02/2024 | English Edition /APAC MAGAZINE FOR EMPLOYEES AI In Action How our data experts are working on new products and optimized processes. PAGE 12 Smarter Sales Closer to the customer with smart analysis tools. A colleague from PLA reports. PAGE 10 “THE USA PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE FOR US” Board Member Frederique van Baarle sees the greatest opportunities in the United States, is putting her trust in employees worldwide, and speaks enthusiastically about the international innovation community. PAGE 6

04 LANXESS Worldwide FOCUS 06 Focus on the USA Board Member Frederique van Baarle sees many opportunities for LANXESS in the United States. The underlying conditions there are good – even if things were to change politically. But in her eyes, the employees are the most important thing: “They are the back- bone of LANXESS.” L A C O L S S E X N A L : o t o h p r e v o C PRODUCTS & QUALITY 18 Battery Breakthroughs on Display! LANXESS presented its solutions for sustainable and safe batteries at the Bat- tery Show in Stuttgart. They could be an enormous help in establishing local value chains. 22 Lancer/Success 22 Puzzles and Competitions 24 Quality Works Scrub, oil, chill – Preventol® makes wooden floorboards shine again PEOPLE & TEAMWORK 10 Market Excellence Picks Up Steam Sergio Coleoni, Head of Sales, reports on how things are progressing with the PLA BU’s pilot project in Sales. 12 Smart Team Intelligence How data scientists and process experts are working together to innovate and save energy. 16 No Phishing Allowed! A look at the nasty tricks cybercriminals use to steal our data. 21 “LANXESS has Tremendous Potential“ An interview with the former Labor Director and new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. 23 Asking Around the Globe Our colleagues share what’s recently been happening at their place of work. Page 24 LANXESS APAC What’s going on at the Asian locations? 02/2024 | Xpress 03

OP-ED BY CEO MATTHIAS ZACHERT MORE THAN 40 LANGUAGES are available via the new translation tool in the Knowledge Portal. Take advantage of this and learn your favorite language! ANIMAL CARE VIA APP Worldwide. Farmers and vets are increasingly using intelligent technol- ogies – which is why the Biosecurity Solutions team, MPP BU, is now pro- viding them with an app. They can use it to effectively protect their animals in the event of illness, even when not physically present. The app makes it possible to find suitable products with the right dosage to improve the ani- mals’ biosecurity and hygiene in stables and greenhouses. App users can also download relevant safety data sheets and receive important messages via push notifications. “The idea behind the app is to make communication with our customers more efficient, reduce the internal workload, and enhance our image with a professional, digital tool. This currently makes us a pioneer in the industry,” says Stefanie Gschwandner, Head of the Biosecurity Solutions mar- ket segment. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. “We have zero tolerance for far-right views at LANXESS!“ “Many are currently calling for us in the business world to take a clear stand against extremism. Like LANXESS and myself, most other business owners and CEOs should find this easy to do – we have zero tolerance for extremism of any kind at our factories and offices. And this is especially true for anti-Semitism. We always expect – and require – that everyone interacts with each other in a respectful manner. As a country and as an economy, we are dependent on Germany remaining open-minded and accepting of other cultures. Particularly in the face of demograph- ic change, we must remain attractive to the world’s brightest minds. Free- dom, tolerance, and respect are the basic requirements for this. And for an exporting nation, national isolation of any kind is a mistake anyway. All of this is really just a given, simply a matter of course. And although particularly those of us at multination- al corporations certainly have some catching up to do when it comes to being open-minded and tolerant, in times like these it is important to keep repeating these things as a matter of course. Statements of commitment alone are unlikely to be enough to stop ex- tremists and populists in their tracks, however. To achieve this, we need more clarity and more wisdom on all sides, but above all more com- mon sense. By that I mean, first and foremost, more common sense in politics. ’Politics begins by looking at reality,‘ is a much-quoted saying. The reality is that Europe is becoming less competitive. Our global competitors are currently overtaking us. To me, a sensible policy for Europe would therefore be to focus all our energy on regaining our Europe- an competitiveness – and not on patronizing the entire world in matters of climate and morality, for example. Which ultimately doesn’t help us or our cause. To me as an executive in the chemicals industry, things like the EU Taxonomy, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, the Corporate Sustain- ability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and aspects of the new European chemicals policy are examples of how we are harming ourselves through Brussels’ overregulation and bureau- cracy. And all without significantly improving the world. Sensible politics adopts a measured approach (...). I would like to see Eu- ropean policymaking (and a powerful German contribution to it!) that does everything it can to keep Europe strong and efficient. Policymaking that gives people on our wonderful continent the opportunity to preserve and increase their prosperity. (...)