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Venator to Shut Down TiO₂ Production in Duisburg, Germany

Venator Materials PLC announced that, following its emergence from Chapter 11, the newly appointed board of directors, together with management, have completed a strategic review and intend to implement a transformation plan to position Venator for long-term success. This plan has the support of its new shareholders.

2024 Transformation Plan Highlights

Rationalize 130kt titanium dioxide (TiO₂) capacity in Europe, starting with the shut down of TiO₂ production in Duisburg, Germany
Transfer the specialty TiO₂ business from Duisburg to Uerdingen, Germany
Strengthen our remaining TiO₂ footprint through innovation and investment
Recover margins through pricing and cost management
Pursue opportunities to monetize specific additives businesses

Simon Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, said:

"Today we are announcing a key step in our transformation plan with the planned removal of 50kt TiO₂ capacity in Duisburg, Germany in Q2 2024, and the related transfer of our specialty production capability to strengthen our Uerdingen facility. The Duisburg site will continue to operate, focusing on its functional additives business. Our 80kt TiO₂ Scarlino, Italy, facility continues to be offline pending local regulatory developments and improvement in TiO₂ market conditions for its products.

"We will strengthen our TiO₂business through enhancing our product and supply offer to our customers as we recover margins through pricing. In addition, we will also pursue opportunities to monetize specific additives businesses.

"We strongly believe that our transformation plan will better position the Venator business for the future and we look forward to announcing further steps in due course. We do however recognize and regret the impact that today's announcement will have on our associates at Duisburg and will treat them with fairness and respect, consistent with our values."

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