BASF: Sales and EBIT before special items decline slightly in difficult environment - 0 views
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polymerupdate on 28 Oct 15n a weaker than expected market environment, BASF sales in the third quarter of 2015 were €17.4 billion, 5% below the level of the previous third quarter. EBITDA increased by €358 million to €2.9 billion, mainly due to higher depreciation. In contrast, income from operations (EBIT) before special items declined by €171 million to €1.6 billion. In the Chemicals segment, EBIT before special items rose slightly, while it increased sharply in the Functional Materials & Solutions segment. In the remaining segments, earnings declined significantly