ALTANA AG 2006: Eleventh Record Year in Succession with Strong Growth in Sales and Earnings

BAD HOMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ALTANA AG (NYSE:AAA)(FWB:ALT)(GER:ALT) concluded the business year 2006 in its former Group structure with double-digit growth in sales and earnings. “The last business year of Altana in the constellation with two divisions was the most successful one in the Group’s 30-year history. However, even after the Group’s restructuring, Altana will remain on its profitable and sustained growth and success course,“ stated Dr. Nikolaus Schweickart, President and CEO of ALTANA AG, at the press conference.