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Dow — Investor Day (October 2021)

119 slides from Dow's investor day presentation, Oct 6, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Disciplined Value Growth with a Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions

    Disciplined Value Growth with a Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions Dow Inc. 2021 Investor Day October 6, 2021

  2. Slide 2: Dow 2021 Investor Day Agenda

    DOW 2021 INVESTOR DAY AGENDA Disciplined Path to Disciplined Value Growth Market-Led Zero-Carbon Value Growth with a Clear Path to Growth Drivers Zero-Carbon Emissions Emissions with Clear Financial Priorities Presentation Presentations & Panel Discussion Presentation Jim Fitterling, Panel Discussio

  3. Slide 3: Disciplined Value Growth with a Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions

    Disciplined Value Growth with a Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions Jim Fitterling | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer October 6, 2021

  4. Slide 4: What You Will See and Hear Today

    WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR TODAY  Focused approach to deliver value growth with a clear path to zero-carbon emissions  Drive sustainable growth in attractive markets where Dow is positioned to win  Financial discipline with strong cash generation and balanced capital allocation  Best-owner minds

  5. Slide 5: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A COMPELLING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Growing enterprise value while driving to zero-carbon emissions ► Attractive end-market participation with industry-leading portfolio and cost positions OUR FINANCIAL TARGETS ► Growth from sustainability-driven solutions and circularity Across the economic cycle:

  6. Slide 6: Advancing Our Growth Strategy

    ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY  Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments A COMPELLING INVESTMENT  Capturing Market Growth  Growing enterprise value • Attractive end-market participation • Sustainability-driven solutions  Our Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions • High-return, low-risk investments  Cash flow

  7. Slide 7: Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments: Progress Since Spin

    DELIVERING ON OUR 2018 COMMITMENTS: PROGRESS SINCE SPIN Commitments at Spin Performance since Spin Low-risk profitable growth $2B Improvement of underlying earnings by removing structural cost and delivering on growth investments Continued Industry-leading cash Cash flow from operations generated wi

  8. Slide 8: Advancing Our Growth Strategy

    ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY  Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments A COMPELLING INVESTMENT  Capturing Market Growth  Growing enterprise value • Attractive end-market participation • Sustainability-driven solutions  Our Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions • High-return, low-risk investments  Cash flow

  9. Slide 9: World-Leading Portfolio with Attractive Market Verticals

    WORLD-LEADING PORTFOLIO WITH ATTRACTIVE MARKET VERTICALS PACKAGING & SPECIALTY PLASTICS LAA #1 Total Ethylene and PE Attractive Verticals, Net Sales avg 2019-2020 Packaging ~25% Global Scale and Leading Positions, Net Sales Differentiated Position #1 Purified Ethylene Oxide Feedstock and Site Integr

  10. Slide 10: Industry Trends and Sustainability Enable >$800B Addressable Market

    INDUSTRY TRENDS AND SUSTAINABILITY ENABLE >$800B ADDRESSABLE MARKET Market Verticals Key Growth Drivers Dow Participation Highlights  Circular & renewable Packaging to enable Packaging solutions Packaging  Societal food waste reduction freshness enroute and on the shelf made with bio-  Downgaugin

  11. Slide 11: Growth and Efficiency Levers Drive Earnings

    GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY LEVERS DRIVE EARNINGS Additional Opportunities In-Flight Actions Increase Underlying EBITDA by >$3B Supporting Earnings Trajectory $15B  Faster economic recovery led $14 .5 by post-pandemic consumer $12B $0.7 – 1.2B and industrial demand $12 .5 $0.8 – 1.0B Total  Tighter near

  12. Slide 12: Advancing Our Growth Strategy

    ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY  Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments A COMPELLING INVESTMENT  Capturing Market Growth  Growing enterprise value • Attractive end-market participation • Sustainability-driven solutions  Our Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions • High-return, low-risk investments  Cash flow

  13. Slide 13: Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions While Driving Growth

    CLEAR PATH TO ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS WHILE DRIVING GROWTH Phased Strategy to Decarbonize and Grow Dow 2005 – 2020 CO2  15% | Volume  ~30%1 Replace end-of-life capacity with higher-efficiency capex Current 40  Emissions and opex assets while lowering emissions (e.g. TX-9) 2020 – 2030 35  Capture v

  14. Slide 14: TX-9's World-Class Performance Serves as a Foundation for Path to 2030

    TX-9’S WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE SERVES AS A FOUNDATION FOR PATH TO 2030 TX-9 is Delivering Attractive Returns and Next Steps to Reduce Carbon Emissions by Best-in-Class Emissions 1 Additional ~5MM mta and Capture Attractive Growth 4 TX-9 Lowest Carbon Intensity  Procure more renewable energy at mult

  15. Slide 15: Public Policies Are Critical to a Zero-Carbon Emissions Path

    PUBLIC POLICIES ARE CRITICAL TO A ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS PATH Technologies Ready to Scale with Supportive Policy Advancing Industry Climate Progress Adopt transparent, revenue-  H2 neutral, market-based carbon price signals Circular / Blue Carbon Capture, Modular Nuclear Hydrogen Utilization and Sto

