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Arch Chemicals Reports First Quarter 2008 EarningsNORWALK, CT, May 6, 2008 - Total operating income for the water products and personal care and industrial biocides businesses increased 17 percent from the prior year quarter. Earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.23 during the first quarter of 2008, compared to $0.58 per share ($0.26 excluding the gain on the completion of a contract) for the prior year quarter. Second quarter earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be in the $1.30 to $1.40 range. The Company reaffirms its full-year 2008 earnings guidance.
Arch Chemicals Expanding Global Biocides Manufacturing CapacityNORWALK, CT, March 19, 2008 -- Arch Chemicals, Inc., the world's most comprehensive biocides supplier, is extending manufacturing capabilities for key biocide products and intermediate ingredients in China, the U.S. and Ireland to serve growing demand worldwide in the Preservation & Protection and Health & Hygiene markets.
Arch Chemicals Reports Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2007 EarningsNORWALK, CT, Feb. 7, 2008 -- 2007 earnings from continuing operations were $2.00 per share, which includes $0.30 per share of special items. Excluding special items, earnings were $2.30 per share, a 46 percent increase over the prior year. Fourth quarter 2007 earnings from continuing operations of $0.42 per share ($0.41 per share before special items) include a net benefit from the favorable antidumping duty ruling of $0.30 per share. For full-year 2008, sales are expected to grow by four to six percent and earnings from continuing operations before special items are expected to be in the $2.55 to $2.65 per share range.
Arch Chemicals Announces Final Antidumping Duty RateNORWALK, CT, December 19, 2007 -- Arch Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: ARJ) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has made its final determination that reduces the antidumping duty rate from 76 percent to 18 percent. This ruling relates to chlorinated isocyanurates (isos) that the Company imported from a major Chinese supplier for the period from December 16, 2004 through May 31, 2006.
