Sika is a Swiss globally active, specialty chemicals company founded in Zurich in 1910. It is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in construction (buildings and infrastructure construction) and in industry (automotive, bus, truck, rail, building component and equipment manufacturing).

Sika's product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems. Total solutions from Sika replace older technologies such as bolting, riveting and welding, opening unforeseen innovation possibilities for customers. Sika is a company with a strong innovative tradition, constantly striving for new levels of excellence. Our objective is to help customers generate added value and always stay one step ahead of the competition.

Worldwide local presence with subsidiaries in 73 countries and 12 369 employees link customers directly to Sika and ensure the success of all our partners.
Net sales by region Net sales by division
Total Net Sales 2009: 4'155 mn
Total Net Sales 2009: 4'155 mn
 
Europe North 35.50%
 
Europe South 22.50%
 
North America 14.50%
 
Latin America 9.50%
 
IMEA* 6.30%
 
Asia/Pacific 11.40%
 
Construction 81.40%
 
Industry 18.60%
Employees by Regions  
Total Number of Employees 2009: 12'369
 
Europe North 35.70%
 
Europe South 17%
 
North America 9.40%
 
Latin America 12.60%
 
IMEA* 7.20%
 
Asia/Pacific 18%
* IMEA: India, Middle East, Africa

Financial Calendar

January 11 Publication of Sales 2009
March 2 Publication of Full-Year Results 2009
Media- and Analyst Conference
April 20 Annual General Meeting
April 21 Publication of Business Results January 1 till March 31, 2010
April 27 Date of Dividend Payment**
July 30 Half-Year Report 2010
November 5 Publication of Business Results January 1 till September 30, 2010
 
** Dividend payments are always subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting of Sika AG
   

Contact

IR Contacts Sika AG  
  Rainer Weihofen
Christine Kukan
Sika Services AG
Zugerstrasse 50
CH-6341 Baar
Switzerland

Phone: +41 58 436 68 00
Fax: +41 58 436 68 50

weihofen.rainer@ch.sika.com
kukan.christine@ch.sika.com