BASF CEO Markus Kamieth stated acquiring Evonik is logically sound but warned against overpaying amid a renewed €24/share offer. The deal aims to merge BASF's feedstock capabilities with Evonik's spec
icis · 2026-10-28 00:00
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth advocates acquiring rival Evonik Industries following strong third-quarter earnings under his Winning Ways strategy. The deal aims to consolidate BASF's core chemical business
cen · 2026-10-28 00:00
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth expressed willingness to negotiate a merger with Evonik to boost global competitiveness and supply chain efficiency. The proposal emphasizes job preservation and operational sy
ccin · 2026-10-23 00:00
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth confirmed readiness to discuss a merger with Evonik Industries, emphasizing value creation without compromising shareholder interests. The proposed combination aims to strength
chemweek · 2026-10-22 23:40
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth states that the EU Commission's proposed ETS redesign risks permanent closure of CO2-intensive petrochemical plants in Europe. He warns this could lead to increased imports fro
chemweek · 2026-10-09 02:15
BASF has appointed global coordinators including Citi and Goldman Sachs for the potential IPO of its Agricultural Solutions unit by mid-2027. The move is part of CEO Markus Kamieth's broader restructu
reuters · 2026-09-14 06:28
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth announced the company will prioritize value creation over defending its top global revenue rank amid industry upheavals. BASF faces challenges making the green transition econo
reuters · 2026-06-09 03:16
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth states European chemical industry restructuring continues, citing 25 million tons of capacity closures since 2022 as necessary to resolve overcapacity and restore competitivene
ccin · 2026-03-06 00:00