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bluconnection information MARCH 25, 2019

2019 2nd quarter and outlook 2nd half of the year

for customers, retailers and to whom it may concern

price of denimblu30 will be kept stable

from april to june 2019 price of denimblu30 will be kept stable.

the first zero discharge facility in the world, established in 2010 with significantly increased capacity

throughout 2018 we were facing indigo supply constraints. we still invested in denimblu30 capacity. our capacity in singapore is significantly increased - the first zero discharge facility in the world, originally established in 2010.

single largest capacity of pre-reduced indigo in the world to cover the total demand of all our key accounts

starting july 2019 we can cover the total demand of all our key customers globally. our new capacity is the single largest capacity of pre-reduced indigo in the world.

5 years guarantee on bluconnect equipment manufactured in singapore

in july 2019 we will launch our new generation of bluconnect equipment manufactured in singapore with 5 years guarantee.

indigo granular and denimblu30 average price development

2019 jan – march supply remained on low level with prices for indigo granular ranging from 9.10 to 9.60 usd/kg (various qualities/strengths offered)
price increases were lower than expected until march 2019
present trend indicates stabilization on current price levels from april to june 2019
supply situation will slightly improve in the second quarter of 2019
bluconnection will keep prices stable until june 2019
bluconnection expects indigo overcapacities in the second half of 2019
prices may soften in the second half of 2019
for the second half of 2019 we expect indigo supply to match bluconnection increased capacity
we do not compromise our high environmental, safety & health standards. we continue to work in all areas of our company to improve further and to provide highest quality, cost – efficient and most environmentally friendly products.