geographies. This performance reflects strong demand for our products, structurally higher margins and utilization rates, and the results of our long-term investment strategy. The business remains focused to
Reported EPS less Inventory gains/(losses) less one-time extraordinary items Indorama Ventures 3rd Quarter 2018 MD&A 3 Financial Highlights IVL continued its strong performance in 3Q 2018, with growth in
beginning, promising further growth to come, aided by government stimulus spending. US it seems is firing on all cylinders and China is the first to emerge with strong demand. If Europe unites in stimulating
sectors, consumption and investment continued to recover, though not yet at broad-based level. Domestic consumption recovered in the durable goods section especially in the vehicles and service sector from
, consumption and investment continued to recover, though not yet at broad-based level. Domestic consumption recovered in the durable goods section especially in the vehicles and service sector from tourism
private consumption and private investment. Private consumption grew notably in durable goods segment (especially in vehicles) while growth in non-durable and semi-durable goods contracted partly from the
global economy. For domestic sector, private consumption and private investment also showed positive signs with private consumption recovering strongly in the durable goods segment (especially in vehicles
economy. For domestic sector, private consumption and private investment also showed positive signs with private consumption recovering strongly in the durable goods segment (especially in vehicles) and
statements. Overall market environment The Thai economy during the third quarter of 2018 continued to expand particularly from domestic demand. Private consumption grew mainly from the durable goods segment