CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS Factbook 2017 0
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WACKER: An Overview WACKER POLYSILICON Merchant market leader Cost and quality leader Enabling industry growth WACKER POLYMERS No. 1 in VAE dispersions No. 1 in dispersible polymer powders Global footprint OTHERS WACKER: FY 2016 1 Sales 4.6bn WACKER SILICONES No. 2 with global footprint Leading positions in key growth segments Combining cost leadership with specialty orientation WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS High potential for future development 1) External Sales in %, adjusted according to IFRS 5 2
Fact Book 2017: Agenda At a glance_p.4 POLYMERS_p.40 Strategy_p.9 BIOSOLUTIONS_p.52 Sustainability_p.21 POLYSILICON_p.61 SILICONES_p.28 Financials_p.69 3
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS WACKER AT A GLANCE 4
WACKER AT A GLANCE Over 100 Years of History 1914 1921 1947 1953 1966 1978 1995 1998 2000 Foundation of the Dr. Alexander Wacker Ges. für elektrochemische Industrie KG Hoechst AG becomes shareholder in Wacker Chemie; providing 50% of the share capital Start of work in the area of silicones First production of hyperpure silicon for the semiconductor industry Production start of VAC- Ethylene- Copolymer in Burghausen Foundation of the Wacker Siltronic Corporation Portland, Oregon, USA Takeover of wafer site in Freiberg, Saxony Takeover of the silicone site in Nuenchritz, Saxony; JV with APCI: APP/WPS 1 JV with NSCE for wafer business: WNC (55/45) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 A Wacker family venture acquires Sanofi shares; WACKER becomes a stock corporation Going public; JV with Dow Corning in China; JV Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte. Ltd. Acquisition of outstanding shares of APP/WPS 1 Decision on new production site for Polysilicon in Nuenchritz, Saxony Takeover of the silicon smelter plant in Holla (Norway) from Fesil Group Siltronic acquires majority ownership of JV with Samsung Going public of Siltronic; Wacker Chemie AG holds majority with 58% Inauguration of the new polysilicon production site at Charleston, Tennessee (USA) Deconsolidation of Siltronic, WACKER moves into minority position holding a 30.8% stake 1) APP/WPS = Air Products Polymers/Wacker Polymer Systems 5
WACKER AT A GLANCE Highly-Integrated Operations Based on Five Key Raw Materials Raw Material Upstream Downstream Customers Industries Methanol Silicon metal Siloxane Pyrogenic silica Silicones Construction Automotive suppliers Paints and coatings Textiles, print and paper Personal care Polysilicon Solar wafers, cells and modules Electronic wafers Ethylene Vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) Engineered fabrics, adhesives, coatings, carpeting Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) Dispersible polymer powders (DPP) Construction, remodeling, insulation Acetic acid Food, automotive Starch/ dextrose Microb. fermentation Therapeutic proteins / food ingredients Therapeutic proteins/ food, pharma & agro ingredients 6
WACKER AT A GLANCE Well Diversified End Market Portfolio Sales 1 Split by End-market Construction Transportation Others 21% 27% Solar Textiles 5% 5% 2016 Energy/Electronics 8% Chemical Industries 8% 9% 20% Adhesives 1) External Sales in %, adjusted according to IFRS 5 7
WACKER AT A GLANCE Regional Footprint: Globally Present and Close to Customers Germany Asia The Americas Sales 1 : 777m Employees 2 : 9,770 (Dec. 31, 2016) Sales 1 : 1,752m Employees 2 : 1,588 (Dec. 31, 2016) Sales 1 : 826m Employees 2 : 1,639 (Dec. 31, 2016) Calv ert City, KY Adrian, MI Charleston, TN Burghausen Nünchritz Nanjing Ulsan Zhangjiagang Other Regions Asia 38% 4% Sales 2016 1 18% 17% Americas Germany 23% Rest of Europe Rest of Europe Sales 1 : 1,074m Employees 2 : 392 (Dec. 31, 2016) Kolkata Production sites Other Regions Sales 1 : 206m Employees 2 : 59 (Dec. 31, 2016) 1) External Sales, 1) 2) adjusted according to IFRS 5 8
