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24 September 2025

UBE certifies ISCC mass balance polybutadiene, enhancing environmental impact and product value, aligning with goals for climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity.

14 August 2025

LANXESS Responds to Market Challenges

Sales and EBITDA fell in Q2 2025. Debt reduced by 18%. Guidance lowered. Production network optimized for cost savings.

9 May 2025

LANXESS Reports 32% EBITDA Increase in Q1 2025

Sales stable at EUR 1.6B. Net income improved but still negative. Urethane Systems sold. Cost savings and better capacity utilization drive earnings growth.

9 April 2025

LANXESS Sells Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

The sale completed on April 1, 2025, for €500M. Proceeds will redeem a bond, reducing leverage to ~3x. This concludes LANXESS's portfolio transformation.

25 March 2025

LANXESS Boosts 2024 Earnings

EBITDA up 19.9% to EUR 614M. Sales down 5.2%. Strong cash flow, debt reduced. Cost savings ahead of plan. Urethane Systems sale to UBE finalizes specialty chemicals shift.

3 October 2024

LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

The sale, valued at €460M, includes 5 sites and 400 employees. Proceeds will reduce net debt. Transaction expected to close in H1 2025, pending regulatory approval.

12 October 2016

Ube Industries to Boost Nylon Production in Spain by 40,000 Tonnes

The expansion will meet rising global demand, adding 50 jobs. New facilities will enhance production of high-value nylons for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.

1 April 2016

UBE Merges Three Spanish Subsidiaries

The merger, effective March 31, 2016, aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the business platform in Spain, focusing on nylon, caprolactam, and fine chemicals production.

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