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Logo of Clariant, a global company in field of speciality chemicals, pictured in Schweizerhalle, Switzerland, Monday, February 19, 2007. Clariant, which is represented on five continents with over 100 group companies, employs around 21,500 people. Clariant posted a robust rise in sales for the Full Year 2006, with annual organic sales growth of 7 percent in Swiss francs and 5 percent in local currency terms. Sales reached 8.100 billion Swiss Francs during the period from 7.728 billion Swiss Francs a year earlier. Overall, selling prices remained at stable levels, with significant improvements in certain businesses. (KEYSTONE/Georgios Kefalas)