“ Excerpt from an article pub- lished on April 22 in the North Rhine-Westphalia business blog ‘unternehmer nrw’ 02/2024 | Xpress 05

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balances, i.e., the separation of powers, is a well-established part of US history. As long as the White House, Congress, and the Su- preme Court exercise their respective pow- ers in accordance with the law, we see no immediate danger. Having said that, we are still preparing for a possible change. What exactly are you doing? If, after the election, domestic products are given special protection through potential tariffs and imports are put at an extreme dis- advantage, this would, of course, also have an impact on us. For this scenario, we are currently examining how much we import from Europe and China into the USA and developing strategies for how we would respond to such a change in underlying conditions. What would a change of government mean for the subsidies we’ve applied for? We expect that once funds have been promised, they will continue to be available under a different government. We are also currently trying to secure as much public funding and as many subsidies as possible before the election. We are very pleased to have recently received the approval no- tices for two applications for tax credits. Now we’re waiting to hear back on two ap- plications for e-mobility funding, which we expect to receive in August. These positive responses have shown me once again that As Labor Director, she took part in the Europa- forum 2023 for the first time. Van Baarle made an appeal to the employees, saying: ”Let's get LANXESS through this crisis together!“ subsidy applications – I can see that if we really want something, we can achieve it. In this context, I have complete faith in the people at LANXESS, in our hard-working, committed employees. They are the back- bone of the company – and also its future. Van Baarle participated in the first workshop in Cologne as the Board Member responsible for the Stream: ”The employees were extremely passionate about the topic.“ we can do anything if we put our minds to it. After all, submitting such applications suc- cessfully isn’t as easy as it sounds. The lithium project in El Dorado is also a research project. How are things pro- gressing there? In February, I had the opportunity to meet the Governor of Arkansas in person. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders is interested in securing and expanding Arkansas’ position in the global lithium market. The conversation with her was extremely constructive. It’s good that we have politicians behind us. Now we have to see how the project develops. You are also the group’s Labor Direc- tor. What do you currently see as your primary task in this position? We are currently going through major changes across the group. Our employees have questions and concerns. We are tak- ing them very seriously. But the sometimes painful changes we’ve had to make were unavoidable. At the same time, I’m con- vinced that our employees will recognize the opportunities offered by a stronger and better positioned LANXESS. We are now shaping the future of our company together. This also includes successfully completing the integration of new employees. Where do you see LANXESS in ten years’ time? We must always be able to respond intelli- gently to regulatory and economic changes. We also need to recognize technological disruptions or innovations that are chang- ing society, such as those resulting from the increased use of artificial intelligence, early on and incorporate them into our deci- sion-making processes. We will achieve all of this together. Because across many areas of the group – for example when it comes to CURRICULUM VITAE Frederique van Baarle was born in 1971 in Geleen, the Netherlands. She is married and has four children. Professional Experience • After completing her degree pro- gram, she held various manage- ment positions at Royal DSM from 2000. • • • • She joined LANXESS in 2011 and took on the position of Head of Global Marketing and Supply Chain for EPDM rubber. From 2013 to 2018, she headed up the Engineering Plastics busi- ness line for the EMEA region. From December 2018 to May 2020, she was responsible for the Global Procurement and Logistics Group Function. She took over as Head of the High Performance Materials business unit in June 2020. Service on the Board of Management • Frederique van Baarle has been a member of the Board of Manage- ment and Labor Director since April 1, 2023. • She is responsible for the Lubri- cant Additives Business, Polymer Additives, and Rhein Chemie busi- ness units. She is also responsible for the Americas region. • Within the Business Excellence initiative, she is responsible for the Innovation Stream. • She carries out her work from Pittsburgh. Her contract runs until March 31, 2026. 02/2024 | Xpress 09

