Surface Technologies Q2 2021 Sales in the Surface Technologies segment rose considerably compared with the second quarter of 2020, especially in the Catalysts division. (XLSX:) XLS Factors influencing sales in Q2 2021 – Surface Technologies Surface Technologies Catalysts Coatings Volumes 44% 42% 56% Prices 57% 69% 4% Portfolio 0% 0% 0% Currencies –11% –13% –7% Sales 90% 98% 53% The sales increase was attributable to significantly higher prices and volumes overall. Price levels increased, especially in the Catalysts division, due to higher precious metal prices. This led to a considerable increase in sales in precious metal trading to €2,927 million (Q2 2020: €1,502 million). Coatings raised prices in all businesses. The significantly higher sales volumes resulted primarily from greater demand from the automotive industry. Catalysts achieved higher volumes in all businesses, especially for mobile emissions catalysts. Coatings also increased volumes in all businesses, particularly for automotive OEM coatings. However, the segment’s volume growth was dampened by the shortage of semiconductors in the automotive market. Negative currency effects, mainly relating to the U.S. dollar, had an offsetting effect. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items was considerably above the level of the prior-year quarter in both divisions due primarily to sales volumes. Additionally, earnings performance in the Catalysts division was supported by a considerably higher contribution from precious metal trading. (XLSX:) XLS Segment data – Surface Technologies (Million €) Q2 H1 2021 2020 +/– 2021 2020 +/– Sales to third parties 5,892 3,099 90% 11,839 7,427 59% of which Catalysts 5,049 2,549 98% 10,159 6,081 67% Coatings 843 550 53% 1,680 1,346 25% Income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items 399 –34 . 869 304 186% Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 400 –44 . 866 290 199% Depreciation and amortizationa 111 132 –16% 221 249 –11% Income from operations (EBIT) 289 –176 . 645 41 . Special items − –25 − –4 –28 86% EBIT before special items 289 –151 . 649 69 . Assets (June 30) 13,190 11,700 13% 13,190 11,700 13% Investments including acquisitionsb 125 137 –9% 198 220 –10% Research and development expenses 68 48 42% 135 103 31% a Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (including impairments and reversals of impairments) b Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets back next