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16 October 2025
Croda Q3 2025 Sales Update
Sales rose 6.5% in Q3, driven by Beauty Actives, F&F, and Crop Protection. Cost-saving and efficiency plans are on track, with a stable FY25 outlook despite a challenging market.
14 October 2025
Johnson & Johnson to Spin Off Orthopaedics Business
The separation aims to enhance strategic focus, boost growth, and improve margins, creating a standalone orthopaedics leader, DePuy Synthes.
14 October 2025
Genmab Reports Q3 2025 DARZALEX Sales of $3.67 Billion
Genmab earns royalties from DARZALEX sales, with $2.09B in the U.S. and $1.58B globally. The company focuses on innovative antibody therapeutics for cancer and serious diseases.
14 October 2025
BP Q3 2025 Trading Update
Upstream production rises, gas trading average, oil trading weak. Asset impairments expected. Net debt stable at $26B. Brent at $69.13/bbl, Henry Hub at $3.07/mmBtu.
10 October 2025
BASF and Carlyle Agree on €7.7 Billion Coatings Business Deal
The €7.7B transaction for BASF's coatings business is set to close in Q2 2026, with Carlyle supporting growth and BASF retaining a 40% stake.
10 October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals Wins 2025 Excellence in Corporate Disclosure Award
Awarded for 5th year, recognized for proactive IR, ESG disclosure, and business transformation towards VISION 2030, enhancing stakeholder dialogue and transparency.
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9 October 2025
Fluor Sells NuScale Class A Shares
Fluor sold 15M NuScale shares for $605M, plans to use proceeds for share repurchase. Holds 39% of NuScale equity. Cash forecast at $2.7B by Q3 end. Full results on Nov 7, 2025.
9 October 2025
Novo Nordisk Acquires Akero Therapeutics to Enhance MASH Treatment Portfolio
Novo Nordisk acquires Akero for $4.7B, adding efruxifermin, a promising MASH treatment, to its portfolio. The deal includes a $0.5B contingent value right upon regulatory approval.
9 October 2025
Ørsted Streamlines Workforce for Enhanced Competitiveness
Ørsted plans to cut 2,000 jobs by 2027 to focus on offshore wind in Europe, aiming for cost savings and increased efficiency.
9 October 2025
Aramco Acquires Additional Stake in Petro Rabigh
Aramco boosts its stake to 60%, plans asset upgrades for better yields and reliability, and injects $1.4B with Sumitomo to strengthen Petro Rabigh's balance sheet.
9 October 2025
Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies Sale and Trading Update
Catalyst Technologies sale to Honeywell progresses. Strong group profit expected, cash flow improving. Full-year outlook positive, driven by PGM Services.
8 October 2025
INEOS Chief Urges EU Politicians to Act to Save Chemical Industry
Europe's chemical industry faces decline due to high energy costs and taxes. Urgent policy changes are needed to prevent job losses and increased reliance on imports.
8 October 2025
Navigator Secures €40M EIB Loan for Carbon Neutrality Efforts
EIB funds will enhance decarbonization, renewable energy, and innovative packaging at Navigator's facilities, supporting EU climate goals and reducing fossil fuel reliance.
6 October 2025
Trinseo's European Strategy: Facility Closures and Dividend Halt
Trinseo closes Italian MMA facilities, considers German PS site closure, and suspends dividends to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
6 October 2025
Exolum Reports 5.3% Drop in September Oil Product Deliveries to Spain
Gasoline deliveries rose 4.9%, diesel fell 10.1%, and kerosene increased 2.6% in September. Total motor fuel outflows dropped 6.5% year-on-year.
6 October 2025
OMV Updates Dividend Policy, Focuses on Growth Investments by 2030
OMV targets sustainable growth, boosts cash flow, and enhances shareholder returns, while aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
3 October 2025
Dow to Close Polyols Plant in Tertre, Belgium, in Strategic Shift to Rationalize European Assets
Dow will shut its Tertre plant by Q1 2026 due to high costs, weak demand, and competition. This is part of a broader strategy to optimize European operations and improve profitability.
3 October 2025
OMV Updates Dividend Policy Following Borouge Group Transaction
OMV revises dividend policy for 2026, linking payouts to Borouge dividends and operating cash flow, ensuring shareholder benefits and financial stability.
3 October 2025
Clariant Denies BP and ExxonMobil Competition Law Claims
Clariant received damage claims from BP and ExxonMobil over alleged 2020 competition law breaches. Clariant disputes the claims, citing no market impact.
2 October 2025
Brenntag Issues EUR 600 Million Bond
The bond, maturing in six years with a 3.375% coupon, was oversubscribed. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes. Rated BBB+ by S&P and Baa2 by Moody's.
2 October 2025
BASF Updates on "Winning Ways" Strategy Progress
BASF confirms 2028 financial targets, updates on standalone businesses, and emphasizes integrated value chains for growth.
1 October 2025
BASF Sells Brazilian Paints Business to Sherwin-Williams
The sale, approved by Brazilian authorities, includes production sites, brands, and 1,000 employees for $1.15 billion. The business had $525 million in sales in 2024.
1 October 2025
Mitsui Chemicals Acquires Nippon Aluminum Alkyls
NAA, a producer of organometallic compounds, is now a wholly owned subsidiary, enhancing Mitsui's focus on catalysts for polyolefins and sustainable chemicals. Impact on performance is minimal.
30 September 2025
EnviTec Biogas Reports Stable H1 2025 Performance Amid Market Challenges
H1 2025 saw steady Own Plant Operation, but Plant Construction faced setbacks. Strategic investments and acquisitions aim to boost future growth.
30 September 2025
Toray Sells Remaining Stake in Hungarian Battery Separator Venture to LG Chem
Toray sells its final 30% stake in a Hungarian battery separator venture to LG Chem for ¥30 billion, continuing its operations in Japan and South Korea. Impact on Toray's results is minimal.
30 September 2025
TotalEnergies Sells 50% of 270 MW Renewable Portfolio in France
TotalEnergies retains 50% stake, remains operator, and markets production. Divestment aligns with strategy to maximize asset value and manage risks.
30 September 2025
EIB Group Simplifies Green Investment to Boost EU Competitiveness and Energy Security
EIB doubles climate adaptation funding, simplifies processes, and supports SMEs to enhance EU competitiveness, energy security, and green transition.
30 September 2025
Statkraft Sells District Heating Business to Patrizia SE and Nordic Infrastructure AG
Statkraft sells its district heating unit to focus on hydropower, wind, solar, and batteries, freeing up NOK 3.6 billion for these priorities. Sale completion awaits regulatory approval.
29 September 2025
Genmab Acquires Merus for $8 Billion, Boosting Pipeline
Acquisition adds petosemtamab to Genmab's portfolio, aiming for 2027 launch. Expected to enhance growth and EBITDA by 2029.
29 September 2025
Global Bioenergies Enters Receivership
Receivership aims to continue operations and preserve jobs. Four asset offers are pending. Without a final offer, liquidation and delisting will follow. Hearing set for 03 November 2025.
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