February 01, 2024

Venator Announces Transformative Business Plan and Intends to Shut Down TiO2 Production in Duisburg, Germany

Wynyard, UK – Venator Materials PLC ("Venator") today 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 TiO2 business 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.