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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.
BASF shares – an attractive investment
- We are leading in the chemical industry, which is essential for growth industries worldwide
- We deliver continuous product and process innovation for a broad range of customer industries and to increase our own productivity
- We focus on local production for local markets and benefit from leading market positions in the majority of our businesses
- We are shaping the transformation to net zero and enable the green transformation of our customers
- We have the right team and a winning culture to deliver superior value creation
- We are committed to long-term value creation and attractive distributions to shareholders
Latest Investor Releases
Joint News Release: BASF and Carlyle reach binding transaction agreement on coatings business to create a leading standalone company
Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Washington D.C. – October 10, 2025 – BASF and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (“BASF Coatings”).
BASF presents progress on “Winning Ways” strategy
One year after the announcement of its “Winning Ways” strategy, BASF today confirmed its 2028 financial targets and provided an update on its standalone and core businesses as part of a Capital Market Update in Antwerp, Belgium. “The last 12 months have shown that we are focusing on the right topics with our new strategy. We are making good progress in terms of execution, and we are confident in achieving our financial targets for 2028,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, during his keynote. “Our focus on portfolio steering, capital allocation and performance culture will position BASF well for future profitable growth.”