CEO Letter

CEO Letter

Working with PolyOne gave us access to materials science, processing and design expertise that ultimately contributed to a more aesthetically pleasing, durable and efficiently produced Halo unit,” said Ben Stagg, co-founder and CEO of Halo Smart Labs.

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ECCOH™ LOW SMOKE AND FUME, NON-HALOGEN FORMULATIONS PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen Solutions *Dry Silane abbreviated as DS **Cross-linked using Sioplas method 5549 UV Teck-90 5700 5801 UV 5865 5982 UV 6010 6151 6638 UV XLS 8001 APPLICATION Type Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Jacket Insulation Tight buffer, Micro-tube Jacket Jacket CABLE Type LV, Data LV LV, Data, OFC LV, Data, OFC Data, OFC LV, OFC LV OFC Data, OFC LV MARKETS Type B & C, Industrial Industrial, Teck-90 B & C, Industrial Industrial, Oil & Gas, Shipboard B & C B & C, Industrial Automotive B & C, Industrial B & C, Industrial B & C, Shipboard Cross-linked No No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Cross-linking Method* N/A N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A DS/E-beam N/A N/A Sioplas GENERAL PROPERTIES Properties as Thermoset x x x SG g/cm³ 1.59 1.54 1.60 1.50 1.57 1.52 1.38 1.46 1.48 1.48 MFI, 150°C/21.6 Kg g/10 min 2.8 5 6 3.5 4 5.9 4.4 6 3 6 Hardness Shore D 44 54 50 46 50 54 56 53 53 49 Tensile psi 1740 2610 1595 1800 1740 2320 3336 2466 2030 2030 Elongation % 160% 200% 136% 133% 180% 150% 145% 160% 175% 160% LOI % 45% 36% 51% 39% 45% 41% 30% 33% 42% 33% Low temp brittleness (LTB) °C -26.5°C -49°C -10.5°C -30°C -39°C -38.5°C -41°C -35.5°C -26 -40.5 Max.

Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value �Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering �Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks �Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure �Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market • Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product • Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66

PC PUMP MIN (g/min) 0.07 0.2 0.63 1.9 3.7 PC PUMP MAX (g/min) 18 56 174 520 1040 OPTION VS.

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Khandpur, Ph.D. 56 2023 No Sandra Beach Lin 66 2013 Yes M M Kim Ann Mink, Ph.D. 64 2017 Yes M M Ernest Nicolas 46 2021 Yes M M Kerry J. In the case of the CEO, compensation information for Mr. CEO (Khandpur) Annual Total Compensation for 2023(1) - $7,557,089 Former CEO (Patterson) Annual Total Compensation for 2023 - $8,827,721 Median Employee Annual Total Compensation for 2023 - $51,800 Ratio of CEO (Khandpur) to Median Employee Annual Total Compensation for 2023 - 146:1 Ratio of Former CEO (Patterson) to Median Employee Annual Total Compensation for 2023 - 170:1 (1) In determining Dr.