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Paris, March 15, 2012 Nomura SRI conference The business case of sustainability Nomura SRI conference Andre Veneman Corporate Director Sustainability Ivar Smits Manager of Investor Relations

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Paris, March 15, 2012Nomura SRI conferenceThe business case of sustainabilityNomura SRI conference

Andre VenemanCorporate Director Sustainability

Ivar SmitsManager of Investor Relations

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Agenda

• AkzoNobel at a glance

• Strategic ambitions

• Eco-premium solutions

• Sustainability throughout the supply-chain

• Sustainability & risk management

• Creating sustainable shareholder value

• Appendix

1The business case of sustainability

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AkzoNobel key facts

2011• Revenue €15.7 billion• 57,240 employees• EBITDA: €1.8 billion*• Net income: €0.5 billion• 40 percent of revenue from high growth markets• A leader in sustainability

Revenue by business area EBITDA* by business area

33%34% 31%

46%

Performance Coatings

Decorative Paints

Specialty Chemicals

33% 23%

p y

2

* Before incidentals

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AkzoNobel is the world’s largestCoatings supplierCoatings supplier2010 revenue in € billion

12

10

12

6

8

4

0

2

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How global megatrends affect our industry

Population growth7.0 billion people today to over 9 billion

Climate changeIncrease the need for energy efficiency

in 2050 and low carbon & renewable energy sources

Drives innovationT d l i h t it f

Scarcity of natural resourcesA new middle class3 billi l i th t

Quality of life

Today we use replenishment capacity of 1.5 planets

3 billion people emerging over the next 20 years

* Sources: UN World Population prospects, OECD, IPCC, World resources institute, WBCSD

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Sustainability is the essential element in this period of new growththis period of new growth

Demographics/ globalization

Scarcity ofnatural resourcesClimate changeClimate changeQuality of life Requires paradigm

shifts in technology and our institutions

DematerializationRecyclingGlobal emission rights

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Global emission rightsRenewable energy

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Our strategic ambition is to be

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Our medium term strategic goals

• Top quartile safetyp q yperformance

• Top 3 position in sustainability• Top quartile performance in

di it l tdiversity, employee engagement, and talent development

• Top quartile eco-efficiency improvement rate

• Grow to €20 billion revenues• Increase EBITDA each year,

maintaining 13-15% margin

p

maintaining 13 15% margin• Reduce OWC/revenues by

0.5 p.a. towards a 12% level• Pay a stable to rising dividend

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Sustainable growth is a prerequisite for future profitability

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Exciting RD&I pipeline with innovative solutions for key market segmentssolutions for key market segmentsHow innovation will support our growth agenda:

Revenue by key market segmentg g

• Functional solutions in key market segments

• Increase spend in Big R&D12%

• Increase spend in Big R&D

• >15% of revenue from “breakthrough” innovations* 43%

13%

• >30% of revenue fromEco-premium solutions**

32%

Residential constructionConsumer goodsgNon-residential constructionTransport

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• Major innovations that result in a significant competitive advantage** Higher eco-efficiency than main competitive product

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Clear sustainability focus

Accelerated sustainability strategy will deliver:• Safety at 2.0 injuries/ million hours• 30% of revenue from Eco-premium solutions• Sustainable fresh water management• 30% eco-efficiency improvement on our operations• 10% carbon footprint reduction cradle to gate (25% by 2020)• 20% executives from high-growth economies• Key supplier partnerships delivering footprint reduction

Embed safety and sustainability in everything we do

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Our sustainability framework

Level ofExamples

InventIntegrate

Level ofdevelopment Environmental Economic Social

C b d E i L d hiIntegrate sustainable value propositions

Manage Supportive

Carbon andwater policies

Eco-premiumsolutions

Leadership training

Eco-premiumZ VOC

Market propositionsManage

Include sustainability in all aspects of the value

R&D Manu-facturingSourcing Sales and

marketingMarket research

Investment decisions

Required

supplier visitsZero VOC

Operational

propositions

chain

ImproveContinue to comply and

qeco-analysis

Code of Conduct

Stretchedsafety targets

eco-efficiency

Environmental/ product p y

ensure a license to operate

y g

Aspect of sustainability (linked to SAM)

stewardship

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Aspect of sustainability (linked to SAM)

