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2nd Supplement, dated September 7, 2018 to the Base Prospectus dated March 9, 2018 as supplemented by the 1st Supplement dated June 18, 2018 This document constitutes a supplement (the "Supplement") for the purposes of Art. 16 (1) of Directive 2003/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 4, 2003, as amended (the "Prospectus Directive") and Art. 13 (1) of the Luxembourg law on prospectuses for securities (loi relative aux prospectus pour valeurs mobilières) dated July 10, 2005 as amended (the "Luxembourg Prospectus Law") which implements the Prospectus Directive into Luxembourg law, to the base prospectus of Covestro AG, dated March 9, 2018, (the "Base Prospectus") relating to issues of non-equity securities within the meaning of Art. 22 No. 6 (4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 809/2004 of April 29, 2004, as amended. COVESTRO AG (incorporated as a stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) in the Federal Republic of Germany) EUR 5,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF") of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in its capacity as competent authority under the Prospectus Directive has approved this Supplement as a supplement within the meaning of Art. 16 (1) of the Prospectus Directive pursuant to article 13 (1) of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law. By approving this Supplement, CSSF gives no undertaking as to the economic and financial soundness of the operation or the quality or solvency of the Issuer. The Issuer has requested the CSSF to provide the competent authorities in the Federal Republic of Germany ("Germany"), the Republic of Austria and The Netherlands with a certificate of approval attesting that this Supplement has been drawn up in accordance with the Luxembourg Prospectus Law. The Issuer may request the CSSF to provide competent authorities in additional host member states within the European Economic Area with such notification. Right to withdraw In accordance with Article 13 paragraph 2 of the Luxembourg Prospectus Law, investors who have already agreed to purchase or subscribe for securities before the Supplement is published have the right, exercisable within two working days after the publication of this Supplement, to withdraw their acceptances, provided that the new factor arose before the final closing of the offer to the public and the delivery of the securities. The final date for the right of withdrawal will be September 11, 2018. This Supplement together with the Base Prospectus, the 1st supplement to the Base Prospectus dated June 18, 2018 and the documents incorporated by reference are also available for viewing at www.bourse.lu. The purpose of this Supplement is to supplement the Base Prospectus with information from the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of the Issuer as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 and to amend other disclosure on the Issuer. This Supplement is supplemental to, and should be read in conjunction with the Base Prospectus as supplemented by the 1st Supplement dated June 18, 2018. Terms defined in the Base Prospectus have the same meaning when used in this Supplement. Covestro AG, Leverkusen ("Covestro AG" or the "Issuer", together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Covestro Group" or the "Group") with its registered office in Leverkusen, Germany accepts responsibility for the information given in this Supplement. The Issuer hereby declares that, having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case, the information contained in this Supplement for which it is responsible is, to the best of its knowledge, in accordance with the facts and contains no omission likely to affect its import.
The Arranger and the Dealers have not separately verified the information contained in this Supplement. Neither the Arranger nor any of the Dealers makes any representation, expressly or implied, or accepts any responsibility, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in this Supplement. Neither this Supplement nor any other financial statements are intended to provide the basis of any credit or other evaluation and should not be considered as a recommendation by the Issuer, the Arranger or the Dealers that any recipient of this Supplement or any other financial statements should purchase the Notes. Each potential purchaser of Notes should determine for itself the relevance of the information contained in this Supplement and its purchase of Notes should be based upon such investigation as it deems necessary. None of the Arranger or the Dealers undertakes to review the financial condition or affairs of the Issuer during the life of the arrangements contemplated by this Supplement nor to advise any investor or potential investor in the Notes of any information coming to the attention of any of the Dealers or the Arranger. To the extent that there is any inconsistency between any statement included in this Supplement and any statement included or incorporated by reference in the Base Prospectus, the statements in this Supplement will prevail. Save as disclosed on pages 2-17 of this Supplement, there has been no other significant new factor, material mistake or inaccuracy since the publication of the Base Prospectus. 