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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 its Winning Ways strategy to streamline operations through significant cost-cutting, divestitures, and leadership changes.

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

Today 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.

Yesterday Capital

BASF: Does the stock benefit from the possible end of the Iran war?

A free Strait of Hormuz gives BASF a short-term tailwind. At the end of July, it will become clear how much of that is reflected in the numbers...

June 15 Yahoo Finance

BASF s Tinosorb S Gets FDA Nod as First New UV Filter in 27 Years

BASF SE’s BASFY Bemotrizinol, marketed as Tinosorb S, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad...

June 15 Kapitalmarktexperten

BASF Stock: 28 million shares cancelled

BASF closes plant in South Korea, sells silicate business and ends share buyback. Analysts remain optimistic despite this.

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