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS STRATEGY: Managing for Growth and Cash 9 of 42
Targets for the Next Years Growth and Cash 1 Extend Leverage Phase 2 Continue to Grow Above Chemical Production 3 Focus on Sustainability 4 Sustain Attractive Margins Throughout the Cycle 5 Generate Cash 10
Target: Leverage Phase Extended to at Least 2020 1 CapEx vs. Depreciation Expense WACKER Group w/o Siltronic ( m) 804 759 473 531 338 ~360 Ø 2008-2012 Create 2013 Leverage 2014 2015 2016 2017e 2018e 2019e 2020e 2021e POLYSILICON OTHER CHEMICALS Depreciation & Amortization Investment focus now on CHEMICALS 11
Target: Continue to Grow Above Chemical Production 2 Development of WACKER Group Revenue ( bn) 5.0 4.0 +7% 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 POLYSILICON Chemical Divisions +6% CAGR Solid growth driven by CHEMICALS 12
Target: Focus on Sustainability 3 Our Product Portfolio Adding Value with Sustainable Products Polysilicon for photovoltaics Rheology additives for bonding of wind turbine blades Heat-transfer fluids for concentrated solar power plants Active materials for lithium-ion batteries Very low VOC 1 paints and coatings Thermal insulation materials for construction 1) VOC = Volatile Organic Compounds 13
Target: Sustain Attractive Margins Throughout the Cycle 4 Chemicals EBITDA Margin (%) POLYSILICON EBITDA Margin (%) 36% 1 33% 1 29% 1 Target 30% 13.0% 16.1% 19.4% Target 16% 2014 2015 2016 2017e 2014 2015 2016 2017e Internal drivers Product mix Specialties Cost reduction WOS External drivers Supply and Demand Short term impact from raw material prices Internal drivers Cost reduction (Productivity, Technical developments) External drivers Supply and Demand Regulatory changes 1) Operating Margin: (EBITDA - Special Income - Pre Operational Costs - Ramp Costs) / Sales 14
Target: Generate Cash 5 Capital Intensity Capital Structure Strong Cash Generation Working Capital Management Dividend Policy Dividend target: 50% of net income 1 (raised from minimum of 25%) 1) based on continuing operations 15
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE WACKER Operating System (WOS) with Focus on Productivity Continuous Improvements Ambitious Goals Reduction of specific operating costs WACKER Operating System 100 production facilities within WACKER globally Projects Clearly defined responsibilities and projects Tools 900 employees trained Use of state of the art tools Employees Strong employee participation 500 measures and projects per year 16
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Evolution of WACKER Operating System WOS 1.0 WOS 2.0 WOS 3.0 WOS 4.0 Germany Global WOS Academy Cost Roadmaps Labor Productivity Six Sigma Specific Targets Digitalization A systematic approach, continuously extending the scope of activities 17
CUSTOMER FOCUS WACKER ACADEMY A Global Network for our Customers WACKER ACADEMY Customer & Distributor teach-in Mix between theory and practice Meeting room plus lab Direct customer interaction 15 WACKER ACADEMIES 8,500 Participants worldwide 850 Events Globally 18
Market Existing New INNOVATION Innovation is Key to WACKER s Business Strategy Key Facts Our Systematic Approach 3.2% of sales on R&D (2016) WACKER holds around 4,100 active patents and about 1,800 pending patent applications Annually, the Group has applied for 90-100 inventions over the last 5 years New Solutions New Business Fields BIOSOLUTIONS POLYMERS SILICONES POLYSILICON New Solutions Existing Product New WACKER Consortium, Munich 19
