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Messages from the CEO 2009

Yara is a global company operating in a global market – positioned to take advantage of global business opportunities, and to contribute solutions to global challenges. Yara is prepared to take advantage of opportunities, and positioned to make an impact, the President and CEO of Yara International ASA, Jørgen Ole Haslestad, writes in his Annual Report messages.

  • Financial message: Positioned for growth

    CEO message

    Yara is positioned for growth, and to seize opportunities. “Yara remains dedicated to firm, value-driven growth that strengthens our ability to deliver vital solutions and improve productivity, ultimately increasing yields,” the CEO states.

  • Message: Pursuing solutions

    CEO message

    Yara is positioned to contribute, and to offer solutions. “Yara’s business is at the heart of global issues. Our quest for increased knowledge, effectiveness and continuous improvement of quality provides solutions that benefit everyone,” the CEO states.

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Message from the CEO


In 2009, we saw our business model put to a tough test following the dramatic decline in fertilizer sales at the end of 2008. We reacted with determination, employing our scale advantage, unique flexibility and unrivalled presence.

Annual Report 2008

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