Clariant Ag · SIX:CLN
Clariant — Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation
27 slides from Clariant's earnings presentation, May 8, 2026
Slide 1: First Quarter Figures 2026
First Quarter Figures 2026 Analyst presentation Investor Relations 08.05.2026
Slide 2: Disclaimer
2 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Disclaimer This presentation contains certain statements that are the Company’s ability to continue to receive adequate neither reported financial results nor other historical products from its vendors on acceptable terms, or at all, and in
Slide 3: Group performance
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Slide 4: Highlights Q1 2026 Key messages
4 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Highlights Q1 2026 Key messages Sales of CHF 918 m – impacted by Middle East conflict and one-offs (CA)3, portfolio pruning effect (CC) 54 % - 2.0 % ➔ - 0.5 % LC growth excluding portfolio pruning vs. 42 % in FY 2025 vs. Q1 2025 EBITDA b.e.
Slide 5: Assessment of Middle East Effects and key mitigation actions
5 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Assessment of Middle East (ME) Effects and key mitigation actions Globally traded chemicals passing – Volatile situation with supply security key for customers through the Strait of Hormuz: 42 % Polypropylene ➔ leverage global production fo
Slide 6: Q1 sales: CC delivering underlying volume growth offsetting formula-based pricing
6 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Q1 sales:1 CC2 delivering underlying volume growth offsetting impact of formula-based pricing – CA impacted by Middle East conflict – AA slow start driven by delayed US renewable fuel regulations - 2.0 % - 0.5 % excl. portfolio pruning - 7.
Slide 7: Q1 EBITDA b.e.i.: Middle East impact and mix in Catalysts
7 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Q1 EBITDA b.e.i.:1 Middle East impact and mix in Catalysts; mix and inventory revaluation in Care Chemicals Margin - 130 bps 190.4 18.8 % - 40 bps - 110 bps 160.2 + 0 bps + 20 bps 17.5 % Mix and inventory Middle East conflict Stable as slig
Slide 8: Performance improvement program set to deliver CHF 80 m by 2027
8 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Performance improvement program (Investor Day 2024) set to deliver CHF 80 m by 2027 – continued focus on cost management Run-rate savings of CHF 80 m through BU Program and Corporate actions by 2027 with 74 % contribution already achieved b
Slide 9: Q1 2026 Business performance
Q1 2026 Business performance
Slide 10: First Quarter 2026 Care Chemicals
10 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 First Quarter 2026 Underlying volume growth – mix and Care Chemicals pricing drive slightly lower margin Sales1 (in CHF m) - 1.9 % - 8.7 % – Price: Down due to formula-based price adjustments + 0.8 % excl. portfolio pruning 598.8 583.1 fol
Slide 11: First Quarter 2026 Catalysts
11 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 First Quarter 2026 Middle East impact – weaker Catalysts volumes, one-offs, and mix Sales1 (in CHF m) - 1.6 % - 12.2 % – Price: slightly up in almost all segments 162.3 159.8 + 0.4 % - 2.0 % 0.0 % 142.6 - 10.6 % – Volume: significant Middl
Slide 12: First Quarter 2026 Adsorbents & Additives
12 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 First Quarter 2026 Softer top-line versus strong Adsorbents & Additives comparison base – stable margins Sales (in CHF m) - 2.7 % - 9.1 % – Price: maintained stable versus deflationary raw materials 251.8 - 0.2 % 245.0 228.8 (MSD %) until
Slide 13: Group Outlook
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Slide 14: Guidance 2026 remains unchanged in challenging and volatile market conditions
14 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Guidance 2026 remains unchanged in challenging and volatile market conditions, driven by the Middle East conflict 2026 guidance (FY) External factors Internal factors 2026 guidance (Q1) – Middle East (ME) conflict increased – Portfolio pru
Slide 15: Appendix
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Slide 16: Modeling guidance FY 2026 versus FY 2025
16 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Modeling guidance FY 2026 versus FY 2025 • Divestments and closures create a negative top-line impact of 1 % (Group) and Portfolio pruning 2 % (Care Chemicals) to 2026 sales • Growth in Adsorbents & Additives Sales guidance • Slight underl
Slide 17: First Quarter 2026 – Overview
17 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 First Quarter 2026 – Overview Group Care Chemicals in CHF m Q1 2026 Q1 2025 % CHF % LC1 in CHF m Q1 2026 Q1 2025 % CHF % LC1 Sales 918.0 1 013.0 - 9.4 - 2.0 Sales 546.6 598.8 - 8.7 - 1.9 EBITDA 157.8 152.6 3.4 EBITDA 113.7 116.8 - 2.7 EBIT
Slide 18: Geographic split
18 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Geographic split Q1 sales CHF 918.0 m in CHF m, % in local currency1 Asia-Pacific 259.9 / + 10.7 % China 94.7 / + 9.4 % BU2 Q1 sales 28 % CC MSD + EMEA CA DD + 44 % 400.9 / - 7.3 % AA MSD + Germany 98.8 / - 9.1 % BU2 Q1 sales CC MSD - Amer
Slide 19: Cost dynamics – pricing and volumes stable around the flat line
19 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Cost dynamics – year on year and Pricing and volumes stable sequentially mixed around the flat line − Raw materials in Q1 down 4.5 % yoy (sequential down 0.6 %) − Low-growth economic environment maintained in Q1 2026 − Energy in Q1 increas
Slide 20: Exposure to attractive consumer markets of close to 50%
20 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Exposure to attractive consumer markets of close to 50 %... …with accelerating demand for sustainable products Sales by end market 2021 (Total Group) Sales by End Market Q1 LTM 20261 Chemical Chemical Process Process Consumer (Catalysts) (
Slide 21: ESG – Clariant's sustainability transformation commitment
21 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 ESG – Clariant’s sustainability transformation commitment Sustainability priorities Investment in operations and portfolio Fighting climate change Increasing circularity Sustainable operations Reducing our own carbon Products and solutions
Slide 22: Clariant's leading sustainability ratings and rankings
22 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Clariant’s leading sustainability ratings and rankings Status as of March 2025 Index / Ranking / Clariant Score / Percentile First Year of Status / Comments Rating Rank or Range Inclusion 19% 20% 27% 19% AA to A with 2026 Methodology Updat
Slide 23: Significant improvement of non-financial KPIs
23 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Significant improvement of non-financial KPIs – fully on track to deliver updated 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) targets Reducing corporate GHG emissions New operating model driving customer satisfaction and 46.9 % reduction employee engagement
Slide 24: Calendar of upcoming corporate events
24 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 Calendar of upcoming corporate events 3 November 2026 7 April 2027 Third Quarter / AGM 2027 Nine Month 2026 Reporting 31 July 2026 23 February 2027 Second Quarter / Fourth Quarter / Half Year 2026 Full Year 2026 Reporting Reporting
Slide 25: The Executive Leadership Team
25 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 The Executive Leadership Team Conrad Keijzer Chief Executive Officer Executive Leadership Team Executive Steering Committee Christian Vang Marcelo Lu Jens Cuntze Angela Cackovich Oliver Rittgen Priya Thaman Judith Bischof Richard Haldimann
Slide 26: IR contacts
26 First Quarter Figures 2026 Investor Relations, 08.05.2026 IR contacts ANDREAS SCHWARZWÄLDER Head of Investor Relations Phone: +41 61 469 63 73 Email: investor-relations@clariant.com THIJS BOUWENS Investor Relations Officer Phone: +41 61 469 63 73 Email: investor-relations@clariant.com
Slide 27: Thank you
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