T’S NEW WITH... ...COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE? Margin Outlier Analysis Cross- Selling product B or C. In doing so, the tool takes into account the number of customers in the specific end market or for the applica- tion. These recommendations from the tool provide the sales teams with ideas for potential new business with our existing customers. These are just a few examples of how we want to use the new tools for our business in the future. We still have a lot to do. Af- ter the training sessions, for example, the focus will be on improving service for our customers, optimizing customer segmen- tation, and much more. Ultimately, we want to standardize our business at the highest level. Our aim is for our teams worldwide to achieve top performance and to improve the understanding and reach of our business. chart of all the prices paid by customers for a particular product and can see at a glance which customers fall outside the predefined margin we expect. The margin is based on quantities, markets, applications, and much more. When the sales and marketing teams now check their cockpit, they immediately see a respective indicator. They can then dig deeper and decide whether the cur- rent price point is appropriate or not. The teams already carried out these kinds of analyses in the past. But this was extremely time-consuming and the results were often not comparable internationally due to differ- ent approaches. This means we are saving a lot of time and ensuring that we avoid un- expected outliers. GENERATING NEW BUSINESS Another tool that we didn’t have before at all is the cross-selling tool. This tool tracks all of our customers along with their five most important products, their end mar- ket, and their application. The tool then recommends that certain customers who only buy product A should also be offered S S E X N A L : s o t o h P 02/2024 | Xpress 11

TEAM INTELLIGENCE Thanks to the intensive collaboration between data scientists and process experts in the research and production environment, we are increasingly succeeding in leveraging our existing wealth of data. This has reduced our energy consumption and sped up the pace of product innovations. It is made possible by artificial intelligence methods in conjunction with data platforms such as DIAP and visual tools such as Power BI. O JECT 1 FASTER RESULTS For the data scientists, it’s all about the perfect formulation. And because they aren’t poets formulating verse, for them this means finding a formulation for a product that will ultimately delight the customer. In this context, the customer can be from MPP, PLA, LAB, or another BU. “We’re the right ones to get in touch with if you’re looking to improve the features of a product,” says Lynn Ferres from the Data Science & AI team, or DSAI for short, which is part of the IT Group Function. The DSAI team has developed an ap- proach that makes it possible to generate promising suggestions for optimized prod- uct variants faster using machine learning support. They have successfully applied this approach for various business units. For example, the PLA BU had already de- veloped an excellent flame retardant. Now they wanted to test this with different ingre- dients in different quantities in order to find an optimized version of a plastic. With the help of an AI model, they analyzed the com- plex multivariable inputs and outputs. This involved a continuous, iterative process, known as sequential learning, which sup- plied various formulations. “Our flame retar- dant experts He Qingliang and Christopher Simpson then decided which of these sug- gestions should be tested further,” explains Ferres. Thanks to their expertise, they were able to easily evaluate the AI suggestions. “This resulted in two candidates that ex- hibited excellent characteristics in all of the target variables,” says Ferres. The “chosen ones” then got to leave the microcosm of the laboratory and were produced on the scale of a few kilograms. The material is now being tested for its tensile and bend- ing strength and elongation, as well as its flame retardant properties. But even if the candidates perform extremely well in the tests, the customer may still reject them. “When they are too good, they are often also too expensive. Our job is to match the product with the customer’s wishes and