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Solvay Sa — Shareholder Meeting (May 2015)

25 slides from Solvay Sa's shareholder meeting presentation, May 12, 2015

  1. Slide 1: Dedicated to building a model of sustainable chemistry

    Dedicated to building a model of sustainable chemistry Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, Chairman of the Executive Committee & CEO

  2. Slide 2: Multi-speed global economy

    Multi-speed global economy 6.9% NORTH 1.7% 1.6% 6.1% AMERICA A “Chemical Renaissance” Europe 670 bn € BRAZIL 3.6% Economic 2.9% China crisis 540 bn € > 1.0 trillion € 5.0% USA 4.2% The end of bulk 0.6% 0.9% EUROPE chemicals 2.3% 1.3% Japan The volume Brazil Saudi Arabia ASIA maker Chemical Output GD

  3. Slide 3: The trend towards further differentiated models is expected to continue

    The trend towards further differentiated models is expected to continue Evolution of competitive landscape Value chain From integrated conglomerates… … to differentiated business models Integrated Oil & Gas majors Regional Petchem Petro chemicals Major companies with Diversified integrated models Ba

  4. Slide 4: We are building a model of sustainable chemistry to meet the challenges of the planet

    We are building a model of sustainable chemistry to meet the challenges of the planet

  5. Slide 5: We are a world leader in the chemical industry

    We are a world leader in the chemical industry 15 26,000 119 R&I employees industrial sites centers 52 € 10,213 € 1,783 countries million of net sales million of REBITDA 2014 figures General Meeting 5 May 12, 2015

  6. Slide 6: Our geographical presence is well-balanced

    Our geographical presence is well-balanced North America Latin America Europe Asia-Pacific 23% of net sales 11% of net sales 34% of net sales 32% of net sales 3,450 employees 3,050 employees 13,500 employees 6,000 employees 28 industrial sites 10 industrial sites 52 industrial sites 29 industrial si

  7. Slide 7: Our strategy is structured along megatrends

    Our strategy is structured along 3 megatrends Resource constraints Evolving demography and increased demand Innovation and consumer for sustainability acceleration behaviours General Meeting 7 May 12, 2015

  8. Slide 8: We transform Solvay: more growth, less cyclical and higher returns

    We transform Solvay: more growth, less cyclical and higher returns Increase Improve Cash Flow Enhance REBITDA Return On Investment environmental to 2.3-2.5* bn€ (CFROI) by more thant footprint 100 basis points  Growth 10%+ CAGR * At YE 2013 perimeter General Meeting 8 May 12, 2015

  9. Slide 9: We improve Solvay's portfolio to generate sustainable value

    We improve Solvay’s portfolio to generate sustainable value DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NOVECARE Benvic Inovyn™ Chemlogics Erca Indupa Quimica Reducing Dhaymers cyclical & Enhancing low-growth customized SPECIALTY POLYMERS solution offering businesses exposure Aonix** Ryton® PPS Eco Flux Services SPECIA

  10. Slide 10: Our investment program is ambitious

    Our investment program is ambitious Investments Continuing operations ERCA Alkoxylation Fluoropolymers excluding acquisitions China Netherlands In € m Ryton PPS Silica Vanillin 2 sites Poland China United-States Silica South Korea Stable 861 PEEK Polymers India 734 PEEK Polymers Bicarbonate United-S

  11. Slide 11: We are innovating for more sustainable chemistry

    We are innovating for Innovation more sustainable chemistry in figures 15 R&I centers 1,950 R&I staff RESPONSIBILITY OPEN INNOVATION R&I € 287 million R&I effort Assessing projects using Involving players from 80% of R&I realized the Sustainable Portfolio every horizon is the best in our Global Mana

  12. Slide 12: We strive for excellence in all domains

    We strive for excellence in all domains Impact of Excellence initiatives on REBITDA Innovation Commercial Operational excellence excellence excellence +250 m€ +120 m€ +300 m€ Total +670 m€ From 2013 to 2016 ~300 m€ delivered by end 2014 General Meeting 12 May 12, 2015