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Eco-premium solutions have a superior growth rate and profitabilitygrowth rate and profitability

Eco-premium solutions*Eco-premium solutionsIn % of revenue

• Are products that have a higher eco-efficiency than the main competitive product

30%

• Give us a competitive edge, are more profitable and have a

i th t d18%

21% 22%

superior growth rate compared to other products

The 30% ambition is “a moving• The 30% ambition is a moving target”, requires a significant RD&I investment

2009 2010 2011 2015

* An eco-premium solution is measured using a quantitative analysis or a qualitative assessment focusing on six categories: toxicity, energy efficiency, use of natural resources/raw materials, emissions and waste, land use and risks

ambition

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categories: toxicity, energy efficiency, use of natural resources/raw materials, emissions and waste, land use and risks (eg accidents). The eco-premium solution must be significantly better than currently available solutions in at least one criterion, and not significantly worse in any.

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Eco Premium SolutionsDecorative Paints - Dulux Weathershield (SunReflect™ & Keep Cool™)Decorative Paints Dulux Weathershield (SunReflect™ & Keep Cool™)

Solar reflectance feature• Ordinary paints absorb heat–

Customer benefits• Savings of up to 15% on theOrdinary paints absorb heat

new pigment technology reflects more of the solar, without affecting the color.

Savings of up to 15% on the energy used for air conditioning

• Available across 60% of the • Increased reflectance

reduces internal temperatures by up to 5°C.

color range

Growth potentialG o t pote t a• SunReflect ™ launched in

India and Keep Cool™ in SEAP.

• Roll-outs planned in similar climates.

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Eco Premium Solutions Performance Coatings - Sikkens Autosurfacer UVPerformance Coatings Sikkens Autosurfacer UV

Benefits for body-shop owners

Key application features • 50% less energy consumption

• Less paint consumption

• Increased throughput

• 50% less energy consumption

• 2 coats instead of 3

• Extremely short drying times• Reduced labor and energy

costs• Reduced process time

Strengthens market position by • Completing our UV cure• Completing our UV-cure

system offering

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Eco Premium Solutions Specialty Chemicals – High Filler ConceptSpecialty Chemicals High Filler Concept

Growth potential• Sales to customer higher than

Replaces tree fiber with non-wood filler • Sales to customer higher than

standard papermaking additives

• Growth potential in both high

• de-watering/retention system using novel on-line treatment of fillers • Growth potential in both high-

growth and mature markets

• Of interest to all fine paper producers

• Cost of filler up to 10x lower than fiber

producers

Helping customers save costs • ~10% less tree fiber to

purchase

• up to 50% lower energy for drying

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Supply chain sustainability initiatives

• Vendor policy

• Supportive supplier visits

• Carbon reduction• Carbon reduction

• Key supplier agreements

• Open innovation

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Question:

Where in the coatings supply chain is the most carbon dioxide emission?

A. Suppliers

B Coatings industryB. Coatings industry

C E dC. End users

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Carbon intensity in our own scope is relatively lowrelatively low ...

Million tons CO2 equivalents 2011Million tons CO2 equivalents, 2011

15

10

5

4,5

00Suppliers AkzoNobel Use / end of life*

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Carbon intensity in our own scope is relatively lowrelatively low ...

