Strong Profitability in Challenging Environment
Clariant delivered strong profitability in Q2 2025, with an EBITDA before exceptional items increase of 3% to CHF 169 million and a 200 basis point margin improvement to 17.5%.
Savings Program Progress
Clariant's savings program is set to deliver CHF 80 million by 2027, with CHF 12 million achieved in H1 2025 and CHF 60 million of restructuring charges booked.
Cash Flow Improvement
Operating cash flow improved to CHF 116 million from CHF 112 million in H1 2024, with a free cash flow conversion increase to 37% from 32% at the end of 2024.
Safety Performance
Clariant achieved 2 accident-free months in 2025, lowering the days away, restricted, or transferred rates to 0.16.
Science Based Targets Initiative Approval
Clariant's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets were reviewed and approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Digital Platform CLARITY Expansion
The CLARITY digital service platform is now operational at over 185 plants with over 700 users in 35 countries.
Performance in Catalysts and Adsorbents
Catalysts volumes increased by 5% and EBITDA before exceptional items increased by 20% to CHF 49 million, with a margin of 22.5%.