ap- plications,” Ferres explains matter-of-factly. After all, the company wants to generate revenue with its innovations – that is the primary goal. Hanna Kahlfeld, also a data scientist on the DSAI team, recently completed a project with the MPP BU. “Colleagues come to us when they can’t make any further progress in the lab. The cases are always tricky,” she says. With the help of the sequential learn- ing approach, however, they quickly found a formulation that fulfilled the specified re- quirements. “This was further confirmation for us that our approach works,” she says. Others were similarly convinced, and so AI-supported formulation development was made a fixed part of Innovation Excellence. This is because it has ultimately shown that with this approach, LANXESS is capable of developing new and improved products at a faster rate. Kahlfeld now invites everyone to contact her and her team if they are fac- ing similar challenges. LYNN FERRES DSAI Manager, IT Group Function: “The future of increasingly sophisticated product development lies in AI-supported models.“ HANNA KAHLFELD DSAI Manager, IT Group Function: “We can only unlock the full potential of AI-supported formulation development by working closely with the process experts.” 02/2024 | Xpress 13

PROJECT 3 EFFICIENT PRODUCT YIELD THANKS TO AI uct during production. “It is bound in the form of resins in an unwanted byproduct and ultimately burned up,” explains Faller. In light of the fact that the raw material ani- line is the most expensive component in the manufacturing process, this was simply un- acceptable. “With an AI-assisted model that we built using DIAP, we have now been able to optimize the production process so that we lose a third less aniline,” says Ramezani. But that’s not all: “We’re now trying to find further process parameters with the help of AI in order to get even more aniline into the end product,” Ramezani explains. Another project is being led by data scientists Hessam Ramezani and Rasit Faller under the title “AI-Driv- en Production Optimization.” As part of FORWARD!, the production process for the raw material NaMBT in Kallo was also put to the test. This raw material is required for the production of intermediates by the Rhein Chemie BU. In an initial analysis, the data scientists, together with the pro- cess experts, determined that a significant percentage of the expensive raw material aniline doesn’t end up in the target prod- HESSAM RAMEZANI DSAI Manager, IT Group Function: “In addition to the predictions from AI models, the insights gained are just as essential; they enable a deeper understanding of the processes.” PROJECT 4 COCKPIT IS THE CENTRAL ACCESS POINT A further pilot project resulted from the production optimization project in Kallo. The data scientists Faller and Ramezani developed an innovative production dashboard together with pro- cess experts in Kallo and colleagues from PTSE GF. They implemented the cockpit in Microsoft Power BI. It enables users to dynamically and precisely monitor a system’s production status and energy consumption. “As a result, we provide a comprehensive and seamless overview of all key production and energy figures via a central access point,” explains Faller. The production cockpit is already being actively used at the Kallo site and is being continuously expanded to further improve efficiency and decision-making. NEW TERMS, SIMPLY EXPLAINED Machine learning: A model is trained with known input data to gen- erate predictions for new, unknown data points, and the model learns to recognize correlations and patterns in the input data. Sequential learning: In an iterative (i.e., repetitive) process, a machine learning model is trained and used to predict unknown data. The most promising predictions are then tested. In the next sequential learning step, the model is then additionally trained using the test results from the previous iteration. This helps the model better understand relationships and patterns so that the model’s predictive power improves with each iteration. Data Integration & Analytics Platform (DIAP): This platform developed by the DSAI team makes it possible to combine, analyze, and visualize data from all LANXESS systems as well as from a variety of ex- ternal systems. Within the framework of projects in the production environ- ment, the platform is used to improve processes, identify bottlenecks, predict maintenance requirements, increase production output, and improve overall efficiency. Power BI: This term refers to a col- lection of software services, apps, and interfaces that make it possible to link, import, and visualize data from differ- ent sources. Power BI can be used to access reports not only locally on an individual PC, but also via a browser from anywhere in the world. Using Mobile Power BI apps, reports and dashboards can also be accessed via smartphones. This applies to Win- dows, iOS, and Android devices. 02/2024 | Xpress 15

