Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast of "Chemistry of Innovations" you will learn how a fungi-protein called "Hydrophobin" can make surfaces water-repellent. The raincoat on a fungus is not a garment, it is a substance called "Hydrophobin". You will find this protein on the skin of ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - To protect themselves from the swords and arrows of their enemies, soldiers throughout the ages have used armor made of different types of material: leather, bronze or iron. Nowadays there are more comfortable ways to keep yourself protected. In entertaining weekly episodes ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Few spices are as treasured and avoided! A clove of garlic is both tasty and healthy, but after you eat it, don't be surprised if even your friends start to give you a wide berth. Quite a few people find the smell of garlic disgusting, and will probably keep their distance. ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - A motor oil's primary function in an engine is to lubricate its moving parts. A thin film of oil keeps the parts from rubbing directly against one another, preventing wear and ensuring smooth motion. To fulfill that ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - A leather jacket has been through an astonishing transformation. You can't even tell that it was once on the back of a cow. How do you make an elegant piece of leather from rough cattlehide? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast you will learn about how catalysts technology can help to make exhaust fumes of diesel vehicles cleaner Today's diesel engines are more than a match for gasoline engines. In terms of design a diesel is much more efficient: It uses less fuel and emits less ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Nowadays, most of us have a digital camera. In this case you wouldn't even ask such a question. You just print out the pictures. Developing pictures through classic photography is a bit more complicated. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - You should be able to chew gum for some time without it dissolving. A determining factor is its chewable base. Nowadays, modern chewing gum consists mainly of a polymer mixture. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Dry ice cannot be found in nature. It is just not cold enough here on earth. In outer space, on the planet Mars for example, carbon dioxide hardens and turns into ice. But who is going to fly to Mars just to get dry ice? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast you will learn about how plant biotechnology can help to make crops more tolerant against climate stress. Climatic conditions such as heat or cold and rain or drought can determine whether a harvest turns out well or badly. Because whenever these conditions are not optimal, plants also find themselves in a ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF CEO Hambrecht: 'We started the integration process.' BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC). "Together with the Engelhard team we have started the integration process in which our customers continue to be the key priority," ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF Announces Completion of Subsequent Offering Period BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS; NYSE: BF [ADR]; LSE: BFA; SWX: AN) today announced the completion of the subsequent offering period for the outstanding shares of Engelhard. As of 8:00 p.m. New York City time on June 8, 2006, a total of 113,489,680 shares, representing more than 90% of Engelhard's (NYSE: ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF-CEO Hambrecht: 'Special day for BASF and Engelhard, more innovative solutions for customers.' - Subsequent offering period to expire on June 8, 2006 BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced the expiration of its initial tender offer period to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Engelhard Corporation ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Engelhard Recommends That Engelhard's Shareholders Accept BASF's Offer - BASF CEO Hambrecht: "Crucial step towards acquisition of Engelhard." BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) announced today that it signed a definitive agreement with Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC). According to the agreement, Engelhard will recommend that Engelhard shareholders tender their shares to BASF ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Engelhard's shareholders vote for BASF's five nominees for election to Engelhard's Board of Directors at the June 2 Annual Shareholders' Meeting. ISS is a ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF CEO Hambrecht: 'This is our last, best and final offer.' BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that it has raised its all-cash offer for Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) to US$39 per share from its previous offer of US$38 per share. "We are confident that Engelhard's shareholders will recognize the superior ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF proposes nominees for a majority of the Engelhard Board of Directors BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Iron Acquisition Corporation, it has extended the expiration date of its tender offer with the Securities ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF's All-Cash Bid Provides Greater Value and Certainty than Engelhard's Proposal BASF is considering all its options after Engelhard's Board of Directors rejected an increased cash offer of US$38 per share proposed by BASF, as part of a negotiated merger transaction, and elected instead to pursue a partial share buyback plan. Following a preliminary review of Engelhard's proposed transaction, BASF continues to ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS; NYSE: BF [ADR]; LSE: BFA; SWX: AN) today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Iron Acquisition Corporation, it has extended the expiration date of its US$37 cash tender offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN), the world's leading chemical company, today announced that it is commencing a cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) for US$37.00 net per share. BASF's price represents a 23% premium above the December 20, 2005 closing price of Engelhard's ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - * BASF Intends To Offer US$37.00 Per Share For a Total of US$4.9 Billion * Acquisition Would Make BASF a Leading Provider in the Global Catalyst Business BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN), the world's leading chemical company, has made an all-cash proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - - Further strong increase in sales and EBIT before special items - Sales prices increased to reflect higher raw materials costs - Risks due to high raw materials prices - Outlook for full year 2004: - Significant increase in sales and EBIT before special items - Premium will be earned on cost of capital BASF continued on its successful course in the third quarter of 2004 and again posted excellent ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - - Volume growth in all segments - Chemicals activities improve significantly - Cash flow increases further - High raw materials have negative impact - Outlook for full year 2004: Higher EBIT before special items expected BASF again showed that it can maintain a good course, even in stormy economic weather. "We perform consistently thanks to our ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - - Sales rise substantially in 2003 despite negative currency effects - EBIT before special items higher than in previous year - Fourth quarter substantially better than expected - Cash flow at record level - Agricultural Products & Nutrition increases sales and earnings BASF's figures for 2003 clearly show that the tremendous hard work by the company's ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - Difficult third quarter - BASF proceeds with its restructuring Measures - Sales increase slightly despite negative currency effects - EBIT before special items below the previous year's good level - Significant improvement in Agricultural Products & Nutrition - Oil & Gas makes largest contribution to income - ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - - Good performance in the second quarter of 2003: EBIT before special items up slightly on 2002 - Agricultural Products & Nutrition segment improves significantly - Additional restructuring program to strengthen profitability in the NAFTA region - Full year 2003: major efforts needed to match last year's earnings BASF is continuing to perform well in a ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - Good start to 2003 - cautious outlook - Sales climb due to significant increase in volumes and a high oil price - Income from operations before special items up 15 percent - Second-quarter sales and earnings expected to increase only slightly compared with previous year BASF has made a good start to 2003. "Our numbers show yet again that with ...
The original document "Key figures from our 2002 Financial Report" is available for download in the digital press kit at: http://www.presseportal.de/galerie.htx?type=dok Ludwigshafen (ots) - BASF significantly increases earnings - Position as leading chemical company maintained - EBIT before special items climbs by more than 25 percent - Turnaround in NAFTA - strong upturn in Asia - ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - On Tuesday, March 18, 2003, the Annual Press Conference of BASF Aktiengesellschaft will be held in Ludwigshafen. At this time the company will present the results of the year 2002. The following information about this conference can be found on this date on the Internet at: · Financial Report 2002 German: www.basf.de/finanzbericht from 07.30 a.m. CET English: ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - * Prepared for a difficult year 2002 * Sales and earnings decline due to a weak economy in the third quarter BASF is proving robust in an unprecedented year and has ended every quarter in the black. BASF's year-end earnings will also be clearly positive. In the first nine months of 2001, BASF's sales from ongoing business amounted to more than EUR 24 billion. ...
