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December 2010

December 16, 2010

Symrise Perfumery School opens its doors in India

• Expansion of perfumers’ competence in growth market
• Investment in perfumer training of own talents

In November 2010, the first training of junior perfumers began at the...» More

December 09, 2010

Inspiration straight out of the Arabian Nights: Symrise holds an international perfumers' meeting in the Sultanate of Oman

• Global exchange among all Symrise perfumers
• Further strengthens the creative network of perfumers

In November 2010, Symrise perfumers from around the world came together...» More

December 06, 2010

Symrise successfully concludes refinancing

• Third element of comprehensive refinancing concept finalized
• Revolving credit facility with a volume of 300 million €» More

November 2010

November 29, 2010

Symrise breaks ground to double its menthol production

• Strengthening market leadership in strategic growth markets
• Securing the raw-material supply for key products
• Expanding the partnership with Lanxess» More

November 09, 2010

Symrise reports double-digit growth in both divisions and in all regions

• Group sales grow by 16.4 %
• Emerging markets account for 46 % of sales
• Profitability rises disproportionate to sales, EBITDA margin at 22.2 %
• Objectives for 2010 will...» More

November 03, 2010

Refreshing citrus innovations at Brau Beviale

From November 10-12, 2010, Symrise is presenting its new beverage concepts at the Brau Beviale trade fair in Nuremberg. The focus this year is on NATURALLY CITRUS!®, emphasizing citrus as a...» More

October 2010

October 15, 2010

Symrise issues bond with a volume of 300 million €

• Second element of comprehensive refinancing concept successfully completed
• Four times oversubscription demonstrates strong interest of investors
• Duration of seven...» More

October 13, 2010

Symrise AG agrees term note of USD 175 million

• Term note represents another element of Symrise’s refinancing concept
• Private placement with US investor » More

October 06, 2010

New creative “noses” for the land of scents: Symrise establishes Perfumery School in India

• Expansion of Symrise Perfumers’ Academy
• First training course for evaluators
• Investment in the fast-growing Asian market » More

October 06, 2010

Symrise plans inaugural bond issue

• An element of a comprehensive refinancing approach
• Access to a new source of financing» More

September 2010

September 21, 2010

The Focus is on Taste:

• Further Development of the taste for life® Strategic Platform
• Even closer Orientation to Consumer Preferences
• Focus on Health and Pleasure » More

September 16, 2010

Symrise: Dr. Gabriele Vielhaber named as new head of Cosmetic Ingredients & Innovation at Life Essentials business unit

Effective immediately, there will be a new head of the Cosmetic Ingredients & Innovation department of the Life Essentials business unit at Symrise. Since September 1, 2010, Dr. Gabriele...» More

September 02, 2010

New Regional Business Manager Life Essentials at Symrise

Starting September 1, 2010, Ev Süß will be the new Regional Business Manager Life Essentials at the fragrance and flavoring manufacturer Symrise. » More

August 2010

August 25, 2010

Symrise expands production facility for perfume oils

• Investment in organic growth
• Highest possible level of automation
• Creation of new jobs» More

August 10, 2010

Symrise enters second half 2010 backed by strong earnings and profitability growth

• Group sales up 16.4 %
• 46 % of sales generated in emerging markets
• EBITDA up 50 %
• EBITDA margin rises to 22.3 %
• Net income for the period more than doubles to €...» More

June 2010

June 24, 2010

Expansion of Competency in Health Food Area: Symrise Founds Scientific Advisory Board for Health and Nutrition

With the foundation of a new scientific advisory body, the international flavoring manufacturer Symrise is expanding its competencies in the area of health-oriented food.» More

June 16, 2010

New “perspectives” for the environment, the employees and society: Symrise releases 2009 CSR report

Fragrance and flavoring manufacturer Symrise is publishing its sustainability report for the year 2009 under the title of Perspectives. Symrise will now be documenting the progress of its...» More

June 10, 2010

Symrise doubles capacities and strengthens market leadership in the synthetic menthol segment

• Capacity expansion in important growth market
• Intensification of alliance with Lanxess AG» More

May 2010

May 05, 2010

Award for Symrise cosmetic research: SymSitive® 1609 wins the 2010 BSB Innovation Prize

Symrise received the highly esteemed 2010 BSB Innovation Prize for its cosmetic ingredient SymSitive® 1609. The soothing properties of the substance are a breakthrough in care products for...» More

May 04, 2010

Interim report – 1st quarter 2010: Symrise significantly increases sales and earnings

• Group sales grow 13.2 % at local currency
• Growth across all divisions and regions
• EBITDA rises 42 %
• EBITDA margin reaches 21.3 %
• Net income nearly doubles...» More

April 2010

April 28, 2010

Symrise: Anne Cabotin named Global Account Director for L´Oréal

L´Oréal is one of the most important global clients for the fragrances and flavors manufacturer Symrise. The corporation's business with the French cosmetics company will now be managed by...» More

April 27, 2010

Eye catching beauty: Symrise launches a new cosmetic ingredient for perfect, beautiful eyelashes

Full and plentiful eyelashes have always been considered to be a gift you’re born with. Today, perfect eyelashes are a must-have in the beauty sector. The market offers products that can...» More

April 26, 2010

A fresher, more intense flavor: Symrise develops a new generation of molecularly distilled citrus oils

Symrise introduces a new generation of molecularly distilled citrus oils. The oils, which are part of the company’s NATURALLY CITRUS!® brand, have been significantly improved in terms of...» More

April 07, 2010

Moisturizing that enhances beauty: Symrise launches new kinds of SymMollient®

Symrise now offers even more effective flexible solutions for the care of dry skin thanks to two new kinds of SymMollient®, its successful functional ingredient.» More

March 2010

March 03, 2010

Annual Results 2009: Symrise again outperforms the market in 2009

- Sales grow by 3.2% - Normalized EBITDA slightly higher year-on-year - Significant increase in operating cash flow - Stable dividend of €0.50» More

February 2010

February 26, 2010

Business award for Symrise: Holzminden, Germany, firm among winners of the 2010 “Best of European Business” award.

On February 25, Symrise was presented with the prestigious “Best of European Business” award for 2010. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, the world’s largest strategic consulting firm to...» More

February 08, 2010

Symrise expands Flavor & Nutrition business in Russia and CIS region

• Strengthens well-established market presence in Russia and CIS
• Further improves support of key customers in strategic growth market

Symrise is significantly...» More

January 2010

January 21, 2010

Symrise expands its Singapore site: new plant for liquid flavors commences operations

With the opening of a plant for liquid flavors in Singapore, Symrise continues to expand its activities in Asia. The plant will use cutting edge technology to produce liquid flavors...» More

January 07, 2010

Regional Taste Solutions for a Dynamic Market: Symrise at Gulfood in Dubai

On 21 – 24 February 2010, Symrise will be represented at the Ingredients Middle East/Gulfood trade exhibition with numerous, regionally tailored product concepts and taste solutions. This...» More

 

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