focusing on activities where the Group has maximum control over raw materials
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| October 08, 2007 |
| China : Solvay reinforces its presence and plans for more investments in specialty polymers |
PTFE Micronized Powder facility confirmed; more projects under consideration
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| September 26, 2007 |
| Solvay Investors Day |
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| September 24, 2007 |
| Solvin to expand PVDC latex production in world-class plant of Tavaux (France) |
A timely, competitive response to serve growing demand from food & pharma industry
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| September 06, 2007 |
| Solvay to build world-class Epicerol® plant in Thailand |
Innovative green chemistry technology to serve strong demand for epichlorohydrin
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| August 30, 2007 |
| Solvay expands printed electronics development platform with investment in Plextronics |
Innovative Technology for Mass-Production of Displays, Lighting, Solar Cells and ‘Smart’ Labels
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| August 14, 2007 |
| Solvay launches Peracetic Acid production in China |
| State-of-the-Art Proxitane® Plant now fully operational in Suzhou
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| August 10, 2007 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals announce receipt of an FDA action letter for bifeprunox, an investigational treatment for schizophrenia |
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), announced today the receipt of an action letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the New Drug Application (NDA) for bifeprunox, an atypical antipsychotic that was reviewed for the acute treatment of schizophrenia, as well as the maintenance of stable adult patients.
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| July 30, 2007 |
| Dow and Solvay Form Joint Venture to Build Hydrogen Peroxide Plant in Thailand; Dow and BASF Continue to Pursue Plans for Thailand HPPO Plant |
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| July 27, 2007 |
| First half 2007 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Solvay’s operating results of EUR 616 million for the 1st half of 2007, exceeding the excellent results for the 1st half of 2006 |
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| July 24, 2007 |
| SOLVIN moves to reap sustainable benefits from dynamic vinyls market |
| Focus on highly competitive production units |
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| June 28, 2007 |
| SOLVAY, SIBUR sign join venture agreement to build Russia’s first world-scale vinyls production plant |
| State-of-the art technology for a fast-growing market |
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| June 22, 2007 |
| Solvay Sodi expands soda ash production capacity in Devnya (Bulgaria) to provide for the growth of its clients |
| 10th Anniversary of Privatization Highlights Success Story |
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| June 14, 2007 |
| Solvay and Thin Film Electronics sign agreement to develop and optimize materials for printed memories |
Printed electronics pave way for major technological breakthrough with multiple new applications
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| May 22, 2007 |
| With the Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation, Solvay supports the fight against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease |
| The quest to treat more effectively a neuro-degenerative disorder that affects one person in 2,500 |
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| May 08, 2007 |
| First quarter 2007 results |
| Results Press Releases |
| Further growth in operating results for the Solvay Group : +11% in the first quarter of 2007 |
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| May 08, 2007 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2007 |
Speeches by the Chairmen - Toespraken van de Voorzitters - Discours des Présidents
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| May 07, 2007 |
| Inergy Automotive Systems deploys its fuel systems business in China, India and Russia |
| The Solvay / Plastic Omnium joint venture supplies its automotive customers on strong-growth markets |
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| May 02, 2007 |
| Solvay Solexis expands Polyvinyledene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity in Tavaux (France) |
Marketing and R&D efforts boost demand for SOLEF®
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| April 25, 2007 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals files TEDISAMIL, a new cardiometabolic product for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter |
| Solvay announced today that its dossier for intravenous tedisamil (intended brand name: PULZIUM® IV), a new chemical entity coming from Solvay Pharmaceuticals R&D laboratories, has been filed for approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as by the authorities of European Union countries. This means that the formal processing and review have begun. |
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| April 05, 2007 |
| Solvay’s green chemistry technology for the manufacturing of Epichlorohydrin is operational in Tavaux (France) |
| Group consolidates technological leadership of Epicerol™ process |
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| April 02, 2007 |
| Solvay affiliate Pipelife acquires Quality Plastics, a specialty pipes & fittings manufacturer |
| Pipelife reinforces product portfolio in fast-growing market, broadens geographical |
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| March 30, 2007 |
| SolVin considers new PVDC latex production unit |
Serving Growing demand for barrier material
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| February 22, 2007 |
| Solvay Solexis expands perfluoropolyethers (PFPE) production capacity in Spinetta Marengo (Italy) |
| Strong demand & growth prospects for innovative products Solvera®, Fluorolink® & H-Galden® |
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| February 19, 2007 |
| Solvay statement on press article published in « Vers l’Avenir” on February 19, 2007 |
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| February 15, 2007 |
| 2006 Results |
| Results Press Releases |
| 2006 : another record year for Solvay, due to strong growth in operating performance Growth in sales of 10% and in operating results of 21% |
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| January 11, 2007 |
