Akzo Nobel N.V. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Akzo_Nobel_N_V-1000378 Saturday, August 30, 2008 5:42:26 AM 1000378 Akzo Nobel N.V. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/668499spcred/668499normThe latest News from S&Pglobal8/29/2008 10:24:00 AM100News668499NetherlandsDiversified ChemicalsAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsChemicalsNewsLONDON (Standard&Poor's) Aug. 29, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today it revised to negative from stable its outlook on Netherlands-based coatings and chemicals producer Akzo Nobel N.V. At the same time, we affirmed the 'A-' long-term and 'A-2' short–term corporate credit ratings on the company. "The outlook revision reflects Standard&Poor's concerns over the softening demand the company is facing in the U.S. and Europe as well as the company's ability to pass on rising input costs and the resultant impact on credit protection ratios," said Standard&Poor's Ratings Services credit analyst Sophia Dedemadis. "Despite the challenging market conditions, management is maintaining shareholder-friendly financial policies and will complete the remainder of the existing €3 billionNLD01019915101020 151010 1510 15Akzo Nobel N.V.108518ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAAKZO@NANEWSGLOBISSFICORPChemicalsCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/668500spcred/668500normThe latest Research Update from S&Pglobal8/29/2008 10:24:00 AM175Research Update668500NetherlandsDiversified ChemicalsAsiaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsChemicalsResearch UpdateOn Aug. 29, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised to negative from stable its outlook on Netherlands-based coatings and chemicals producer Akzo Nobel N.V. At the same time, we affirmed the 'A-' long-term and 'A-2' short–term corporate credit ratings on the company. The outlook revision reflects Standard&Poor's concerns over the softening demand the company is facing in the U.S. and Europe as well as the company's ability to pass on rising input costs and the resultant impact on credit protection ratios. Despite the challenging market conditions, management is maintaining shareholder-friendly financial policies and will complete the remainder of the existing €3 billion shareholder buyback program. Reported revenue for the first half of 2008 was €7,376 million, aNLD01019915101020 151010 1510 15Akzo Nobel N.V.108518ASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAAKZO@NARESUPDUSAGBR44926501020144926T44990944926U45270444926W15101050 151010 1510 1540201020 402010 4020 4040203010 402030 4020 4015101020 151010 1510 15ICI Finance PLCICI Wilmington Inc.Akzo Nobel Inc.Imperial Chemical Industries PLC102642104512103461117722USAEUROMIDAFRICI@LN7288ZICI7899ZGLOBISSFICORPChemicalsCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit ResearchBELGIUM - Rieu Investissements SA of France agreed to acquire the DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV (AN), an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of decorative paints, powder, and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. The transaction was to include a stake divestment in Owatrol International SL and related intellectual property. Concurrently, Endless LLP agreed to acquire the crown paints business, located in the UK and Ireland, of AN.8/22/2008 11:30:40 AM76671W65788P76671W010199Rieu Investissements SAAkzo Nobel NV-DeKeyn & Linitop BrandsRieu Investissements SAAkzo Nobel NVhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Rieu_Investissements_SA_acquires_Akzo_Nobel_NV_DeKeyn_from_Akzo_Nobel_NV-2006136040sdc/20061360402006136040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedChemicals and Allied ProductsFrancePaints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products2851FFForeignPrivate2851:Paints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products5198:Paints, varnishes, and supplies2851:Paints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products5198:Paints, varnishes, and suppliesWholesale Trade-Nondurable GoodsBelgiumPaints, varnishes, and supplies5198FFForeignSubsidiary1035911001Mnfr,whl coatingsMnfr paints,ind chem,pharmUnspecifiedAssets1035916001Aug 22 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000Rieu Investissements SA,located in Bondoufle, France,manufactures and wholesalesvarious types of coatings forindustrial and consumerapplications. The company wasfounded in 1923.Rieu Investissements SA, located in Bondoufle, France,manufactures and wholesales various types of coatings forindustrial and consumer applications. The company wasfounded in 1923.Rieu Investissements SA, located in Bondoufle, France, manufactures and wholesales various types of coatings for industrial and consumer applications. The company was founded in 1923.1.000002.000003.000004.00000The DeKeyn & Linitop brands ofAkzo Nobel NV, located inBelgium, manufacturesdecorative paints.The DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV, located inBelgium, manufactures decorative paints.The DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV, located in Belgium, manufactures decorative paints.