UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT
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UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT including the annual financial report

CON NTENTS MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PROFILE AMBITION STRATEGY BUSINESS MODEL AND VALUE CREATION GOVERNANCE Innovation and business overview 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Innovation strategy |AFR| Business overview |AFR| Corporate departments Material contracts |AFR| Risks and internal control 2.1 2.2 Main risks Global internal control and risk management procedures Compliance with the corporate governance system |AFR| Composition of administrative and management bodies |AFR| Operating procedures of administrative and management bodies |AFR| Compensation and benefits awarded to...

UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2022 INCLUDING THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT MATERIALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD This document is a free translation of the French language Universal Registration Document that was filed on 28 March 2023 with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers) as competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 without prior approval pursuant to article 9 of said Regulation. This Universal Registration Document may be used for the purposes of an offer to the public of securities or admission of securities to trading on a regulated market if...

Message from Thierry le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer slowdown in the economic environment at the end of the year. I would therefore first and foremost like to recognize the commitment and professionalism of all of the Group’s employees, who adapted to the changing environment and enabled Arkema to continue implementing its strategy in 2022 and to deliver an excellent financial performance, with an EBITDA at a historic high of €2,110 million and a very strong cash generation. Our balanced geographic footprint and the diversity of our end markets have been valuable assets in this...

MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Arkema is stepping up its commitment to decarbonization and continuing its progress in CSR Arkema is now very well positioned to continue its sustainable growth strategy focused on innovative materials Committed to the fight against global warming for many years, Arkema has further raised its ambitions and in 2022 announced a new climate plan aligned with a 1.5°C Science-Based Target trajectory across its entire value chain. This trajectory implies a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Scopes 1 & 2 and from Scope 3 compared...

Arkema at a glance Arkema is a major player in Specialty Materials whose business is structured around three coherent and complementary segments, Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials and Coating Solutions, as well as a competitive and wellpositioned Intermediates segment. The Group has a leading industrial and commercial presence, and benefits from a balanced geographical sales split between Europe, North America and Asia. Thanks to its innovative and sustainable solutions, developed within its three business segments dedicated to Specialty Materials, Arkema contributes to addressing the...

A balanced geographic footprint NORTH AMERICA ASIA AND REST OF THE WORLD prod. sites prod. sites prod. sites A business focused on materials Adhesive Solutions Advanced Materials Coating Solutions As one of the world leaders in adhesives, Bostik offers high value-added solutions for construction and building renovation, as well as for many industrial applications. This wide range of highly technical products and solutions addresses the increasingly demanding requirements of our customers and supports them in their search for innovative and sustainable solutions. With a competitive upstream...

Diversified end-markets Arkema offers innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the needs of its customers in diversified end-markets with attractive growth prospects. Architectural and industrial coatings (resins and additives, Kynar® PVDF, specialty polyamide powders, Coatex) Inks, varnishes and graphic arts (Sartomer) Chemical industry (additives and initiators) Industrial assembly and packaging (Bostik) Industrial equipment (Kynar® PVDF) Industrial refrigeration (Forane®) Mineral and metal extraction and processing (performance additives) 3D printing (Sartomer, high performance...

Hygiene and disinfection (Bostik, acrylics, hydrogen peroxide) Sporting goods (Pebax® and Rilsan® specialty polyamides) Medical equipment (high performance polymers, molecular sieves) Paper industry (Coatex, hydrogen peroxide) Food industry (Sartomer, Bostik) Mass-market consumer goods (Rilsan® and Pebax® specialty polyamides) Animal nutrition (methyl mercaptan) Crop nutrition (specialty surfactants) Water treatment (acrylics, Coatex, hydrogen peroxide) and filtration (Kynar® PVDF) Water transportation (specialty polyamide powders) Cooling circuits and fuel lines (Rilsan® specialty...

Strong assets Arkema can leverage solid assets to roll out its strategy and successfully complete its numerous projects and acquisitions, enabling the Group to strengthen its position among the world leaders in Specialty Materials. A competitive and global presence to support the Group’s customers in their geographical expansion thanks to: ● A group committed to a more sustainable world with Arkema’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy aimed at creating value for all stakeholders, structured around three commitments: ● a strong manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America and Asia;...

Strong R&D capabilities enabling the Group to launch new innovative and sustainable solutions on the market, provide its customers with the technical support they need, and further improve the efficiency of its manufacturing processes, thanks to: ● the expertise of 1,800 researchers at 16 research centers worldwide; a large portfolio of over 10,500 patents; A solid financial structure giving the Group the financial flexibility needed to carry out its ambitious investment and bolt-on acquisition policy while ensuring an attractive dividend policy, thanks to: ● an excellent cash generation and a...