INNOVATION Our R&D Pipeline Covers a Diverse Range of Applications Building / Renovation VAE dispersions and silicone based building protection New binders and sealants Building insulation materials Photovoltaic High quality Polysilicon for high efficiency cells Lithium-ion-batteries E-Mobility Active anode materials for lithium-ion-batteries Silicone based thermal interface materials Silicones for Automotive Electronics Household / Personal Care Silicone based antifoam agents for detergents Silicone based materials for property enhanced skin care, hair care and decorative cosmetics Food / Pharma Cyclodextrin complexes for the production of vegetarian, fat and cholesterol reduced food Innovative production systems for Pharma proteins 20
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS SUSTAINABILITY 21
SUSTAINABILITY Our Contribution to the UN s Sustainable Development Goals Global challenges that WACKER can help overcome Significant opportunities for our operations Our guiding principle for innovations 22
SUSTAINABILITY Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy Innovation Customer Focus Specialties Sustainable sourcing Safe and stable operations Experienced and reliable Integrated cycles recycling Product stewardship Adding value to our customers Enable our customers to have a more sustainable product Sustainable production is a core element at WACKER Sustainability focus in product portfolio and innovation 23
SUSTAINABILITY We Continuously Work on Clear EHS and Energy Targets Safety Environment Energy & Climate Target: LTIF 1 Target: spec. dust reduction Target: spec. energy efficiency, GER 3 2 2,8 2,6 2,0 1,7 100% 80% 60% 100% 70% 50% 100% 80% 60% 100% 78% 64% 50% 1 40% 20% 40% 20% 0 2014 2015 2016 2020 0% 2012 2015 2020 0% 2007 2012 2015 2020 Target: WPSI 2 Target: spec. rel. VOC 3 reduction Target: spec. CO 2 reduction GER 1,5 1 1,3 1,3 1,1 0,7 100% 80% 60% 100% 75% 100% 80% 60% 100% 93% 85% 0,5 40% 20% 40% 20% 0 2014 2015 2016 2020 0% 2012 2020 0% 2012 2015 2020 EHS = Environment Health Safety; 1) LTIF = Lost Time Injury Frequency; 2) WPSI = WACKER Process Safety Incident; 3) VOC = Volatile Organic Compounds, 24
SUSTAINABILITY Our Products Reduce Material Intensity and CO 2 Emissions Polysilicon for Photovoltaics (PV) DPP 1 for Thin-Bed CTA-Applications Avoided Emissions Compared to Coal Reduced Materials Lowers CO 2 Intensity 1:20 1:6 CO2-Emissions from production and raw materials Avoided CO2- emissions: electricity generation through PV CO2-Emissions from production and raw materials Avoided CO2-emissions: CTA-applications 1) DPP = Dispersible Polymer Powder; Source: WACKER Estimate 25
SUSTAINABILITY Our Products Enable Sustainable Applications and Processes Antifoam Agents for Hand Wash Sustainable Cysteine Production Reduction in Water Consumption Reduction in Consumption of HCl 1 2:1 27:1 Laundry rinsed with water SILFOAM reduces water usage by 50% HCl consumption traditional process WACKER process needs less HCl 1) HCl = Hydrochloric acid; Source: WACKER Estimate 26
SUSTAINABILITY Recognition for Sustainability by External Rating Agencies Together for Sustainability (TfS) a global program for responsible procurement Target: >70% of our procurement volume to be evaluated by TfS by 2020 WACKER ranked Gold by Ecovadis among the best in the chemical industry WACKER ranked as Prime rating by Oekom research Key Strengths highlighted: Implementation of a strategy for addressing climate change and related sectorspecific risks Implementation of certified environmental, health and safety management systems WACKER ranked with B in CDP s 2016 ratings. Achieving a disclosure score of 97 out of a possible 100 points WACKER was among the leading companies listed in the MDAX index in 2015 27