  16. Slide 16: Advancing Our Growth Strategy

    ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY  Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments A COMPELLING INVESTMENT  Capturing Market Growth  Growing enterprise value • Attractive end-market participation • Sustainability-driven solutions  Our Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions • High-return, low-risk investments  Cash flow

  17. Slide 17: Disciplined Approach to Investing for ROIC Growth

    DISCIPLINED APPROACH TO INVESTING FOR ROIC GROWTH Capex Allocation Disciplined Approach Targeting ROIC >13%  Fund path by transitioning end-of-life olefins/energy Decarbonize assets to new, lower-cost, zero-carbon emissions D&A core and grow  Expand capacity in attractive growth opportunities ~$2.

  18. Slide 18: Maintain Operational and Financial Discipline

    MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE Continue to drive external and Earnings Growth and Discipline Lead CULTURE OF internal accountability to Strong Free Cash Flow Yield BENCHMARKING Conduct at all levels with a Dow Average Industry strong bias for action Free Cash Flow Yield Cash Flow Yiel

  19. Slide 19: Advancing Our Growth Strategy

    ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY  Delivering on Our 2018 Commitments A COMPELLING INVESTMENT  Capturing Market Growth  Growing enterprise value • Attractive end-market participation • Sustainability-driven solutions  Our Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions • High-return, low-risk investments  Cash flow

  20. Slide 20: Advancing Our Ambition

    ADVANCING OUR AMBITION DOW  Advanced process technologies for  New Dow.com product catalog with  Refreshed board with diverse expertise;  New sustainability targets focused on circularity and emissions reduction, ~10,000 solutions searchable by industry 55% are women or U.S. ethnic minority circ

  21. Slide 21: CEO Priorities Remain Consistent

    CEO PRIORITIES REMAIN CONSISTENT DISCIPLINED LOW-COST PROFITABLE BEST-OWNER CAPITAL OPERATING ESG LEADERSHIP GROWTH MINDSET ALLOCATION MODEL Decarbonize assets to Prioritize lower-risk, Maintain and grow Maintain top-quartile Maintain culture of zero-carbon emissions faster-payback projects, leaders

  22. Slide 22: Our Board of Directors

    OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Fitterling Richard K. Davis Chairman and Chief Executive Lead Director, Dow; President and Officer, Dow Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish America; Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Bancorp Samuel R. Allen Gaurdie Banister Jr. Wesley G. Bush Former Chairm

  23. Slide 23: Our Leadership Team

    OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Jim Fitterling Howard Ungerleider Jack Broodo Chairman and President and President, Feedstocks & Energy Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Neil Carr Karen S. Carter Diego Donoso President, Europe, Middle East, Chief Human Resources Officer and President, Packaging &

  24. Slide 24: What You Will See and Hear Today

    WHAT YOU WILL SEE AND HEAR TODAY Disciplined Path to Disciplined Value Growth Market-Led Zero-Carbon Value Growth with a Clear Path to Growth Drivers Zero-Carbon Emissions Emissions with Clear Financial Priorities Presentation Presentations & Panel Discussion Presentation Jim Fitterling, Panel Discu

  25. Slide 25: Packaging

    Packaging Diego Donoso | President, Packaging & Specialty Plastics October 6, 2021

  26. Slide 26: Growth Levers Enabled by Attractive End-Market Participation: Packaging

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Dow’s Participation in Packaging Key Offerings: Packaging  LDPE/LLDPE/HDPE Key Topics $250B ~1.3-1.5x GDP  Licensing & Catalysts  Laminating Adhesives Addressable Market Growth Rate Market Overview and Food Packaging Consumer Health & h

  27. Slide 27: Packaging Market Overview: Polyethylene Demand Per Capita

    PACKAGING Market Overview Key Market Drivers  Population growth & urbanization in developed economies PE Op. Rates Forecasted to  Growing middle class and healthy living equity in emerging Increase through 2026 geographies resulting in increased PE use per capita 2,000 100%  The move towards ligh

  28. Slide 28: Dow Well-Positioned to Lead a Sustainable Future

    DOW WELL-POSITIONED TO LEAD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Increasing Margins AND Benchmarking Confirms Growing Volume Differentiation 25 Average volume growth of ~1.6x GDP while 0.30 Dow’s purpose-built integrated PE portfolio consistently Polyethylene Volume (Billion lbs) Op. EBITDA Per Pound (USD/lb) incre

  29. Slide 29: Polymers with Purpose Capture Value in Packaging and Beyond

    “POLYMERS WITH PURPOSE” CAPTURE VALUE IN PACKAGING AND BEYOND Low Circular Societal Carbon Accelerators and New Value Pools Wellbeing  Low-carbon footprint, circular and renewable materials capture differentiated prices Bio-based Footwear Made 100% Recyclable PE Package Reduced Food Waste & Healthi

