Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses, customer-orientated innovative prowess and a trustful and performance-oriented corporate culture form the heart of EvonikÍs corporate strategy. They are the lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with more than 35,000 employees. In fiscal 2016, the enterprise generated sales of around ó12.7 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about ó2.165 billion. Company information: http://corporate.evonik.com/en/generic/Pages/Company-information.aspx.