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F I N A N C I A L

HIGHLIGHTS

Continuing Operations

Year End December 31,

(Dollars in millions, except share data)

2015

2016

2017

Net Sales
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

Consolidated Statement of Operations Data

Net Sales

Adjusted EBIT

% ROS

 $979.9 
  $941.5 
  $887.7 
$839.7  $887.7  $941.5 

  $107.9 

$92.6  $1

  $121.9 

 $103.0 
07 9    $121 9

.

.

11.0%
   12.9%
   12.2%
$123.6  $141.9

12.2% 12.9%
   10.5%
  $157.8 

Earnings per Diluted Common Share

Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations

    $3.70 
$3.21 

   $4.54 
$3.70

   $4.32 
$4.54 

Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands)

 17,087
  17,012
16,872       17,012

 17,052
17,087

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

Total Assets

Total Stockholders’ Equity

Total Debt

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

Debt to Capital

Other Financial Data

Net Cash Flow Provided by (used for):

Operating Activities

Capital Expenditures

Free Cash Flow

Stock Price Year-End

Cash Dividends Paid

GAAP Reconciliation

 $751.4 
$724.5 

  $765.6 
$751.4

 $904.4 
$765.6 

 $311.6
$288.7

  $338.3
$311.6

 $399.9
$338.3 

$228.7 
 $229.4

$229.4
  $220.9

$220.9 
 $255.5

     $4.2 
$72.6 

      $3.1 
$4.2

     $4.5 
$3.1 

  1.6x
1.8x

44%
  42%

 1.4x
1.6x

42%
 40%

 1.8x
1.4x

40%
 39%

$94.5     $111.2 
 $115.8 

  $111.2 

$115.8
 $100.0 

$(27.9)
  $(48.1)

 $(48.1)
 $(68.5)

 $(68.5)
 $(42.7)

$63.1     $47.3      $57.3

$60.27
  $62.43

$62.43
 $85.20

$85.20
 $90.65

$ 1.
02
    $1.20 

$1.20
    $1.32  

$1.32
    $1.48 

A reconciliation of adjusted income measures to comparable GAAP measures
is shown below:

Year End December 31,

(Dollars in millions, except share data)

EBIT (Operating Income)

Acquisition/Integration/Restructuring Costs

Insurance Settlement 

Pension & SERP Settlement Charge

Adjusted EBIT

Depreciation & Amortization

Amortization Equity-Based Compensation

Adjusted EBITDA

2015

2016

2017

$101.4 

$114.1

$104.3

6.5

–

  – 

7.0

  –

1.3

  (3.2)

  0.8 

0.6 

107.9 

121.9 

103.0 

27.5

6.5

30.1 

32.1 

5.8 

6.4 

$141.9

  $157.8  $141.5 

Diluted Earnings per Share

$3.53 

$4.26 

$4.68

Acquisition/Integration/Restructuring Costs

     Prior Period R&D Tax Credits

Tax Adjustments

Insurance Settlement 

Pension & SERP Settlement Charge

0.24

(0.07)

  –

–

–

0.25

0.06

  –

  –

–

–

  (0.32)

  (0.12)

  0.03

 0.02

Diluted Adjusted Earnings per Share

$3.70 

$4.54

$4.32

$941.5

$23.0

452.1
$
$452.1

$887.7

$

15.8

$442.7
$442.7

$4 .
29 2
$429.2

$4 .
$

66 4
466.4

$979.9

$22.5

$

455.3

$

502.1

2015

2016

2017



Technical
Products



Fine Paper
& Packaging

  

Other

Adjusted EBIT
(In millions of U.S. dollars)

