Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer March 16, 2015 Operating Income Mix Shift*^ % o f O p erating Inco m e SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PP&S JV's *Operating Income excludes Corporate charges and special items ^2005–2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations 100 80 60 40 20 0 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 PROOF OF PERFORMANCE Our values, strategy, and execution are clearly evident in our financial performance.

The most commonly GLS recommended color concentrates are based on polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Use low melt flow PP or HDPE.

Pro Forma for sale of PP&S.

Our Specialty Engineered Materials, Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) and Distribution (POD) segments all delivered record operating income, helping us to overcome a number of macro-economic challenges and weaker performance in Designed Structures & Solutions (DSS)." These associates led to a near-immediate impact in POD and PP&S where sales cycles are the shortest within the company, and both segments reported record operating income for the full year 2016. 

Patterson added, "Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) achieved another exceptional quarter, driven by continued mix improvement resulting in a new segment operating margin record of 12.3%.  Underlying organic sales growth plus the addition of Magenta's fiber colorant business and Kraton's TPE business was more than offset by lower year-over-year selling prices in Distribution, PP&S, and Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS), due to lower hydro-carbon based raw material costs.

Polypropylene (PP) carriers are recommended for the harder SEBS formulations. PP carrier is not recommended for softer grades, as the formulation hardness will be affected.

PP Inhaler Roll Cap PP-R and PP-RCT Pipe & Fittings Additives and Colorants for PP-R and PP-RCT Pipe Systems

Softening demand conditions in the fourth quarter most heavily impacted the Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) and Specialty Engineered Materials (SEM) segments. Specifically, end markets negatively impacting PP&S were building & construction and appliance.

This quarter, our Specialty Engineered Materials, Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) and Distribution segments led the way, as all three achieved year-over-year increases in operating income." Underlying organic sales growth, plus contributions from the company's recently acquired businesses, offset lower year-over-year selling prices in Distribution, PP&S, and Designed Structures and Solutions (DSS), due to lower hydro-carbon based raw material costs.

The company noted customers are citing concerns over tariffs and persistent inflation as possible drivers of these demand conditions, which most heavily impacted the Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) and Distribution segments.  If so, lower operating income from PP&S and Distribution could offset continued growth in Color, Additives & Inks and Engineered Materials in the fourth quarter.