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS WACKER SILICONES 28
WACKER SILICONES An Integrated Global Player with a Leading Market Position Value Chain Global Footprint 2 Raw materials 7 Product groups Fluids & Emulsions Siloxane Elastomers Methanol Silicon Metal Silanes Resins Fumed Silica OF Silanes Chino Adrian Mexico Holla Nunchritz North Canton Moscow Pilzen Burghausen Jincheon Tsukuba (Akeno) Zhangjiagang Shanghai Dubai Kolkatta Mumbai Singapore > 3,000 Products & endless applications Production Site Jandira Technical Center Melbourne Integrated Production Site Competitive Landscape 2016 Silane/Siloxane backward integrated suppliers Others Bluestar Shin-Etsu Momentive WACKER Dow 1) WACKER JV participations fully consolidated 1 Market Characteristics Historic growth rates above worldwide GDP 2 High entry barriers (capital and technology) Serving diversified end markets through broad market penetration and wide customer base Innovation broadens scope of applications 2) GDP = Gross domestic product 29
WACKER SILICONES Silicones are Diversified Across Many Industries Market Structure by Application Automotive 5% 4% Health Care Energy & Electronics 9% 32% Advanced Processing & Performance Additives Manufacturing Machinery 10% Market Portfolio 2016 ~ 12bn 1 Consumer Care Coatings 10% Construction 14% 15% CAGR 2006-2016: ~5% 1) Backward integrated Sx-suppliers only; Source: Market studies, Annual reports, WACKER estimates 30
WACKER SILICONES Global Population Will Catch Up with Their Silicone Consumption Silicone Consumption (kg/capita) 2.5 1.0 0.20 Mature Markets high silicone consumption Other Asia India Africa China Brazil Other Central & South America CIS Mexico Taiwan France Germany United States South Korea Italy UK Canada Spain Japan Other W. Europe Emerging Markets medium silicone consumption Developing Markets low silicone consumption Developed Emerging Developing 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 GDP 1 ( /capita) 1) GDP = Gross domestic product; Source: WACKER Estimate 31
WACKER SILICONES The World of Silicones is Defined by Two Major Segments Split into Liquid & Solid 45% 60% 60% 40% WACKER 55% Silicone market Liquid Solid Liquid silicones are invisible to the end customer. They are characterized either by a surface effect or as process enhancer. Fluids, Emulsions, Resins, Silanes Solid silicones can be identified easily as they cure to become solid parts for various applications. Elastomers Source: WACKER estimate 32
WACKER SILICONES Hightech Segments and Specialty Focus Follow Key Trends Liquid Solid Comfort E-Mobility Hair Care Cosmetics Battery E-Motor Aging Population Paints Concrete Medical Care Wound Care Renewable Energy Urbanization Communication Encapsulation Solar Power Electronics Sensors 33
WACKER SILICONES Customized Products with Unique Properties Properties of Liquid Properties of Solid Gloss Softening Defoaming Water Repellent UV stable Insulating Release Lubricating Thermal Stability Long Term Elasticity Adherence Weather Resistant Water Repellent Water Vapor Permeability UV Stable Heat Resistant Chemical Resistant Microbial Resistant Silicones are high performance products, suitable for multiple applications 34
WACKER SILICONES Verbund Enables Highly Competitive Cost Position CH 3 OH + HCl SILICONES Key Competitive Advantages and Strengths WACKER Silicon Verbund Two world-scale upstream sites in Burghausen & Nünchritz Si Metal NaCl electrolysis, HCl-generation HCl Fumed Silica HDK POLYSILICON Operating a third fully integrated upstream site in China in a JV Highest level of integration in the industry with own fumed silica Global footprint in downstream operations Strong focus on production technology & productivity 35
