Henkel is a global company with over 52,000 employees that operates in 125 countries. In fiscal year 2007, Henkel achieved sales of 13.1 billion euros and operating profit of 1.3 billion euros. Henkel focuses on three core areas of competence: laundry and home care, cosmetics/toiletries, and adhesives technologies. The company aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while increasing efficiency along the entire value chain.