1. Notice – Benchmark Regulation On page 3 of the Base Prospectus, the paragraph "BENCHMARK REGULATION - STATEMENT IN RELATION TO ADMINISTRATOR'S REGISTRATION" shall be replaced by the following: "BENCHMARK REGULATION - STATEMENT IN RELATION TO ADMINISTRATOR'S REGISTRATION – Amounts payable under floating rate Notes issued under the Programme are calculated by reference to (i) the Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") which is provided by the European Money Markets Institute ("EMMI") or (ii) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") which is provided by the ICE Benchmark Administration Limited ("IBA"). As at the date of this Base Prospectus, EMMI does not appear on the register of administrators and benchmarks established and maintained by the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") pursuant to Article 36 of the Benchmark Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/1011) (the "Benchmark Regulation") while IBA has been included therein as of 30 April 2018. As far as the Issuer is aware, the transitional provisions in Article 51 of the Benchmark Regulation apply, such that EMMI is not currently required to obtain authorisation or registration (or, if located outside the European Union, recognition, endorsement or equivalence)." 2. Summary - Section B - Issuer - Element B.12 On pages 9 and 10 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.12 of the Summary, the section "Selected historical key financial information" shall be replaced by the following: " B.12 Selected historical key financial information Consolidated Income Statement For the six-month period Financial year ended ended June 30, December 31, 2018 2017(1) 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million, earnings per share in EUR) (unaudited) (audited) Sales 7,642 7,084 14,138 11,904 Gross profit 2,814 2,338 4,830 3,293 EBIT(2) 1,733 1,375 2,808 1,331 Financial result (55) (88) (150) (196) Income before income taxes 1,678 1,287 2,658 1,135 Income after income taxes 1,252 955 2,017 806 Basic earnings per share 6.31(3) 4.70 9.93(4) 3.93 Diluted earnings per share 6.31(3) 4.70 9.93(4) 3.93 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. (2) EBIT: income after income taxes plus financial result and income tax expenses. (3) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 197,746,827 (previous year: 202,500,000). (4) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 202,396,416 (previous year: 202,500,000). 2
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, As of December 31, 2018 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million) (unaudited) (audited) Noncurrent assets 5,633 5,606 5,966 Current assets 5,269 5,735 4,268 Total assets 10,902 11,341 10,234 Equity 5,505 5,365 4,216 Equity attributable to Covestro AG stockholders 5,474 5,335 4,189 Noncurrent liabilities 2,981 2,885 3,544 Current liabilities 2,416 3,091 2,474 Total equity and liabilities 10,902 11,341 10,234 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. Trend information There has been no material adverse change in the prospects of Covestro AG since the date of the last published audited consolidated financial statements dated December 31, 2017. Significant change in the financial and trading position Not applicable. There has been no significant change in the financial or trading position of Covestro AG since the last unaudited consolidated financial information dated June 30, 2018. " 3. Summary - Section B - Issuer - Element B.13 On page 10 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.13 of the Summary, the section "Recent Events" shall be replaced by the following: " B.13 Recent Events In the Polycarbonates segment, Covestro Group signed an agreement on March 14, 2018, on the sale of assets and liabilities (disposal group) of the North American polycarbonates sheet business to Plaskolite LLC, Columbus (United States). The transaction closed successfully on August 1, 2018. The Covestro Board of Management has resolved on October 24, 2017 to buy back own shares worth a maximum notional amount of EUR 1.5 billion or up to 10% of the outstanding capital stock, depending on which value is reached first. This decision is based on the authorization of the Annual General Meeting of September 1, 2015. The buyback of a first tranche of shares was concluded in February 2018 and the buyback of a second tranche of shares in July 2018. The third tranche is being carried out in the period between August 13, 2018 and February 8, 2019. On July 18, 2018, Covestro Group announced that it intends to significantly expand its global film production to meet the growing demand in all regions. In particular, capacity expansions are planned at Map Ta Phut, Thailand, Guangzhou, China, South Deerfield, USA, and Dormagen, Germany. The total investment of more than EUR 100 million also includes the expansion of the associated infrastructure and logistics. On July 30, 2018, Moody's raised the credit rating of the Issuer from Baa2 to Baa1 with stable outlook. On August 13, 2018, MSCI raised the Issuer's sustainability rating from BBB to A. The financial services provider's reason for the upgrade was Covestro Group's stepped-up focus on sustainable product solutions and technologies as well as continual improvement in safety standards. " 3
