Glencore International plc

Baarermattstrasse 3
CH-6340 Baar, Zug, Switzerland (Map)
Phone: +41-41-709-2000
Fax: +41-41-709-3000
http://www.glencore.com

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Overview

Glencore International trades in the stuff of which stuff is made. The company is a commodities trader (metals and minerals, agricultural products, and energy) and a diversified natural resources conglomerate with interests in companies involved in mining, smelting, and refining. In the energy sector, the company markets such products as coal, crude oil, jet fuel, and gasoline. Glencore's ownership stakes include a 35% share in Xstrata, a 44% interest in Century Aluminum, three-quarters ownership of Australian nickel miner Minara Resources, and a 32% share in French base metals refiner Recylex. Glencore became public in an initial public offering of about 20% of its shares in 2011.

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Key financials for Glencore International plc

Company Type Public (London: GLEN)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £93,713.8
1-Year Sales Growth 36.3%
2010 Employees 54,800
1-Year Employee Growth 9.6%
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Chairman Willy R. Strothotte
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CEO Ivan Glasenberg
CFO Steven Kalmin
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