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Reporting on 1st Quarter 2019
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Latest Publication
BASF Group increases sales; earnings below prior-year quarter, in line with expectations
First Quarter 2019:
- Sales of €16.2 billion (plus 3%)
- EBIT before special items of €1.7 billion (minus 24%)
- Earnings decline primarily due to lower contributions from Materials and Chemicals segments
- Strong earnings development in Agricultural Solutions segment
Outlook for 2019 confirmed:
- Slight sales growth
- Slight year-on-year increase in EBIT before special items

