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Ems Chemie Holding EMSN.SW · CHF

Materials · SIX · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Close of 9 Nov 2026, in CHF

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About Ems Chemie Holding

Its shares trade on SIX under the ticker EMSN.SW. It has been listed since 3 November 2003. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of CHF 1.95bn and net income of CHF 467.0m. At that date it held total assets of CHF 2.23bn and shareholders' equity of CHF 1.85bn.

EMS-Chemie Holding AG engages in the manufacture and distribution of polymers and other chemical products. The company is headquartered in Herrliberg, Zuerich. The company went IPO on 2003-11-03. The firm operates in two business segments: High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High Performance Polymers business segment comprises EMS-GRIVORY, a manufacturer of high-performance polyamides and the supplier of a range of polyamide materials, and EMS-EFTEC, a supplier of adhesives, sealants and coatings including application engineering systems for the automotive industry worldwide. The Specialty Chemicals business segment includes EMS-PATVAG, which specializes in igniters for airbag gas generators, and EMS-GRILTECH, which manufactures and sells Grilon, Nexylon and Nexylene fibers, Griltex hotmelt adhesives, Grilbond adhesion promoters, Primid crosslinkers for powder-coatings and Grilonit reactive diluents. The firm operates through its subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and has 26 production sites in 16 different countries.

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Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Listed since
3 Nov 2003
Employees
2,521

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Bernhard MerkiNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the BoardCHF 242,000
  • Ms. Magdalena Martullo-BlocherChief Executive Officer, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Member of the Executive Management, since 2001CHF 1.0m
  • Mr. Olivier MingerChief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Management
  • Mr. Alexander HergertDesignated Chief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Management
  • Mr. Urs JanssenMember of the Executive Management
  • Dr. Christoph KleinerMember of the Executive Management
  • Mr. Kaspar KelterbornNon-Executive Independent DirectorCHF 43,000
  • Mr. Rainer RotenNon-Executive Independent DirectorCHF 151,000

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
56
Environment
51
Social
72
Governance
44
Direct emissions (scope 1)
22,378 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
87,311 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
13,600,000 t
Women in the workforce
18.4%
Carbon reduction policy
No
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Ems Chemie Holding AG possesses advanced technological expertise in the chemical industry, allowing the company to develop innovative and high-quality products.
  • The company has established a strong market presence globally, with a wide customer base and a solid reputation for delivering reliable chemical solutions.
  • Ems Chemie Holding AG offers a diversified range of chemical products across various industries, reducing dependence on a single market segment and providing a competitive advantage.

Weaknesses

  • The company relies heavily on the availability and price stability of raw materials, which can impact its profitability and operational costs.
  • Ems Chemie Holding AG's market reach is primarily concentrated in specific regions, limiting its potential for growth and exposing the company to regional economic fluctuations.
  • The company is dependent on a few key customers for a significant portion of its revenue, which increases the vulnerability to potential customer-related disruptions.

Opportunities

  • Ems Chemie Holding AG can expand its market presence in emerging economies, where demand for chemical products is growing rapidly, offering substantial growth potential.
  • Advancements in technology present an opportunity for the company to develop new, innovative products and maintain its competitive edge in the market.
  • Forming strategic partnerships with other industry players can enable Ems Chemie Holding AG to access new markets, diversify its product offerings, and enhance its competitive position.

Threats

  • The chemical industry is highly competitive, and Ems Chemie Holding AG faces competition from both established and emerging players, which may restrict market share and profitability.
  • Fluctuating global economic conditions and changes in exchange rates can impact the demand and pricing of chemical products, posing a threat to Ems Chemie Holding AG's financial performance.
  • Stringent regulations and increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability require the company to comply with regulatory norms, potentially leading to additional costs and operational challenges.

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