WACKER SILICONES Silicon Metal Supply Through Own Smelting Operation in Norway From Quartz to Silicon Metal ~ 1,800 C + = Quartz Coal Silicon Metal WACKER Holla Site in Norway 50kt silicon metal capacity Direct shipping via own dock Certified production acc. to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 36
WACKER SILICONES WACKER Offers Fumed Silica HDK A Valuable By-Product Properties Applications Unique effects: powder free flow, thermal insulation, rheology control, reinforcement and many more A highly versatile performance enhancer Silicone Elastomers Composites Coatings & Paint A safe and consistent substance, non-hazardous for humans and for the environment Adhesives & Sealants Thermal Insulation Filler Beside industrial use, fumed silica applications include: Cosmetics & Personal care Pharmaceuticals (excipient) Food (direct food additive) & Feed 37
WACKER SILICONES Focus on Less Capital Intensive Specialties Standards Specialties Siloxane Intermediates Value Creation Elastomers Fluids & Emulsions High Low CapEx Intensity CapEx Intensity Diversification of products & Diversification of products applications & applications Flexible production units close to markets with low specific invest 38
WACKER SILICONES Key Trends and World Class Efficiency Drive Growth Full portfolio provider with benchmark costs Growth with focus on specialties 39
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS WACKER POLYMERS 40
WACKER POLYMERS Market Leader in VAE Dispersions and Powders Value Chain Raw Material Upstream Downstream Key Markets Ethylene Acetic Acid VAM Dispersions PVAc DPP PVOH Construction Nonwovens & Textiles Adhesives Carpet Coatings & Paints VAE = Vinyl acetate ethylene, VAM = Vinylacetate monomer, PVAc = Polyvinyl acetate, PVOH = Polyvinyl alcohol, DPP = Dispersible Polymer Powders Competitive Landscape 2016 Global VAE Market Global Footprint Moscow Allentown Cologne Suwon Calvert City Burghausen Nanjing Ulsan Dalton Dubai Shanghai Bogota Mexico City Mumbai Singapore Sao Paulo Melbourne Dispersion production Powder production Technical center Market Characteristics Diverse market and customer base Others Dairen VAE powd. WACKER Dairen Others VAE disp. WACKER Historic growth above GDP 1 Moderate capital entry barriers and high technology barriers in most segments Innovation and in-depth formulating expertise broaden scope of applications AkzoNobel Celanese 1) GDP = Gross domestic product 41
WACKER POLYMERS Core Applications Outperforming Each Market Segment Market Structure by Application Adhesives Construction Coatings & Paints VAE powders VAE dispersions Nonwovens & Textiles Ceramic Tile Adhesive Thermal Insulation Flooring Wall plasters Carpet Others Source: WACKER Estimate 42
WACKER POLYMERS Success Story Based on Combination of Dispersions and Powders POLYMERS with Tandem Approach - #1 in Dispersions and Powders Market World Class Setup Market Leader 1,000,000 tons of VAE globally VAE Dispersions Market #1 VAE Powders Market #1 Tandem approach and market position enable quick loading 43
WACKER POLYMERS Answers to Various Needs in Diversified Markets with VAE Dispersions Powders Printing ink Nonwoven & Technical Textile Heat Sealable Lacquer Insulators Tiling Insulating Flooring Adhesives Industrial Coating Carpet Water proofing Render Automotive Paint & Coating Caulks & Sealants Cement admix Repair Mortar Gypsum Concrete 44
WACKER POLYMERS Meets Customer Requirements with Tailored Solutions Properties of Dispersions Properties of Powders Gloss Water repellent Color fastness Adhesion Flexibility Leveling/Flow Strength Absorbency Hand feel variety Water repellent Thixotropic Surface Quality Durability Adhesion Processability Durability Workability Dry 45
