FY 2022 PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE – ESSENTRA PLC

Pricing and proactive cost management actions have offset the Q4 volume decline profit impact.

Management remains confident in the business’ ability to pass through price increases to offset cost
inflation, and the underlying business operations remain strong. There continues to be an improvement in
customer satisfaction and service levels through Essentra’s ongoing focus on enhancing its hassle-free
proposition.