4. Summary - Section B - Issuer - Element B.16 On page 11 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.16 of the Summary, the section "Major shareholders" shall be replaced by the following: " B.16 Major shareholders On the basis of the notifications received by Covestro AG as of the date of this Base Prospectus in accordance with the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG) and pursuant to information provided by the respective shareholders, the following shareholders directly or indirectly hold more than 3 per cent. of Covestro AG's ordinary shares. The percentage values shown in the table below are based on the amount of voting rights last notified to Covestro AG with regard to the stated reference date by the respective shareholder pursuant to Sections 33 et seqq. WpHG (without taking into account voting rights attached to financial instruments) in relation to Covestro AG's share capital as of the date of this Base Prospectus. It should be noted that the number of voting rights last notified could have changed since such notifications were submitted to Covestro AG without requiring the relevant shareholder to submit a corresponding voting rights notification if no notifiable thresholds have been reached or crossed: Actual (direct or indirect ownership of Covestro AG Shareholder Share of voting rights 13,791,540 voting rights Bayer AG (6.81%) 10,455,558 voting rights BlackRock Inc. (5.16%) Covestro AG (treasury 11,708,763 voting rights shares) * (5.78%) 35,955,861 voting rights Total (17.75%) * The voting rights of treasury shares are suspended. " 5. Summary - Section B - Issuer - Element B.17 On page 12 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.17 of the Summary, the section "Credit ratings of Covestro AG or its debt securities" shall be replaced by the following: " B.17 Credit ratings of Covestro AG or its Moody's Investors Service Limited ("Moody's") has debt securities assigned a "Baa1"1 rating (outlook stable) to Covestro AG. 1 The Credit rating included or referred to in this Base Prospectus has been issued by Moody's, which is established in the European Union and are registered under Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on credit rating agencies and included in the list of registered credit rating agencies published on the website of the European Securities and Markets Authority at https://www.esma.europa.eu/supervision/credit-rating-agencies/risk. Moody's defines "Baa2" as follows: "Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics. Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category" 4
[The [expected] rating of the Notes is [●]2 from [●]3.] [Not applicable. The Notes are not rated.] " 6. German Translation of the Summary- Abschnitt B - Emittentin - Element B.12 On pages 24 and 25 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.12 of the German Translation of the Summary, the section "Ausgewählte historische Finanzinformationen" shall be replaced by the following: " B.12 Ausgewählte historische Finanzinformationen Konsolidierte Gewinn-und Verlustrechnung Für den Sechsmonatszeitraum Für das Geschäftsjahr endend am 30. Juni endend am 31. Dezember 2018 2017(1) 2017(1) 2016 (Beträge in Millionen Euro, Ergebnis je Aktie in Euro) (ungeprüft) (geprüft) Umsatzerlöse 7.642 7.084 14.138 11.904 Bruttoergebnis vom Umsatz 2.814 2.338 4.830 3.293 EBIT(2) 1.733 1.375 2.808 1.331 Finanzergebnis -55 -88 -150 -196 Ergebnis vor Ertragssteuern 1.678 1.287 2.658 1.135 Ergebnis nach Ertragssteuern 1.252 955 2.017 806 Unverwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie 6,31(3) 4,70 9,93(4) 3,93 Verwässertes Ergebnis je Aktie 6,31(3) 4,70 9,93(4) 3,93 (1) Zum 1. Januar 2018 wendet Covestro den neuen Rechnungslegungsstandard IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) und IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) retrospektiv an. Die Vorjahreszahlen wurden nicht angepasst. (2) EBIT: Ergebnis nach Ertragsteuern zuzüglich Finanzergebnis und Ertragsteueraufwand. (3) Gewichtete durchschnittliche Anzahl der ausgegebenen, ausstehenden stimmberechtigten Stückaktien der Covestro AG: 197.746.827 (Vorjahr: 202.500.000). (4) Gewichtete durchschnittliche Anzahl der ausgegebenen, ausstehenden stimmberechtigten Stückaktien der Covestro AG: 202.396.416 (Vorjahr: 202.500.000). Holders should be aware that a credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be revised or withdrawn by the rating agency at any time. 2 [Insert brief explanation of the meaning of the rating.] 3 [Indicate whether the rating agency is established in the European Community and is registered under the CRA Regulation.] 5
Konsolidierte Bilanz Zum 30. Juni Zum 31. Dezember 2018 2017(1) 2016 (Beträge in Millionen Euro) (ungeprüft) (geprüft) Langfristige Vermögenswerte 5.633 5.606 5.966 Kurzfristige Vermögenswerte 5.269 5.735 4.268 Gesamtvermögen 10.902 11.341 10.234 Eigenkapital 5.505 5.365 4.216 Aktionären der Covestro AG zurechenbarer Anteil am Eigenkapital 5.474 5.335 4.189 Langfristiges Fremdkapital 2.981 2.885 3.544 Kurzfristiges Fremdkapital 2.416 3.091 2.474 Gesamtkapital 10.902 11.341 10.234 (1) Zum 1. Januar 2018 wendet Covestro den neuen Rechnungslegungsstandard IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) und IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) retrospektiv an. Die Vorjahreszahlen wurden nicht angepasst. Trendinformation Die Aussichten der Covestro AG haben sich seit dem Datum des letzten veröffentlichten, geprüften Konzernabschlusses zum 31. Dezember 2017 nicht wesentlich nachteilig verändert. Wesentliche Veränderungen in der Finanzlage und Handelsposition Entfällt. Es hat seit dem Datum der letzten ungeprüften Konzernfinanzinformationen zum 30. Juni 2018 keine wesentlichen Veränderungen in der Finanzlage und Handelsposition der Covestro AG gegeben. " 7. German Translation of the Summary - Abschnitt B - Emittentin - Element B.13 On page 25 