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y19 Aug 08Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/19/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.00000BELGIUM - Rieu InvestissementsSA of France agreed to acquirethe DeKeyn & Linitop brands ofAkzo Nobel NV (AN), anAmsterdam-based manufacturerof decorative paints, powder,and specialty coating, carrefinishes, marine, aerospaceand protective coating andallied products. Terms werenot disclosed. The transactionwas subject to regulatoryapproval. The transaction wasto include a stake divestmentin Owatrol International SLand related intellectualproperty. Concurrently,Endless LLP agreed to acquirethe crown paints business,located in the UK and Ireland,of AN.BELGIUM - Rieu Investissements SA of France agreed to acquire the DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV (AN), an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of decorative paints, powder, and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. The transaction was to include a stake divestment in Owatrol International SL and related intellectual property. Concurrently, Endless LLP agreed to acquire the crown paints business, located in the UK and Ireland, of AN.BELGIUM - Rieu Investissements SA of France agreed to acquire the DeKeyn & Linitop brandsof Akzo Nobel NV (AN), an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of decorative paints, powder, andspecialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and alliedproducts. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.The transaction was to include a stake divestment in Owatrol International SL and relatedintellectual property. Concurrently, Endless LLP agreed to acquire the crown paintsbusiness, located in the UK and Ireland, of AN.BELGIUM - Rieu Investissements SA of France agreed to acquire the DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV (AN), an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of decorative paints, powder, and specialty coating,car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. The transaction was to include a stakedivestment in Owatrol International SL and related intellectual property. Concurrently, Endless LLP agreed to acquire the crown paints business, located in the UK and Ireland, of AN.BELGIUM - Rieu Investissements SA of France agreed to acquire the DeKeyn & Linitop brands of Akzo Nobel NV (AN), an Amsterdam-basedmanufacturer of decorative paints, powder, and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and alliedproducts. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. The transaction was to include a stake divestmentin Owatrol International SL and related intellectual property. 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Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.AB ElectroluxAB VolvoAir Liquide S.A.Akzo Nobel N.V.Arcelik A.S.BAE Systems plcBASF SECemex Espana S.A.Ciba Holding Inc.Cognis GmbhCompagnie Financiere Michelin (CFM)Continental AGCRH plcDaimler AGEurochem Mineral And Chemical Company JscEuropean Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., (EADS)Fiat SpAFinmeccanica SpAFord Otosan A.S.GKN Holdings plcHeidelbergCement AGHolcim LtdKazanorgsintez JSCKoninklijke DSM N.V.Lafarge S.A.Lanxess AGLyondellBasell Industries AF S.C.ANizhnekamskneftekhimOAO Kontsern StirolPetkim Petrokimya Holding A.S.Pfleiderer AGPSA Peugeot Citroen S.A.Renault SARhodia S.A.Robert Bosch GmbHRolls Royce Group plcSABIC Europe BVSaint Gobain S.A.Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)SIBUR Holding OJSCSolvay SAThales S.A.Vestel Elektronik Sanayi ve TicaretVolkswagen AG80090305803595788035994380360000803602128036051580360517803605248036070880360751803611538036126680361286803612888036133980361368804609688050441880506592806221928063842281023431819133198207994882291694823062948250791682557725828287258303273183209014832242718325412083309480834888718361246583746465837718658383786583942865839596668401726984667073847482708/7/2008 2:20:00 PM01000000010300000103060001030900010309010103110001031300010313010103130201031400010315000103170385Press Release012053131902010AIAKZAARCLKBABASCIBNCONCRHDAIDSMEADELUX BFFNCHEIHOHOLNKZOSLXSNKNCPETKMPFD4RHARRSGOSOLBSTIRUGVESTLVOLV AVOW428637_pr_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/72789cs/72789norm Ethylene: Prices Follow Energy Down Despite a decline in energy prices, producers failed in its endgame to increase cash margins, as ethylene prices followed suit and dropped with the associated decline in production costs.    