Feb 06, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Kemira’s revenue for 2006 was Euro 2.5 billion compared to Euro 1.9 billion in 2005, up 26%. Operating profit rose by 22% to Euro 201.7 million from Euro 165.5 million a year earlier. Earnings per share were Euro 0.96 versus Euro 0.73 in 2005, up 32%. Full-year revenue, operating profit and earnings per share for 2007 are expected to increase from 2006 levels. The proposed dividend is Euro 0.48 per share compared to Euro 0.36 in 2005, up 33%. Kemira is a chemicals group that is made up of four business areas: pulp and paper chemicals, water treatment chemicals, specialty chemicals and paints. Kemira is a global group of leading chemical businesses with unique competitive position and a high degree of mutual synergy.