Clariant rejects Dow Europe’s allegations against four companies related to the 2020 competition law infringement

Clariant rejects Dow Europe’s allegations against four companies related to the 2020 competition law infringement

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that on 16 July 2026, the company received another claim for damages against four companies, including Clariant, from Dow Europe with the court of Dortmund, Germany. The claim alleges damages amounting to around EUR 1.1 billion in relation to infringement of competition law on the ethylene purchasing market which was sanctioned by the European Commission in July 2020. Clariant firmly rejects the allegation and will adamantly defend its position in the proceedings. Clariant has substantiated economic evidence that the conduct of the parties did not produce any effect on the market.

Clariant is a focused specialty chemical company led by the overarching purpose of “Greater chemistry – between people and planet.” By connecting customer focus, innovation, and people, the company creates solutions to foster sustainability in different industries. On 31 December 2025, Clariant totaled a staff number of 10 281 and recorded sales of CHF 3.915 billion in the fiscal year. Since January 2023, the Group conducts its business through the three Business Units Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Clariant is based in Switzerland.