Clariant reports Q1 profit below market expectations
May 8 (Reuters) - Swiss speciality chemicals maker Clariant CLN.S reported a lower-than-expected adjusted core profit for the first quarter on Friday, as the Middle East conflict impacted demand in its catalysts business in particular. (Reporting by Marta Frąckowiak in Gdansk; Editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak) ((marta.frackowiak@thomsonreuters.com))