We have a clear interest in coming to the negotiating table and shaping the transaction jointly.

200

I'm confident for this year. We have an upside potential if in Europe, and especially in Germany, the consumer behavior changes and confidence comes back.

171

We believe that our all-cash proposal provides a compelling opportunity to achieve significant value for Engelhard's stockholders.

159

The (current) cycle will continue for some further time.

153

We posted the best results in our history in 2005. We grew faster than the market in 2005 on the basis of our own efforts and astute acquisitions.

137

We will set up a new catalysts division where we would pool Engelhard's activities with our own existing ones.

115

We are committed to our goal of acquiring Engelhard, Engelhard did not provide any information that would prompt us to improve the terms of our current offer.

105

We would clearly prefer a negotiated deal.

70