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LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft

LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft, a specialty chemicals company, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Consumer Protection, Specialty Additives, and Advanced Intermediates. The company provides material protection products; disinfectant, hygiene, and preservative solutions; flavors and fragrances; liquid purification technologies for the treatment of water and other liquids; and precursors and intermediates for the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals industries. It also offers additives, lubricants, flame retardants, plasticizers, and bromine derivatives for various rubber, plastic and paint, electrical/electronics, and construction industries. In addition, the company provides basic and fine chemicals, organometallics, and inorganic pigments for the coloring of construction materials, as well as paints and coatings. It serves the energy, natural resources, industrial applications, nutrition, health, consumer goods, agriculture, animal health, construction, chemicals, and mobility industries. LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

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LANXESS Targets Deeper Cuts and Deleveraging as Chemical Markets Stay Weak

LANXESS is pursuing additional cost reductions, portfolio adjustments, and debt-reduction measures as weak agriculture and construction markets continue to pressure earnings. Its FORWARD! program has delivered about €150 million in savings, with another €170 million expected through 2028, including restructuring and capacity shifts toward pharmaceuticals. Second-quarter EBITDA pre rose to €152 million from €94 million in the first quarter, while free cash flow turned positive, but management cautioned that the improvement may not represent a trend. The company maintained its 2026 EBITDA pre guidance of €450 million to €550 million and expects third-quarter EBITDA pre of €130 million to €150 million. Deleveraging remains a priority, with LANXESS targeting net debt below 2.5 times EBITDA and a return to sustainable investment-grade status, including monetizing its Envalior stake.
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Lanxess Confirms Full-Year Guidance After Operational Turning Point in Q2 2026

Lanxess AG reported a strong sequential increase in EBITDA and cash flow for the second quarter of 2026, confirming its full-year guidance of between EUR450 million and EUR550 million. The company described the quarter as an operational turning point, with improvements in both pricing and volume, and issued quantitative third-quarter guidance of EUR130 million to EUR150 million. Lanxess also successfully issued a EUR500 million bond with a five-year tenure and a coupon of 4.375% to replace a bond due in October. Management highlighted tight net working capital management, especially on inventory, and noted that net financial debt has been consistently reduced over the last few years with further improvements expected. CEO Matthias Zachert and other managers made personal share purchases during the quarter, signaling confidence in the company's potential.
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Global Chromium Salt Market to Reach 6.6 Billion Dollars by 2033

The global chromium salt market is projected to grow from 4.9 billion dollars in 2026 to 6.6 billion dollars by 2033, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The market was valued at 4.7 billion dollars in 2025 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 4.5 percent from 2026 to 2033. Asia Pacific dominated with a 46.3 percent revenue share in 2025, driven by its extensive manufacturing base and demand from leather, textile, and industrial chemical sectors. The 85-page study profiles key players including BASF, Lanxess, and eight other companies, and covers product segments such as chromium sulfate, chloride, nitrate, and acetate across end uses like leather, automotive, construction, and textiles.
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Insoluble Sulfur Market to Reach USD 2.27 Billion by 2035 on EV Tire Demand

The global insoluble sulfur market is projected to grow from USD 1.27 billion in 2025 to USD 2.27 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.00%, according to SNS Insider. The tire manufacturing segment dominated with a 65% share in 2025, driven by annual global tire production exceeding 3 billion units. High dispersion grade insoluble sulfur is the fastest-growing segment, fueled by electric vehicle tire requirements for superior steel cord adhesion and micro-dispersion. Asia Pacific led the market with 42.8% of global revenues in 2025, with China accounting for approximately 54.6% of that region's revenues. North America and Europe are also significant markets, supported by major tire manufacturers and chemical producers such as Eastman Chemical and LANXESS.
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