Venator Receives Notice from NYSE

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On November 2, 2022, Venator Materials PLC (NYSE: VNTR) received a notice from the NYSE indicating non-compliance with the continued listing standards due to its average share price falling below $1.00 over 30 trading days. Although this does not lead to immediate delisting, Venator intends to address this deficiency by notifying the NYSE by November 16, 2022, and may consider options like a reverse stock split, pending shareholder approval. Venator shares will remain listed provided other compliance standards are met.

Positive

• Venator has a six-month cure period to regain compliance with NYSE listing standards.
• Shares will continue trading on NYSE during this period.

Negative

• The average share price fell below $1.00, indicating potential financial distress.
• If compliance is not regained, the company risks delisting from NYSE.

WYNYARD, UK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator Materials PLC (NYSE: VNTR) ("Venator") received written notice on November 2, 2022, from the NYSE indicating that Venator is no longer in compliance with the continued listing standard set forth in Section 802.01C of the NYSE's Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the Company's ordinary shares was less than $1.00 per share over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. The notice does not result in the immediate delisting of the company's ordinary shares from the NYSE.

Venator plans to notify the NYSE by November 16, 2022, that it intends to cure the stock price deficiency and return to compliance with the NYSE continued listing standard. Venator can regain compliance at any time within the six-month cure period following receipt of the NYSE notice if, on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period or on the last business day of the six-month cure period, Venator's ordinary shares have a closing price of at least $1.00 per share and an average closing share price of at least $1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on such date. Venator intends to consider available alternatives, including but not limited to a reverse stock split that is subject to shareholder approval, no later than Venator's next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, if necessary to cure the stock price non-compliance.

Venator's ordinary shares will continue to be listed and trade on the NYSE during this period, subject to its compliance with other NYSE continued listing standards.

About Venator

Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO₂ business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.

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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements represent Venator's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the expected results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Venator's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward looking statements, including volatile global economic conditions and a downturn in the worldwide economy due to inflation, geopolitics, or other factors, changes in raw material and energy prices, interruptions in raw materials and energy, economic and other impacts from the military conflict in Ukraine, the impacts and duration of the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and all aspects of our business, including our employees, customers, suppliers, partners, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, our ability to maintain sufficient working capital, our ability to access capital markets on favorable terms, the costs associated with the closure of our Pori facility and execution of our business improvement programs and initiatives, our ability to realize financial and operational benefits from our business improvement plans and initiatives, industry production capacity and operating rates, the supply demand balance for our products and that of competing products, pricing pressures, technological developments, legal claims by or against us, changes in government regulations, including increased manufacturing, labeling and waste disposal regulations and the classification of TiO₂ as a carcinogen in the EU, management of materials resulting from our manufacturing process, including the ability to develop commercial markets in the regions that we manufacture and our ability to dispose of these materials if necessary, the impacts of increasing climate change regulations, geopolitical events, cyberattacks and public health crises.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Venator does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Venator to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in Venator's filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including Venator's Annual Reports on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Report on Forms 6-K for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022. The risk factors and other factors noted therein could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

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FAQ

What is the current status of Venator Materials PLC's stock on the NYSE?

Venator Materials PLC is currently non-compliant with NYSE listing standards due to its average share price being below $1.00.

How long does Venator have to resolve its stock price deficiency?

Venator has a six-month cure period to regain compliance following the NYSE notice.

What actions might Venator take if it fails to meet the NYSE standards?

Venator may consider a reverse stock split, subject to shareholder approval, to address the stock price issue.

When did Venator receive notice of non-compliance from the NYSE?

Venator received the notice on November 2, 2022.

What is the significance of Venator's stock price being below $1.00?

A stock price below $1.00 may lead to delisting from the NYSE if not corrected within the designated period.