$121.9

 $107.9

$103.0

12%

13%
%

1 %
2.9
%11

2015

2016

2017



Adjusted EBIT

% of Sales

Adjusted Earnings
Per Share

$4.54

$4.32

$

3.70

2015

2016

2017

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T O   O U R

SHAREHOLDERS

In 2017, we continued to reshape Neenah to 
2012 was a highly successful year for Neenah. 
accelerate our growth trajectory and global reach. 
At the front and center of our efforts was the 
We expanded our size and capabilities in Technical 
disciplined execution of our strategy, motivated 
Products and advanced the transformation of our 
by a clear and consistent vision: To create value for 
Fine Paper & Packaging business. Importantly, as we 
our customers and shareholders by improving the 
continue to evolve, we also delivered another year of 
image and performance of everything we touch. 
attractive shareholder returns.
Our continuing efforts to implement that vision led 

to substantial growth in 2012, both top-line and 
Among our 2017 performance highlights, we
bottom-line, and allowed us to deliver returns to our 
•    grew net sales to a record $980 million, led by 8 
shareholders of 30%, more than twice that of the 
percent growth in Technical Products and 1 percent in 
broad markets. 
Fine Paper & Packaging

As you will see in the segment overviews that follow, 
including new initiatives in specialized market niches, 
Neenah continues to move ahead as a true 21st 
which we achieved despite challenging economic 
century company that brings together manufacturing, 
headwinds in Europe throughout most of the year.  
technology, intellectual property, design, as well as 
% Change 2012 vs 2011
research and development – a company that has a 

Operating 

passion for enabling our customers’ success and for 
36% over 2011 

being successful in our own right. 

income increased 

6%
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS

4%

5%

after adjusting 

for acquisition 

integration 

In Technical Products, our largest and fastest-growing 
Net Sales
segment, we delivered another strong year of growth in 

time costs. Our 

Adj. EBIT

Adj. EPS

and other one-

•    successfully started and began to ramp up our 
OUR STRATEGY IS BUILT ON A PLATFORM OF 

higher sales and disciplined approach to managing 
2017, with net sales now exceeding a half-billion dollars, 

THREE IMPERATIVES:
transportation filtration investment in Appleton, 

overhead and other costs allowed us to leverage 
driven by 6 percent organic growth. We see a great deal 

Wisconsin; acquired Coldenhove, a Technical Products 
Focus on profitable, specialty niche markets 
(cid:127) 
business based in the Netherlands; and purchased 

where we can establish 

 market 

Neenah’s infrastructure, and helped boost operating 
of momentum in Technical Products, as we continue 

margins to 9.9% versus 8.5% in 2011.  
to gain market share, expand in scope and scale, and 

laminating assets in the U.S. to further growth in 
positions based on our core strengths.

become more global. 
During the year, we also actively managed our 

premium packaging
(cid:127) 
Increase our size, growth rate and portfolio 
•    maintained strong free cash flow and a healthy 

diversification in both Fine Paper and Technical 
balance sheet, giving us financial flexibility to make 

Products through organic means and 

additional strategic investments that can add value

complementary acquisitions.

•    delivered another year of double-digit Return on 

(cid:127)  Deliver consistent, attractive returns to our 
Invested Capital (ROIC), and

•    provided shareholder returns that outperformed 

shareholders through disciplined 

management.

the Russell 2000 for the ninth consecutive year and 

included an eighth consecutive double-digit dividend 

is evidence of our progress in each of these areas.
increase. 

DELIVERING PROFITABLE GROWTH AND 
CONSISTENCY IN STRATEGY AND EXECUTION
SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

capital structure, redeeming $68 million of bonds 
% of Change

Net Sales ($ Million)

2016 vs. 2015

Adj. EBIT Margins

23%

$466
entered into a new lending facility and improved the 

$429

23%

$502

terms and extended the maturity of our revolver— 
13%

14%

11%

450.0

18%

400.0

350.0

13%

13%

300.0

250.0

8%

6%

200.0

150.0

3%
These factors combined to drive a 50% increase in 

-2%
adjusted net income, which reached $46 million, or 

2015                    2016                     2017

Net Sales        Adj. EBIT         Adj. EPS
$2.78 per share. This was our highest level ever.
Within Technical Products, Filtration is our largest 

Increased income levels along with our continued 
category. Our transportation filtration products include 

air, fuel, oil, and cabin filters for automobiles, trucks 

and heavy-duty equipment. We also see significant 
Invested Capital (ROIC) of over 11% for 2012, up 

