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“We are pursuing a clear, far-sighted strategy to ensure Covestro’s long-term success”

30
July
2020
| 10:03 Europe/Amsterdam
Progress on the way to a circular economy Economic environment remains challenging Consistent crisis management ensures ability to act Proposed dividend of EUR 1.20 per share
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Q2 2020: Results significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as expected

23
July
2020
| 07:00 Europe/Amsterdam
• Core volumes decrease by 22.7% • Group sales total approximately EUR 2.2 billion (–32.9%) • EBITDA of EUR 125 million  • Net income of EUR –52 million • Free operating cash flow rises to EUR 24 million • Consistent crisis management and …
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Innovative and sustainable material solutions for future mobility

22
July
2020
| 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Comprehensive interior concept Safe batteries for electric cars Use of plastic recyclates
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Covestro extends contract with CFO Dr. Thomas Toepfer earlier than scheduled until 2026

20
July
2020
| 10:01 Europe/Amsterdam
The Supervisory Board of Covestro AG has early extended the contract of Board of Management member Dr. Thomas Toepfer by five years from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026. Dr. Toepfer has been a member of the Management Board of Covestro AG since …
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Covestro AG: Preliminary EBITDA of EUR 124 million in Q2 2020 is above market expectation

09
July
2020
| 11:57 Europe/Amsterdam
In the course of preparing the half-year financial report 2020 for the Covestro Group, preliminary Q2 key financial data deviate from capital market expectations, based on the average values of latest consensus estimates of financial analysts, …
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How Quantum Computing can benefit chemistry

07
July
2020
| 10:09 Europe/Amsterdam
Milestone in digital research and development Expand innovation leadership with quantum computing
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Covestro CEO leads European plastics association

25
June
2020
| 12:04 Europe/Amsterdam
• Special focus on sustainability and circular economy
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Accelerating China’s open innovation initiatives

09
June
2020
| 10:07 Europe/Amsterdam
• Intensified cooperation with Tongji University in Shanghai • Research on materials for electric vehicle batteries and robotics
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Covestro successfully issues EUR 1.0 billion Eurobond

05
June
2020
| 18:31 Europe/Amsterdam
• Placement in two tranches with maturities of 5 years and 10 years • Investor demand was exceptionally high with the orderbook being more than 10 times oversubscribed  • CFO Dr. Thomas Toepfer: "Even in these challenging times, the capital …
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Covestro adds to its portfolio of bio-based products

04
June
2020
| 08:53 Europe/Amsterdam
• First partially bio-based polycarbonate film • Comparably good or better properties than standard films
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Renewable raw materials for plastics production

27
May
2020
| 13:03 Europe/Amsterdam
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production. Covestro will be supplied with material from renewable sources to replace a significant portion of the fossil …
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Presskit: Circular Economy

27
May
2020
| 10:49 Europe/Amsterdam
• Climate change, population growth, unsustainable lifestyles – surmounting global challenges like these require embracing Circular Economy as a guiding light. At Covestro, our goal is to embed circular economic principles into the fabric of our …
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