  30. Slide 30: Go-to-Market Differentiation Drives Value Growth in Packaging

    GO-TO-MARKET DIFFERENTIATION DRIVES VALUE GROWTH IN PACKAGING Research & Development Application Development Ecosystem Low Carbon Material Science Global Converter Footprint Expert network: internally and High Equipment Brand Owner externally Throughput Manufacturer Genome Dow engages the Lab entire

  31. Slide 31: Plastics Are One of the Most Sustainable Packaging Solutions

    PLASTICS ARE ONE OF THE MOST SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Plastics have 4x Lower Environmental Impact1 Leading with Tangible Actions across the Ecosystem $650 Stop the Waste Environmental Impact ($B) $550 Ocean Damage End of Life Management $450 Transport 1MMBymta 2030, Dow willPlastic Target: ST

  32. Slide 32: Uniquely Delivering Circularity While Lowering Value Chain CO2 Emissions

    UNIQUELY DELIVERING CIRCULARITY WHILE LOWERING VALUE CHAIN CO2 EMISSIONS Mechanical & Enabling Fully Incorporating Advanced Recyclable Bio-Based Decarbonization of Comprehensive Assets Recycling Packaging Feedstocks approach to reducing carbon footprint and increasing circularity $5B opens a $5B att

  33. Slide 33: Design for Recyclability Actions Expand Our Market Opportunity

    DESIGN FOR RECYCLABILITY ACTIONS EXPAND OUR MARKET OPPORTUNITY Dow Materials Dow Materials Non-Dow Materials Non-Dow Materials MDO NEW: FULLY RECYCLABLE PACKAGE PREVIOUS: UNRECYCLABLE PACKAGE ~30% expanded addressable market We are enabling brands to achieve their 100% recyclable packaging targets b

  34. Slide 34: Recycling Commitments Becoming an Earnings Growth Reality

    RECYCLING COMMITMENTS BECOMING AN EARNINGS GROWTH REALITY Executing Strategy to Secure Both Supply and Demand Clear Path to 2030 Stop The Waste Commitment Supply Demand 1MM mta Target: Plastic waste collected, reused, recycled Strategy Multi-generation plan Collaborating and securing commitments con

  35. Slide 35: Closing the Innovation Loop Across the Value Chain

    CLOSING THE INNOVATION LOOP ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN Comprehensive Value Chain Collaborations Enable Lowest CO2 Footprint with Highest Circularity Mechanical Recycling & Compounding Dow Unique Capabilities Virgin Feedstocks +Additives  Industry-leading portfolio of PE resins and compatibilizers  In-

  36. Slide 36: Solutions Enable Customer Carbon Footprint Reduction

    SOLUTIONS ENABLE CUSTOMER CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Dow Sustainable Innovations ACCELERATE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Bio-based materials Growing demand for Hot Melt Adhesives used in sealing cartons, cases, and food packaging using sustainably-sourced b

  37. Slide 37: Packaging Market Highlights

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Packaging Market Highlights  Packaging is critical to serving emerging middle-class needs and Packaging growing global population Key Topics  Expect favorable PE supply-demand dynamics through 2026 $250B ~1.3-1.5x GDP  PE lowers CO2 emi

  38. Slide 38: Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Jane Palmieri | President, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure October 6, 2021

  39. Slide 39: Dow's Participation in Infrastructure

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Dow’s Participation in Infrastructure Key Offerings:  Polyurethanes Key Topics Packaging  Specialty solvents and surfactants Market Overview and Exterior Interior Power transmission, Buildings Buildings Telecom & 5G  Silicone adhesives

  40. Slide 40: Infrastructure Market Overview

    INFRASTRUCTURE Market Overview Key Market Drivers  Globalization/Urbanization increasing the adoption Constructive Industry Conditions of new products for Growth  Energy and construction efficiency through improved quality and durability MDI Operating Rate Outlook 16,000 100%  Lower carbon footpr

  41. Slide 41: Well-Positioned to Lead a Sustainable Future

    WELL-POSITIONED TO LEAD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Full Suite of Offerings to Advance Infrastructure Market Why Dow Wins Next Generation Infrastructure Perf. Materials 2025 Projected Annual Investment Need ($B) Broadest Toolkit: Focused Innovation: & Coatings Distinctive and Based on current and Roads, Br

  42. Slide 42: Lower Carbon Footprint

    LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT

  43. Slide 43: Renewable Energy Transition Through Sustainable Oil Recovery

    RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE OIL RECOVERY Driving Decarbonization and Efficiency in Oil & Gas Our Value Proposition EOR Driving Sustainability  Dow surfactants boost production at oil wells ACCELERATE GROWTH  Enables customers to improve Increased use of surfactants in Enhanced

  44. Slide 44: More Sustainable Fabric Dyeing Infrastructure with ECOFAST Pure

    MORE SUSTAINABLE FABRIC DYEING INFRASTRUCTURE WITH ECOFAST™ PURE Powering Ralph Lauren’s Color on Demand Platform Our Value Proposition and Recently Featured in their 2020 Team USA Collection ACCELERATE GROWTH ECOFAST™ Pure represents new value pool for high-performing sustainable textiles with a $2

