The specialty chemicals group ALTANA increased sales by 5% to €1.7 billion in the business year 2012, thereby achieving the target level set for the past business year despite economic headwind. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) also grew by 5%, reaching €323 million. At 19%, the EBITDA margin remained at a high level. “In 2012, we proved once again that we are able to achieve profitable growth, even in a rapidly changing environment,” stated...