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Rockwood Holdings Inc

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ROC, or Rockwood Holdings, In. is a publicly traded specialty chemical company listed on the New York stock exchange (NYSE).

A. ROC's key products and services:

Rockwood Holdings, Inc. operates as a chemicals and advanced materials company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Performance Chemicals, Pigments, and Additives. The company offers a range of specialty chemicals for use in various applications, including plastics, coatings, cosmetics, adhesives, and sealants. It also provides titanium dioxide pigments for paint, coatings, plastics, and paper industries.

B. Financials:

1. Revenue: For the nine months ending September 30, 2 `13, ROC had revenue of $2.2 billion, up 5% year-over-year.

2. Net Income: For the nine months ending September 30, 2013, ROC's net income was $37 million, down 24% year-over-year.

3. Earnings per share: ROC's earnings per share were $0.23 for the third quarter of 2013, down from $0.32 in the third quarter of 2013.

C. Growth prospects:

ROC has been focusing on expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions and investments. In 2013, it acquired the global inorganic specialties business of Huntsman Corporation, which enhanced its position in specialty chemicals. ROC has also made significant investments in emerging markets, such as China, India, and Brazil, to tap into their growing demand for specialty chemicals.

D. Valuation:

As of November 15, 2013, ROC's stock price was around $60.54 per share. Its market capitalization was around $3.5 billion. Its price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) was around 18.96.

E. Other relevant information:

1. ROC's competitors in the specialty chemicals industry include companies like Dow Chemical, DuPont, and BASF.

2. ROC has a history of strategic acquisitions and divestitures. In 2011, it sold its polymer additives business to Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.

3. The company has received awards for its environmental sustainability initiatives, such as the "Responsible Care" award from the American Chemistry Council.

Overall, ROC is a leading specialty chemicals company with a global presence and a wide range of products and services. While its earnings have been affected by the economic downturn, the company has been investing in growth areas and expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions. Its valuation appears reasonable, given its P/E ratio, which is lower than that of some of its competitors.