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BASF Group Reports 1Q 2020 Sales

Sales of €16.8 billion (plus 7%), mainly due to volumes growth.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

BASF Group’s sales in the first quarter of 2020 increased by 7% compared with the prior-year quarter to €16.8 billion.    This was mainly driven by a 4% increase in volumes.    Income from operations (EBIT) before special items was €1.6 billion, down by 6% compared with the first quarter of 2019.    The decline in EBIT before special items was mainly attributable to significantly lower contributions from the Chemicals and Materials segments and Other.   “The first quarter of 2020...

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