ALTANA achieved stable sales and earnings development in the first half of 2025 despite increasingly challenging market conditions. At €1,624 million, sales were 1% below the strong prior-year figure. On an operational basis – adjusted primarily for currency effects – ALTANA grew by 1%. Continued strong demand in Asia was an important driver of this growth. Profitability also increased during the reporting period. ALTANA increased its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortiza...