• BASF H1 2026 net income attributable to shareholders rose to €5.07 billion from €887 million, boosted by €3.51 billion disposal gain on Coatings sale.
• EBITDA before special items increased 17.5% to €4.81 billion, while net sales climbed 6.2% to €33.23 billion.
• Free cash flow widened to -€1.56 billion from -€1.27 billion, while net debt fell 19.6% to €17.12 billion.
• Coatings divestiture to Carlyle closed June 30 at €7.7 billion enterprise value, delivering about €5.8 billion pre-tax cash proceeds; BASF retains a 40% stake in Surventis.
• Outlook raised for 2026 EBITDA before special items to €6.9 billion–€7.7 billion; August bond redemptions planned for €750 million 3.125% due 2028, €500 million 4% due 2029.

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