Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions.

The company noted that first quarter 2025 GAAP EPS includes special items of $0.82 primarily related to an impairment associated with ceasing the development of S/4HANA, a cloud-based ERP system (see attachment 3), and $0.16 of intangible amortization expense (see attachment 1).

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

SBS based TPEs will develop a yellow or orange color and a distinctive odor when they have been processed at too high a temperature or held at temperature for too long.

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

ColorMatrix™ Liquid Color Concentrates achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color through suitable mixing with other colorants

SBS based TPEs will develop a yellow or orange color and a distinctive odor when they have been processed at too high a temperature or held at temperature for too long.