Trinseo: Redomiciliation of Parent Company

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Trinseo, a global materials solutions provider, has completed its redomiciliation from Luxembourg to Ireland, merging into Trinseo PLC. This merger, approved by shareholders in June, allows for a one-for-one exchange of shares, maintaining the NYSE ticker symbol 'TSE.' Key benefits include simplified regulations, enhanced capital deployment flexibility, potential dividend tax advantages, and lower operational costs. Trinseo will continue its existing business operations and is subject to SEC regulations and NYSE governance.

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• Redomiciliation simplifies regulatory requirements.
• Increased flexibility for capital deployment.
• Potential dividend withholding tax benefits for shareholders.
• Operational efficiencies and reduced operating costs.

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• None.

Trinseo Announces Redomiciliation of Parent Company from Luxembourg to Ireland

BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders, today announced that it has completed a transaction to redomicile its parent company from Luxembourg to Ireland, by merger into an Irish public limited company, Trinseo PLC. The merger was approved by shareholders at the Company’s annual general meeting in June of this year.

As a result of the merger, all ordinary shares of Trinseo S.A. have been exchanged for ordinary shares of Trinseo PLC on a one-for-one basis. Trinseo shares will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker symbol “TSE.” No additional action by shareholders is necessary.

The merger is expected to result in benefits to Trinseo and its shareholders, including simplifying regulatory requirements, increasing flexibility on capital deployment such as increased authority to issue new shares or repurchase shares, providing dividend withholding tax benefits to shareholders and providing Trinseo with operational efficiencies and reductions in its operating and administrative costs.

Trinseo will continue to conduct the same business operations as were conducted prior to the merger. Furthermore, Trinseo remains subject to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements and all applicable corporate governance rules of the NYSE.

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders with a focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and value-creating products that are intrinsic to our daily lives. Trinseo is dedicated to making a positive impact on society by partnering with like-minded stakeholders, and supporting the sustainability goals of our customers in a wide range of end-markets including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, packaging, footwear, carpet, paper and board and building and construction. Trinseo had approximately $3.0 billion in net sales in 2020 and has 26 manufacturing sites around the world and approximately 3,800 employees. For more information, please visit: www.trinseo.com.

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Trinseo

Andy Myers

Tel: +1 610-240-3221

Email: aemyers@trinseo.com

Source: Trinseo

FAQ

What is Trinseo's recent redomiciliation announcement?

Trinseo announced it has redomiciled its parent company from Luxembourg to Ireland, completing a merger into Trinseo PLC.

How does the redomiciliation affect Trinseo shareholders?

Shareholders will exchange their shares on a one-for-one basis and will maintain the NYSE ticker symbol 'TSE'.

What benefits does Trinseo anticipate from its merger?

Benefits include simpler regulatory compliance, increased flexibility in capital deployment, and lower operational costs.

Will Trinseo change its business operations after the redomiciliation?

No, Trinseo will continue to conduct the same business operations post-merger.

Is Trinseo still subject to U.S. regulations after the redomiciliation?

Yes, Trinseo remains subject to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements and NYSE corporate governance rules.