EMBARGO: Brussels, October 29, 2009 at 7:30 AM

Operating result in the third quarter (EUR 285 million) in line with last year’s (-2%) and improved compared to the two preceding quarters     

Group sales at the end of September 2009 (EUR 6,286 million) were down by 13% compared to last year. 
The development by Sector was contrasted: Pharmaceuticals: +5%, Chemicals: –11%, Plastics: –26%.  More  

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Erik De Leye

Corporate Press Officer (SOLVAY S.A.)
Tel: 32 2 509 72 30
E-mail: erik.deleye@solvay.com 
Internet: www.solvaypress.com 

Patrick VERELST
Head of Investor Relations (SOLVAY S.A.)
Tel: 32 2 509 72 43
E-mail: patrick.verelst@solvay.com
Internet: www.solvay-investors.com

Solvay Investor Relations, SOLVAY S.A., Tel. 32-2-509.60.16, E-mail: investor.relations@solvay.com