Plastic Omnium - 2018 Registration Document

INTEGRATED REPORT Interview with Laurent burelle What are Plastic Omnium’s key choices in the technological and social revolution set to disrupt the sector? We’re enthusiastic about the revolution, which gives us additional opportunities for growth. In exterior systems, we will opt for increasingly “smart” solutions, with different styling and broader functionalities. We also believe that the car of the future will be designed on the basis of increasingly complex modules. This led us to take control of our HBPO subsidiary. Lastly, Plastic Omnium has come to the conclusion that electricity is the most compelling alternative solution, provided it can be generated within the vehicle. We’re therefore currently making significant investments in fuel cells and hydrogen. Strong technological options Burelle SA now holds a 58.51% stake in Compagnie Plastic Omnium. Should it remain a family-owned company in the new global economy? And how can you preserve the independence that underpins the “PO Way”? Within a decade and a half, Plastic Omnium’s revenue increased from €1.7 billion to €9 billion, its net income from €75 million to €533 million, and family control from 51.6% to 58.51%. Our goal is to continue these trends over the long haul. The strategy calls for leadership and innovation. With the divestment of the Environment division, Plastic Omnium has become a pure player in the automotive sector, where it has world leadership in three businesses with increased technology content. The other factors that underpin our independence are diversification of geographical locations and customers, and financial discipline. Long-term strategy If you were asked to reassure all the stakeholders – investors, shareholders, employees, partners and customers – with a single argument, what would it be? Commitment – commitment to clean, sustainable mobility; commitment to the ethics and transparency rules shared by our 32,000 employees; commitment to the industry. Shared commitment PLASTIC OMNIUM 2018 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 5