Scope of Consolidation
Changes in the Scope of Consolidation
In the third quarter of 2018, the scope of consolidation did not change.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
On August 1, 2018, Covestro’s Polycarbonates segment signed an asset deal to divest the assets and liabilities (disposal group) of the U.S. polycarbonate sheet business to Plaskolite LLC, Columbus (United States) for a selling price of €62 million. Production-related assets and inventories of €29 million and liabilities of €3 million were transferred to the buyer. The gain on the disposal of this business totaling €36 million was recognized in the other operating result.