Versum Materials Joins More Than 400 CEOs in Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Companies have shared almost 400 actions that they are taking to
advance diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$VSM #CEOAction–Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM),
a leading materials supplier to the semiconductor industry, joins the
growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. One of more than 400 CEOs that have come together for CEO
Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó, Guillermo Novo is committing himself
and Versum Materials to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By signing on to this commitment, Versum Materials is pledging to take
action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and
experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees are
encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of
signatories has already shared more than 400 best-known actions,
exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative
conversations via the initiativeÔÇÖs unified hub, CEOAction.com.

ÔÇ£For Versum, diversity and inclusion are more than just words or doing
the 'right thing,' it is a business necessity essential to our survival.
We aspire to collaborate more confidently and build business
relationships based on trust, respect, integrity and a deeper
understanding of customersÔÇÖ needs. Being a company that embodies
diversity and inclusion will enable us to be more effective in achieving
these goals and will enhance our financial and business results,ÔÇØ said
Guillermo Novo, President and CEO of Versum Materials. ÔÇ£I am proud that
Versum Materials is committing to cultivating a work environment where
employees can openly address challenges, present opportunities, and
share perspectives.ÔÇØ

Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards effecting
positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates
community, but also drives innovation and creativity. A recent
study found that 85 percent of those surveyed reported that
diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.

CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó is cultivating a new
type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing. The
actions, available via CEOAction.com,
showcase real-life examples of the open and transparent conversations to
cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The
addition of new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the
office to communities and industries.

Versum Materials is committed to increasing inclusion for all employees
and making them feel supported in the workplace, regardless of race,
ethnicity, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, or any
other aspect of diversity. The company is committed to ensuring that its
business represents the diverse communities and customers it serves.

The CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó is led by a steering committee
of CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG, Deloitte US, The Executive
Leadership Council, EY, General Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, Procter &
Gamble, and PwC. The coalition represents 85 industries, all 50 US
States, and millions of employees globally.

ÔÇ£We are so proud that we are continuing to build momentum and support
for the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó across companies,
industries, and regions. This collaboration expands our reach and brings
in unique values, actions and perspectives to continue to raise the bar
for the entire business community,ÔÇØ said Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and
Senior Partner of PwC and chair of the steering committee for the CEO
Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó. ÔÇ£The overwhelming support for the
coalition has been amazing to see and with each and every new
organization signing on, we have the opportunity to put our commitments
into action by working together to improve diversity and inclusion in
our workplaces and communities.ÔÇØ

To learn more about the pledge, visit CEOAction.com.
The website serves as a hub for information sharing, idea generation,
and program development. With almost 400 best-known actions shared,
companies that are not currently implementing the elements of the pledge
can use it as an opportunity to learn from others that are already doing
so. Learning from, and sharing, actions help companies drive greater
engagement within their own programs, as well as mentor others on their
journey.

About CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó

CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionÔäó is the largest CEO-driven business
commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Bringing together more than 400 CEOs of AmericaÔÇÖs leading organizations,
the commitment outlines actions that participating companies pledge to
take to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences
are welcomed and respected, employees feel comfortable and encouraged to
discuss diversity and inclusion, and where best knownÔÇöand
unsuccessfulÔÇöactions can be shared across organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com
and connect with us on Facebook: CEO
Action for Diversity & Inclusion and Twitter: @CEOAction.

About Versum Materials, Inc.

Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM) is a leading electronic materials
company providing high-purity chemicals and gases, delivery systems,
services and materials expertise to meet the evolving needs of the
global semiconductor, display and LED industries. Derived from the Latin
word for ÔÇ£toward,ÔÇØ the name ÔÇ£VersumÔÇØ communicates the companyÔÇÖs deep
commitment to helping customers move toward the future by collaborating,
innovating and creating cutting-edge solutions.

A global leader in technology, quality, safety and reliability, Versum
Materials is one of the worldÔÇÖs leading suppliers of next generation CMP
slurries, ultra-thin dielectric and metal film precursors, formulated
cleans and etching products, and delivery equipment that has
revolutionized the semiconductor industry. Versum Materials, which began
ÔÇ£regular wayÔÇØ trading October 3, 2016 on the NYSE as an independent
company, has annual sales of approximately $1.1 billion, 2.200 employees
and 14 major facilities in Asia and North America. The company is
headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Prior to its separation on October 1,
2016, Versum Materials had operated for more than three decades as a
division of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD).

For additional information, please visit http://www.versummaterials.com.

Contacts

Versum Materials, Inc.
Tiffany Zinn
[email protected]