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

Sales increased 16% from 2011 and exceeded 
Simply put, in 2017, we continued executing our 

opportunity in other filtration markets, including water, 
sharply from 9% in 2011. This remains a key metric 

$800 million. This was mainly due to our successful 
strategy to enhance our position as a global leader in 

industrial and beverage, which contributed to an overall 
guiding our investment decisions.

acquisition of the Wausau premium paper brands 
high value core categories. The considerable progress 

6 percent increase in filtration net sales year over year.

we’ve made in our journey to become a faster-growing 

specialty materials company is underscored by our 

recent corporate name change from Neenah Paper, 

Inc. to Neenah, Inc.  

execution enabled us to deliver on our commitment 
We added capacity to serve the growing transportation 
to enhance shareholder value. Our total shareholder 
filtration market as we began to ramp up our operation 
return for the past year was 30%, anchored by a 

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report
Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

1.5

0.5

1

0

Annual Dividends 

$/Share

$1.32

$1.20

$1.02

$0.70

$0.44 $0.48

2011   2012   2013    2014   2015   2016

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
T O   O U R

SHAREHOLDERS

2012 was a highly successful year for Neenah. 
in Appleton, Wisconsin. We now have what we believe 

including new initiatives in specialized market niches, 
coatings; and world-class manufacturing capabilities, 

At the front and center of our efforts was the 
to be the best and most advanced transportation 

which we achieved despite challenging economic 

and we further add value to customer supply chains by 

disciplined execution of our strategy, motivated 
filtration assets in the world, with manufacturing plants 

headwinds in Europe throughout most of the year.  

offering tailored product solutions, design expertise and 

by a clear and consistent vision: To create value for 
and research and development capabilities in both 

rapid prototyping.
% Change 2012 vs 2011

our customers and shareholders by improving the 
Germany and the U.S. While start-up costs for a large 

image and performance of everything we touch. 
expansion like Appleton are significant, and in 2017 

Our continuing efforts to implement that vision led 
were higher than originally planned, we are confident 

to substantial growth in 2012, both top-line and 
that this organic investment will deliver the future 

bottom-line, and allowed us to deliver returns to our 
profitable growth and the attractive returns we expect. 

shareholders of 30%, more than twice that of the 

broad markets. 
Our global Technical Products portfolio also includes 

Performance Materials, such as backings for tapes and 
OUR STRATEGY IS BUILT ON A PLATFORM OF 
abrasives; media for digital image transfer on clothing, 
THREE IMPERATIVES:
sportswear and other materials; labels; protective 

Focus on profitable, specialty niche markets 
(cid:127) 
covers; and other defensible specialty materials. Sales 

of Performance Materials grew by 9 percent in 2017, 

where we can establish 

 market 

Net Sales ($ Million)

Adj. EBIT Margins

450.0

400.0

4%

350.0

300.0

250.0

Net Sales
200.0
150.0

$443
6%
16%

$452

5%

16%

Adj. EBIT

Adj. EPS

Operating 

income increased 

36% over 2011 

after adjusting 

for acquisition 

$455

integration 

15%

and other one-

time costs. Our 

25.0%

20.0%

15.0%

10.0%

5.0%

2015                        2016                        2017
higher sales and disciplined approach to managing 

overhead and other costs allowed us to leverage 

In 2017, we continued to transform our Fine Paper & 
Neenah’s infrastructure, and helped boost operating 
Packaging business through our focus on growing in 

margins to 9.9% versus 8.5% in 2011.  

premium packaging. In this category, we delivered a 17 

fueled by sales and share gains for backings outside 

positions based on our core strengths.

