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In the second quarter of 2026, HARTMANN was able to further build on its good development in the first three months of the year, closing the first half of 2026 on a very positive note.

HARTMANN started the 2026 financial year with an increase in sales and earnings.

HARTMANN continued to develop successfully in a challenging market environment in the 2025 financial year and strengthened its competitive position.

On February 23, 2026, the Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has concluded that ethanol may be approved for use in hand and general disinfectants.

The responsible committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will again discuss the possible reclassification of ethanol as a so-called CMR substance (carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction) on 23.02.2026. The upcoming meeting could be the key decision-making moment in the ongoing evaluation process.

The HARTMANN GROUP achieved preliminary organic sales growth of 2.2% in the 2025 financial year.

The HARTMANN GROUP held its own in a challenging market environment in the period from January to September 2025, achieving organic sales growth of 2.0%. Sales revenues amounted to EUR 1,826.0 million.

In the first half of 2025, HARTMANN held its ground in an overall challenging market environment. Organic sales growth of 1.6% led to sales revenues of EUR 1,214.0 million.