  45. Slide 45: Green Buildings

    GREEN BUILDINGS

  46. Slide 46: Advancing Building Science with a Broad Chemistry Toolkit

    ADVANCING BUILDING SCIENCE WITH A BROAD CHEMISTRY TOOLKIT $50B+ Green Building market growing at ~6% CAGR Our Value DEPTH OF OFFERINGS INNOVATION Dow’s solutions utilize full suite Dow’s innovation expertise and hybrid technologies Proposition of chemistry sets provide more sustainable offerings to

  47. Slide 47: Low-Carbon Silicone Sealants for Building Facades

    LOW-CARBON SILICONE SEALANTS FOR BUILDING FACADES Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability benefits ACCELERATE GROWTH Reduce footprint Demand growth in adhesives and sealants for high performance  Enable creative design with high (energy & CO2 emissions) building solution

  48. Slide 48: Drymix Additives Enable Carbon Reduction in Building & Construction

    DRYMIX ADDITIVES ENABLE CARBON REDUCTION IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Industry Sustainability Trends 70% of GHG emissions CO2 originate from infrastructure Dow’s additives reduce CO2 impact of cement and address efficiency, resource scarcity and carbon intensity Our Value Proposition Sustainability Be

  49. Slide 49: Cool Roof Reflective Coatings Reduce Building Energy Needs

    COOL ROOF REFLECTIVE COATINGS REDUCE BUILDING ENERGY NEEDS Sustainability Benefits Up to 20% reduced energy needs for cooling Prolonged roof system life through easy refurbishment Long-lasting reflectivity from tailored solutions Our Value Proposition Dow offers a variety of advanced materials for e

  50. Slide 50: Smart Infrastructure

    SMART INFRASTRUCTURE

  51. Slide 51: FASTRACK Enables Autonomous Mobility Infrastructure

    FASTRACK™ ENABLES AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE Industry Trends The Road Ahead Our Solution: FASTRACK™ Road-Marking Resins Driver safety and regulatory compliance $4B Global addressable market for road markings LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Sustainability / VOC reduction Waterborne polymer technol

  52. Slide 52: Low-Carbon Footprint Power Cable Systems with Dow Endurance

    LOW-CARBON FOOTPRINT POWER CABLE SYSTEMS WITH DOW ENDURANCE™ Our Value Proposition Our Solution DOW ENDURANCE™ ACCELERATE GROWTH EHV and HVDC Compounds1 Dow’s compounds for cable systems offer long-lasting protection for power connections Reduces Degassing Time Investment in electricity transmission

  53. Slide 53: Asia Pacific Infrastructure & Growth Platform

    ASIA PACIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE & GROWTH PLATFORM

  54. Slide 54: Collaborating for Circularity in Rubberized Sport Surfaces

    COLLABORATING FOR CIRCULARITY IN RUBBERIZED SPORT SURFACES Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits ECOGROUND™ Binder is a more environmentally-friendly Low odor, low-VOC solution, and higher-performing alternative to solvent-based systems featuring China for rubberized running surfaces for pla

  55. Slide 55: Supporting Rubber Recycling Processes with VORAMER Binders

    SUPPORTING RUBBER RECYCLING PROCESSES WITH VORAMER™ BINDERS Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits DURABILITY MANUFACTURING ENABLEMENT Extended lifetime of Tailor made solutions for production optimization end-products DIFFERENTIATED TECHNOLOGIES MECHANICAL RECYCLING Innovative and complement

  56. Slide 56: Specialties Hub Investment Accelerates Growth in Asia Pacific

    SPECIALTIES HUB INVESTMENT ACCELERATES GROWTH IN ASIA PACIFIC Targeted Site Location: Zhanjiang, South China Enhancing Asia Pacific Customers’ Local Access to Innovative Material Science Solutions  Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhangjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone

  57. Slide 57: Infrastructure Market Highlights

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Infrastructure Market Highlights  Next generation of infrastructure spending supported by lower- carbon footprint, energy efficiency and smart infrastructure Key Topics Packaging  Rising middle class and population growth drive high infr

  58. Slide 58: Consumer

    Consumer Mauro Gregorio | President, Performance Materials & Coatings October 6, 2021

  59. Slide 59: Dow Participation in Consumer

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Dow Participation in Consumer Key Offerings:  Silicone polymers Key Topics Packaging adhesives & gels  Processing agents Coatings Electronics Personal Care Market Overview  Acrylic emulsions and Value Growth  Surfactants Highlights Inf

  60. Slide 60: Consumer Market Overview

    CONSUMER Market Overview Key Market Drivers  Growth of the middle-class population and increased spending per capita trends New Value Pools  Smart technologies and connectivity driving growth of +25 billion devices by 2025  Environmentally-conscious consumers demanding more sustainable products 