| Solvay and Wyeth collaborate for discovery of anti-psychotics with novel mechanisms |
| Expansion of existing neuroscience agreement |
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| December 23, 2006 |
| Solvay statement on protection measures for workers exposed to Vinyl Chloride (VCM) |
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| December 20, 2006 |
| Solvay Innovation Trophy honors breakthrough technologies, social & environmental responsibility |
| Eight innovations developed within the Solvay group were distinguished During the Solvay Innovation Trophy (SIT) ceremony which took place today at Solvay headquarters in Brussels |
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| December 15, 2006 |
| Solvay & SolVin partners in the “SANTO” expedition to the Vanuatu Islands: the most ambitious international scientific mission in the field of biodiversity |
| In partnership with the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, the Solvay Group and SolVin are pleased to announce their participation in the most ambitious international scientific mission ever undertaken in the field of biodiversity: the SANTO 2006, Biodiversity in danger expedition to the island of Santo, one of the Vanuatu Islands lying right in the middle of the South Pacific |
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| December 11, 2006 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals withdraws its marketing authorization application for SYNORDIA® in Europe |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals announced today that its subsidiary, Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd, formally notified the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralized marketing authorization for SYNORDIA® in Europe |
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| December 08, 2006 |
| Mercury Electrolysis |
Statement by Solvay regarding the report published in the Belgian press on 8 December 2006
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| December 08, 2006 |
| Solvay’s SLV 319 obesity candidate treatment advances in phase II clinical trials |
| Triggering a milestone payment from co-development and co-commercialization partner Bristol-Myers Squibb |
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| November 28, 2006 |
| Solvay launches, environmentally-friendly biocide for eradication of life-threatening hospital ‘superbugs’ |
Perestane® effective against Clostridium difficile and MRSA
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| October 27, 2006 |
| Solvay interim dividend increases to EUR 0.80 |
| New Calculation Method will Reflect Progress of Dividend |
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| October 27, 2006 |
| Nine months 2006 results |
| Results Press Releases |
Excellent operating results from the Solvay Group for the first nine months of 2006, reflecting further sustained growth in the third quarter
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| October 24, 2006 |
| Solvay, Quintiles announce five-year renewal of drug development strategic alliance |
Renewal reflects success of alliance, first formed in 2001, in accelerating Solvay pipeline
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| October 16, 2006 |
| Solvay expands, upgrades ultra polymer production in Panoli (India) |
Launch of KetaSpire™, a new polyether ether ketone (PEEK) product line
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| October 12, 2006 |
| Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth announce submission of new drug application for Bifeprunox to treat schizophrenia |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), announce today that a New Drug Application (NDA) was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for bifeprunox, an investigational, new generation atypical antipsychotic for treatment and maintenance of stability of schizophrenic patients |
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| October 11, 2006 |
| Seven key electro-intensive companies active in Belgium propose innovative power sourcing mechanism |
| A group of 7 key electro-intensive industrial companies active in Belgium, called “Blue Sky Project” (Air Liquide Industries Belgium, Arcelor Mittal, BASF Antwerpen, Duferco, Solvay, Tessenderlo Chemie and Umicore), announces that it has designed and proposed an innovative power sourcing mechanism |
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| September 27, 2006 |
| BASF, Dow, Solvay partnership breaks new ground with innovative HPPO technology in Antwerp |
Environmentally friendly plant reduces waste water and energy usage
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| September 13, 2006 |
| Solvay pioneers e-billing solution in Europe |
An innovative customer oriented offering compliant with strict EU rules
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| August 31, 2006 |
| Solvay joins advanced materials venture capital fund |
Exploring new business developments in information and communications technologies
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| ENFRNL |
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| August 30, 2006 |
| Solvay Indupa launches ambitious plan to expand and upgrade vinyls production in Brazil |
| Capacity increase in Santo Andre to meet fast-growing Latin American demand |
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| ENFRNL |
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| August 21, 2006 |
| Solvay to launch fluorochemicals production in China |
| Joint Venture Paves the Way for Development of High-Value Fluorine Business in Asia |
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| July 28, 2006 |
| First half 2006 results |
| Results Press Releases |
Excellent operating results for the Solvay group in the 1st half of 2006, again reflecting strong growth
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| July 25, 2006 |
| Umicore and Solvay launch Solvicore to develop and supply core technology for fuel cell industry |
| Joint Venture for Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) Started Operations |
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| ENFRNL |
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| July 19, 2006 |
| Solvay submits Synordia® ( fenofibrate/ metformin) for EU approval |
Building out the fenofibrate franchise with a new fixed-dose combination product
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| July 14, 2006 |
| Egeplast acquires innovative Solvay technology for high resistance, fully recyclable tubing |
