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BASF Group at a Glance

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and societal responsibility. Our portfolio is structured into core businesses and standalone businesses.

Sales revenue^a

€59.7 billion

(2024: €61.4 billion)

EBITDA before special items^a

€6.6 billion

(2024: €7.2 billion)

ROCE

5.8%

(2024: 5.1%)

Cash flows from operating activities

€5.6 billion

(2024: €6.9 billion)

Free cash flow

€1.3 billion

(2024: €0.7 billion)

Capital expenditures (capex)

€4.0 billion

(2024: €6.0 billion)

EBITDA before special items by segment^a,b and Other

Million €

^aWith the planned divestiture of the automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings and surface treatment business units, sales and earnings from these activities will be reported as discontinued operations and will no longer be part of the sales and EBIT(DA) before special items of the BASF Group and of Surface Technologies. The prioryear figures have been restated accordingly (for more information on this planned transaction, see Portfolio measures).
^b Since January 1, 2025, the chemical and refining catalysts business has been reported as part of the Performance Chemicals division in the Industrial Solutions segment. It was previously part of the former Catalysts division in the Surface Technologies segment. The prior-year figures have been restated accordingly.

Sales and employees by region

By location of company; employees as of December 31, 2025

Greenhouse gas emissions^a

Million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents

Research and development expenses^b

€2.0 billion

(2024: €2.0 billion)

Employees at year-end

108,251

(2024: 111,822)

Personnel expenses

€12.3 billion

(2024: €11.2 billion)

^aScope 1 and Scope 2 (excluding the sale of energy to third parties)

^b This item no longer includes the amounts reported in discontinued operations. The prior-year figures have been restated accordingly (for more information, see Portfolio measures).