Feb 07, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. Kemira declared 2005 revenue of Euro 1 994.4 million, up 18% from 1 695.1 million in 2004. Operating profit in 2005 rose 48% to Euro 165.5 million from Euro 111.6 million in 2004. In 2006, revenue, operating profit and earnings per share are estimated to increase on 2005. The proposed dividend is Euro 0.36 per share. In October-December, the Kemira Group’s revenue rose by 33% compared with the same period a year earlier and were Euro 521.5 million compared to Euro 391.0 million in fourth quarter 2004. The Pulp & Paper Chemicals business area’s revenue grew by 50% in fourth quarter, to Euro 215.7 million versus Euro 143.7 million in fourth quarter 2004, primarily because of the acquisition of Finnish Chemicals in April. Kemira is a chemicals group with four business areas: pulp and paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, industrial chemicals and paints.