WACKER POLYMERS VAE Outperforms Alternative Polymer Latex Systems Adhesives Paints Broad adhesion Bonding to a wide range of different substrates Fast setting and wet tack No plasticizers needed Formulation of low odor paints Excellent scrub resistance & good hiding characteristics Nonwoven Softness Low odor Wet strength Carpet Good compatibility with PVC, bitumen, etc. Low odor and emissions Low flammability 46
WACKER POLYMERS VAE Outgrew Other Polymers in Latex Market in the Last Years Synthetic Polymer Latex Market 1 Volume Growth 2011-2016 Global Synthetic Polymer Latex Market 2016 CAGR (%) 10 VAccopo Others VAE 8 SBL 6 PVAc > 20,000 kt 4 2 0 VAE PVAc VAc copo SA Pure Acrylics SBL SA Acrylics SA = Styrene Acrylics, VAc-copo = Vinyl Acetate Co-Polymers, PVAc = Polyvinyl Acetate, SBL = Styrene Butadiene Latex 1) Source: Kline 2017 47
WACKER POLYMERS VAE Powders with Many Advantages Ceramic Tile Adhesives High Bonding Strength Allows longer open time Fast tile setting Thermal Insulation Enhance the adhesive and reinforcing mortars Ensures flexibility Optimal shelf life and durability Flooring Adhesion to all substrates Good flexibility Harden without cracking Wall Plasters Improved manual and machine processing Increase flexibility Smooth, crack-free surfaces 48
WACKER POLYMERS Growth in VAE Powders in Mature and Emerging Markets Enabler in Mature Markets Enabler in Emerging Regions Global Ceramic Tiles Market Others Residential Renovation Commercial New Built ~ 50% Thick bed CTA 1 Thin bed CTA Material Savings Residential New Built Mature markets trending towards higher quality Labor Productivity 1) CTA = Ceramic Tile Adhesives; Source: Transparency, WACKER Estimate 49
WACKER POLYMERS Continuously Expanding Footprint Close to our Customers Latest Capacity Expansions 2015 VAE dispersions + 85 kt USA 2015 Polymer powder + 50 kt Germany 2015 Special monomers + 3.8 kt Germany 2017 VAE dispersions + 60 kt Germany Cologne Burghausen Calvert City Nanjing Ulsan 2013 VAE dispersions + 40 kt South Korea 2013 VAE dispersions + 60 kt China 2014 Polymer powder + 30 kt China 2019 VAE dispersions + >90 kt South Korea 2019 Polymer powder + 80 kt South Korea Production sites are located strategically close to raw materials 50
WACKER POLYMERS Growth with Customer Focus, Substitution and Innovation Push transformation in construction towards higher building standards Replacement of non-vae technologies based on value offering 51
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS 52
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Focusing on Fast-Growing Markets Value Chain Raw Materials Upstream Downstream Key Markets Starch/Dextrose Ethylene Biologics Cyclodextrins / Cysteine Gumbase Biopharmaceuticals Key markets Life Sciences Healthcare/ Food & Flavor Acetic Acid Ketene Chem. Intermed. Pharma/Agro Sales Split Food Nutrition Cyclodextrins, Cystine/Cysteine as food ingredient, Cyclodextrin complexes Gumbase Gumbase resin for chewing gum production 2016 Biopharmaceuticals Drugs Custom manufacturing of biologics with strong technology and IP position Pharma/Agro Life Sciences Building blocks for drugs or pesticides, auxiliaries and excipients for pharma 53
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Focus on Innovation and Growth Microbials Proprietary technology with key benefits in productivity and purification Largest dedicated microbial CMO 1 in Europe - Globally active Metabolic Engineering Market leader in the cysteine food market Compliant with all major food and pharmaceutical standards Vegetarian production process by fermentation with E.Coli Cyclodextrins Enables unique product properties: Protect and Carry Remove, Diminish Delayed Release Gumbase #1 supplier of resins to the global chewing gum industry Novel technology opens new opportunities for flavors and ingredients 1) CMO = Contract Manufacturing Organization 54
