BASF Quarterly Statement Q1 2020 These pages provide information on our business development in the first quarter of 2020. BASF Group Business Review Q1 2020 Sales €16,753 million Q1 2019: €15,596 million EBIT beforespecial items €1,640 million Q1 2019: €1,750 million EBIT €1,456 million Q1 2019: €1,779 million Earnings per share €0.96 Q1 2019: €1.53 Key figures BASF Group shows resilience amid corona crisis with diversified portfolio and financial solidity Sales of €16.8 billion (+7%), mainly due to volumes growth EBIT before special items of €1.6 billion (–6%), primarily as a result of lower earnings in the Chemicals and Materials segments; EBIT before special items improves in all downstream segments BASF with solid financing; equity ratio of 47% Key figures Q1 2020 Chemicals Sales €2,350 million Q1 2019: €2,548 million Key figures Q1 2020 Materials Sales €2,874 million Q1 2019: €2,931 million Key figures Q1 2020 Industrial Solutions Sales €2,098 million Q1 2019: €2,186 million Key figures Q1 2020 Surface Technologies Sales €4,328 million Q1 2019: €3,022 million Key figures Q1 2020 Nutrition & Care Sales €1,582 million Q1 2019: €1,561 million Key figures Q1 2020 Agricultural Solutions Sales €2,819 million Q1 2019: €2,649 million The coronavirus pandemic is currently posing major challenges to many people and also to companies. Only together can we succeed in overcoming this crisis. The health of our employees and supplying our customers in the best possible way have the utmost priority. As part of the “Helping Hands” aid campaign, BASF is involved in the fight against the spread of coronavirus with numerous actions and contributions. Read more At a glance Outlook Statement of Income Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows Financial Calendar Downloads Downloads Entire Quarterly Statement Q1 2020 (318 kB) All tables from the Quarterly Statement Q1 2020 (125 kB)