Rohm and Haas Company
Industry: Chemicals - Plastics & Rubber

Rohm and Haas, a worldwide producer of specialty materials, is a $5.7 billion company with more than 100 plants in 25 countries. Its chemistry is found today in paint & coatings, adhesives & sealants, construction materials, personal computers and electronic components, household cleaning products, as well as thousands of other everyday products.

Business Summary
Rohm and Haas Company is a global specialty materials company that designs materials and processes that enable its customers' products to work. Its products are sold primarily for use in the construction and building, electronics, household products and personal care, packaging, food and retail and automotive markets. The Company operates six business segments: Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants, Electronic Materials, Performance Chemicals, Salt and Monomers. To serve these markets, Rohm and Haas operates over 100 manufacturing and 37 research facilities in 27 countries. Its geographic reach continues to expand with 52% of its sales in North America, 26% in Europe, 18% in Asia-Pacific and 4% in Latin America.

Financial Summary
For the nine months ended 30 September 2005, Rohm and Haas Company's revenues increased 10% to $5.98B. Net income from continued operation increased 37% to $507M. Resutls reflect increased sales from architectural and functional coating due to higher selling prices, a more favorable product mix and a slightly favorable currency impact. Net income also reflect lower interest expense, and amortization of intangibles