BASF, a global chemical company with significant metal-related business segments, announced today during its Q2 2025 conference call that its sales almost reached prior-year quarter levels, primarily driven by volume growth. The company reported adjusted sales of €14.1 billion and reported sales of €15.8 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Volumes increased, notably in the Agricultural Solutions and Surface Technologies segments, which include base metal sales in the Battery Materials and Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions businesses. For the first half of 2025, BASF Group reported an EBITDA before special items of €4,397 million, a decrease of €272 million compared to H1 2024. Net income for H1 2025 stood at €887 million, a decline of €910 million from the same period last year. The company is actively managing its portfolio and exploring strategic options for certain activities.