Million tons CO2 equivalents 2011

... But the picture changes when we take a supply chain view…Million tons CO2 equivalents, 2011

2,715

10

11,9 12,05

4,5

00Suppliers AkzoNobel Use / end of life*

CO2(e) GHG protocolVOC

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... Making it necessary to work collaboratively* estimate

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Variable costs represent 54.3% of revenue

100%

% of 2011 annual revenue*

Raw materials,energy, andother variablecostscosts

Fixed productioncosts

Selling, advertising,administration, R&Dcosts

EBIT margin0%

Decorative Paints

Performance Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

AkzoNobel

EBIT margin

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* Rounded percentages, all data excluding incidentals

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Raw materials: both risk and opportunity

2011Packaging

Energy & othervariable costs*

28%7%

7%

Solvents

Chemicals and

Raw materials

13%

Chemicals andintermediates***

7%

8%2%

8%Other raw materials**Additives

8%12%

Titaniumdioxide

Coatings’i lti

Resins

Pigments

* Other variable costs include variable selling costs (e.g. freight) and products for resale

specialties

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Other variable costs include variable selling costs (e.g. freight) and products for resale** Other raw materials include cardolite, hylar etc.*** Chemicals and intermediates include caustic soda, acetic acid, tallow, ethylene, ethylene oxide, sulfur, amines etc.

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Raw Materials Strategy

Short-term

• Maintaining safety margin of stocks

• Leveraging strong relationships with existing major suppliers

• Creating partnerships with the emerging suppliers in our growth markets

Medium to long termMedium- to long-term

• Developing ‘drop-in’ alternatives with suppliers

• Developing alternative building blocks for resins & latexes• Developing alternative building blocks for resins & latexes

• Increasing use of renewable raw materials (already 9% have a renewable content vs. industry average of 3%)

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Renewable raw materials in actionProducts & on going product developmentProducts & on-going product development

• Dissolvine GL – Functional ChemicalsDissolvine GL Functional ChemicalsBiodegradable cleaning agent which eliminatesuse of phosphates

• Hybrid Polymers - Surface Chemistryy y yIncorporate starch-based polymers to make biodegradable materials for cleaning and personal care applicationspp

• Bio based Latexes Decorative Paints• Bio-based Latexes – Decorative PaintsDrop in replacement latexes for water basedpaints

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Raw material case study TiO is a challengeTiO2 is a challenge

Regional TiO2 Pricing – in US$/tonne

3.500

4.000US$/Ton

North

2.500

3.000 +91%

2.000

North America

1.500

1.000

500 Europe

Asia

Source: ICIS Pricing

2003 20112009200720010

2005

Pricing has increased steadily over the last decade, across all regions

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TiO2 case study: There has been a lag in new extraction capacity coming on streamextraction capacity coming on stream

Global supply & demand outlook for Ti mineral 2000 – 2020F

• Although there is no shortage of feedstockshortage of feedstock in the ground (mostly ilmenite and rutile), the market fears an expected shortage inexpected shortage in TiO2 supply

• High current prices are bound to drive new investment in capacity – we have already seen ample evidence of this, particularly in p yChina

Consumption

Likely new projects (not yet approved)

Approved new projects

Existing production

Source: TZMI

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TiO2 case study: We are actively working to both increase security of supply and reduce dependenceincrease security of supply and reduce dependence

Sourcing Research & Development• Leveraging strong relationships

with major suppliers, including the emerging suppliers in China

• Using our formulation science expertise and our high-throughput experimentation capability to reduce our TiO• Maintaining a safety margin of

stock

• Partnering with China-based

capability to reduce our TiO2dependence in 3 ways:

• Using existing replacement gGuangxi CAVA Titanium Industry to manufacture and distribute TiO2

technology• Working with key suppliers to

develop new technologies• Increasing efficiency of use

• With this deal a new TiO2 facility will be developed in Qinzhou with a production capacity of 100,000 tons p.a., slated to begin operation in

through formulation improvements

• Combined, these initiatives mean we can reduce our total p a , s a ed o beg ope a o

2014

• Further guarantees security of supply for the Asian market

TiO2 usage while maintaining cost efficiency and product attributes

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Institutional change required

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Sustainability makes a great business casecase

• Eco-premium solutions give us a competitive edge and superior growth rates compared to other products

• Sustainability requires collaboration throughout the supply chain

• Sustainability helps us to attract & develop talent in order to achieve our growth ambition

