Earnings release
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News Release Contact LANXESS Ingo Drechsler Head of External Relations Phone: +49 221 8885-3790 ingo.drechsler@lanxess.com Eva Krüger Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4010 eva.krueger@lanxess.com Alexander Böhm Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4746 alexander.boehm@lanxess.com Page 1 of 4 LANXESS increases sales and earnings in the third quarter of 2026 • Sales of EUR 1.467 billion, up 9.6 percent from the same quarter of the previous year • EBITDA pre exceptionals of EUR 139 million, up 11.2 percent from the same quarter a year ago • Free cash flow significantly improved • Guidance for full year 2026 specified: EBITDA pre exceptionals expected to be at the upper end of the range of EUR 450 to 500 million • Positive free cash flow also expected in the fourth quarter Cologne, November 5, 2026 – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS increased sales and earnings in the third quarter of 2026 — despite a persistently weak economic environment and high geopolitical uncertainties. Sales rose by 9.6 percent to EUR 1.467 billion, compared with EUR 1.338 billion in the same quarter of the previous year. EBITDA pre exceptionals came in at EUR 139 million, an increase of 11.2 percent compared with the prior-year figure of EUR 125 million. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals improved to 9.5 percent, up from 9.3 percent in the same quarter of the previous year. The increase in sales was driven primarily by price increases to pass on higher raw material and energy costs. Improved demand in individual business segments, as well as cost-saving measures, had a positive impact on earnings. Improved free cash flow Free cash flow also improved significantly, rising from negative EUR 14 million in the third quarter of 2025 to positive EUR 48 million. The main drivers were the company’s operating performance and the successful cost-saving measures.
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Contact LANXESS Ingo Drechsler Head of External Relations Phone: +49 221 8885-3790 ingo.drechsler@lanxess.com Eva Krüger Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4010 eva.krueger@lanxess.com Alexander Böhm Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4746 alexander.boehm@lanxess.com Page 2 of 4 News Release “In the third quarter, we posted growth despite all the headwinds. However, many of our core markets are still not experiencing a broad and sustained recovery in demand. This is particularly true for the agrochemicals, automotive, and construction industries. Nevertheless, our efforts to reduce costs are paying off and are supporting our earnings development,” said Matthias Zachert, CEO of LANXESS. For the full year of 2026, the Group is specifying its guidance and now expects EBITDA pre exceptionals to be at the upper end of the range of EUR 450 to 500 million. The Group also expects continued positive free cash flow for the fourth quarter. Business performance by segment In the Consumer Protection segment, sales increased by 8.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026, rising to EUR 491 million compared to EUR 453 million in the same quarter of the previous year. EBITDA pre exceptionals amounted to EUR 67 million, down 6.9 percent from EUR 72 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. The prior-year result had been supported by a positive income effect from a customer contract containing a minimum purchase requirement. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals stood at 13.6 percent, compared with 15.9 percent in the same quarter of the previous year. The Specialty Additives segment reported sales of EUR 569 million in the third quarter, up 12.7 percent from EUR 505 million recorded in the third quarter of 2025. EBITDA pre exceptionals reached EUR 71 million, an increase of 57.8 percent compared with EUR 45 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The price increases implemented in the second and third quarters contributed to the improvement in earnings. LANXESS was able to pass on higher raw material costs to customers through higher selling prices. Cost- cutting measures also had a positive impact on earnings and margins. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals improved to 12.5
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Contact LANXESS Ingo Drechsler Head of External Relations Phone: +49 221 8885-3790 ingo.drechsler@lanxess.com Eva Krüger Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4010 eva.krueger@lanxess.com Alexander Böhm Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4746 alexander.boehm@lanxess.com Page 3 of 4 News Release percent, compared with 8.9 percent in the same quarter of the previous year. In the Advanced Intermediates segment, sales rose to EUR 404 million in the third quarter of 2026. This represents a 7.2 percent increase on the EUR 377 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. EBITDA pre exceptionals reached EUR 25 million, remaining roughly on par with the previous year’s result of EUR 26 million. Higher selling prices offset the increased costs of raw materials; however, high energy costs weighed on earnings. Persistently weak demand from the construction and agricultural industries also negatively impacted earnings, as did high transportation costs due to low water levels on the Rhine River. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals was at 6.2 percent, compared with 6.9 percent in the previous year. A A a a A A a a EUR million Q3/2025 Q3/2026 Change in % A A A a Sales 1,338 1,467 9.6 EBITDA pre exceptionals 125 139 11.2 EBITDA margin pre exceptionals 9.3% 9.5% Net income -77 -70 9.1 Net financial liabilities 2,023* 2,011 -0.6 Employees (as of Sep 30) 11,709* 11,417 -2.5 *as of December 31, 2025 LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025. The company currently has about 11,400 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Forward-looking statements This company release contains certain forward-looking statements, including assumptions, opinions, expectations and views of the company or cited from third-party sources. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause
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Contact LANXESS Ingo Drechsler Head of External Relations Phone: +49 221 8885-3790 ingo.drechsler@lanxess.com Eva Krüger Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4010 eva.krueger@lanxess.com Alexander Böhm Press spokesperson Business Phone: +49 221 8885-4746 alexander.boehm@lanxess.com Page 4 of 4 News Release the actual results, financial position, development or performance of LANXESS AG to differ materially from the estimations expressed or implied herein. LANXESS AG does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors, nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecast developments. No representation or warranty (expressed or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, estimates, targets and opinions contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and accordingly, no representative of LANXESS AG or any of its affiliated companies or any of such person’s officers, directors or employees accepts any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document. Information for editors: All LANXESS news releases and their accompanying photos can be found at http://press.lanxess.com. Recent photos of the Board of Management and other LANXESS image material are available at http://photos.lanxess.com. You can find further information concerning LANXESS chemistry at http://lanxess.com/en/Media/Stories. Follow us on X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube: http://www.x.com/lanxess http://www.facebook.com/LANXESS http://www.linkedin.com/company/lanxess http://www.youtube.com/lanxess