  61. Slide 61: Dow Well-Positioned to Lead a Sustainable Future

    DOW WELL-POSITIONED TO LEAD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Consumer Market Why Dow Wins Investing for Growth Perf. Materials Packaging & World-class Global footprint in  PM&C segment expected to contribute $0.5-0.6B & Coatings Specialty Si silicones franchise target markets of Operating EBITDA/year from grow

  62. Slide 62: Lower Carbon Footprint and Sustainable Materials

    LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

  63. Slide 63: Skincare Solutions for a Sustainable Future

    SKINCARE SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Award-Winning Innovations Bio-based ACCELERATE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Investing in sensorial and safe skincare with near-term Total Addressable Market of ~$4B; Global CAGR ~5% More with less: CUSTOMER CENTRI

  64. Slide 64: Cleaning Science Platform: Sustainability Through Sensational Science

    CLEANING SCIENCE PLATFORM: SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SENSATIONAL SCIENCE Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Award-Winning Innovations ACCELERATE GROWTH ACUSOL™ Prime 1 – Dow’s first Lower carbon footprint Invest in sustainable, effective and affordable solutions high-performing biodeg

  65. Slide 65: Emulsions for Durable Water-Repellency

    EMULSIONS FOR DURABLE WATER-REPELLENCY Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Award-Winning Innovations ACCELERATE GROWTH Silicone-based durable water- Comfort & performance Penetration into PFC-free durable water-repellant market repellent finishing emulsion for fabrics with a near-te

  66. Slide 66: Bio-Plastics of the Future

    BIO-PLASTICS OF THE FUTURE Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Competitive Advantage LEAD FOR VALUE Lower carbon footprint Lower carbon footprint offering for customers looking to move away from fossil fuels Portfolio/ Broader bio channel- feed than Bio-origin saves fossil DIFFERENT

  67. Slide 67: Circularity

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  68. Slide 68: Sustainable Paper Coatings with Improved Recyclability

    SUSTAINABLE PAPER COATINGS WITH IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY Industry Sustainability Trends Industry Trends Award-Winning Solution: RHOBARR™ Dispersions Recyclability >$1.7B Invested in flexible paper mills since 2017 IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY Up to 99% fiber recovery for coated paper products Sustainability

  69. Slide 69: Thermal Conductive Silicone Gel for High-Performing Electronics

    THERMAL CONDUCTIVE SILICONE GEL FOR HIGH-PERFORMING ELECTRONICS Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits  Reuse/recycle/repair of electronic ACCELERATE GROWTH components High performance Accelerate growth in Consumer Electronics market with near-term Total Addres

  70. Slide 70: RENUVA Mattress Recycling Program

    RENUVA™ MATTRESS RECYCLING PROGRAM Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Circularity of Mattresses Circularity of consumer LEAD FOR VALUE goods Dow drives circularity for Polyurethanes and identifies new value pools with Total Addressable Market of ~$5B DIFFERENTIATE Less waste Innova

  71. Slide 71: Connectivity and Wellbeing

    CONNECTIVITY AND WELLBEING

  72. Slide 72: Supporting Next Generation Technology for the 5G Ecosystem

    SUPPORTING NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 5G ECOSYSTEM Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits  Reduced energy consumption with More reliable and higher DRIVE TRANFORMATIONAL GROWTH room temperature curing data speeds / bandwidth Significant sales growth fro

  73. Slide 73: DOWSIL Silicone Adhesive for Foldable Displays

    DOWSIL™ SILICONE ADHESIVE FOR FOLDABLE DISPLAYS Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits ACCESS NEW MARKET  Improved technology: Enable new Design flexibility Penetrate high growth foldable display market form-factor of foldable display with with near-term Total

  74. Slide 74: Advancing the Journey Toward Sustainable Paints & Coatings

    ADVANCING THE JOURNEY TOWARD SUSTAINABLE PAINTS & COATINGS Industry Trends Our Sustainable Solutions STRONG INNOVATION LEGACY CAPITALIZING SUSTAINABILITY-DRIVEN GROWTH TiO2 Reduction Binders for Indoor Air Quality Bio-Renewable Binders OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY $ $1B addressable market $ $

  75. Slide 75: Consumer Market Highlights

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Consumer Market Highlights  Increased need for consumer products and solutions to support growing global middle class Key Topics Packaging  Rapid adoption of technology advancements require fast-paced and flexible innovation pipeline  I

  76. Slide 76: Mobility

    Mobility Tim Boven | MobilityScience™ Director October 6, 2021

  77. Slide 77: Dow's Participation in Mobility

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Dow’s Participation in Mobility Key Offerings:  Adhesives & Key Topics Packaging sealants  Foams Electronics Lighting Acoustics  Elastomers Market Overview and  Thermoplastics Dow’s Participation  Thermosets Infrastructure Market Vert

  78. Slide 78: Multiple Chemistries and Materials Across Broad Application Space

    MULTIPLE CHEMISTRIES AND MATERIALS ACROSS BROAD APPLICATION SPACE Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Power Electronics Battery Systems Advance Driver- Interior & Exterior Assistance Systems Displays & Noise, Vibration & Communications Harshness Cables & Connectors Safety Systems Lighting Systems Powertr