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.13 of the German Translation of the Summary, the section "Jüngste Ereignisse" shall be replaced by the following: " B.13 Jüngste Ereignisse Am 14. März 2018 hat die Covestro Gruppe im Segment Polycarbonates eine Vereinbarung über den Verkauf des nordamerikanischen Polycarbonat-Platten-Geschäfts an Plaskolite LLC, Columbus (USA), unterzeichnet. Die Transaktion wurde am 1. August 2018 erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Der Vorstand der Covestro AG hat am 24. Oktober 2017 beschlossen, dass die Emittentin eigene Aktien bis zu einem Gesamtwert von EUR 1,5 Mrd. (ohne Nebenkosten) oder bis zu 10% des Grundkapitals, abhängig davon, welcher Wert zuerst erreicht wird, erwerben wird. Dieser Beschluss erfolgt unter der am 1. September 2015 von der Hauptversammlung erteilten Ermächtigung. Der Rückkauf einer ersten Tranche von Aktien wurde im Februar 2018 abgeschlossen und der Rückkauf einer zweiten Tranche im Juli 2018. Der Rückkauf einer dritten Tranche wird zwischen dem 13. August 2018 und dem 8. Februar 2019 durchgeführt. Am 18. Juli 2018 hat die Covestro Gruppe die Absicht bekannt gegeben seine weltweite Folienproduktion deutlich ausbauen, um die steigende Nachfrage in allen Regionen zu decken. Insbesondere sind Kapazitätserweiterungen an den Standorten Map Ta Phut, Thailand, dem chinesischen Guangzhou, in South Deerfield, USA, sowie in Dormagen geplant. In der Gesamtinvestition von mehr als EUR 100 Millionen ist auch ein Ausbau der zugehörigen Infrastruktur und Logistik enthalten. Am 30. Juli 2018 hat Moody's die Bonitätsnote der Emittentin von Baa2 auf Baa1 mit stabilem Ausblick angehoben. 6
Am 13. August 2018 hat MSCI das Nachhaltigkeits-Rating von Covestro von BBB auf A angehoben. Der Finanzdienstleister begründete das Upgrade mit dem verstärkten Fokus der Covestro Gruppe auf nachhaltige Produktlösungen und Technologien sowie mit stetig verbesserten Sicherheitsstandards. " 8. German Translation of the Summary - Abschnitt B - Emittentin - Element B.16 On page 26 and 27 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.16 of the German Translation of the Summary, the section "Hauptanteilseigner" shall be replaced by the following: " B.16 Hauptanteilseigner Auf Grundlage der durch die Covestro AG empfangenen Benachrichtigungen gemäß Wertpapierhandelsgesetz und gemäß den von den jeweiligen Anteilseignern übermittelten Informationen halten die folgenden Anteilseigner direkt oder indirekt mehr als 3% der Aktien der Covestro AG. Die in der untenstehenden Tabelle dargestellten Anteile basieren auf der Anzahl der Stimmrechte wie sie der Covestro AG zuletzt zum dargestellten Zeitpunkt von den jeweiligen Anteilseignern gemäß § 33 Wertpapierhandelsgesetz mitgeteilt wurden (ohne Berücksichtigung von durch Finanzinstrumente vermittelte Stimmrechte) und beziehen sich auf das Stammkapital der Covestro AG zum Zeitpunkt dieses Basisprospekts. Zu beachten ist, dass sich die Anzahl der Stimmrechte dieser Anteilseigner seit der Mitteilung an die Covestro AG verändert haben könnte, ohne dass die jeweiligen Anteilseigner verpflichtet gewesen sind eine entsprechende Mitteilung zu veröffentlichen, da keine relevanten Stimmrechtsschwellen erreicht oder überschritten wurden. Tatsächliche (direkte oder indirekte) Beteiligung an der Covestro AG Anteilseigner Anzahl der Stimmrechte 13.791.540 Stimmrechte Bayer AG (6,81%) 10.455.558 Stimmrechte BlackRock Inc. (5,16%) Covestro AG (Eigene 11.708.763 Stimmrechte Aktien) * (5,78%) 35.955.861 Stimmrechte Gesamt (17,75%) * Das Stimmrecht ruht bei eigenen Aktien. " 7
9. German Translation of the Summary - Abschnitt B - Emittentin - Element B.17 On page 27 of the Base Prospectus, in Element B.17 of the German Translation of the Summary, the section "Ratings der Covestro AG oder ihrer Schuldverschreibungen" shall be replaced by the following: " B.17 Ratings der Covestro AG oder ihrer Moody's Investors Service Limited ("Moody's") hat das Schuldverschreibungen Kreditrating der Covestro AG auf "Baa1"4 (Ausblick stabil) festgesetzt. [Das [erwartete] Rating der Schuldverschreibungen ist [●]5 durch [●]6.] [Entfällt. Die Schuldverschreibungen sind nicht geratet.] " 10. Risk Factors – Risks associated with the reform of interest rate benchmarks On page 61 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Risks associated with the reform of interest rate benchmarks", the fourth paragraph (starting with "Amounts payable under…") shall be replaced by the following: "Amounts payable under floating rate Notes issued under the Programme are calculated by reference to (i) EURIBOR which is provided by the European Money Markets Institute ("EMMI") or (ii) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") which is provided by the ICE Benchmark Administration Limited ("IBA"). As at the date of this Base Prospectus, EMMI does not appear on the register of administrators and benchmarks established and maintained by the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") pursuant to Article 36 of the Benchmarks Regulation while IBA has been included therein as at 30 April 2018. As far as the Issuer is aware, the transitional provisions in Article 51 of the Benchmark Regulation apply, such that EMMI is not currently required to obtain authorisation or registration (or, if located outside the European Union, recognition, endorsement or equivalence)." 11. Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Shareholder Structure On pages 124 and 125 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Shareholder Structure" the content shall be replaced by the following: "Shareholder Structure Covestro AG's share capital as of the date of this Base Prospectus amounts to EUR 202,500,000 divided into 202,500,000 ordinary registered shares with no par value (Stückaktien). The share capital of Covestro AG is fully paid up. On October 24, 2017, the Issuer announced the launch of a share buyback program in a maximum notional amount of EUR 1.5 billion or up to 10% of the outstanding capital stock of Covestro AG, depending on which value is reached first. The buyback of a first tranche of 4,507,752 shares was concluded in February 2018. The buyback of a second tranche of 5,920,837 shares was concluded in July 2018. On August 10, 2018, the Issuer announced that the buyback of a third tranche will be carried out between August 13, 2018 and February 8, 2019. On the basis of the notifications received by Covestro AG as of the date of this Base Prospectus in accordance with the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz - WpHG) and pursuant to information provided by the respective shareholders, the following shareholders directly or indirectly hold more than 3 4 Das im Basis-Prospekt enthaltene oder darauf Bezug genommene Rating wurde von Moody's begeben, die in der Europäischen Union niedergelassen und gemäß der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1060/2009 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 16. September 2009 über Ratingagenturen in die Liste der registrierten Ratingagenturen, die auf der Internetseite der Europäischen Wertpapieraufsichtsbehörde (ESMA) unter https://www.esma.europa.eu/supervision/credit-rating-agencies/risk eingetragen wurde. Moody's definiert "Baa2" wie folgt: Mit Baa bewertete Verbindlichkeiten sind Verbindlichkeiten mittlerer Klasse, unterliegen moderaten Kreditrisiken und können als solche gewisse spekulative Charakteristiken aufweisen. Moody's erweitert ihre generischen Ratingklassen von Aa bis Caa um die numerischen Modifkatoren 1, 2 und 3. Der Modifikator 1 zeigt an, das eine Verbindlichkeit am obeneren Ende ihrer generischen Ratingklasse einzuordnen ist, der Modifkator 2 zeigt eine Einordnng im Mittelfeld der Ratingklasse und der Modifikator 3 zeigt an, dass eine Verbindlichkeit am unteren Ende ihrer generischen Ratingklasse einzuordnen ist. Anleger sollten sich bewusst sein, dass eine Ratingeinstufung keine Empfehlung zum Kauf, Verkauf oder zum Halten von Wertpapieren darstellt und sie jederzeit revidiert oder zurückgenommen werden kann. 5 [Kurze Erklärung zur Bedeutung des Ratings einfügen.] 6 [Angaben, ob die Ratingagentur in der Europäischen Gemeinschaft niedergelassen und ob sie nach Maßgabe der CRA-Verordnung eingetragen ist.] 8
per cent. of Covestro AG's ordinary shares. The percentage values shown in the table below are based on the amount of voting rights last notified to Covestro AG with regard to the stated reference date by the respective shareholder pursuant to Sections 33 et seqq. WpHG (without taking into account voting rights attached to financial instruments) in relation to Covestro AG's share capital as of the date of this Base Prospectus. It should be noted that the number of voting rights last notified could have changed since such notifications were submitted to Covestro AG without requiring the relevant shareholder to submit a corresponding voting rights notification if no notifiable thresholds have been reached or crossed: Actual (direct or indirect) ownership of Covestro AG Shareholder Share of voting rights Bayer AG 13,791,540 voting rights (6.81%) BlackRock Inc. 10,455,558 voting rights (5.16%) Covestro AG (treasury shares) * 11,708,763 voting rights (5.78%) Total 35,955,861 voting rights (17.75%) * The voting rights of treasury shares are suspended. " 12. "Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Ratings On page 125 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Ratings" the content shall be replaced by the following: "Ratings Moody's Investors Service Limited ("Moody's") has assigned a "Baa1"7 rating (outlook stable) to Covestro AG. Notes to be issued under the Programme may be rated or unrated. Where an issue of Notes is rated, a security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be revised or withdrawn by the rating agency at any time. Any negative change in the credit rating of Covestro AG could adversely affect the trading price of the Notes. Investors should consider each rating individually and obtain additional and more detailed understanding of the significance of the respective credit rating information provided by the respective rating agency. The Credit rating included or referred to in this Base Prospectus has been issued by Moody's, which is established in the European Union and registered under Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 16, 2009 on credit rating agencies and included in the list of registered credit rating agencies published on the website of the European Securities and Markets Authority at https://www.esma.europa.eu/supervision/credit-rating-agencies/risk." 7 Moody's defines "Baa2" as follows: "Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics. Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category". Holders should be aware that a credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be revised or withdrawn by the rating agency at any time. 9
13. Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Selected Consolidated Financial Information On pages 128 and 129 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Selected Consolidated Financial Information" the content shall be replaced by the following content: "Selected Consolidated Financial Information The following selected historical financial information for the Group is based on the audited consolidated financial statements of Covestro AG as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2017 and on the unaudited consolidated interim financial information of Covestro AG as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018. Consolidated Income Statement For the six-month period ended June 30, Financial year ended December 31, 2018 2017(1) 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million, earnings per share in EUR) (unaudited) (audited) Sales 7,642 7,084 14,138 11,904 Gross profit 2,814 2,338 4,830 3,293 EBIT(2) 1,733 1,375 2,808 1,331 Financial result (55) (88) (150) (196) Income before income taxes 1,678 1,287 2,658 1,135 Income after income taxes 1,252 955 2,017 806 Basic earnings per share 6.31(3) 4.70 9.93(4) 3.93 Diluted earnings per share 6.31(3) 4.70 9.93(4) 3.93 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. (2) EBIT: income after income taxes plus financial result and income tax expense. (3) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 197,746,827 (previous year: 202,500,000). (4) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 202,396,416 (previous year: 202,500,000). Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, As of December 31, 2018 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million) (unaudited) (audited) Noncurrent assets 5,633 5,606 5,966 Current assets 5,269 5,735 4,268 Total assets 10,902 11,341 10,234 Equity 5,505 5,365 4,216 Equity attributable to Covestro AG stockholders 5,474 5,335 4,189 Noncurrent liabilities 2,981 2,885 3,544 Current liabilities 2,416 3,091 2,474 Total equity and liabilities 10,902 11,341 10,234 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. " 10
14. Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Recent Events On pages 145 and 146 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Recent Events" the content shall be replaced by the following: "Recent Events In the Polycarbonates segment, Covestro Group signed an agreement on March 14, 2018, on the sale of assets and liabilities (disposal group) of the North American polycarbonates sheet business to Plaskolite LLC, Columbus (United States). The transaction closed successfully on August 1, 2018. The Covestro Board of Management has resolved on October 24, 2017 to buy back own shares worth a maximum notional amount of EUR 1.5 billion or up to 10% of the outstanding capital stock, depending on which value is reached first. This decision is based on the authorization of the Annual General Meeting of September 1, 2015. The buyback of a first tranche of shares was concluded in February 2018 and the buyback of a second tranche of shares in July 2018. The third tranche is being carried out in the period between August 13, 2018 and February 8, 2019. On July 18, 2018, Covestro Group announced that it intends to significantly expand its global film production to meet the growing demand in all regions. In particular, capacity expansions are planned at Map Ta Phut, Thailand, Guangzhou, China, South Deerfield, USA, and Dormagen, Germany. The total investment of more than EUR 100 million also includes the expansion of the associated infrastructure and logistics. On July 30, 2018, Moody's raised the credit rating of the Issuer from Baa2 to Baa1 with stable outlook. On August 13, 2018, MSCI raised the Issuer's sustainability rating from BBB to A. The financial services provider's reason for the upgrade was Covestro Group's stepped-up focus on sustainable product solutions and technologies as well as continual improvement in safety standards." 15. Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Significant Changes On page 146 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Significant changes" the content shall be replaced by the following: "Significant Changes There has been no significant change in the financial or trading position of Covestro AG since the last unaudited consolidated financial information dated June 30, 2018." 16. Description of Covestro AG and the Covestro Group – Consolidated Financial Information On pages 146 et seqq. of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Consolidated Financial Information" the content up to and excluding the sub-section "Core Volume Growth and Additional Performance Measures" shall be replaced by the following content: "Consolidated Financial Information The following historical financial information for the Group is based on the audited consolidated financial statements of Covestro AG as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2017 and on the unaudited consolidated interim financial information of Covestro AG as of and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018, which are incorporated by reference in this Base Prospectus and should be read together with them. The consolidated annual financial statements of the Group were audited by PwC and issued with an unqualified auditor's report. 11