• Sustainability helps reducing risks

Therefore we will continue to use sustainability as an important measure in management remuneration

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Sustainability and long-term shareholder value go hand in handvalue go hand in hand

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Source: SAM (Sustainability Asset Management)

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Appendix

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Decorative Paints key facts

2011• Revenue €5.3 billion• 22,340 employees• EBITDA: €440 million*• 40 percent of revenue from high growth markets• Largest global supplier of decorative paints• Many leading positions, strong brands

Some of our strong brands Revenue by geography

12%3%

M t E

40%20%

12% Mature Europe

Emerging Europe

Asia Pacific

North America

L ti A i

7%18%

Latin America

Other regions

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* Before incidentals

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Performance Coatings key facts

2011• Revenue €5.2 billion• 21,960 employees• EBITDA: €611 million*• 47 percent of revenue from high growth markets• Leading positions in performance coatings

industry• Innovative technologies, strong brands

15%Marine and Protective Coatings

Revenue by business unit Revenue by geography

8% 4% Mature Europe27%

18%

CoatingsAutomotive and Aerospace CoatingsIndustrial Coatings

Powder Coatings

30%

20%

8% Mature Europe

Emerging Europe

Asia Pacific

North America

20%20%

Powder Coatings

Wood Finishes and Adhesives

10%

28%

Latin America

Other regions

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* Before incidentals

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Specialty Chemicals key facts

2011• Revenue €5.3 billion• 11,510 employees• EBITDA: €906 million*• 33 percent of revenue from high growth markets• Major producer of specialty chemicals• Leadership positions in many markets

6% Functional Chemicals

Revenue by business unit Revenue by geography

9% 2%

35%

21%

17% Industrial Chemicals

Pulp and Paper ChemicalsSurface Chemistry

43%20%

Mature EuropeEmerging EuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin America

21%

21% Surface Chemistry

Chemicals Pakistan 4%22%

Latin AmericaOther Regions

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* Before incidentals

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The global paints and coatings market is around €70 billionaround €70 billion

Wood Finishes

% of market100% is around €70 billion

6%

10%

Wood Finishes

General Industrial Coatings

10%

7%44% Performance

Car Refinishes

Decorative3%

6%

2%

Performance56%

Marine and Yacht

Protective coatings

Decorative

2%

9%

3%2%8%Auto OEM metal plastics

Special purpose

Powder Coatings

Auto OEM, metal, plasticsCoil Coatings

Packaging Coatings

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Source: Company Reports

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Leading positions and strong brands

2011 Revenue by market position Some of our strong brandsy p g

No. 2 or 332%

Decorative Paints

Other

No. 1 position

59%

Performance Coatings

9%

Specialty Chemicals

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Excellent geographic spread ofboth revenue and profitsboth revenue and profits

High growth markets are important (40% of revenue)% of 2011 revenue 38%

“Mature” Europe

20%7%

“Emerging” Europe

22%Asia Pacific

3%Middle East

and Africa

North America

and Africa

10%Latin America

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High growth markets’ profitability is above average

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Aspirations for high growth markets(currently around 40 percent of our revenue)(currently around 40 percent of our revenue)

Double revenues in China• Grow from $1 5 to $3 billion of revenuesGrow from $1.5 to $3 billion of revenues • Already the biggest paint, coatings and specialty chemicals company in

China

Create significant footprint in India• Grow from €0.25 to €1 billion in revenue• Increasing footprint for all business areas

Outgrow the competition in Brazilg p• Grow from €0.75 to €1.5 billion in revenue• Become clear market leader in all our activities

Expand in the Middle East

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High growth markets will become significantly more importantsignificantly more important% of revenue, indicative

32%32%“Mature” Europe

18%North America

9%“Emerging” Europe

25%Asia Pacific

5%Middle East

and Africa

11%Latin America

High growth markets will be around 50% of revenue in this decade

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g g %

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FY 2011 revenue and EBITDA

€ million FY 2011 Δ%Revenue 15 697 7Revenue 15,697 7EBITDA* 1,796 (9)

