May 7 (Reuters) - Speciality chemicals maker Lanxess LXSG.DE reported its quarterly core profit broadly in line with market expectations on Thursday amid geopolitical uncertainties.
The Cologne-based company posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) pre-exceptionals of 94 million euros ($110 million) for the first quarter, slightly above analysts' forecast of 92 million euros in a poll provided on Lanxess' website.
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