Sika Releases Financial Results for First Half of 2025

Sika recently released its financial results for the first half of 2025, posting sales of CHF 5,676.4 million (approx. $7,020.1 million) compared to CHF 5,834.8 million (approx. $6,589.9 million) in first half of the previous year. The company attributed the weaker U.S. dollar, which lost 10% against the Swiss franc in the second quarter, as […]
Oxea Names New Chief Financial Officer

Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. The appointment becomes effective Aug. 18, 2025. Ray will lead the company’s long-term financial strategy, focusing on driving sustainable growth and maximizing shareholder value. Ray brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in the global chemicals industry. Most recently, […]
Ashland Appoints New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The board of directors of Ashland Inc. has appointed William C. Whitaker to be the senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ashland, effective July 18, 2025. Whitaker has been serving as the company’s interim chief financial officer. Whitaker joined Ashland in 2015. He has held several positions of increasing responsibility in corporate development, treasury, […]
BioMADE Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

BioMADE recently announced the appointment of Owen Barwell as its chief financial officer. Barwell brings over 35 years of experience spanning the federal, public, and private sectors across the energy, professional services, aerospace, commercial real estate, and rail industries. He will be responsible for expanding and managing BioMADE’s finance and accounting team, coordinating government and […]
Financial Times Places PPG on ‘Europe’s Best Employers 2025’ List

PPG recently announced that it has been recognized as one of “Europe’s Best Employers 2025” by the Financial Times. The list includes companies that are highly recommended by their own employees and employees working at other companies in their industry sector. The list was compiled via an independent, anonymous survey developed by rankings firm Statista […]
3M Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

3M recently announced the appointment of Anurag Maheshwari as the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). The appointment becomes effective September 1, 2024. As 3M’s CFO, Maheshwari will lead the company’s global finance organization and will be responsible for business finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, and investor relations, in […]
3M’s Chief Financial Officer Resigns

3M announced the resignation of Monish Patolawala, president and chief financial officer, effective July 31, 2024, to pursue another opportunity. Patolawala will stay on through July 31, 2024, to ensure an orderly transition. “On behalf of all 3Mers, I thank Monish for his leadership and contributions to 3M over the past four years,” said William […]
3M Reports First-Quarter Financial Results of $8 Billion, Down Year-On-Year by 0.3%

3M’s first-quarter 2024 results are reported inclusive of the Health Care business segment, on the same basis on which 3M provided its first-quarter guidance. GAAP earnings per share were $1.67, down from $1.76 year-on-year. The GAAP operating income margin increased to 18.8%, from 15.4% Q1 2023. The adjusted operating income margin increased to 21.9% from […]
FLEXcon Holdings Trust Announces New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FLEXcon Holdings Trust (FHT), announced that Nick Tucci is transitioning from the FHT Advisory Board into the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Tucci brings significant industry experience, having spent 25 years with Avery Dennison, where he last served as vice president and general manager of their North American Label and Packaging Materials […]
Henkel Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2023

Henkel Group sales reached €21,514 million in fiscal 2023, a nominal decrease of -3.9% compared to the prior year. Foreign exchange effects negatively impacted the sales development by -4.3%. At -3.9%, acquisitions/divestments had a negative impact on sales, which was mainly due to the divestment of the business activities in Russia. Organic sales growth was […]