Ratio, % FY 2011 FY 2010EBITDA* margin 11.4 13.4

Revenue development FY 2011 vs. FY 2010

5

10

+7%+5%

+1% -1%

+2%

0Volume Price/Mix Acquisitions/

divestmentsExchange rates Total

+7%+2%

38

Increase Decrease* Before incidentals

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Price increases coming through

Quarterly volume development in % year-on-year

5

10

15

2%-2% -2%-4%

-5

0

Decorative Paints Performance Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

AkzoNobel

2% 4%

Coatings Chemicals

10

Quarterly price/mix development in % year-on-year

7% 5% 6%

-5

0

5 4%7% 5% 6%

-10

-5

Decorative Paints Performance Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

AkzoNobel

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20112010

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Achieved price increases have caught up with most raw material price inflationwith most raw material price inflation

3 500

EBITDA* bridge FY 2010 – FY 2011€ million

3.000

3.500

2.000

2.500

1 000

1.500

1,7961 964

500

1.000 ,1,964

02010 Currency Volume Price Raw

materialsMix Other 2011

Increase Decrease* Before incidentals

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Strong operating returns on invested capitalcapital

25%

30%

23.2%

27.7%

22.3%

20%

10%

15%

0%

5% 10.8%9.2% 8.9%

0%2009 2010 2011

Moving average ROI %

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Operating ROI %** Operating ROI is calculated as EBIT before amortization divided by average invested capital excluding intangible assets

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Cash flows 2011

€ million 2011 2010Profit for the period 533 747

Amortization and depreciation 633 640

Change working capital (344) (124)

- Pension provisions (410) (434)Pension provisions

- Restructuring

- Other provisions

(410)

(4)

(84)

(434)

(101)

(116)

Ch i i (498) (651)Change provisions (498) (651)

Other operating cash flows 1 (93)

Operating cash flows 325 519Capex (708) (534)

Changes from borrowings (470) (33)

Dividends (362) (403)

Discontinued operations 11 1,095

Other changes (133) 10

Total cash flows (1,337) 654

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Pension deficit decreases to €0.5 billion

Key pension metrics Q4 2011 Q3 2011Disco nt rate 4 6% 5 0%Discount rate 4.6% 5.0%Inflation assumptions 2.5% 2.7%

0 2

Pension deficit development during Q4 2011€ billion

-0,2

0,0

0,2

(508)

-0,6

-0,4 (661)

8

661(508)

(208)203(505)

-0,8Deficit end Q3 2011

Top-ups Increased plan

assets

Discount rates

Inflation Other Deficit end Q4 2011

43

Increase Decrease

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Pension deficit decreases to €0.5 billion

Key pension metrics Q4 2011 Q4 2010Disco nt rate 4 6% 5 4%Discount rate 4.6% 5.4%Inflation assumptions 2.5% 3.0%

0 2

Pension deficit development during 2011€ billion

-0 4-0,20,00,2

840(1 233)

(505)

-1,0-0,8-0,60,4

(1,049)

354

(1,233)(39)

622

-1,2Deficit end

2010Top-ups Increased

plan assets

Discount rates

Inflation Other Deficit end 2011

44

Increase Decrease

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Triennial actuarial valuation of the ICI Pension Fund completed in January 2012Pension Fund completed in January 2012

• Funding deficit has reduced reflecting trustees’ liability driven investment strategy and cash top-ups paid

• Compared to the current, 6 year deficit recovery plan:Co pa ed o e cu e , 6 yea de c eco e y p a• Top-up contributions over the remaining 6 years of the

recovery plan are expected to be £198.5 million lower in total• Phased recovery plan savings: £62 5 million p a in 2012 and• Phased recovery plan savings: £62.5 million p.a. in 2012 and

