INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals as well as Oil & Gas. It comprises 34 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 171 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries throughout the world. INEOS is characterized by the following strengths: �High-quality and low-cost production facilities �Well-invested plants �Large plants that benefit from economies of scale �Favorable locations �Experienced management �Leading market positions �Operating diversity - products, customers, geographic regions, applications and end-use markets Leading market positions allow INEOS to be the supplier of choice for many of the largest customers in our markets. This has translated into strong and long-term relationships with these customers. The company continues to grow its profitability and cash flows through: �Leveraging existing resources to expand sales �Achievement of cost savings �Extracting the full benefits of a vertically integrated business The management philosophy at INEOS is to operate a simple and decentralized organizational structure, coupled with programs and incentives for our employees.