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Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company harnessing the power of science and technology to drive innovation and address global challenges. With a rich history dating back to its formation from DowDuPont in 2019, Dow operates in around 180 countries, offering over 6,000 technology-based product families. The company's diverse portfolio includes specialty chemicals, advanced materials, agrosciences, and plastics, serving high-growth sectors such as packaging, electronics, water, coatings, and agriculture.
Dow's core businesses span several segments:
- Packaging & Specialty Plastics: This segment focuses on various applications, from flexible food packaging to specialty polymers. Despite recent challenges like reduced energy and feedstock costs, the segment continues to maintain robust demand in flexible food and specialty packaging.
- Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure: Serving industries like polyurethanes, construction chemicals, and industrial solutions, this segment has seen gains in areas such as polyurethanes and construction chemicals, driven by improved equity earnings and operational efficiencies.
- Performance Materials & Coatings: Catering to consumer solutions and coatings, this segment has shown resilience with volume gains, driven by improved demand across all regions and end-markets, particularly in siloxanes and personal care applications.
Dow is deeply committed to sustainability, as evidenced by its strategic initiatives such as Decarbonize & Grow and Transform the Waste. The company aims to capture more than $3 billion in underlying earnings improvement annually by 2030 through these initiatives. Dow is also advancing circular economy solutions, partnering with organizations like Freepoint Eco-Systems to convert plastic waste into valuable materials.
Recent milestones highlight Dow's strategic focus and financial discipline. In the first quarter of 2024, the company achieved volume growth and margin expansion, returning $693 million in cash to shareholders. New projects like the propylene glycol capacity expansion in Thailand and the VORATRON™ Polyurethane Systems production line in Germany exemplify Dow's commitment to innovation and meeting market demands.
Dow's forward-looking strategy is underscored by its continued investment in high-value growth areas, operational excellence, and sustainability. The company's operational and financial discipline ensures robust cash flow, margins, and returns, positioning it well for future growth and value creation.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has approved a new share buyback program for repurchasing up to $3 billion of its common stock, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable on June 10, 2022, with a record date of May 31, 2022. This dividend marks Dow's 443rd consecutive payment. Since April 2019, Dow has returned $8.4 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, exceeding its goal of returning 65% of operating net income over economic cycles.
Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in the Hanseatic Energy Hub GmbH (HEH), which aims to build a zero-carbon liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Stade, Germany, by 2026. This terminal is projected to fulfill up to 15% of Germany's natural gas demand, contributing nearly 25% to the U.S.'s goal of exporting 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Europe by 2030. Dow will provide land and infrastructure for the project, which supports European energy security amidst increasing reliance on natural gas.
The European Commission has chosen Dow's ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker as the new common fiscal marker for tax-rebated fuels in the EU. This initiative aims to tackle fuel fraud, which costs EU governments an estimated €7 to €10 billion annually. The new marker shows enhanced resilience against illegal removal techniques compared to previous technologies, following rigorous assessments by the Joint Research Centre and SCHEER. A 24-month transition period has been established for both markers to coexist, ensuring a smooth switch for the industry.
Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) announces that Howard Ungerleider, President and CFO, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference on March 17, 2022, at 11:20 a.m. ET. Investors can join a live webcast on Dow's website. A replay and transcript will be available post-event. Dow is committed to becoming a leader in sustainable materials science, with approximately $55 billion in sales in 2021 and operating 104 manufacturing sites across 31 countries.
Reynolds Consumer Products and Dow have launched a collaboration with ByFusion to convert hard-to-recycle plastics collected from the Hefty® EnergyBag® program into ByBlocks, innovative construction-grade materials. This pilot project, based in the Greater Boise area, aims to divert up to 72 tons of plastic waste from landfills. The initial application, a park bench in Manitou Park, showcases the environmental benefits of this initiative. ByFusion's process requires no sorting or chemicals, promoting sustainability and community engagement in addressing plastic waste.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable on March 11, 2022, to shareholders of record by February 28, 2022. This announcement marks the 442nd consecutive dividend paid by the company since 1912, reflecting its ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders. Dow's robust business structure emphasizes innovation and sustainability in the materials science sector, with a reported $55 billion in sales in 2021.
On February 10, 2022, Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the nomination of Jerri DeVard, former executive VP at Office Depot, to its Board of Directors for election during the Annual Meeting on April 14. DeVard, with over 30 years of experience, brings expertise in marketing, e-commerce, and governance. Her nomination aligns with Dow's strategy for board refreshment, enhancing diversity and relevant skills. The board already ranks in the top quartile for ethnic diversity among peers. Other incumbent directors will also be nominated for re-election.
Newmark Global Corporate Services has renewed a long-term contract with Dow, supporting its operations in over 150 buildings across 28 countries. This multi-service agreement includes facilities management, transaction management, and strategic consulting. Newmark's operational excellence, particularly in environmental health and safety, played a crucial role in this renewal. The partnership emphasizes high-performance operations and aims to enhance Dow's corporate real estate strategy, reflecting Newmark's commitment to superior client solutions.
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