Strong footprint in all regions gives BASF resilience; EBITDA before special items nearly at prior-year quarter level
“In the first quarter of 2025, BASF held its position in an increasingly challenging environment. EBITDA before special items was at about the level of the prior-year quarter and was in line with average analyst estimates,” said BASF’s Chief Financial Officer Dr. Dirk Elvermann at the presentation of the first-quarter results in a conference call for analysts and investors. He stressed the economic benefits of having production assets in all key regions worldwide. In light of the recent market developments around the U.S. tariff announcements, Elvermann said: “We produce locally for the local markets. Especially in these challenging times, this makes us more resilient than others and is a competitive advantage.”
