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October 29, 2026

in-cosmetics Asia 2026: BASF brings future beauty innovations to life with the launch of its new active ingredient Lincare™

BASF is bringing its vision of future beauty innovation to life at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok with the launch of Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient designed to support post-laser skincare routine, helping promote a rejuvenated, healthy-looking appearance after treatment.

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October 28, 2026

Strength across all core businesses drives BASF Group’s considerable growth in EBITDA before special items

BASF delivered another strong quarter. Sales increased by 14 percent compared with the prior-year quarter to reach €16.4 billion. The increase was mainly driven by considerably higher prices (plus 12%) and slightly higher volumes (plus 2%). At €1.6 billion, EBITDA before special items rose significantly by 15 percent compared with the third quarter of 2025. All core businesses contributed to this.

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October 21, 2026

BASF unveils “Future Unlocked” at in-cosmetics Asia 2026

At in-cosmetics Asia 2026, BASF will bring its theme "Beyond Beauty: Future Unlocked" to life through a showcase of science-driven innovation, formulation expertise, and market insights.

Jens Liebermann (right), Senior Vice President, Global Electronic Materials business and Chairman of BASF Taiwan, signed the Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ming-Hsin Kung (left), Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, at the 2026 Taiwan Business Alliance Conference, highlighting BASF's long-term commitment to Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem.

Photo resource: Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs

October 20, 2026

BASF signs Letter of Intent with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to advance next-generation semiconductor manufacturing

BASF today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the growth of Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem. Through this investment, BASF’s Electronic Materials business is expanding its Kuanyin site in Taoyuan with additional production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials, enhanced quality analysis capabilities, and an expanded Innovation Center.

September 14, 2026

BASF and UPC deepen strategic partnership to advance LowPCF solutions across the plasticizer value chain

BASF and UPC Technology Corporation (UPC) signed a strategic Letter of Intent (LoI) on LowPCF products during the BASF & UPC Technology Low Carbon Footprint Strategic Partnership Summit held on September 1, 2026, at UPC's Zhuhai site. The agreement further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and establishes a framework for collaboration on the use of BASF’s LowPCF products, supporting the plasticizer industry's transition towards a lower-carbon future and UPC's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.