Consolidated Income Statement For the six-month period Financial year ended December 31, ended June 30, 2018 2017(1) 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million, earnings per share in EUR) (unaudited) (audited) Sales 7,642 7,084 14,138 11,904 Cost of goods sold (4,828) (4,746) (9,308) (8,611) Gross profit 2,814 2,338 4,830 3,293 Selling expenses (708) (690) (1,352) (1,323) Research and development expenses (136) (132) (274) (259) General administration expenses (247) (227) (481) (451) Other operating income 23 111 145 126 Other operating expenses (13) (25) (60) (55) EBIT(2) 1,733 1,375 2,808 1,331 Equity-method loss (10) (12) (23) (20) Interest income(3) 12 11 21 19 Interest expense(3) (41) (71) (120) (133) Other financial result(3) (16) (16) (28) (62) Financial result (55) (88) (150) (196) Income before income taxes 1,678 1,287 2,658 1,135 Income taxes (426) (332) (641) (329) Income after income taxes 1,252 955 2,017 806 of which attributable to 4 3 8 11 noncontrolling interest of which attributable to Covestro 1,248 952 2,009 795 AG stockholders (net income) Basic earnings per share 6.31(4) 4.70 9.93(5) 3.93 Diluted earnings per share 6.31(4) 4.70 9.93(5) 3.93 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. (2) EBIT: income after income taxes plus financial result and income tax expenses. (3) The figures for the financial year 2016 were adjusted retroactively to reflect the change in the accounting treatment of forward exchange contracts. (4) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 197,746,827 (previous year: 202,500,000). (5) Weighted average number of outstanding no-par voting shares of Covestro AG in issue: 202,394,416 (previous year: 202,500,000). 12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, As of December 31, 2018 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million) (unaudited) (audited) Noncurrent assets 5,633 5,606 5,966 Goodwill 254 253 264 Other intangible assets 79 81 97 Property, plant and equipment 4,262 4,296 4,655 Investments accounted for using 212 208 230 the equity method Other financial assets 30 31 31 Other receivables(2) 40 35 41 Deferred taxes 756 702 648 Current assets 5,269 5,735 4,268 Inventories 2,091 1,913 1,721 Trade accounts receivable 2,185 1,882 1,674 Other financial assets 88 285 171 Other receivables(2) 317 281 316 Claims for income tax refunds 81 138 119 Cash and cash equivalents 475 1,232 267 Assets held for sale 32 4 - Total assets 10,902 11,341 10,234 Equity 5,505 5,365 4,216 Capital stock of Covestro AG 193 201 203 Capital reserves of Covestro AG 4,105 4,767 4,908 Other reserves 1,176 367 (922) Equity attributable to Covestro AG 5,474 5,335 4,189 stockholders Equity attributable to noncontrolling 31 30 27 interest Noncurrent liabilities 2,981 2,885 3,544 Provisions for pensions and other 1,305 1,187 1,209 post-employment benefits Other provisions 227 229 319 Financial liabilities 1,182 1,213 1,796 Income tax liabilities 93 74 36 Other liabilities(2) 19 21 26 Deferred taxes 155 161 158 Current liabilities 2,416 3,091 2,474 Other provisions 370 529 569 Financial liabilities 83 583 135 Trade accounts payable 1,473 1,618 1,536 Income tax liabilities 219 161 37 Other liabilities(2) 269 200 197 Liabilities directly related to assets 2 - - held for sale Total equity and liabilities 10,902 11,341 10,234 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. (2) As of June 30, 2018, contains the contract assets, contract liabilities/refund liabilities from IFRS 15. 13
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 2017(1) (amounts in EUR million) (unaudited) Income after income taxes 1,252 955 Income taxes 426 332 Financial result 55 88 Income taxes paid (335) (62) Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses and impairment loss reversals 315 319 Change in pension provisions 8 26 (Gains)/losses on retirements of noncurrent assets 1 (45) Decrease/(increase) in inventories (197) (200) Decrease/(increase) in trade accounts receivable (299) (382) (Decrease)/increase in trade accounts payable (129) (128) Changes in other working capital, other noncash items (128) (207) Cash flows from operating activities 969 696 Cash outflows for additions to property, plant, equipment and intangible assets (241) (166) Cash inflows from sales of property, plant, equipment and other assets - 12 Cash inflows from divestitures - 47 Cash outflows for noncurrent financial assets (8) (17) Cash inflows from noncurrent financial assets 1 1 Cash outflows for acquisitions less acquired cash - (4) Interest and dividends received 12 18 Cash inflows from/(outflows for) other current financial assets 201 (268) Cash flows from investing activities (35) (377) Reacquisition of treasury shares (670) - Dividend payments and withholding tax on dividends (440) (274) Issuances of debt 40 156 Retirements of debt (589) (99) Interest paid (33) (63) Cash flows from financing activities (1,692) (280) Change in cash and cash equivalents due to business activities (758) 39 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,232 267 Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate movements 1 (6) Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 475 300 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. 14
