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BASF

Multinational chemical company

basf.com
Headquarters
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Founded year
1865
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
65,000+

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Latest news about BASF

In short: BASF reported mixed Q1 2026 results while announcing major job cuts in Alabama, a seed facility expansion, and a pending coatings division sale.

Company announcements

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    BASF CEO discusses Q1 resilience

    He reflects on changes at BASF and invites viewing his live-streamed speech at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting.

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    BASF reports Q1 2026 financial results

    EBITDA before special items reaches €2.4 billion despite currency headwinds and lower prices. Sales decline to €16 billion. Dividend of €2.25 per share proposed.

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    BASF Coatings completes rollout of renewable electricity in Europe

    This reduces Scope-2 emissions and Product Carbon Footprint. Further global efficiency measures are planned.

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    BASF hosts Annual Shareholders’ Meeting tomorrow

    Markus Kamieth’s speech streams live on LinkedIn. Colleagues from new Verbund site Zhanjiang join. Register for April 30, 10 a.m. CEST.

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