Materials Q3 2021 In the Materials segment, sales in both divisions increased considerably compared with the prior-year quarter. (XLSX:) XLS Factors influencing sales in Q3 2021 – Materials Materials Performance Materials Monomers Volumes 7% 10% 3% Prices 41% 22% 63% Portfolio 0% 0% 0% Currencies 2% 1% 2% Sales 50% 33% 68% Sales growth was due mainly to significantly higher prices resulting from strong demand alongside low product availability and increased prices for raw materials. Production and supply chain disruptions associated with hurricanes in the United States and raw material shortages negatively impacted product market availability. The Monomers division achieved higher prices primarily in isocyanates and polyamides, while Performance Materials raised price levels mainly in polyurethane systems and engineering plastics. A considerable increase in volumes due largely to strong demand contributed to sales growth. A primary driver was the higher volumes in the Performance Materials division, due mainly to increased sales volumes in the transportation and consumer goods industries. Monomers recorded volumes growth particularly in the isocyanates business. Positive currency effects, especially in Asia Pacific, supported sales slightly. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items rose considerably compared with the third quarter of 2020. This was driven largely by significantly higher EBIT before special items in Monomers. Earnings growth was primarily due to higher margins in isocyanates and polyamides. The Performance Materials division also significantly increased EBIT before special items. This was mainly driven by positive volume development. The decline in special items in the third quarter of 2021 was due primarily to the special charges for impairments in the prior-year quarter. (XLSX:) XLS Segment data – Materials (Million €) Q3 January–September 2021 2020 +/– 2021 2020 +/– Sales to third parties 3,973 2,657 50% 11,163 7,674 45% of which Performance Materials 1,873 1,410 33% 5,417 4,012 35% Monomers 2,100 1,247 68% 5,746 3,662 57% Income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items 832 439 90% 2,680 1,001 168% Income from operations before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 822 430 91% 2,636 889 197% Depreciation and amortizationa 202 976 –79% 606 1,418 –57% Income from operations (EBIT) 620 –546 . 2,030 –529 . Special items –11 –763 99% –65 –875 93% EBIT before special items 631 217 191% 2,095 346 . Assets (September 30) 10,620 9,007 18% 10,620 9,007 18% Investments including acquisitionsb 166 135 23% 421 1,641 –74% Research and development expenses 48 47 2% 142 133 7% 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