Q3 2025 BASF SE Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- BASF SE (BASFY) achieved slightly higher volumes in the Surface Technologies, Chemicals, and Materials segments despite challenging market conditions.
- The company recorded 12% volume growth in China, indicating strong performance in a key market.
- EBITDA before special items was over EUR1.5 billion, showing resilience in earnings despite market pressures.
- The Surface Technologies segment saw significant earnings growth due to lower fixed costs and a strong precious metal trading business.
- BASF SE (BASFY) plans to start a share buyback program with a volume of up to EUR1.5 billion, demonstrating confidence in its financial strength.
- Overall sales declined slightly due to strong currency headwinds and lower prices.
- Prices declined in four out of six segments, particularly in the Chemicals segment, impacting margins.
- The Nutrition & Care segment faced considerable margin pressure, particularly in Personal Care due to strong Asian competition.
- The Agricultural Solutions segment recorded slightly lower volumes and prices, reflecting challenging market conditions for farmers.
- Free cash flow was negative at minus EUR868 million for the first nine months of 2025, indicating cash flow challenges.
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to BASF's conference call for the third quarter of 2025. Today's presentation is being recorded.
(Operator Instructions) Today's presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current estimates and projections of the Board of Executive Directors and currently available information.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the future developments and results outlined therein. These are dependent on a number of factors. They involve various risks and uncertainties, and they are based on assumptions that may not prove to be accurate.
BASF does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation above and beyond the legal requirements.
With me on the call today are CEO, Markus Kamieth; and CFO, Dirk Elvermann. Please be aware that we have already posted the speech on our website at basf.com/Q32025.
Now I would like to hand over to Markus.
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