ON ALL APPLE PRODUCTS! news@corporatebenefts.com> in collaboration with Corporate Benefts TYPOS The sender’s name is misspelled throughout the entire email. The “i” is missing. ecreation Sports Tickets Home & Living are able to offer a very special deal for all Lanxess employees. ollowing neg otiations with your management, Please note that this offer is only valid for two wee ks! LANXESS has an amazing offer for you! e struck a very special or the next two weeks! 20% discount on all Apple products! Click here for more details! 20% on all products TIPS AND EVENTS Unsure? Report it! Anyone who has a suspicious feeling about an email should report it immediately. There’s a “Report Message” option in the Outlook ribbon bar: open it and submit the mail under Phishing. The reply is sent automatically via email. If the reported mail was harmless, it can be found in the Deleted Items folder and can be accessed there at any time. If the email is a scam, everyone benefits from it being reported, because it is deleted from all mailboxes. You can also find more information on the process in the Knowledge Portal by searching for “Dealing with suspicious emails.” Further Campaigns Planned, Three Mandatory Dates To further raise awareness of this and other information security issues, new online training courses will be launched in May with the first four modules, which everyone must attend. Further modules will be added in the summer and fall. UNPROFESSIONAL DESIGN / INCONSISTENT FORMATTING The word “management“ is written in differ- ent fonts (two different versions of the letter “a“). And which management is meant here? The wording is too general and unspecific. LIMITED-TIME OFFER Time is of the essence. The user needs to act now, otherwise it could be too late. This pressure is intended to prevent people from thinking critically and increase their willing- ness to enter passwords. S S E X N A L : s o t o h P 02/2024 | Xpress 17

BREAKTH ROUGHS ON DISPLAY HARRY ZUMAQUE Head of New Business Development, Corporate Development GF: “With our extensive portfolio of key raw mate- rials and precursors, as well as our plants and sites in Europe, we can provide enormous sup- port for the development of local value chains.” The battery takes up a lot of space in an electric car. It is usu- ally located under the seats. • • • • • • • MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND SAFER The PLA BU offers highly effective phosphorus- and bromine-based flame retardants for high-performance plastics that are used in battery modules and housings, high-voltage plugs, and components in the charging infrastructure sector. The color bright orange is used to enhance the safety of high-voltage components in electric cars and to protect first responders and mechanics in the event of accidents and mainte- nance work. The plastics dyed with BAYPLAST® Orange TP LXS 51137 – produced by the PLA BU – are characterized by a high degree of color stability, even at high temperatures. Heat is generated when fast charging vehicle batteries, and it needs to be effectively dissipated. For this purpose, immersion coolants are used to cool the battery cells through direct contact. This is where the LAB BU stands out with synthetic fluids such as phosphoric acid esters. They are electrically nonconductive and flame retardant. These properties are essential in order to increase safety during fast charging. In cooperation with Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co. in Leverkusen, the Saltigo BU produces electrolyte formulations for manufacturers of lithium-ion battery cells. The Chinese company is one of the world’s leading producers of conductive salts and electrolytes and supplies European cell manufacturers with high-purity electrolyte formulations. LANXESS is one of the leading manufacturers of anhydrous hy- drofluoric acid, phosphorus chemicals, thionyl chloride, and fluoro- sulfonic acid. These are all important key raw materials required to produce conductive salts such as lithium hexafluorophosphate or lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide for electrolyte formulations. With their integrated plant network in Leverkusen, the AII and PLA BUs can play a major role in establishing local conducting salt produc- tion for sustainable cell manufacturing in Europe. Phosphorus additives from the PLA BU, which are used as additives for nonflammable electrolytes, increase safety within the battery cells and at the same time maintain the performance of the battery system. LANXESS has access to one of the largest underground brine deposits in North America, which contains large concentrations of lithium. The PLA BU supplies the brine to the Canadian company Standard Lithium Ltd., which it uses to produce high-purity lithi- um carbonate by means of direct lithium extraction (DLE). This process has only a negligible environmental footprint. 02/2024 | Xpress 19