Assuming...727891289YesD0Article98811079614918771111511667152516150583114166613468/6/2008 6:05:13 AM150With specialty chemicals having more pricing power and hence price resistance, we anticipate converters will benefit from the energy dynamic at least in the near-term, assuming oil/gas remains at current levels, all else begin equal.533182413691471174976248148corp/reportshy39542High Yield72789Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUK - A management-led investor group, including Mr Howard Luft, backed by Endless Investments, acquired Crown Trade Paints, a Darwen-based manufacturer and wholesaler of paints, from Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings BV, a unit of Akzo Nobel NV, for an estimated ## mil British pounds ($###.### mil US) in cash.8/5/2008 1:35:37 PM46145M22863K46145M010199Investor GroupCrown Trade PaintsInvestor GroupAkzo Nobel NVhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Investor_Group_acquires_Crown_Trade_Paints_from_Akzo_Nobel_NV_through_a_leveraged_buyout-2001382040sdc/20013820402001382040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedInvestment & Commodity Firms,Dealers,ExchangesUnited KingdomInvestors, nec6799FFForeignPrivate6799:Investors, nec6799:Investors, necMiscellaneous ManufacturingUnited KingdomLead pencils, crayons, and artists' materials3952FFForeignSubsidiary9920001Investor groupMnfr paints,ind chem,pharmCashCash OnlyAssets569773001Aug 5 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.00000Investor groupInvestor groupInvestor group1.000002.000003.00000Crown Trade Paints, Darwen,UK, manufactures andwholesales paints.Crown Trade Paints, Darwen, UK, manufactures and wholesalespaints.Crown Trade Paints, Darwen, UK, manufactures and wholesales paints.0.000000.000000.000000.00000NBritish Pound03 Aug 08Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 08/03/200803 Aug 08Date Effective: 08/03/200803 Aug 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000070 British Pound70.000000.0000070 British Pound70.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.0000070.0000070 British Pound1.97500N70.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000138.25700138.257000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.00000UK - A management-led investorgroup, including Mr HowardLuft, backed by EndlessInvestments, acquired CrownTrade Paints, a Darwen-basedmanufacturer and wholesaler ofpaints, from Akzo NobelDecorative Coatings BV, a unitof Akzo Nobel NV, for anestimated 70 mil Britishpounds ($138.257 mil US) incash.UK - A management-led investor group, including Mr Howard Luft, backed by Endless Investments, acquired Crown Trade Paints, a Darwen-based manufacturer and wholesaler of paints, from Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings BV, a unit of Akzo Nobel NV, for an estimated 70 mil British pounds ($138.257 mil US) in cash.UK - A management-led investor group, including Mr Howard Luft, backed by EndlessInvestments, acquired Crown Trade Paints, a Darwen-based manufacturer and wholesaler ofpaints, from Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings BV, a unit of Akzo Nobel NV, for an estimated70 mil British pounds ($138.257 mil US) in cash.UK - A management-led investor group, including Mr Howard Luft, backed by Endless Investments, acquired Crown Trade Paints, a Darwen-based manufacturer and wholesaler of paints, from Akzo NobelDecorative Coatings BV, a unit of Akzo Nobel NV, for an estimated 70 mil British pounds ($138.257 mil US) in cash.UK - 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Energy Shock Feedstock costs continued its unremitting rise in June, as weighted average cash cost increased #.##¢/lb or ##.#% to ##.##¢lb in the month.    Ethane costs surged ##.#% to ##.##¢/lb in June, as the increased...712271185YesD0Article9881107961491877111151166715251615058311416661346533182413691471174976248148corp/reportshycorp39542High Yield7/2/2008 10:05:12 PM150Ethane costs surged 24.6% to 55.02¢/lb in June, as the increased ethane cracking production and the incremental demand pull from cracker restarts have contributed to lower ethane inventory levels and tightening of fundamentals.71227Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70643cs/70643norm Trends In Chems: #Q## Review - Economy & Energy Pack One-Two Punch The chemicals sector inaugurates the New Year with solid #Q## results, highlighted by aggregate sales increase and EBITDA gains of ##.#% and ##.#% year-over-year for...706439525YesD0Article110988112705187714911113567961515831511166711805169401501521369182416665331355117313461451142481174148976147corphycorp/reports39542High Yield68Earnings Reports - Industrials/Consumer6/20/2008 2:14:50 AM150With the one-two punch of a slowing economy and rising energy costs, it remains to be seen whether companies will be able recover margins in the coming quarters.70643Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsCANADA - General Paint Corp, a unit of the Professional Paint Inc subsidiary Grupo Comex's Cosorcio Comex SA de CV unit, agreed to acquire the Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, a manufacturer of decorative paints, powder and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.6/19/2008 5:24:18 PM37040W68327P40151M010199General Paint CorpAkzo Nobel NV-Para & Crown Diamond BrandsGrupo ComexAkzo Nobel NVhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/General_Paint_Corp_acquires_Akzo_Nobel_NV_Para_Crown_from_Akzo_Nobel_NV-1988144040sdc/19881440401988144040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedChemicals and Allied ProductsCanadaPaints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products2851FFForeignSubsidiary2851:Paints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec5231:Paint, glass, and wallpaper stores2851:Paints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products5198:Paints, varnishes, and suppliesChemicals and Allied ProductsCanadaPlastics materials and synthetic resins2821FFForeignSubsidiary818227001Mnfr,whl paint,varnishesMnfr paints,ind chem,pharmUnspecifiedAssets1023600001Jun 19 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.00000General Paint Corp, located inVancouver, British Columbia,manufactures and retailshousehold interior andexterior paints and varnishes.The company also suppliesindustrial and protectivecoatings.General Paint Corp, located in Vancouver, British Columbia,manufactures and retails household interior and exteriorpaints and varnishes. The company also supplies industrialand protective coatings.General Paint Corp, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, manufactures and retails household interior and exterior paints and varnishes. The company also supplies industrial and protective coatings.1.000002.000003.000004.00000Para and Crown Diamond brandsof Akzo Nobel NV, offersdecorative paints andspecialty coating products.Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, offersdecorative paints and specialty coating products.Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, offers decorative paints and specialty coating products.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y15 Jun 08Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 06/15/2008Date Effective:Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000CANADA - General Paint Corp, aunit of the Professional PaintInc subsidiary Grupo Comex'sCosorcio Comex SA de CV unit,agreed to acquire the Para andCrown Diamond brands of AkzoNobel NV, a manufacturer ofdecorative paints, powder andspecialty coating, carrefinishes, marine, aerospaceand protective coating andallied products. Terms werenot disclosed. The transactionwas subject to customaryclosing conditions andregulatory approvals.CANADA - General Paint Corp, a unit of the Professional Paint Inc subsidiary Grupo Comex's Cosorcio Comex SA de CV unit, agreed to acquire the Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, a manufacturer of decorative paints, powder and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.CANADA - General Paint Corp, a unit of the Professional Paint Inc subsidiary Grupo Comex'sCosorcio Comex SA de CV unit, agreed to acquire the Para and Crown Diamond brands of AkzoNobel NV, a manufacturer of decorative paints, powder and specialty coating, carrefinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were notdisclosed. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatoryapprovals.CANADA - General Paint Corp, a unit of the Professional Paint Inc subsidiary Grupo Comex's Cosorcio Comex SA de CV unit, agreed to acquire the Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, amanufacturer of decorative paints, powder and specialty coating, car refinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject tocustomary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.CANADA - General Paint Corp, a unit of the Professional Paint Inc subsidiary Grupo Comex's Cosorcio Comex SA de CV unit, agreed toacquire the Para and Crown Diamond brands of Akzo Nobel NV, a manufacturer of decorative paints, powder and specialty coating, carrefinishes, marine, aerospace and protective coating and allied products. Terms were not disclosed. 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The ethylene market strengthened in March, and momentum is carrying into April. The expansion will likely to be exaggerated by lean inventories, rising prices, and exports, which continue to be...16661369134618249762481174114147148corp/reportscorp542High Yield6/17/2008 12:05:37 PM150The ethylene market strengthened in March, and momentum is carrying into April. However, given our outlook for residential construction and auto production, we remain concerned about the duration of the expansion.542311371YesD0Article1119881101521491877583151166779651615053354231Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70184cs/70184norm Ethylene - Spring Low Lullaby While producers were able to raise prices with average acquisition price increasing #.##¢/lb in the last two months, feedstock costs outpaced prices increases, as average acquisition margins declined #.