Materials Q2 2021 Compared with the second quarter of 2020, sales in the Materials segment rose considerably in both divisions. (XLSX:) XLS Factors influencing sales in Q2 2021 – Materials Materials Performance Materials Monomers Volumes 42% 54% 30% Prices 38% 21% 55% Portfolio 0% 0% 0% Currencies –5% –6% –5% Sales 75% 69% 80% Sales development resulted primarily from a significant demand-related increase in volumes. The Performance Materials division increased volumes across all customer industries, especially in the transportation industry in Europe; the Monomers division increased volumes mainly in isocyanates and polyamides. Significantly higher prices also had a positive impact on sales. The higher price level was especially due to strong demand alongside lower product availability as well as higher raw materials prices. While the Monomers division achieved higher prices mainly for isocyanates, price levels in the Performance Materials division rose primarily for polyurethane systems and engineering plastics. Sales performance was dampened by negative currency effects. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items rose considerably in both divisions. The Monomers division achieved an increase in EBIT before special items largely as a result of higher isocyanate margins and a higher contribution from the polyamides business. Earnings in the Performance Materials division were considerably higher than in the prior-year quarter, mainly due to the positive development of sales volumes. (XLSX:) XLS Segment data – Materials (Million €) Q2 H1 2021 2020 +/– 2021 2020 +/– Sales to third parties 3,743 2,143 75% 7,190 5,017 43% of which Performance Materials 1,812 1,071 69% 3,544 2,602 36% Monomers 1,931 1,072 80% 3,646 2,415 51% Income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items 985 147 . 1,848 562 229% Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 971 134 . 1,814 459 295% Depreciation and amortizationa 209 236 –11% 404 442 –9% Income from operations (EBIT) 762 –102 . 1,410 17 . Special items –30 –22 –36% –54 –112 52% EBIT before special items 792 –80 . 1,464 129 . Assets (June 30) 10,245 9,831 4% 10,245 9,831 4% Investments including acquisitionsb 150 87 72% 255 1,506 –83% Research and development expenses 52 41 27% 94 86 9% a Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (including impairments and reversals of impairments) b Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets back next