Holmen reported Q1 2026 operating profit of SEK 827 million with forest assets steady – Global Corporate News Digest, 29 Apr 2026

Earnings, results & financial intelligence

Holmen reported Q1 2026 operating profit of SEK 827 million with forest assets steady

UPM delivered a good start to 2026 with excellent performance in decarbonisation solutions

A packaging company reported stable Q1 2026 revenue and improved profitability margins

Deals, capacity & industry moves

BASF commissioned world-scale aroma chemicals plants for menthol linalool and citral

Ashland named WACKER as its sole global distribution partner for cyclodextrin excipients

Evonik opened the Asia PAthletic Center in Shanghai for polyamide sports solutions

Yokohama Rubber launched the GEOLANDAR H/T4 highway terrain tyre for large SUVs

TrinamiX expanded its NIR spectroscopy portfolio for footwear and textile identification

Leadership, governance & boardroom moves

PPG appointed Jamie Beggs as senior vice president and chief financial officer from July 6

Honeywell announced the board of directors for its upcoming Honeywell Aerospace spin-off

Mitsui Chemicals completed its share repurchase programme and announced treasury share cancellation

Sustainability & ESG

Borealis received a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment placing it in top 5 percent

Workforce & restructuring

Valmet initiated change negotiations on temporary layoffs in Finland from June to December 2026