Symrise again outperforms the market in 2009

Symrise AG enjoyed a robust increase in business in 2009 despite the challenging market environment. The company increased sales by 3.2 percent at actual rates and by 2.7 percent at local currency. Symrise thus again enjoyed stronger growth than the flavor and fragrances market, which stagnated in 2009.

The EBITDA, adjusted for restructuring expenses, was slightly higher than in 2008. Symrise benefited from an increase in business during the second half of the year and the positive effects of the restructuring measures implemented over the course of the year.