| Solvay announces today that it has concluded an agreement for the transfer of its HexelOneTM reinforced plastic pipe technology to Egeplast Werner Strumann GmbH & Co. KG, the German polyethylene pipes manufacturer |
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| ENFRNL |
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| July 12, 2006 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals Settles Lawsuit against Pseudo-Generic to CREON® MINIMICROSPHERES® |
| Solvay announces today that its United States subsidiary Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has settled a lawsuit filed against Global Pharmaceuticals and Impax Laboratories, Inc. alleging that the companies falsely advertised and marketed their products as generic equivalents to and substitutes for Solvay Pharmaceuticals’ CREON® MINIMICROSPHERES® (Pancrelipase Delayed-release Capsules, USP) |
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| July 05, 2006 |
| Solvay welcomes Abbott & Astrazeneca deal to develop for the United States a new single pill combination therapy for comprehensive lipid management |
| dorsing the Future Value of the Fenofibrate Franchise |
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| ENFRNL |
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| June 30, 2006 |
| Solvay to launch specialty polymer production in China |
PTFE Micronized Powder Facility to Serve Buoyant Asian Markets
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| ENFRNL |
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| May 24, 2006 |
| Success of Solvay EUR 500,000,000 hybrid security issue |
| SOLVAY S.A, through its French, fully-owned subsidiary SOLVAY FINANCE S.A, today successfully priced EUR 500 million Bonds achieving a coupon of 6.375% over 10 years |
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| May 16, 2006 |
| Solvay is founding member of Exeltium, the French grouping of electro-intensive industries: an innovative solution for sustainable control of energy costs |
| The Solvay group is pleased to participate in the foundation of Exeltium, the grouping of electro-intensive industries active in France, whose creation was announced yesterday by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finances and Industry |
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| May 15, 2006 |
| Solvay completes acquisition of GHARDA, after Mississippi Polymer Technologies: expansion into ultra high performance polymers in India & U.S. |
PEEK and Parmax® to Enhance Solvay Advanced Polymer’ Ultra Polymers Product Line
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| May 12, 2006 |
| Solvay makes MEUR 75 million capital gain on sale of stake in S.A. Financière Keyenveld |
| Solvay announces that its subsidiary Mutuelle Solvay has sold today a shareholding of 49.6% in S.A. Financière Keyenveld to Union Financière Boël |
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| May 11, 2006 |
| SolVin invests EUR 50 million to concentrate vinyl production on global size plants, optimizes logistics & product range |
Competitiveness enhanced with larger capacities, innovative products
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| May 09, 2006 |
| Annual Shareholders Meeting 2006 |
Minutes & Speeches by the Chairmen - Notulen & Toespraken van de Voorzitters - Procès-verbaux & Discours des Présidents
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| May 09, 2006 |
| First Quarter 2006 Results |
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Excellent results for the Solvay Group in the 1st quarter of 2006
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| May 08, 2006 |
| Solvay Denies 2006 Profit Forecast Published in Belgian Newspaper De Tijd |
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| May 04, 2006 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals awarded $298 million, five-year contract by U.S. department of Health & Human Services for flu pandemic preparedness |
Contract Covers Development of Cell-Based Influenza Vaccines and Planning for a U.S. Manufacturing Facility
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| May 03, 2006 |
| Solvay considers appealing EC decision on Peroxygen competition case |
| Solvay was informed today about a European Commission decision to impose a fine in the aggregate of EUR 193 million on the Solvay Group in relation with a cartel in the peroxygen sector in the European Union, dating back to the end of the nineties |
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| April 03, 2006 |
| Solvay closes sale of Industrial Foils Business to Renolit |
| SOLVAY SA announces today that it has closed on March 31st the sale of its Industrial Foils business to RENOLIT AG, following the relevant social procedures and approval of the European competition authorities |
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| March 15, 2006 |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals signs additional agreement to get maximum global expansion for Androgel® |
| Leading male hormone treatment now comes to market on five continents |
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| March 14, 2006 |
| Solvay statement on settlement with US competition authority |
| Solvay announced today that it had reached agreement with the United States Department of Justice, in which it admitted to anticompetitive practices concerning the price of two peroxygen products |
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| March 08, 2006 |
| Umicore, Solvay join forces to develop and supply Core Technology for Fuel Cell industry |
| Two major European Groups in Joint Venture for Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) |
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| February 22, 2006 |
| European Commission approves sale of Solvay’s Industrial Foils business to Renolit |
| SOLVAY SA takes note of the European Union’s competition authority decision of today, approving the sale of SOLVAY’s Industrial Foils business to RENOLIT AG |
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| February 16, 2006 |
| 2005 Results |
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| New records for Solvay in 2005, after excellent results in 2004 |
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| January 31, 2006 |
| Solvay builds new Epichlorohydrin plant to meet growing demand with innovative production process |
| A strategic outlet for booming ‘green’ biodiesel industry |
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| January 10, 2006 |
| Solvay to boost ultra performance polymer portfolio with acquisition of Mississippi Polymer Technologies |
| Solvay expands its specialty polymer range with PARMAX® |
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