INTERVIEW RAINIER VAN ROESSEL, former Labor Director and now the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of LANXESS. “LANXESS HAS TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL“ Mr. van Roessel, you have guided and helped shape LANXESS since the company was founded in 2004, in- cluding serving as Labor Director for 13 years. What is it like for you to now work for the company as Chairman of the Supervisory Board? Rainer van Roessel: “I was already involved in the founding of LANXESS during my time at the Bayer Group. Over the years, we built a company that is fit for the future. I believe in the company and its employees. I feel a strong connection to the company. For me, being named Chairman of the Supervisory Board is a strong vote of confidence from the share- holder and employee representatives on this board. It is also an honor for me to work for LANXESS in this role. LANXESS has made significant prog- ress in restructuring the group, has strategically repositioned itself for the future, and has already achieved a great deal in areas such as sustain- ability and occupational safety. I want to do my part to ensure that from a financial and business perspective, LANXESS becomes a strong spe- cialty chemicals company. Working closely in a spirit of partnership between shareholders and employee representatives on the Supervisory Board plays an extremely important role in this regard. LANXESS’s business success is crucial for its shareholders and necessary for its employees and customers.” How will your work on the Supervi- sory Board differ from a position on the Board of Management? What is particularly important to you when working with Board Members? “The Board of Management is responsible for day-to-day operations and makes the necessary decisions. The Supervisory Board monitors the Board of Management’s work and acts in an advisory capacity. So the roles are very different. But we are all working together to ensure LANXESS’s success. In this context, a trusting, professional working relationship and an open exchange of ideas are particularly important to me.” You left LANXESS at the end of 2019. Difficult years followed with the coronavirus pandemic and then an economic and energy crisis. How did you keep up with LANXESS’s activi- ties during this time? “The general conditions for LANX- ESS have changed dramatically since 2020. In particular, the long- term and in some cases far-reaching changes in trade, security, energy, and social policy required significant adjustments to our business strate- gies. Unfortunately, in addition to the numerous external factors, we also had to overcome internal challenges. Since my appointment to the Super- visory Board in May 2022, I have been able to actively support many necessary steps such as portfolio measures and cost reductions.” How would you like to help lead the company out of the crisis in your new role? What potential do you see in the Business Excellence program? “The Supervisory Board is made up of individuals who have a very broad range of skills overall and each bring a wide range of individual experi- ence to the Board. Through open and constructive dialog, the Super- visory Board can support the Board of Management in implementing the necessary steps. The Excellence program with its Streams is also necessary from the perspective “I believe in the company and its employees. I feel a strong connection to LANXESS.“ of the Supervisory Board in order to improve competitiveness. I fully stand behind Business Excellence. I see significant potential here that we can leverage ourselves. Placing a strong focus on this program is the right thing for the Board of Man- agement to do.“ 02/2024 | Xpress 21

PEOPLE & TEAMWORK ASKING AROUND THE GLOBE Our colleagues share what’s recently been happening at their place of work. INDIA CANADA U.P. Sriganesh, Head of the Rhe- in Chemie BU, LANXESS India, on the expansion of the Rhenodiv® line and CEO Matthias Zachert’s visit to India. Katherine Down, West Hill Plant Manager in Toronto, Canada, LAB BU, celebrated Earth Day with her team on April 22. “Thanks to the successful expansion of the Rhenodiv® production line in Jhagadia, the Rhein Chemie BU has increased its production capacities to meet the growing demand on the Indian subcontinent and to serve the Asian tire and rubber markets. The new Rhenodiv® grades are currently undergoing approval tests at the tire manufacturers. This is an important step in ensuring product quality and market readi- ness. We expect to receive full approval by the end of the second quarter. We also have plans to expand our product range outside India. CEO Matthias Zachert’s visit here in India highlighted the strategic importance of the region for LANXESS. It was an honor to have him with us. We are proud and delighted that he be- lieves in the enormous potential of the Indian market. We look forward to further expanding our presence in this dynamic and promising market.” "Environmental protection is a very important topic for us at the