2013, £19 million p.a. in 2014 to 2016 and £16.5m in 2017 • £250 million contingent asset structure on our balance sheet

terminated and £200 million (€239m) of assets transferred to theterminated and £200 million (€239m) of assets transferred to the Fund in 2012 to accelerate de-risking per pension strategy

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Pension cash contributions expected to reduce in 2012reduce in 2012

€ million 2010 2011 2012 ERegular 149 148 126Top-up 375 354 358T t lTotal 524 502 484

• The one off cash costs related to the termination of the• The one-off cash costs related to the termination of the contingent asset is expected to be €239 million in 2012

• The non-cash IAS 19 corridor method of pension accounting i t i 2011 €92 illi f hi h €59 illi i thimpact in 2011 was €92 million, of which €59 million is on the interest line and €33 million in EBITDA

• The expected non-cash IAS 19 corridor method of pension ti i t i 2012 i €100 illi f hi h €63 illiaccounting impact in 2012 is €100 million, of which €63 million

is on the interest line and €37 million in EBITDA

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Performance improvement program: stepping up operational and functional excellenceup operational and functional excellence

Underpin our growth and margin objectivesp g g j• Enhance our ability to grow• Expected to bring us at or above the mid-point of our 13-15 percent EBITDA

margin guidance.

Deliver structural competitive advantage• Leveraging scale, simplify support structures, reduce cost base• Transfer best practices, standardize key processesTransfer best practices, standardize key processes• Restructuring of underperforming parts of the portfolio

Full EBITDA impact of €500 million in 2014• Expected total incidental costs €425 million• 2012: €200 million EBITDA, incidental costs of €200 million• Reporting on program deliverables every six months

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A comprehensive program

• Comprehensive – all functions, all businessesall businesses

• Margin management, R&D and restructuring (~50%)

• Supply Chain and Sourcing j t ( 40%)

Decorative Paints

Perf. Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

projects (~40%)

• Improvements implemented over three years (2012 to 2014)

Finance

Information Management

Research, three years (2012 to 2014)

• All business areas contribute to delivering the €500 million

Dev’t & Innov.Human

ResourcesIntegrated

Supply ChainM idelivering the €500 million

• >40 percent Decorative Paints• >30 percent Performance

Coatings

Margin Management

Academy

• Close to 25 percent Specialty Chemicals

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The performance improvement program is on track to deliver €500 million EBITDA in 2014track to deliver €500 million EBITDA in 2014

• Development of 2012 overall plan on track• €28 million of restructuring provisions taken in Q4 2011 with

d €200 illi t d i 2012around €200 million expected in 2012• Further restructuring underway within Decorative Paints Europe• Additional actions announced in Decorative Paints North

America• Close to 800 employees have been made redundant• Confidence in delivery of €200 million EBITDA in 2012• Confidence in delivery of €200 million EBITDA in 2012

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Capital expenditure prioritization for growthgrowth• Capex 2011 was €708 million (including Ningbo €45)

• Medium term: Capex level to be at least 4 percent of revenues

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Capex as a % of revenue 2011 Capex split

3%

3

4

52%

16%3%

1

229%

02008 2009 2010 2011

B Ni b N ti l St h

Specialty ChemicalsDecorative PaintsPerformance Coatings

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Base capex Ningbo National Starch Other

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Year-on-year Operating Working Capital % of revenue to be reduced towards 12%of revenue to be reduced towards 12%OWC€ million

17%

18%2500

15%

16%2000

15.6%15.0%

14.1%

15.3%14.5% 14.9%

14.4%

13%

14%

1500

14.1%13.9%

11%

12%1500

2,037 2,346 2,191 2,016 2,317 2,389 2,433 2,196

10%1000Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 Q3 2011 Q4 2011

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OWC OWC as % of LQ revenue*4

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Debt duration lengthened to 3.6 years and no refinancing needed in 2012no refinancing needed in 2012Debt maturities*€ million (nominal amounts)

800

1.200

400

800

02012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

€ bonds $ bonds £ bonds

Strong liquidity position to support growth

• Undrawn revolving credit facility of €1.8 billion (2016) or €1.5 and $3 billion commercial paper programs available

