• Clariant maintained 2026 guidance for an EBITDA margin before exceptional items around 18%, with sales around 2025 levels in local currency.
• The November 3 third-quarter results call featured CEO Conrad Keijzer, CFO Oliver Rittgen and investor relations head Andreas Schwarzwälder.
• Quarterly EBITDA before exceptional items fell 6.5% to CHF 151.5 million; the margin dropped 230 basis points to 15.6%.
• Sales reached CHF 968 million, up 5.6% in local currency, despite Middle East disruption to Catalysts volumes.
• Management expects fourth-quarter Catalysts revenue near prior-year levels, with a stronger order book supporting a more favorable mix and slightly better margins.

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