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Solenis Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Third Consecutive Year

May 8, 2023

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Solenis was named as a US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year.

WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding private U.S. companies and the achievements of their management teams.

The 2023 designees are private U.S. companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic culture, as well as strong financials. Designees propelled their businesses forward and remained true to their purpose and values by investing in their people, creating advantage through digital transformation, taking measurable action on sustainability, and demonstrating their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

“Earning this distinction for a third consecutive year is a testament to our leadership team’s ongoing commitment to outstanding work, and to our exceptional workforce,” said Philip M. Patterson Jr., Solenis senior vice president and chief financial officer. “Over the past year, we’ve achieved a top sustainability rating, delivered on financial commitments to shareholders, obtained our highest employee satisfaction rate, streamlined processes across the organization and recorded our best-ever safety performance. I’m also proud of the measurable progress we’ve made to improve diversity, equity and inclusion. What’s more, we’ve attained these significant achievements while offering sustainable solutions that deliver value to customers every day and positioning ourselves as a platform for growth.”

Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 46 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.

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<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About the Best Managed Companies Program</h2> <p>The Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices &mdash; strategy, execution, culture and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/deloitte-private/articles/best-managed-companies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.usbestmanagedcompanies.com</a>.</p>
<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About Solenis</h2> <p>Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company&rsquo;s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row.</p> <p>For additional information about Solenis, please visit <a href="/en/">www.solenis.com</a> or follow us on social media.</p>

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