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BASF

Multinational chemical company

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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 launched the "CoreShift" efficiency program to cut fixed costs by 20% through 2029 while navigating geopolitical risks and divestitures.

Company announcements

June 12 BASF

FDA approves Tinosorb S, first sunscreen filter since 1999

The approval enables BASF to market advanced broad-spectrum UV protection to the US market, setting a benchmark for photostability and providing new formulation options.

May 26 BASF

BASF announces personnel changes in Greater China leadership

Haryono Lim will become President and Chairman for BASF Greater China, replacing Dr. Jeffrey Jianfeng Lou effective July 1, 2026.

May 20 BASF

BASF signs agreement to sell silicates business to PQ

The deal includes assets in Düsseldorf; PQ expects long-term growth. Closing expected in H2 2026.

May 20 BASF

BASF strengthens and grows its core businesses

The Core Transformation Office, led by Julia Raquet, will implement “CoreShift” to cut net cash fixed costs by up to 20% in the core by 2029.

Media coverage

Yesterday TechJuice

German Chemical Giant's Subsidiary BASF Pakistan Acquired by UAE Firm

CCP approves acquisition of BASF Pakistan by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions, concluding the deal will not impact competition in Pakistan's chemicals market.

June 21 Börse Express

BASF stock: EU loosens genetic engineering rules

BASF benefits from EU deregulation of genetically modified plants and positive industry signals. The stock is trading above the...

June 18 Börse Online

BASF stock plummets: How low could it go?

Shares of chemical group BASF are under pressure on Thursday. This causes a drop of three percent, and how low could it go in...

June 18 Finanztrends

BASF Stock: CoreShift reduces costs until 2029 - Financial Trends

BASF launches the efficiency program 'CoreShift' and reduces fixed costs by a fifth by 2029. Despite geopolitical risks, the chemical company sticks to its annual forecast.

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