BASF: Chemiekonzern wirbt mit Jobgarantien für Evonik-Übernahme
Der BASF-Chef versichert, betriebsbedingte Kündigungen bei Evonik bis 2032 auszuschließen. Außerdem stellt Kamieth in Aussicht, einige Chemieparks selbst weiterzubetreiben.
Frankfurt - In the fierce competition to acquire the specialty chemicals conglomerate Evonik, BASF has launched a campaign promising extensive job guarantees to its workforce and the government. BASF CEO Markus Kamieth assured employees and politicians via a video message on Thursday that no operationally driven layoffs at Evonik would be permitted until 2032.
He also pledged to uphold existing workplace agreements and collective bargaining agreements. Both Essen and North Rhine-Westphalia should remain as important locations under his leadership. Kamieth also indicated that the chemical parks in Marl and Wesseling, employing around 3,500 people, could continue to operate under BASF. He sees the merger as a strong German response to global competition.
The industry is already consolidating, and the aim is to prevent European companies from being acquired by foreign investors. "We are ready for talks," Kamieth stated. "However, a merger will not be made for any price." BASF and Evonik had confirmed exploratory talks in September, but insiders told that Evonik had dismissed a first takeover offer of around 14 billion euros as too low.
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