• Net cash and cash equivalents €1.3 billion*

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* At the end of 2011

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Revenue growth and EBITDA margin performance 2010-11performance 2010-11Reported quarterly revenue growth in % year-on-year

6% 7%5%2%10

15

20

0

5

Decorative Paints Performance Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

AkzoNobel

20

Quarterly EBITDA* margin in %

16.1%

Coatings Chemicals

5

10

15 0.9% 10.6%16.1%

7.9%

0

5

Decorative Paints Performance Coatings

Specialty Chemicals

AkzoNobel

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* Before incidentals 20112010 Target range

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Unchanged ambition to maintain strong balance sheetbalance sheet € million Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010Total equity 9 743 9 509Total equity 9,743 9,509Net debt* 1,895 936

• Credit ratings unchanged at BBB+/Baa1 outlook stableCredit ratings unchanged at BBB+/Baa1, outlook stable• Net debt increased mainly due to capital expenditures of €708

million, dividend payments of €362 million, operating cash inflow of €321 million and net cash outflow for acquisitions of €138 million€321 million and net cash outflow for acquisitions of €138 million

• In September 2011, we renewed our five year multi-currency syndicated revolving credit facility for €1.8 billion (previously €1.5 billion)billion)

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* Before net pension deficit of €0.5 billion December 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010 €1.0 billion)

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2011 EBITDA – Cash bridge

€ million 2011 2010EBITDA before incidentals 1 796 1 964EBITDA before incidentals 1,796 1,964 Incidentals (cash) (120) (128)Change working capital (344) (124)Change working capital (344) (124) Change provisions (498) (651)Interest paid (282) (265)Income tax paid (227) (277)Net cash from operating activities 325 519

• Lower profit from continuing operations• Fair value changes and cash settlements for foreign currency hedging

ti itiactivities• Lower payments related to provisions• Lower payments for tax and interest

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Recent innovations Protective Coatings – Interchar® 1120 Intumescent CoatingProtective Coatings Interchar® 1120 Intumescent Coating

A water based Intumescent coating for on-site application

Customer Benefits• Ensures building is sustainable,

during construction and occupation

Key Features• Reacts in the presence of

intense heat to form an

Growth potential

during construction and occupation• Compliant with VOC regulations

intense heat to form an insulating layer

• Extend structural integrity for up to 4 hours

• Sustainable, “green” building becoming increasingly important in high growth areas such as China and India

for up to 4 hours• Applied easily on-site

during construction

• Launched in the UK, Europe and China, soon in the United-States

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Pipeline 2011Powder Coatings LAT Pipe CoatingPowder Coatings – LAT Pipe Coating

In-situ powder coating of pipe joints made possible

Key Features• Lower Application Temperature

(LAT) reduces pre-heating

Customer Benefits• Lower temperature cure will result

in energy savings for customers• Powder coated field joints offer

temperature from 230°C to 180°C• Makes in-field coating of pipe

joints with powder coatings an i iti

Powder coated field joints offer better protection than current alternatives

Growth Potentialeconomic proposition Growth Potential• Following successful trialing,

product launch will occur in late 2011

• Immediate potential sale for• Immediate potential sale for coating 37,000 joints on a 225 km pipeline

• Allows penetration of new markets for single layer fusion bondedfor single layer fusion bonded epoxies: e.g. higher grade steels, sensitive to temperatures above 200°C

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Recent innovations Powder Coatings Interpon A 5000Powder Coatings - Interpon A 5000

First full-body monocoat powder coating used on a passenger vehicle in Europe

Key Features• Unique matt black textured finish,

Customer Benefits• Fewer process steps reduces both

p

q ,developed with OEM stylists

• A high performance system with unique environmental advantagesAk N b l l b th d

complexity and energy consumption• Improved environmental footprint

• AkzoNobel supply both powder coatings and plastic components matching paint system through AAC Growth Potential

