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BASF SE
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BASF (ETR: BAS) trades near 52-week high as Agricultural Solutions IPO clears AGM hurdle
Europe's chemicals industry is in structural crisis. BASF is responding by carving out its €9.8 billion agricultural business for a 2027 Frankfurt IPO.
May 12, 2026
BASF (ETR: BAS) heads into a defining 18 months: Ag Solutions IPO, Verbund China ramp, and a dividend under pressure
BASF is running three transitions at once. Agriculture IPO in 2027, Verbund China just opened, Coatings on the block. Retail investors are paying for all three.
May 11, 2026
BASF doubles down on China with new NPG facility and NEOL debut—how will this reshape coatings supply?
BASF SE opens new NPG plant in China and launches low-carbon NEOL line for Asia Pacific. Discover how this move supports Asia’s shift to low-VOC coatings.
October 23, 2025
Can industrial carve-outs still create alpha in a higher-rate, lower-multiple environment?
Can carve-outs still deliver alpha in a high-rate, low-multiple world? We explore why PE firms like Carlyle are doubling down on industrial spinouts.
October 13, 2025
Inside Carlyle’s €7.7bn takeover of BASF coatings: valuation, risks, and upside
BASF to sell majority of its coatings business to Carlyle for €7.7 billion while retaining a 40% stake. Find out what this carve-out means for BASF’s strategy.
October 11, 2025
BASF weighs €7bn sale to Carlyle as chemical giants race to streamline and survive
BASF is in exclusive talks with Carlyle for a €7 billion sale of its coatings unit — a move that could reshape Europe’s chemical industry and redefine BASF’s future.
October 6, 2025