During the year, we also actively managed our 

percent sales gain, with growth in our targeted verticals 

the U.S., as well as increased demand for our labels 
(cid:127) 
Increase our size, growth rate and portfolio 

capital structure, redeeming $68 million of bonds 

of beauty, alcohol and high-end retail. We also extended 

that can withstand harsh environments.

diversification in both Fine Paper and Technical 

our premium packaging capabilities by acquiring a 

Products through organic means and 

In 2017, we expanded our digital image transfer 

complementary acquisitions.

platform and global customer base with the acquisition 
(cid:127)  Deliver consistent, attractive returns to our 
of Coldenhove, which has annual sales of $45 

shareholders through disciplined 

million. The acquisition significantly enhances our 

management.

ability to serve the fast-growing, $200 million digital 

transfer market, providing us with capabilities in dye 
is evidence of our progress in each of these areas.
sublimation media that complement our existing 

capabilities in heat transfer media. It also provides 
DELIVERING PROFITABLE GROWTH AND 

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 
synergies in sales and distribution to support our 

expansion globally and accelerate growth.
Sales increased 16% from 2011 and exceeded 

$800 million. This was mainly due to our successful 
FINE PAPER & PACKAGING 
acquisition of the Wausau premium paper brands 

entered into a new lending facility and improved the 

laminating operation in Great Barrington, Massachusetts 

terms and extended the maturity of our revolver— 

to serve the paper-based gift card market. We see an 

opportunity to accelerate our growth in this market as 

many companies look for an environmentally preferable 

alternative to plastic cards. 

These factors combined to drive a 50% increase in 

adjusted net income, which reached $46 million, or 

Additionally, we had another record year of sales in 

$2.78 per share. This was our highest level ever.

the retail channel, where we launched new products, 

Increased income levels along with our continued 

expanded distribution, and grew revenues at retailers 

such as Amazon, Wal-Mart and Target. Growth in 

Invested Capital (ROIC) of over 11% for 2012, up 

premium packaging and retail helped offset ongoing 

sharply from 9% in 2011. This remains a key metric 

secular pressures in the commercial print category. 

guiding our investment decisions.

ACTING TO ADDRESS HEADWINDS

In a niche market for premium textured and colored 

execution enabled us to deliver on our commitment 

paper valued at approximately $650 million, we are 

to enhance shareholder value. Our total shareholder 

In addition to start-up costs for our Appleton filtration 

the clear leader. We differentiate ourselves from the 

return for the past year was 30%, anchored by a 

asset, 2017 operating income was pressured in the 

competition by bringing together top brands; a broad 

second half by sustained and significant increases in 

array of best-in-class products, specialty textures and 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report

costs, notably pulp and freight, both of which continued 

Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

 
 
 
 
 
T O   O U R

SHAREHOLDERS

2012 was a highly successful year for Neenah. 
to rise in 2018. Changes in input costs are part of doing 

including new initiatives in specialized market niches, 
Our capital deployment strategies include returning 

At the front and center of our efforts was the 
business, and we are taking the necessary actions to 

which we achieved despite challenging economic 

a meaningful part of our cash flow to shareholders. 

disciplined execution of our strategy, motivated 
address them through pricing and cost management. 

headwinds in Europe throughout most of the year.  

We are particularly proud of the 20 percent compound 

by a clear and consistent vision: To create value for 
While recent increases in costs have been unusually 

annual growth rate of our cash returns to shareholders 

% Change 2012 vs 2011

Operating 

our customers and shareholders by improving the 
persistent, our businesses have proven to be successful 

over the past five-years.

image and performance of everything we touch. 
over time in overcoming them. 

Our continuing efforts to implement that vision led 

WINNING: A RIGHT TO BE EARNED

income increased 

36% over 2011 

after adjusting 

for acquisition 

to substantial growth in 2012, both top-line and 
To address increases in freight costs, we are finding 

bottom-line, and allowed us to deliver returns to our 
ways to become more efficient in how we go to 

shareholders of 30%, more than twice that of the 
market. Because these changes are structural, they 

broad markets. 
take some time to fully implement. As always, we 

have an ongoing focus on increasing efficiencies 
OUR STRATEGY IS BUILT ON A PLATFORM OF 
throughout our value chain to deliver the savings and 
THREE IMPERATIVES:
improvements required to maintain our attractive  

(cid:127) 
profit margins.

Focus on profitable, specialty niche markets 

where we can establish 

 market 

positions based on our core strengths.