  79. Slide 79: Dow Mobility Is on the Move

    DOW MOBILITY IS ON THE MOVE Market Overview Key Market Drivers  Growing middle class in developing economies increases demand for mobility, particularly in APAC  Lighter-weight designs to increase fuel and battery efficiency EV & Hybrid Take Share, Benefit Dow  Lower CO2 footprint accelerates ele

  80. Slide 80: Lower Environmental Impact EPDM with Dow NORDEL

    LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EPDM WITH DOW NORDEL™ Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits1 DOW MATERIALS SCIENCE NORDEL™ EPDM production by Advanced Molecular Catalyst (AMC)  24% Less cumulative energy technology has a significantly lower environmental impact  3

  81. Slide 81: Process and Energy Savings with Radical Cure Technology

    PROCESS AND ENERGY SAVINGS WITH RADICAL CURE TECHNOLOGY™ Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Benefits  Improved performance due to E-mobility DOW MATERIALS SCIENCE compatibility with diverse substrates Versatility and adhesion strength for automotive and other electronics applicati

  82. Slide 82: Energy Savings and Longevity Increase with DOWSIL Adhesive

    ENERGY SAVINGS AND LONGEVITY INCREASE WITH DOWSIL™ ADHESIVE Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits  Energy & equipment E-mobility DOW MATERIALS SCIENCE savings with room Leverage Dow core expertise to multiply temperature cure vs. product functionality 125C-150

  83. Slide 83: Increased Circularity with SPECFLEX & VORANOL Polyurethanes

    INCREASED CIRCULARITY WITH SPECFLEX™ & VORANOL™ POLYURETHANES Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Benefits Lightweighting DOW MATERIALS SCIENCE  Circular feedstock using recycled Leading solutions provider with proven stream from mobility sector material technology  10% CO2 reduct

  84. Slide 84: Improved Reliability with DOWSIL Thermal Conductive Gap Filler

    IMPROVED RELIABILITY WITH DOWSIL™ THERMAL CONDUCTIVE GAP FILLER Industry Sustainability Trends Our Value Proposition Sustainability Benefits DOW MATERIALS SCIENCE  High reliability with resistance to Leverage Dow core expertise for superior temperature (150C) and thermal industry applications shock

  85. Slide 85: Mobility Market Highlights

    GROWTH LEVERS ENABLED BY ATTRACTIVE END-MARKET PARTICIPATION Mobility Market Highlights  Low-carbon mobility is essential to reducing the world’s emissions and requires participation across all aspects of the vehicle lifecycle Key Topics Packaging  Dynamic mobility value chain with new players and

  86. Slide 86: Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions

    Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions Panel discussion led by Jim Fitterling | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer October 6, 2021

  87. Slide 87: Clear Path to Zero-Carbon Emissions While Driving Growth

    CLEAR PATH TO ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS WHILE DRIVING GROWTH Phased Strategy to Decarbonize and Grow Dow 2005 – 2020 CO2  15% | Volume  ~30%1 Replace end-of-life capacity with higher-efficiency capex Current 40  Emissions and opex assets while lowering emissions (e.g. TX-9) 2020 – 2030 35  Capture v

  88. Slide 88: TX-9: World-Class Investment Across Key Dimensions

    TX-9: WORLD-CLASS INVESTMENT ACROSS KEY DIMENSIONS Industry-Leading Exceeding Operational Advantaged Carbon-Intensity Execution & Capital Efficiency Design Capability & Conversion Cost  Built faster than other similar USGC projects  Consistently running >110% of expanded  Emits 60% less CO2 per p

  89. Slide 89: Path to Zero-CO2 Emissions Includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 Actions

    PATH TO ZERO-CO2 EMISSIONS INCLUDES SCOPE 1, 2, AND 3 ACTIONS Roadmap to Reduce >90% of Scope 1 & 2 Carbon Emissions Scope 3 Emissions Reduction Dow’s Current  Working with suppliers on upstream Emissions decarbonization opportunities, aligned ~35MM mta with our Supplier Code of Conduct Target of 

  90. Slide 90: Announcing World's First Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Site in Alberta, Canada

    ANNOUNCING WORLD’S FIRST NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS SITE IN ALBERTA, CANADA Ft. Saskatchewan, Alberta Project Enables Net-Zero Carbon Emissions with Lower Capital Intensity Decarbonize & Grow to Produce ~3MM mta of Certifiable Low- to Zero-Carbon Emissions C2 Derivatives Carbon Intensity (Mt CO2/ Mt

  91. Slide 91: Winning Technologies to Decarbonize the Industry at Lower Capital Intensity

    WINNING TECHNOLOGIES TO DECARBONIZE THE INDUSTRY AT LOWER CAPITAL INTENSITY High-Efficiency Platform Dramatically Reduces Capital and Energy Requirements, Expands Licensing Opportunities Propylene Ethylene (20%) (20%) reduction reduction CAPITAL - ADVANTAGED estimated savings per kt of monomer UNIFI