site. That's why we have once again come up with a series of activities for this year's Earth Day. In addition to a clean-up and waste collection campaign around our plant, we are very proud to have installed a 1,500 square foot "pollinator garden" - together with board member Frederique van Baarle. In the new area, we will convert lawn space into bee-friendly areas so that pollinators can find food and a habitat. Protecting bees is something of a tradition for us: we have had our own on-site beehives for several years now, which are profession- ally looked after by a beekeeper." GERMANY Martin Niehof, Strategy Consultant, DEV GF, on the renewed inclusion of LANXESS in the CDP climate action initiative’s “A List,” a ranking of companies by their environmental performance: “The fact that we rank at the top of the ‘Climate’ category for the fifth time in a row shows what an amazing team we have driving sustainability at LANXESS. I am proud to be a part of it. Everyone is aware that, as an extremely energy-intensive industry, we can also be a major force for greater environmental protection. So for me, it’s great to work for a company that is really leading the way and setting standards. Especially as a father. Our outstanding perfor- mance in this ranking underlines our role as a credible partner for the development of sustainable products. For example, a leading tire manufacturer recently invited us – as the only chemical com- pany – to engage in a dialogue and thus create the basis for a partnership.” 02/2024 | Xpress 23

CHINA TNER SHIPS: MATTHIAS ZACHERT IN CHINA LANXESS celebrated the third anniversary of its Asia-Pacific Application Development Center (AADC). ve investments in technology make it an im- portant sales market and innovation center that offers many opportunities. LOCAL INNOVATION TO TAILOR SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL NEEDS The opportunities of this dynamic market were the focus of the CEO's visit this time. It began with a townhall meeting for em- ployees. Zachert took the opportunity to exchange ideas with his colleagues on site. Updates from the business units were then on the agenda. Then the CEO visited the AADC. There, colleagues develop applica- tions specifically for the local needs of the Chinese market. Other items on the agenda included media round table interviews and meetings with the Chinese management team. The visit ended with a customer din- ner. Zachert was impressed by the diver- sity and potential of the Chinese market and emphasized the importance of close cooperation with local partners. “This trip underlines LANXESS's commitment to the Chinese market and marks a further step in strengthening business relations and growth in the region.” emphasized Country Representative Michael Rockel. CEO Matthias Zachert in an interview with CBN TV. CEO visited the AADC. He was given a comprehensive insight into the work of the colleagues. 02.2023 | Xpress 25

TH PASCH FUTURE RALLYE Michael Rockel, Country Representative for Greater China, extended a warm welcome to the students and offered an introduction to LANXESS as a multi- national company in China. Ulf Dressler, Head of Corporate Commu- nications APAC and India Region, gave an introduction in the inner workings of a company. S S E X N A L : s o t o h P The event concluded with Sunil Antony, Head of Human Re- sources APAC & India Region, summarizing the day's activities and facilitating students feedback. 02.2023 | Xpress 27

KOREA INTERVIEW WITH APAC ROLE MODELS Unveiling Excellence: The Performance Culture Role Models of LANXESS APAC. In September last year, 21 employees from the Asia-Pacific region were selected as the 2023 APAC Performance Culture Role Models from 53 nominations. Xnet in- terviewed Da-jeong Lim, a role model who is based at our office in Korea. Xnet: Can you briefly introduce your- self and your role within LANXESS? Da-jeong Lim: Hello, my name is Da-jeong Lim. I work at LANXESS Korea, where I have been employed since 2016, starting as an intern and transitioning to a full-time positi- on. LANXESS is my first and only employer to date. I primarily handle regulatory affairs, focusing mainly on domestic chemical regu- lations, particularly the K-REACH. Ensuring compliance with these regulations to facilita- te the importation of chemical products into Korea is my main responsibility. Additionally, I am responsible for various other chemical regulatory and safety health matters. Xnet: How did it feel to be recognized as a Performance Culture Role Model, and what does this acknowledgment mean to you? Da-jeong Lim: Being recognized as a role model for performance and cultural values was truly gratifying. While I have always wor- ked with a sense of ownership and strived to be helpful to others, having someone ack- nowledge those efforts meant a lot. At the same time, it humbles me greatly. I sincerely appreciate this recognition, as it reinforces my commitment to positively contribute