Demand conditions were robust in the quarter, in particular for composite technologies and new business gains in healthcare applications. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™.

Examples include: • Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports; • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy; PROXY SUMMARY 6 PROXY STATEMENT 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint; • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resources conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility. The Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee periodically evaluates the composition of the full Board, including its diversity mix. We annually evaluate the composition of our compensation peer group, giving specific consideration to company size, global presence, and specialty chemical focus.

Glass or other heavier materials can be replaced with a lighter, TPE-made product so you can fit more inventory on delivery trucks.

Products that are renewable, re-usable, recyclable, have an eco-conscious composition, or meet resource efficiency guidelines fall within this category. Within this offering, the overall sustainability of the company, with a focus on product sustainability, are addressed through defined standards for areas such as recyclability, reusability, eco-conscious composition, or resource efficiency. Products that are renewable, re-usable, recyclable, have an eco-conscious composition, or meet resource efficiency guidelines fall within this category.

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The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable.

The sale of Products or the providing of samples or developmental material shall not, by implication or otherwise, convey any license under any intellectual property right relating to the compositions and/or applications of the Products, sample, or developmental material, as applicable.