  92. Slide 92: Cutting Edge, Low-Carbon Emissions E-Cracking Technology

    CUTTING EDGE, LOW-CARBON EMISSIONS E-CRACKING TECHNOLOGY Current: Conventional Cracker Future: Electric Cracker Fuel Shift to Clean Power Preliminary Future investments • Zero-carbon emissions with a clean-power portfolio Initial investment Potential based on technology, collaboration decision for s

  93. Slide 93: Leading with Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

    LEADING WITH COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Long-Time Leader in Reporting Transparency and Climate Disclosure Actions to Prepare for Advanced Early adopter of GRI Comprehensive and Consolidated Reporting Reporting option  Combined ESG priorities into one holistic, transparent and com

  94. Slide 94: Growing Earnings While Advancing Our Zero-Carbon Emissions Future

    GROWING EARNINGS WHILE ADVANCING OUR ZERO-CARBON EMISSIONS FUTURE Differentiated, Low-Carbon Emissions Portfolio  Enables a high-value portfolio of low-carbon footprint products for customers By 2030 at differentiated pricing Dow Uniquely Positioned to Win Additional 5MM mta reduction  Deepens par

  95. Slide 95: Disciplined Value Growth with Clear Financial Priorities

    Disciplined Value Growth with Clear Financial Priorities Howard Ungerleider | President and Chief Financial Officer October 6, 2021

  96. Slide 96: Delivering on Our Commitments Since Spin

    DELIVERING ON OUR COMMITMENTS SINCE SPIN Financial Goals from 2018 Investor Day • Avg. capex ~55% of D&A; funding low-risk, high-return growth projects Disciplined capital allocation and strong • >$4.5B net debt reduction; >$2B lower Sadara guarantees credit profile across the cycle • 88% of operati

  97. Slide 97: Top-Quartile Performance

    TOP-QUARTILE PERFORMANCE Cash Flow Conversion (% of EBITDA)1 SG&A + R&D (% of Sales) Average 2Q19 through 2Q21 Average 2Q19 through 2Q21 95% 5% Peer 1 DOW Peer 2 Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 5 Peer 6 Peer 7 Peer 1 DOW Peer 2 Peer 3 Peer 4 Peer 5 Peer 6 Peer 7 Net Debt Change ($B) Dividends + Share Repurchases

  98. Slide 98: Our Financial Goals

    OUR FINANCIAL GOALS Disciplined capital allocation and strong LEADERSHIP COMPENSATION credit profile across the economic cycle METRICS Management Short-Term Execute on our earnings growth levers incentives • Operating EBIT • Free Cash Flow squarely • ESG • Customer Experience aligned with • World Le

  99. Slide 99: Dow's Disciplined Capital Allocation Framework Remains Consistent

    DOW’S DISCIPLINED CAPITAL ALLOCATION FRAMEWORK REMAINS CONSISTENT SAFELY & RELIABLY RUNNING OUR OPERATIONS CREDIT ORGANIC DIVIDEND SHARE PROFILE INVESTMENTS POLICY REPURCHASES • Strong investment-grade • Maintain total capex ≤ D&A • Long-term dividend payout • Share repurchases in addition credit pr

  100. Slide 100: Robust Liquidity and Manageable Debt Towers

    ROBUST LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEABLE DEBT TOWERS Financial Strength with Ample Liquidity Proactive Liability Management ~$13B Provides Financial Flexibility Cash & Cash Equivalents Revolver $3.5B $5B $0.4B $0.3B Committed $0.2B A/R $0.1B Securitization $1.3B 2022 2023 2024 2025 Committed Bilateral Lines

  101. Slide 101: Our Financial Goals

    OUR FINANCIAL GOALS Disciplined capital allocation and strong LEADERSHIP COMPENSATION credit profile across the economic cycle METRICS Management Short-Term Execute on our earnings growth levers incentives • Operating EBIT • Free Cash Flow squarely • ESG • Customer Experience aligned with • World Le

  102. Slide 102: Growth and Efficiency Levers Drive Earnings

    GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY LEVERS DRIVE EARNINGS Additional Opportunities In-Flight Actions Increase Underlying EBITDA by >$3B Supporting Earnings Trajectory $15B  Faster economic recovery led $14 .5 by post-pandemic consumer $12B $0.7 – 1.2B and industrial demand $12 .5 $0.8 – 1.0B Total  Tighter near

  103. Slide 103: Digital Growth and Restructuring Programs on Track

    DIGITAL GROWTH AND RESTRUCTURING PROGRAMS ON TRACK Delivering Streamlined Cost Structure Advancing Our Digital Investments Faster materials science Frictionless Real-time manufacturing innovation & e-commerce buying insights & operational Maintaining competitive Rationalizing smaller-scale, commerci

