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  about momentive performance materials inc.   
 momentive performance materials inc. is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 70-   
 year heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major industries that support and   
 improve everyday life. the company delivers science-based solutions, by linking custom technology   
 platforms to opportunities for customers. momentive performance materials inc. is an indirect wholly-   
 owned subsidiary of momentive performance materials holdings llc. additional information is available   
 at www.momentive.com.   
    
 about the new momentive   
 momentive performance materials holdings llc is the ultimate parent company of momentive   
 performance materials inc. and momentive specialty chemicals inc. (collectively, the "new momentive").   
 the new momentive is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, with a broad range of   
 advanced specialty products that help industrial and consumer companies support and improve everyday   
 life. the company uses its technology portfolio to deliver tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its   
 customers around the world.  the new momentive was formed in 2010 through the combination of entities   
 that indirectly owned momentive performance materials inc. and hexion specialty chemicals inc. the   
 company is controlled by investment funds affiliated with apollo global management, llc. additional   
 information about the new momentive and its products is available at www.momentive.com and at   
 www.hexion.com.   
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