BASF

Slower growth in Q2 2012 reflects demand drop and maintenance / China stutters / Full year forecast upheld

BASF

Strong start to 2012 / EBITDA rises more than 15% in Q1 / Margin pressure dogs Plastics

BASF

Earnings hit new record in 2011 / Plastics profits decline in weak Q4 / Feedstock rise hits margins

BASF

Portfolio development focused on innovation / Increased plastics investment in emerging markets / New CEO outlines German group's forward strategy up to 2020

BASF

Caution after weaker Q3 / “Significant growth” still expected / TDI glut hits PU performance

BASF

Growth momentum slows in Q2 / Plastics demand stronger / Price increases offset currency effects

BASF

Higher volumes and higher selling prices buoy plastics division in Q1 2011 / Hambrecht retires

PEOPLE

BASF names first woman to managing board / New appointment to supervisory board

BASF

Plastics major factor in H1 2010 performance rebound / PA tightness boosts plastics earnings

PEOPLE

Kurt Bock named designate chairman of BASF's board of executive directors / Leadership change to take place in May next year