BASF outlines at least €12 billion shareholder payout plan through 2028

PUBT · 2d ago
BASF outlines at least €12 billion shareholder payout plan through 2028
  • BASF outlined its “Winning Ways” strategy at Morgan Stanley’s Industrial CEOs Unplugged 2026 in London.
  • Shareholder distributions targeted at at least €12 billion for 2025-2028, including dividends of at least €2.25 per share annually.
  • Financial targets for 2028 adjusted for the coatings deal; EBITDA before special items set at €10 billion-€12 billion.
  • Cumulative free cash flow target set at more than €12 billion for 2025-2028, supported by lower capex, savings, working-capital actions.
  • Coatings transaction with Carlyle closed; pre-tax cash proceeds about €5.8 billion, disposal gain €3.5 billion, BASF retains a 40% stake in Surventis.


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