For fiscal 2007, Wacker Chemie AG once again posted record sales and earnings figures. Despite higher raw-material and energy costs, as well as negative exchange-rate effects from the strong euro, the Munich-based chemical Group generated an EBITDA of €1.002 billion (2006: €786m). This is up 27 percent compared to the prior-year period. Net income was €422 million (2006: €311m) – with earnings per share amounting to €8.49 (2006: €6.46).