BASF has provided written notice to the NYSE today of its intent to delist and plans to file a Form 25 with the SEC on or about August 27, 2007, to initiate the delisting. BASF expects that the delisting will be effective ten days after such filing.
BASF intends to file a Form 15F with the SEC to deregister and terminate its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act after the delisting has become effective. BASF reserves the right to delay or withdraw the filings for any reason prior to their effectiveness.
BASF has not arranged for the listing of its ADSs or ordinary shares on another national securities exchange or for the quotation of its ADSs or ordinary shares on a quotation system in the United States.