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Marko Blagovic General Manager Dow Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia and Kazakhstan

Sustaining Business Growth and Russia’s Modernization Course through Science, Technology & Reliable Partnerships. Marko Blagovic General Manager Dow Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia and Kazakhstan. 11 th Annual AmCham Investment Conference March 10, 2011 Moscow Russia.

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Marko Blagovic General Manager Dow Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia and Kazakhstan

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  1. Sustaining Business Growth and Russia’s Modernization Course through Science, Technology & Reliable Partnerships Marko Blagovic General Manager Dow Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia and Kazakhstan 11th Annual AmCham Investment Conference March 10, 2011 Moscow Russia

  2. Dow Russia - Key Highlights • Fastest growing country in the Dow world in the past 10 years • Successful and profitable Dow business despite challenges • Continued growth potential driven by infrastructure demand, increasing consumerism and focus on modernization • Strong and expanding customer base Page 2

  3. Improving Business Conditions Stable political outlook • Growing emphasis on improving business and investment climate • International integration – including future membership of the WTO - leads to internal discipline and stability Improving economic outlook • Revival of commodity prices; key sectors recovering rapidly • Pre-crisis levels have been reached by beginning of 2011 • Increasing and broadening wealth across the region Positive business outlook • GDP estimated growth: 6% annually in the next 5 years • FDI is improving to pre-crisis levels Page 3

  4. Drivers Offering Growth Opportunities • Well educated and sophisticated workforce • Globally significant natural resources • Extensive funding to repair ageing infrastructure and build new infrastructure • 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games • Growing demand for consumer products and building materials due to urbanization • Drive to modernize Russia‘s Economy • RUSNANO and Dow signed a MOU to evaluate potential cooperation in fast-growing areas such as energy efficiency, infrastructure, light-weight materials, and life sciences • Skolkovo Page 4

  5. Groundbreaking PU System plant Vladimir 2008 Dow Izolan JV (DIZ) Formation 2006 Bonded Warehouse Odessa 2009 ROH Plant Acquisition 2009 Rep. Office Kiev 1996 2009 DIZ Ukraine 2007 Chekhov RTO 2009 DIZ Inauguration Vladimir 2010 Logistics Infrastructure (Finland) 1974 Rep. Office Moscow Dow in Greater Russia Sales 2010: $ 700 MM Workforce: 269 People JVs: Dow Izolan St. Petersburg Russia Moscow Chekhov Vladimir Ramenskoye Belarus Kiev Ukraine Kazakhstan Odessa Sochi Polyurethanes System House Styrofoam Plant Dow Rep. Office Warehouse hRoh Plant Page 5

  6. Thank You

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