to our organization and further strengthens my dedication to supporting my colleagues. Ad- ditionally, it serves as motivation to continue my efforts to achieve outstanding results and inspire others. incorporate Xnet: How do you LANXESS Performance Culture values into your daily work? Da-jeong Lim: In my daily work, I incorpo- rate LANXESS Performance Culture values most through Ownership and Profes- sionalism. When carrying out tasks, I prioriti- ze those deemed important by the company, setting the task priorities accordingly. I pay closer attention to tasks that contribute to the company's profitability. Additionally, I en- deavor to stay updated on changes in South Korea's chemical regulations to further my expertise in my field. In instances of issues, I make sure not to overlook areas I do not understand and consistently strive to identify their underlying causes and reasons. Xnet: How do the Formula X gui- ding principles influence your appro- ach to challenges and decision- making? Da-jeong Lim: When performing regulato- ry tasks, I often encounter new challenges. In such situations, the principle of "Keep it simple" helps to reveal the essence of the problem clearly and find efficient solutions. Sometimes, even seemingly difficult pro- blems can be addressed by following this principle. The principle that has the greatest impact on my decision-making is "Take ownership." When carrying out tasks, I do not just consi- der my own area but also immediately share and seek solutions for issues that may affect others or the team. This approach not only helped broaden my scope of work but also contributed to enhancing my expertise. By collaborating to solve problems and achieve results together, I have been able to make significant progress in becoming a better team member. : DJ Lim Xnet: What message would you like to con- vey to employees stri- ving to make a positive impact in the workpla- ce? Da-jeong Lim: Our ef- forts not only contribute to the growth of LANXESS but also greatly impact the enhancement of individual expertise. As each of us showcases our abilities and continues to grow, we will evolve into more proficient professionals. Furthermore, our endea- vors will lead LANXESS to become a leader in exper- tise. Even the smallest ef- forts will aid in our growth, and ultimately, every effort will bring about significant change. Let us strive to- gether to realize our vision, take pride in our achie- vements, and accomplish even more in the future. 02.2023 | Xpress 29

JAPAN Partners visiting the Cosmetics and Personal Care area co-hosted by MPP and SGO. DRIVING INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS LANXESS hosted a product exhibition products, further strengthening partners- hips and fostering collaboration. The success of both the press event and the product exhibition underscores LAN- XESS 's dedication to innovation, sustaina- bility, and strong partnerships in Japan. As LANXESS continues to enhance colla- boration with partners and gain a better po- sition in the focused areas in Japan, events like these will play a crucial role in building relationships, showcasing products, and driving growth. and business meeting space in a con- ference facility near the Tokyo office in late April, reaffirming its commitment to the Japanese market and its partners. The exhibition was strategically designed to introduce sustainable products and mar- ket-focused solutions from LANXESS to key partners, understand market needs through networking, enhance collaboration and in- novation through exchanging ideas, and drive cross-business unit solutions focusing on the Japanese market. indicating their willingness to attend future events hosted by LANXESS. The exhibitions that attracted the most were SDGs and Cli- mate Protection area where local customers indicated a great degree of interest in the topic. Guests also expressed a desire to develop new product solutions in their respecti- ve areas of responsibility and to expand business in the environmental field with LANXESS. The exhibition format provided valuable insights into previously unknown The exhibition was organized around eight themes reflecting locally focused areas, in- cluding Battery & Automotive, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Construction, Electric & Electronics (E&E), Agriculture & Food and Beverages, Paint & Coating, Robotics & Ma- nufacturing, and SDGs & Climate Protecti- on. It attracted over 80 guests from 21 key partner companies, providing a platform for fruitful discussions and interactions. Attendees had the opportunity to explore a wide range of product exhibits and solution panels, which highlighted LANXESS 's in- novative solutions and commitment to sus- tainability. Feedback from guests was over- whelmingly positive, with 96% expressing satisfaction with the overall event and 98% S S E X N A L : s o t o h P The event was crowded with 83 guests from 21 key partners. 02.2023 | Xpress 31