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Financial year ended December 31, 2017(1) 2016 (amounts in EUR million) (audited) Income after income taxes 2,017 806 Income taxes 641 329 Financial result 150 196 Income taxes paid (510) (418) Depreciation, amortization, impairment losses and impairment loss reversals 627 683 Change in pension provisions 17 8 (Gains)/losses on retirements of noncurrent assets (45) 1 Decrease/(increase) in inventories (306) 73 Decrease/(increase) in trade accounts receivable (325) (171) (Decrease)/increase in trade accounts payable 156 123 Changes in other working capital, other noncash items (61) 156 Cash flows from operating activities 2,361 1,786 Cash outflows for additions to property, plant, equipment and intangible assets (518) (419) Cash inflows from sales of property, plant, equipment and other assets 16 6 Cash inflows from divestitures 47 - Cash outflows for noncurrent financial assets (30) (19) Cash inflows from noncurrent financial assets 1 4 Cash outflows for acquisitions less acquired cash (4) - Interest and dividends received(2) 29 18 Cash inflows from/(outflows for) other current financial (288) assets(2) (548) Cash flows from investing activities(2) (747) (958) Reacquisition of treasury shares (143) - Dividend payments and withholding tax on dividends (274) (143) Issuances of debt 244 1,793 Retirements of debt (330) (2,727) Interest paid(2) (131) (129) Cash flows from financing activities(2) (634) (1,206) Change in cash and cash equivalents due to business activities 980 (378) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 267 642 Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rate movements (15) 3 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 1,232 267 (1) As of January 1, 2018, Covestro applied the new IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Costumers) accounting standard retroactively. Prior-year figures have not been adjusted. (2) The figures for financial year 2016 were adjusted retroactively to reflect the change in the accounting treatment of forward exchange contracts. " 17. General Information - Documents Available for Inspection On page 186 of the Base Prospectus, in the section "Documents Available for Inspection" the seventh paragraph shall be replaced by the following: "(vii) the documents incorporated herein by reference." 15
18. Documents incorporated by reference On page 188 of the Base Prospectus, the section "Document incorporated by reference" shall be replaced by the following: "DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE This Base Prospectus should be read and construed in conjunction with the following documents which have been previously published or are published simultaneously with this Base Prospectus and which have been filed with the CSSF and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and form part of, this Base Prospectus and which shall be deemed to modify or supersede the contents of this Base Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this document is inconsistent with such contents. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Base Prospectus with respect to any Notes issued thereafter: Incorporation by Reference The following information is incorporated by reference into this Base Prospectus: (1) Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted in the European Union) of the Covestro Group as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2017 Consolidated Income Statement page 168 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income page 169 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position page 170 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows page 171 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity pages 172 - 173 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements pages 174 – 242 Independent Auditor's Report pages 244 - 250 (2) Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted in the European Union) of the Covestro Group as of and for the financial year ended December 31, 2016 Consolidated Income Statement page 132 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income page 133 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position page 134 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows page 135 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity pages 136 – 137 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements pages 138 – 198 Independent Auditor's Report pages 200 – 206 (3) Unaudited consolidated interim financial statements (prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting) of Covestro AG as of and for the half-year period ended June 30, 2018 Consolidated Income Statement page 21 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income page 22 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position page 23 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows page 24 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity page 25 Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements pages 26 – 45 16
(4) Unaudited consolidated interim financial information of Covestro AG as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 Consolidated Income Statement page 3 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income page 4 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position page 5 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows page 6 All of these pages shall be deemed to be incorporated in by reference, and to form part of, this Base Prospectus. The non-incorporated parts of the documents, i.e. the pages not listed in the table above, are either not relevant for the investor or covered elsewhere in the Base Prospectus pursuant to Art 28.4 of the Commission Regulation (EC) 809/2004. Copies of the documents which are incorporated herein by reference will be available free of charge from the specified office of the Principal Paying Agent set out at the end of this Base Prospectus. This Base Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference are also available for viewing at www.bourse.lu." 17
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