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Cyclodextrins: A Universal Tool for New Product Properties Food Applications Agro and Industrial Applications Example: Insect repellents Curcumin complex Soluble fiber Emulsifier Whip-it Vegetarian sausages Taste masking Fat-binding fiber Bakery Insect repellents form a protective shield around treated areas Small amounts of Cyclodextrins extend the protection time 55
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Leveraging Our Leading Global Market Position in Gumbase WACKER VINNAPAS Gumbase Resins Leading supplier of PVAc 1) to the chewing gum industry with over 60 years of experience Two world-scale sites in Germany and China with highest food quality standards Innovations CAPIVA platform for next generation chewing gums: CAPIVA S Simplified gum base formulation replacing elastomers and resins S 64% Burghausen Nanjing CAPIVA C New kind of gum made in a simple cooking process featuring unique mouthfeel and new ingredients 1) PVAc = Polyvinyl acetate 56
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS We Established a Fast Growing Biopharmaceuticals Business Established by R&D and Acquisitions Business Model Drug Development Drug Substance Manufacturing Formulation Marketing & Sales 2005: Prothera GmbH Jena 2014: Scil Proteins Production Halle Outsourcing Double Digit Sales Growth Continues ( m) 2013 2014 CAGR +30% 2015 2016 Outlook WACKER is the largest dedicated microbial contract manufacturer in Europe Target to strengthen position as #5 microbial contract manufacturer globally Well positioned for further growth with more than 20% CAGR possible 57
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Time and Cost-Efficient Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals ESETEC Simplified (E.coli Process secretion technology) Superior Yields Lower Cost of Goods Fermentation Harvest Homogenization IB preparation up to 5x lower Refolding Filtration Chromatography I Chromatography II Chromatography III UF/DF Bulk filling Example: Antibody Fragments Conventional system ESETEC ESETEC reduces the number of process steps ESETEC significantly increases yields ESETEC reduces production costs 58
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Continuous Investments Ensure Further Growth Biopharmaceuticals 2014: Acquisition of Scil Proteins Production in Halle Biotransformation 2016 onwards: Investments and debottlenecking of CDplant Fermentation 2016: Acquisition of fermentation assets from Antibióticos de León Gumbase 2015: New food-grade PVAc production site in Nanjing 59
WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS Well Positioned for Further Growth Focus on development of biotechnology businesses Leveraging our know-how, experience and assets 60
CREATING TOMORROW`S SOLUTIONS WACKER POLYSILICON 61
WACKER POLYSILICON A Market Leader in Cost and Quality Value Chain Global Footprint Raw Material Upstream Downstream Key Markets Salt Silicon Metal Hydrogen Polysilicon Electronic wafer Solar wafer Semiconductors Solar Modules San Jose Charleston, Tennessee Nünchritz Seoul Burghausen Tokyo Shanghai Production site and head office Sales and application representatives Production site Competitive Landscape 2016 WACKER Others Tokuyama ~375kt Daqo GCL REC Xinte/TBEA Hemlock OCI Market Characteristics PV market growth driven by increasing competitiveness of solar as a source of power Excellent product quality is key to highest conversion efficiencies in solar Cost and quality are decisive for market success Intense competition further drives industry consolidation Source: Industry announcements; WACKER estimate 62