  13. Slide 13: We provide performance solutions to diversified markets

    We prodive performance solutions to diversified markets AUTOMOTIVE & AERONAUTICS 18% 26% CONSUMER GOODS & Differentiation BUILDING & HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION Regulation 12% Sustainable INDUSTRIAL development APPLICATIONS 16% 11% AGRO, FEED & FOOD 7% 10% ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT D

  14. Slide 14: Consumer goods & healthcare

    Consumer goods & healthcare Sustainably improved quality of life We support our customers in developing competitive and differentiating products and services • Formulations for shampoos, shower gels, cosmetics, cleaning products, etc. • Silica in toothpaste • Synthesis products for perfumery • Very

  15. Slide 15: Automotive and aeronautics

    Automotive and aeronautics Sustainable mobility, reduced emissions We help manufacturers meet the challenges of sustainable mobility • Lithium salts and high performance polymers in the batteries of Bluecar, the Bolloré group's 100% electric city car • 19 specialty polymers for 68 automotive applica

  16. Slide 16: Energy and environment

    Energy and environment Natural environment protected, resources preserved Our proven expertise in energy performance enables us to develop renewable energy • Fluoropolymer film to protect photovoltaic cells: from our research for SOLAR IMPULSE • Environmentally friendlier solutions for oil and gas e

  17. Slide 17: We are committed to responsible chemistry

    We are committed to responsible chemistry

  18. Slide 18: Doing business, being responsible

    Doing business, being responsible Solvay Way, our responsible approach 100% 2 main of Group sites • Doing business in an ethical and assessed their dimensions responsible way • Minimizing our environmental impacts CSR* practices in 2014 Sustainable Portfolio Management (SPM), at the heart of our str

  19. Slide 19: Autonomy and responsibility at the heart of our management model and people model

    Autonomy and responsibility at the heart of our management model and people model An organization that is: • decentralized and agile • entrepreneurial • close to the client • Results-oriented A management model and a people model deployed across the Group with priority to: • responsibility • working

  20. Slide 20: Our strong performance reflects the progress achieved

    Our strong performance reflects the progress achieved

  21. Slide 21: Solid performances in 2014

    Solid performances in 2014 Net sales YoY REBITDA YoY 10.2 bn€ +5% 1.8 bn€ +11% Net income YoY Free Cash Flow YoY Dividend YoY 156 m€ -50% 656 m€ +35% 3.40 € gross / share +6% 2.55 € net Accounting impact, non cash, related to disposals of (422) m€ General Meeting 21 May 12, 2015

  22. Slide 22: Growth supported by innovation and forex at 1st quarter 2015

    Growth supported by innovation and forex at 1st quarter 2015 Net sales REBITDA +6.4% +12% 2,646 m€ vs. Q1’14 502 m€ at Q1’14 Net result Free Cash Flow 106 m€ (97) m€ 158 m€ vs. at Q1’14 (344) m€ vs. at Q1’14 General Meeting 22 May 12, 2015

  23. Slide 23: Social and environmental results

    Social and environmental results 1.06 14.7 14.4 Accidents 0.97 involving persons at Group’ sites (1)  Greenhouse gas emissions (3) 2014 2013 2014 2013 2020 target Accidents per million Mt CO2 reached In progress working hours (2) equivalent 181 180 79% of the portfolio analyzed Energy according to

  24. Slide 24: We are dedicated to building a new model of sustainable chemistry

    We are dedicated to building a new model of sustainable chemistry Portfolio upgraded On track Excellence delivery 2016 Poised for growth General Meeting 24 May 12, 2015

  25. Slide 25: The Solvay spirit: Making the impossible possible

    The Solvay spirit Making the impossible possible 1863 Ernest Solvay invents a revolutionary industrial process for producing soda ash 1911 Solvay’s physicist congress 2015 An aircraft designed to fly round the world on solar energy alone General Meeting 25 May 12, 2015

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