Dow Inc.

- No current plans for new major projects apart from the ongoing Alberta project. - Dow emphasizes returning cash to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases as a clear priority. - Capital expenditures are expected to be at or below depreciation and amortization across the cycle, focusing on high-quality organic investments. - Dow maintains a strong liquidity position with approximately $14 billion total liquidity, including cash on hand and committed bilateral credit lines. - Revolving credit facility recently renewed through 2030; committed accounts receivable securitization renewed through 2029. - No substantial debt maturities until 2029. - As of Q1, Dow ended with over $4 billion cash on hand. - No indication of plans for new fundraising through debt or equity in the near term; focus remains on disciplined financial management and cash generation.

- Dow's only planned major project currently is the Alberta project, focused on growth in resilient, high-value applications like pressure pipe, wire and cable, and food packaging. - Capital expenditures are expected to be at or below depreciation and amortization across the cycle. - Prioritization remains on advantaged assets, regions, high-return projects, and investments that strengthen cost position and earnings durability. - Incremental growth investments are delivering returns, including the new world-scale polyethylene train in Freeport, Texas (PolySeven assets). - Transformation assessments are underway at approximately 25% of large sites aiming for sustained improvements and returns over the next 2 years, targeting $400 million of productivity improvements this year as part of $1.3 billion total. - Self-help actions and transformation initiatives like Transform to Outperform are expected to deliver at least $2 billion in near-term EBITDA improvement, with $600 million remaining from the 2025 cost savings program. - Focus on disciplined capital allocation with a strong liquidity position and no substantive debt maturities until 2029.

- Dow expects continued sequential volume growth, highlighted by a 3% increase in Q1 2026 and anticipates further momentum through the year. - Positive pricing momentum is taking hold across all businesses and regions, with announced price increases in April ($0.30/lb) and May ($0.20/lb) supporting margin improvements. - The company is optimizing its advantaged manufacturing footprint to capture improved margins, particularly in polyethylene packaging markets. - Demand remains resilient in core polyethylene packaging markets; however, mixed signals persist in other markets like building and construction due to macroeconomic pressures. - Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts may constrain supply, providing opportunities for Dow to capture new business in regions like Europe. - Dow’s growth is reinforced by ongoing investments, including the new polyethylene train in Freeport, Texas, and the Alberta project targeting high-value applications. - Transform to Outperform initiatives and self-help actions are expected to ramp up, driving margin and operational improvements.

- Dow expects continued positive earnings momentum through 2026, supported by pricing gains, expanding margins, increased asset utilization, and cost reductions (Page 6). - Q2 2026 guidance includes approximately $12 billion in revenue and $2 billion in EBITDA, driven by pricing, margin expansions, and demand seasonality (Page 6). - Margin improvement forecast of $0.26 per pound baked into Q2 guidance, excluding upcoming May price increases which present upside potential (Page 12). - Transform to Outperform initiative expected to deliver $2 billion in near-term EBITDA improvement, with significant cost savings and productivity gains ramping to $400 million in H2 2026 (Pages 5 and 6). - Integrated margin improvement expected to be mid-cycle to peak levels in Q2, with the outlook of 6 to 18 months for supply-demand normalization following supply shocks (Page 8). - Sustainable growth anticipated due to robust portfolio shifts towards higher-value markets and cost-advantaged manufacturing footprint (Page 6).

- Dow experienced strong order books in January and February 2026. - In March 2026, amid Middle East conflict disruptions, operations outside the region saw the largest percent sales gain in company history. - Overall, order books indicate solid demand momentum continuing through 2026. - Supply constraints due to the conflict have tightened product availability, but Dow's advantaged Americas footprint and flexible operations are helping capture new business, especially in Europe. - Pricing momentum is building globally, supporting strong order volumes. - Despite market volatility, Dow expects more upside potential than downside in order fulfillment and earnings. - The company is focused on maintaining balance between near-term market dynamics and long-term strategic execution.