  104. Slide 104: Growth Investments to Deliver Enhanced Earnings Profile

    GROWTH INVESTMENTS TO DELIVER ENHANCED EARNINGS PROFILE Near-Term Earnings Growth from Capital Investments Growth from Operating Investments Growth of ~$1.7 – 2.1B1 ~$0.9 – 1.1B EBITDA1 ~$0.8 – 1.0B EBITDA1 Incremental expansions in PE and Functional Polymers • Accelerate shift to higher-margin prod

  105. Slide 105: Market Fundamentals Remain Constructive

    MARKET FUNDAMENTALS REMAIN CONSTRUCTIVE Packaging & Specialty Plastics Ind. Intermediates & Infrastructure Perf. Materials & Coatings Polyethylene MDI 6,000 Siloxane 100% 250,000 100% 16,000 100% 90% 90% 90% 5,000 200,000 80% 80% 12,000 80% 70% 70% 4,000 150,000 60% 60% 70% 8,000 50% 3,000 50% 100,0

  106. Slide 106: Our Financial Goals

    OUR FINANCIAL GOALS Disciplined capital allocation and strong LEADERSHIP COMPENSATION credit profile across the economic cycle METRICS Management Short-Term Execute on our earnings growth levers incentives • Operating EBIT • Free Cash Flow squarely • ESG • Customer Experience aligned with • World Le

  107. Slide 107: Disciplined Actions to Drive Further ROIC Improvements

    DISCIPLINED ACTIONS TO DRIVE FURTHER ROIC IMPROVEMENTS Maintain Spending Discipline while Further Improving ROIC ROIC Performance Improved Relative to Peer Benchmark1,2  Keep capex ≤ D&A across the economic cycle  Maintain track record of best-in-class project execution and engineering capabilitie

  108. Slide 108: A Strong Focus on Cash Flow Generation

    A STRONG FOCUS ON CASH FLOW GENERATION Robust Cash Flow Yield across the Economic Cycle Dow Average Industry Maintaining Strong Free Cash Flow Yield Free Cash Flow Yield1 Cash Flow from Operations (CFFO) Generation 12.0% 11.0% 9.0% $12B 6.8% 3.9% 4.4% $14 .0 $13 .0 $9B $12 .0 2 CFFO $11 .0 2019 2020

  109. Slide 109: Disciplined Capital Allocation and Value Creation Focus

    DISCIPLINED CAPITAL ALLOCATION AND VALUE CREATION FOCUS Uses of Cash Since Spin Near-Term Focus • Reduced net debt by >$4.5B • Target rating agency adj. debt to EBITDA of • Completed $1B elective Credit pension contribution 2.0x –2.5x to increase Use of Cash Profile financial flexibility • Reduced i

  110. Slide 110: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A COMPELLING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Growing enterprise value while driving to zero-carbon emissions ► Attractive end-market participation with industry-leading portfolio and cost positions OUR FINANCIAL TARGETS ► Growth from sustainability-driven solutions and circularity Across the economic cycle:

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  112. Slide 112: Appendix

    APPENDIX

  113. Slide 113: Safe Harbor

    SAFE HARBOR Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Ac

  114. Slide 114: Non-GAAP & General Comments

    NON-GAAP & GENERAL COMMENTS Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company's segments, includ

  115. Slide 115: Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Operating EBIT & Operating EBITDA

    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO OPERATING EBIT & OPERATING EBITDA In millions 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 2019 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 2020 1Q21 2Q21 2021 Pro Forma As As As Pro Forma As As As As As As As As Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Dow Inc. (GAAP) $ 556 $ 75 $ 333 $ (2,323) $ (1,359) $ 239 $ (2

  116. Slide 116: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Cash Flow Measures

    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP CASH FLOW MEASURES In millions 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 2019 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 2020 1Q21 2Q21 2021 Cash provided by (used for) operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP) $ 1,043 $ 960 $ 1,790 $ 1,920 $ 5,713 $ 1,236 $ 1,599 $ 1,761 $ 1,656 $ 6,252 $ (228) $ 2,021 $ 1

  117. Slide 117: Reconciliation of Net Debt

    RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT Dollar amounts in millions 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21 Notes payable $ 295 $ 544 $ 517 $ 586 $ 1,490 $ 853 $ 329 $ 156 $ 152 $ 203 Long-term debt due within one year 2,367 297 378 435 384 451 347 460 492 445 Long-Term Debt 17,158 17,155 17,213 15,975

  118. Slide 118: Reconciliation of Return on Invested Capital

    RECONCILIATION OF RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL 2017 2018 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19 4Q19 1Q20 2Q20 3Q20 4Q20 1Q21 2Q21 Dollar amounts in millions Pro Forma Pro Forma Pro Forma As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported Operating net income (loss) fr

  119. Slide 119: Reconciliation of Return on Invested Capital

    RECONCILIATION OF RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL Dollar amounts in millions 2013 2014 2015 2016 Operating net income (loss) from continuing operations available for Dow Inc. common stockholders (non-GAAP)1 $ 2,981 $ 3,709 $ 4,054 $ 4,221 Preferred stock dividends 340 340 340 340 Net income attributable

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