##¢/lb...701841291YesD0Article9881107961491877111151166715251615058311416661346533182413691471174976248148corp/reportshy39542High Yield6/3/2008 11:06:00 PM150We look at reasons for the weakness in the ethylene market, outline some of the risks inherent in the current market conditions, and examine historical profitability of Equistar and Nova Chemicals against ethylene cash margins.70184Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/56121cs/56121norm Trends in Chems: #Q## - Mild Spring The seasonal recovery continues despite continued weakness in some end markets. In base chemicals, a rebound began in March and continues to unfold, but prices and volumes remain below year-ago levels....533166618241173145134611742481877149976147148bscore/researchcorp/reportshycorp55/14/2008 11:06:25 AM250The seasonal recovery continues despite continued weakness in some end markets. We continue to see the best of times in the prolonged chemical cycle as behind us but don't expect a rapid deterioration in 2007.5612114725YesD8BondScore7051127961101356111988516151166715115831180150940136956121Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/61531cs/61531norm Ethylene: A Not So Merry Christmas for Producers While our base petrochemical names had a relatively healthy #Q## of earnings, the fourth quarter may see producers finding coal in their stocking.  Rising commodity prices have played...1505831141666134653318241369988615311039YesD0Article516150While our base petrochemical names had a relatively healthy 3Q07 of earnings, the fourth quarter may see producers finding coal in their stocking.110796149187711115116671521471174976248148corp/reportscorphy39542High Yield5/14/2008 10:08:48 AM61531Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsCHINA - Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals BV of the Netherlands, a wholly-owned unit of Akzo Nobel NV(ANN), acquired # product lines of Jiangsu Qiangsheng chemical Co Ltd, a Changshu City-based manufacturer of industrial chemicals. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval. Concurrently, Eka Chemicals AB, a wholly-owned unit of ANN, acquired Levasil, the silica sol business of HC Starck GmbH & Co KG.5/10/2008 11:46:55 AM99169N47684T01019947684RAkzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals BVJiangsu Qiangsheng chemical Co Ltd-Product Lines(2)Akzo Nobel NVJiangsu Qiangsheng chemical Co Ltdhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Akzo_Nobel_Polymer_Chemicals_acquires_Jiangsu_Qiangsheng_Prod_2_from_Jiangsu_Qiangsheng_chemical_Co-1976469040sdc/19764690401976469040Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedChemicals and Allied ProductsNetherlandsIndustrial inorganic chemicals, nec2819FFForeignSubsidiary2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec2821:Plastics materials and synthetic resins2899:Chemicals and chemical preparations, nec3313:Electrometallurgical products, except steel2812:Alkalies and chlorine2819:Industrial inorganic chemicals, nec2821:Plastics materials and synthetic resins2822:Synthetic rubber (vulcanizable elastomers)2823:Cellulosic manmade fibers2834:Pharmaceutical preparations2851:Paints, varnishes, lacquers, & allied products5122:Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundriesChemicals and Allied ProductsChinaIndustrial inorganic chemicals, nec2819FFForeignSubsidiary1009905001Mnfr paints,ind chem,pharmMnfr industrial chemUnspecifiedAssets1009907001May 10 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.00000Akzo Nobel Polymer ChemicalsBV, located in Amersfoort, theNetherlands, manufacturesindustrial chemicals. Thecompanys products includeorganic peroxides,polymerization initiators,thermo set chemicals, polymeradditives, metals alkyls,polymerization catalysts,metal organics, antifoulingagents, suspending agents,etc.Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals BV, located in Amersfoort, theNetherlands, manufactures industrial chemicals. The companysproducts include organic peroxides, polymerizationinitiators, thermo set chemicals, polymer additives, metalsalkyls, polymerization catalysts, metal organics,antifouling agents, suspending agents, etc.Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals BV, located in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, manufactures industrial chemicals. The companys products include organic peroxides, polymerization initiators, thermo set chemicals, polymer additives, metals alkyls, polymerization catalysts, metal organics, antifouling agents, suspending agents, etc.1.000002.000003.000004.000002 product lines of JiangsuQiangsheng chemical Co Ltd,located in China, manufacturesindustrial chemicals.2 product lines of Jiangsu Qiangsheng chemical Co Ltd,located in China, manufactures industrial chemicals.2 product lines of Jiangsu Qiangsheng chemical Co Ltd, located in China, manufactures industrial chemicals.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y09 May 08Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 05/09/200809 May 08Date Effective: 05/09/200809 May 08Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.00000CHINA - Akzo Nobel PolymerChemicals BV of theNetherlands, a wholly-ownedunit of Akzo Nobel NV(ANN),acquired 2 product lines ofJiangsu Qiangsheng chemical CoLtd, a Changshu City-basedmanufacturer of industri