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Momentive Loss Narrows During 2009

March 9, 2010 | Vincent Valk

Momentive Performance Materials recorded a narrowed loss during the year ended December 31, 2009, the company announced today. Momentive's net loss totaled $41.8 million in 2009, compared to $997.1 million in 2008...

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