WACKER POLYSILICON Competitive Power Rates from PV in Sunny Regions Fuel Growth Benchmark PV Power Rates ( /kwh) Others 2016 ( /kwh) Climate-neutral: Wind: 5-14 ct NPP*: 13 ct Conventional: Coal: 4-5 ct Gas: 8-10 ct PV New Installation (GW) 28 32 18 40 44 56 78 79-90 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017e * Nuclear Power Plant Hinkley Point C UK, Sources: SeeNews Renewables, Industry Announcements, WACKER Estimates 63
Cell Efficiency WACKER POLYSILICON High Quality Polysilicon Required for Mono Growth Trend Mono Yields Highest Power Output 28 % c-si Technology Roadmap 100% 26 80% Mono 24 22 20 18 60% 40% 20% Multi 16 0% 2015 2016 2017e 2027e 2015 2016 2017e 2027e n-type mono p-type mono p-type HP multi p-type multi About 2% higher absolute efficiency for mono cells drives growth Mono-based PV is growing faster than multi-based PV Source: ITRPV 2017 = International Technology Roadmap for PV Initiative of Semi, www.itrpv.net 64
WACKER POLYSILICON WACKER Quality Reflected in Overproportional Mono Share Polysilicon Market Structure by Application Segment Semiconductor 20% % Solar Market Split (2016) 25% Mono Market Portfolio 2016 ~ 6bn 80 % Multi 75% WACKER Split (2016) 80% Multi 45% 55% Mono Source: WACKER Estimate; Semiconductor: Gartner 65
WACKER POLYSILICON Solutions for All Silicon-Crystal-Pulling- and Wafer-Technologies Product Groups Polysilicon rods Various Chip Sizes For Optimized Crucible Filling And Recharging Polysilicon chunks Granular polysilicon 66
WACKER POLYSILICON Continued Cost Leadership in High Quality Polysilicon Cash Cost (Index = 100) Aggressive Cost Reduction Targets 100-33% 67 > 30% Continuous cost reduction at all sites Reducing energy consumption Optimizing raw materials mix and resource efficiency Improving labor productivity Higher volumes by process optimization 2012* 2017e 2021e *without Tennessee 67
WACKER POLYSILICON Generate Cash Flow from Strong Assets Focus on cost and quality Leveraging our assets 68
FINANCIALS 69
FINANCIALS Business Review by Segment H1 2017 FY 2016 1 In m / % SALES EBITDA EBITDA Margin SALES EBITDA EBITDA Margin CHEMICALS 1,849 353 19.1% 3,402 659 19.4% SILICONES 1,104 218 19.8% 2,001 361 18.1% POLYMERS 642 115 17.9% 1,195 261 21.8% BIOSOLUTIONS 103 20 19.2% 206 37 17.9% POLYSILICON 515 142 27.5% 1,096 286 26.1% Others 82-14 -16.5% 163 10 6.3% Consolidation -9 2-20.7% -26 0 n.a WACKER Group 2,437 483 19.8% 4,634 956 20.6% 1) Adjusted according to IFRS 5 70
FINANCIALS Key Figures in m H1 2017 2016 1 2015 2014 2013 2012 Sales 2,473 4,634 5,296 4,826 4,479 4,635 EBITDA 483 956 1,049 1,042 679 795 EBITDA margin 19.8% 20.6% 19.8% 21.6% 15.2% 17.2% EBIT 175 338 473 443 114 267 EBIT margin 7.2% 7.3% 8.9% 9.2% 2.6% 5.8% Net income for the period 726 189 242 195 6 115 - From continuing operations 92 178 - From discontinued operations 635 11 Net cash flow 2 147 361 23 216 110-536 Return on capital employed - 5.6% 8.1% 8.4% 2.2% 5.2% EPS in 14.36 3.61 4.97 4.10 0.05 2.40 Dividend per share - 2.00 2.00 1.50 0.50 0.60 Dividend yield - 2.6% 2.2% 1.7% 0.8% 1.0% 1) Adjusted according to IFRS 5 2) Net cash flow from continuing operations = CF from operating activities + CF from investing activities - additions from finance leases 71
Imprint Investor Relations contacts Joerg Hoffmann, CFA Tel. +49 89 6279 1633 joerg.hoffmann@wacker.com Scott McCollister Tel. +49 89 6279 1560 scott.mccollister@wacker.com Monika Stadler Tel. +49 89 6279 2769 monika.stadler.ir@wacker.com Team IR: investor.relations@wacker.com Issuer Wacker Chemie AG Hanns-Seidel-Platz 4 D-81737 Munich www.wacker.com Additional Information ISIN: WKN: Deutsche Börse: DE000WCH8881 WCH888 WCH 72