BASF ON THE CAPITAL MARKET
- BASF stock recovers more strongly than German and European share indices in third quarter
- Good credit ratings, also compared with competitors in the chemical industry
- BASF again included in important sustainability indices
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Market trend
Stock markets worldwide continued to recover in the third quarter of 2009. However, the market environment for shares is still characterized by high volatility and uncertainty regarding economic developments.
At €36.21, BASF’s share price at the end of the third quarter was approximately 28% higher than the closing price at the end of the previous quarter. As a result, the BASF stock outperformed the German and European stock markets, where the key indices DAX 30 and DJ EURO STOXX 50 rose by approximately 18% and 20%, respectively, in the same period. BASF shares also outperformed the global industry indices DJ Chemicals and MSCI World Chemicals, which increased by 23% and 14%, respectively, in the third quarter.
Up-to-date information on BASF shares
Performance of BASF shares (January – September 2009)
(with dividends reinvested; indexed)
Financing
With an “A+/A-1 outlook negative” rating from rating agency Standard & Poor’s and “A1/P-1 outlook stable” from Moody’s, BASF has good credit ratings, also compared with its competitors in the chemical industry.
Further information on financial indebtedness and its maturities
BASF a sustainable investment
In September, the international investor group Carbon Disclosure Project again included BASF in the prestigious Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). BASF is ranked number one among all companies in the materials sector and is thus among the top performers in the CDLI in the area of climate protection. Furthermore, BASF was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the ninth year in succession: We received special recognition for our climate strategy and our risk management.
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Overview of BASF shares |
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3rd Quarter 2009 |
January – September 2009 |
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Performance (with dividends reinvested) |
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BASF |
% |
27.8 |
39.4 |
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DAX 30 |
% |
18.0 |
18.0 |
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DJ EURO STOXX 50 |
% |
19.9 |
21.0 |
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DJ Chemicals |
% |
22.7 |
41.6 |
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MSCI World Chemicals |
% |
14.0 |
31.8 |
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Share prices and trading (XETRA) |
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Average |
€ |
34.10 |
28.88 |
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High |
€ |
38.13 |
38.13 |
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Low |
€ |
27.50 |
20.71 |
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Close (end of period) |
€ |
36.21 |
36.21 |
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Average daily trade |
Million shares |
4.21 |
5.21 |
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Outstanding shares (end of period) |
Million shares |
918.5 |
918.5 |
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Market capitalization (end of period) |
Billion € |
33.3 |
33.3 |