• Commercial launch by PSA is under• Commercial launch by PSA is under discussion following successful trials with prototype vehicle

• Potential penetration of the automotive b d h ll k tbody-shell market

• Innovative design options open up for automotive manufacturers

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Recent innovations S f Ch i t STRUCTURE® CEL P lSurface Chemistry - STRUCTURE® CEL Polymers

Naturally-derived rheology control polymers

Features• Thicken and texturize shampoos,

conditioners, styling products and

Customer Benefits• Thicken personal care products

more naturally, y g pskin care systems

• Enhance aesthetic properties in cleansing and conditioning

y• Attractive cost in use• Performance equivalent to

synthetic benchmarksproducts

• Use of coatings chemistry in personal care applications

y

Growth Potential• Launched April 2011

Fi t l t t i US d• First sales to customers in US and Europe

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Recent innovations S f Ch i t R ti TP™Surface Chemistry - Recentia TP™

Zeta Fraction™ Technology

Features• Based on Tanacetum Parthenium

(Feverfew) leaf/flower/stem juice –f d ffi i t i bl

Customer Benefits• Effectively diminish multiple skin

irritant pathwaysa safe and efficacious sustainable bio-active material

• Process isolates active components from living plant using patented

• Potent antioxidant activity• Growth Potential• Launched in US by J&J in 2009,g p g p

solvent-free electrokinetic (zeta) potential fractionating technology

• No chemical modifications

Launched in US by J&J in 2009, Launched in Europe in multiple brands & applications in 2011

• Non-exclusive fraction; new promotional channels nderpromotional channels under evaluation

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Recent innovations S f Ch i t H b id lSurface Chemistry – Hybrid polymers

Used in cleaning and personal care applications

Growth potential• Major players in consumer

cleaning markets showing interest

Key features• Advantages include: reliability

of supply, sustainability and g g• Biggest opportunity is in laundry

and the second in automatic dishwasher detergents

pp y, ycost

• Biodegradable and environmentally friendly

Customer benefits • Cut back on CO2 emissions • Improving their green credentials

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Recent innovations Industrial Chemicals Meso tartrate (mTA)Industrial Chemicals – Meso tartrate (mTA)

The next green generation anti-caking agent for salt

Customer Benefits• 5% lower power consumption in Cl2

production

Key Features• Fully biodegradable and

safe • Increased membrane and electrode

lifetimes• Explosive NCl3 formation risk

• Superior performance in membrane electrolysis chlorine production

Growth potential

eliminated• Full dosing & application technology package

Growth potential• Successful launch into the European

market • Being trialed in China – a 28MBeing trialed in China a 28M

tonne/annum vacuum salt market• Extension into de-icing and edible salt

applicationspp

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Recent innovations Decorative Paints Sikkens EcoSureDecorative Paints – Sikkens EcoSure

An eco-friendly product range, supporting a fully integrated sustainability concept for the professional market

Customer Benefits• All products meet the criteria of the

European Ecolabel and offer at least

Key Features• A full range of interior and

exterior wall trim and European Ecolabel and offer at least one additional eco-benefit (identified by the eco-droplet on the can for easy recognition)

exterior wall, trim and woodcare products

• Optimal balance between low environmental impact, high

Growth potential

• Similar application characteristics as alternative solvent-based products

quality & total lifecycle footprint• Minimized VOC (zero where

possible) and low embodied b Growth potential

• Full range launched in the Netherlands and Belgium; roll-out elsewhere in Europe in progress

carbon

Europe in progress• Further additions to the range expected

from the end of 2012 onwards

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Safe Harbor Statement

This presentation contains statements which address such key issues as AkzoNobel’s growth strategy, future financial results, market positions, product development, products in the pipeline, and product approvals. Such statements should be carefully considered, and it should be understood that many factors could y , ycause forecasted and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures. Stated competitive g g y ppositions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risk factors affecting our business please see our latest Annual Report, a copy of which can be found on the company’s corporate website www.akzonobel.com.p y p

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