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David A. Schmidt joined the Management Board of Qemetica S.A. on the 2nd of September and will be responsible for the group's operations. The Management Board of Qemetica S.A. will operate with a three-member composition: Kamil Majczak, CEO, Marcin Puziak, CFO, and David Schmidt, COO.

Qemetica has signed an agreement with American corporation Qemetica to purchase its silicas products business for near PLN 1.2 billion (USD 310 million). The Polish chemical group will acquire certain assets of Qemetica and an operating subsidiary of Qemetica, which results in the acquisition of two factories (in the US and the Netherlands) and in gaining the right to conduct manufacturing and R&D activities in two additional US locations. Qemetica’s silica products business manufactures and supplies precipitated silica products to major companies around the world as performance-enhancing additives. Precipitated silica is a raw material essential in the production of “green” tires, batteries, fillers, characterized by stable growth and positive outlook. The acquisition of the silica business will increase Qemetica group's revenue and EBITDA, as well as diversify the group's product range and geographical operations. This acquisition is one of the largest transactions of this type carried out by a Polish company in the US.

In June, the name of the Qemetica Group companies will change. The abbreviation Qemetica will be replaced by the new name: Qemetica. The planned change is a further consistent step in the Group's chemical transformation after the investment holding Kulczyk Investments became a strategic investor 10 years ago, as well as a direct consequence of Kulczyk Investments taking full control of the Group and completing its listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in March this year. At the same time, Qemetica has set strategic goals for the next 6 years which, in addition to growth in financial performance, include the implementation of ambitious ESG-related plans, including a 45 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2029. Each of the group's seven businesses - Soda, Salt, Agro, Foams, Silicates, Packaging and Cargo - has specific business goals for 6 years.

The Management Board of Qemetica S.A. informs that on November 24, 2023 the Company filed application to the Financial Supervision Authority for permission to withdraw Qemetica S.A. shares from trading on the regulated market operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange ("WSE"), pursuant to Article 91 Section 1 of the Act of July 29, 2005 on Public Offering, Conditions Governing the Introduction of Financial Instruments to Organized Trading and Public Companies.

After nine months of 2023, the Qemetica Group generated PLN 34 million in net profit on continuing operations, i.e. 85% less than in the same period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 17% - to PLN 551 million year on year. The Group is achieving the best possible financial results in the continuing difficult conditions of weakened global economic situation. Due to, among others, the growing importance of the modern evaporated salt plant in Stassfurt, Germany, the Salt business improved its revenues by almost half - to PLN 376 million (from PLN 255 million, an increase of 47% year on year). Thanks to this, the Group maintained the results of the key Soda segment (Soda and Salt businesses), which generated PLN 457 million of EBITDA compared to PLN 476 million in the same period last year. Compared to last year, the economic situation in the markets where the Qemetica Group operates remains unfavourable. However, the Group actively responds to any market challenges, focusing on generating cash flows and optimising its investment expenses. The Group’s individual businesses are reducing their fixed costs while continuing key investments to ensure their development and competitiveness as well as the implementation of the ESG Strategy goals.

Qemetica S.A. and ORLEN Synthos Green Energy have signed an agreement regarding the verification of the feasibility of implementing a modular nuclear power plant construction project. The purpose of the agreement is to establish the principles of cooperation in verifying variables related to the development of SMR in BWRX-300 reactor technology.

Qemetica Vitrosilicon, one of the leading European producers and the sales leader of sodium silicates, took first place in the category of medium-sized enterprises during the 14th edition of the "Lubusz Business Leader" competition. This distinction is awarded to companies that particularly support the development of the region. On October 19th, during a ceremony at the Lubuski Theater in Zielona Góra, the awarded companies received commemorative statuettes and certificates from the Marshal of the Lubusz Voivodeship.

Qemetica Group – the second-largest producer of soda ash and baking soda in the European Union, participated in the annual, largest conference for producers of these raw materials. The event, held in Athens from October 10 to 12, 2023, remains the most important gathering for both soda ash producers and buyers. During this year's edition, Kamil Majczak, the President of the Management Board of Qemetica S.A., presented the Group’s track for reducing the carbon footprint in production and discussed the implementation of CIECH's ambitious climate goals.

The jury of the 18th edition of the prestigious competition "The Best Annual Report" recognized Qemetica S.A.'s report for the year 2022 as one of the best in the "Enterprises" category, awarding it the third main prize. The competition organized by the Institute of Accounting and Taxes aims to promote annual reports with the highest utility value for investors and shareholders, prepared by companies listed on the Stock Exchange. This year's award goes to the Qemetica S.A. team for the eighth time in the entire history of the prestigious competition.

On October 10, 2023, Qemetica Soda Polska, the largest producer of soda ash in Poland, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as a leading producer of evaporated salt in Poland, was honored with the prestigious "Employee-Friendly Employer" award in the 15th edition of the competition. The distinction was presented by Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland, during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. The competition was organized by the NSZZ "Solidarity" under the honorary patronage of the Head of State.