of the Company was caused by cost of goods sold that adjusted upward slightly from the change in production plan and changes in sales mix of different product lines. Sales Expenses Sales expenses for
for the various projects underway which are not yet completed and have not yet started contributing to the earnings. Organic growth is calculated as the change in production on a like-for-like asset
not yet completed and have not yet started contributing to the earnings. Organic growth is calculated as the change in production on a like-for-like asset footprint basis Notes We recommend that
contributing to the earnings. Organic growth is calculated as the change in production on a like-for-like asset footprint basis Notes We recommend that investors always read the MD&A together with the published
margin was caused by change in product mix, rise in production costs and increase in packaging cost purchased from external party. - Translation - Page 4 of 6 Gross profits margin from domestic sales was
, referring to gross profit margins of 32.2% and 33.0%, correspondingly. Such reduction in gross profit margin was caused by change in product mix, rise in production costs and increase in packaging cost
investments) less cash outflow for the various projects underway which are not yet completed and have not yet started contributing to the earnings. Organic growth is calculated as the change in production on a
and teething issues. Feedstock portfolio also benefited from higher production from the EO-EG facility in USA in 2H17 post catalyst change in 1H17. Production of PTA was higher in Asia which benefitted
%, correspondingly. Such reduction in gross profit margin was caused by change in product mix, rise in production costs and increase in packaging cost purchased from external party. Gross profits margin from domestic