摘要 : BASF’s business declined in the first quarterof 2009. At Euro 12.2 billion, sales were23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008,primarily due to persistently weak demand.Income from operations(EBIT)before specialitems fell by 58... 展开 BASF’s business declined in the first quarterof 2009. At Euro 12.2 billion, sales were23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008,primarily due to persistently weak demand.Income from operations(EBIT)before specialitems fell by 58% to Euro 985 millionas a result of a substantial decrease in volumesin many divisions.Sales and earnings decline in all regions.In Asia Pacific, sales decreased by 42% inlocal currency terms and by 34% in 收起