The EMS Group, active worldwide in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals, and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, achieved net sales of CHF 1,020 million (1,087) and a net operating income of CHF 296 million (291) in the first half-year of 2025. Despite a geopolitically hampered environment, a weak industrial economy and a stronger Swiss Franc, EMS was able to generate pleasing new business and significantly increase profitability due to a consistent growth strategy with high-margin specialties and innovation. Net operating income closed at 1.4% above previous year, the margin increased to 29.0%.