Syngenta Group reported Q1 2026 sales of USD 6.4 billion up 2 percent with margins improving – Global Corporate News Digest, 1 May 2026

Earnings, results & financial intelligence

BASF demonstrated resilience in Q1 2026 with solid volume growth against strong currency headwinds

Syngenta Group reported Q1 2026 sales of USD 6.4 billion up 2 percent with margins improving

International Paper reported Q1 2026 net sales of USD 5.97 billion and paid down USD 660 million of debt

Deals, restructuring & industry moves

Novonix sold its battery testing solutions business for USD 1 to focus entirely on US graphite supply

Mitsubishi Chemical Group notified changes in its specified subsidiaries under TSE rules

Innovation, new products & technology launches

DuPont collaborated with Uncountable to advance its AI-ready labs strategy across R&D operations

Evonik launched Ancamine 2868 and 2844 for fast-cure epoxy coatings in the Americas

Amcor will showcase its circular packaging capabilities at PRSE 2026

Sustainability & circular economy

Syensqo won the 2026 ACC Sustainability Leadership Award for EV battery metals recovery