Industrial Solutions Q2 2020 In the Industrial Solutions segment, sales in both divisions declined considerably compared with the prior-year quarter. (XLS:) XLS Factors influencing sales in Q2 2020 – Industrial Solutions Industrial Solutions Dispersions & Pigments Performance Chemicals Volumes (11%) (7%) (17%) Prices (4%) (5%) (2%) Portfolio 0% 0% (1%) Currencies 0% 0% 0% Sales (15%) (12%) (20%) The decrease was primarily due to significantly lower volumes in both divisions. The development of sales volumes in the Performance Chemicals division was negatively impacted by weak demand, especially in the fuel and lubricant solutions and oilfield chemicals businesses. In the Dispersions & Pigments division, higher semiconductor volumes in the electronic materials business were unable to offset lower volumes in all other business areas. Slightly lower prices in both divisions, but especially in the Dispersions & Pigments division, also contributed to the sales decrease. Price levels declined, mainly due to lower raw materials prices. Portfolio effects in the Performance Chemicals division from the divestiture of inge GmbH as of December 31, 2019, had a slightly negative impact on sales. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items in both divisions decreased considerably compared with the prior-year quarter. This was mainly driven by the development of volumes. Slightly lower fixed costs had an offsetting effect in both divisions. (XLS:) XLS Segment data – Industrial Solutions (Million €) Q2 H1 2020 2019 +/– 2020 2019 +/– a Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (including impairments and reversals of impairments) b Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Sales to third parties 1,819 2,141 (15%) 3,917 4,327 (9%) of which Dispersions & Pigments 1,173 1,336 (12%) 2,474 2,656 (7%) Performance Chemicals 646 805 (20%) 1,443 1,671 (14%) Income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items 280 342 (18%) 623 720 (13%) Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 225 329 (32%) 560 853 (34%) Depreciation and amortizationa 92 101 (9%) 187 218 (14%) Income from operations (EBIT) 133 228 (42%) 373 635 (41%) Special items (30) (15) (100%) (63) 128 . EBIT before special items 163 243 (33%) 436 507 (14%) Assets (June 30) 6,983 7,193 (3%) 6,983 7,193 (3%) Investments including acquisitionsb 68 98 (31%) 135 182 (26%) Research and development expenses 43 47 (9%) 88 96 (8%) back next