A STRONG FIVE-YEAR TRACK RECORD   

(cid:127) 

Increase our size, growth rate and portfolio 

6%

In addition to consistency in our strategy and 
integration 

4%

5%

execution, we are consistent in our mindset that 
and other one-

Adj. EPS

Net Sales

Adj. EBIT

winning must be earned each and every day.

time costs. Our 
For Neenah, this means staying true to our vision 
higher sales and disciplined approach to managing 
of creating value by improving the image and 
overhead and other costs allowed us to leverage 

performance of everything we touch. It also means 
Neenah’s infrastructure, and helped boost operating 
supporting the sustainability of our business and 

margins to 9.9% versus 8.5% in 2011.  

communities through efforts to reduce waste and water 

During the year, we also actively managed our 

consumption, use of renewable energy sources, and 

capital structure, redeeming $68 million of bonds 

initiatives to offer responsibly-sourced paper as well as 

The success we have had to date in executing our 

diversification in both Fine Paper and Technical 

paper made with recycled content.  

strategy to reshape Neenah has resulted in a strong 

Products through organic means and 

track record of profitable growth. Over the last five 

complementary acquisitions.

years, we have achieved a net sales compound annual 
(cid:127)  Deliver consistent, attractive returns to our 
growth rate of 6 percent and an earnings per share 

shareholders through disciplined 

compound annual growth rate of 10 percent. 

management.

During this same period, we’ve maintained a double-
is evidence of our progress in each of these areas.
digit ROIC, supported by an unwavering focus on 

asset efficiency, footprint optimization and value-
DELIVERING PROFITABLE GROWTH AND 

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 
adding capital deployment. This includes a disciplined 

approach to organic capital spending, which we look 
Sales increased 16% from 2011 and exceeded 
to maintain at 3 to 5 percent of net sales, with the 
$800 million. This was mainly due to our successful 
majority of spending for projects that deliver attractive 
acquisition of the Wausau premium paper brands 
financial returns. 

entered into a new lending facility and improved the 

terms and extended the maturity of our revolver— 

Equally important, earning the right to win also means 

upholding our financial principles of consistent, 

profitable growth; high returns on capital; a flexible 

and prudent capital structure; and attractive 
These factors combined to drive a 50% increase in 

shareholder returns. 

adjusted net income, which reached $46 million, or 

$2.78 per share. This was our highest level ever.

Increased income levels along with our continued 

Invested Capital (ROIC) of over 11% for 2012, up 

sharply from 9% in 2011. This remains a key metric 

guiding our investment decisions.

execution enabled us to deliver on our commitment 

to enhance shareholder value. Our total shareholder 

return for the past year was 30%, anchored by a 

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report

Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

 
      
 
T O   O U R

SHAREHOLDERS

2012 was a highly successful year for Neenah. 
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE

including new initiatives in specialized market niches, 

At the front and center of our efforts was the 

which we achieved despite challenging economic 

disciplined execution of our strategy, motivated 
I want to express my gratitude to our employees for 

headwinds in Europe throughout most of the year.  

% Change 2012 vs 2011

Operating 

by a clear and consistent vision: To create value for 
their leadership and teamwork in reshaping Neenah 

our customers and shareholders by improving the 
and enabling us to serve as a meaningful, positive 

image and performance of everything we touch. 
presence in the communities where we operate. 

Our continuing efforts to implement that vision led 
Our employees are outstanding stewards of our 

to substantial growth in 2012, both top-line and 
company’s culture, in which we challenge ourselves 

bottom-line, and allowed us to deliver returns to our 
and each other to innovate and perform at our best, 

shareholders of 30%, more than twice that of the 
while supporting one another and continuously 

6%

5%

4%

income increased 

36% over 2011 

after adjusting 

for acquisition 

integration 

and other one-

time costs. Our 

broad markets. 
working to improve safety. 

Net Sales

Adj. EBIT

Adj. EPS

OUR STRATEGY IS BUILT ON A PLATFORM OF 
I’m also grateful to our Board of Directors for the 
THREE IMPERATIVES:
guidance they provide in our strategy to enhance our 

(cid:127) 
leadership as a global specialty materials company. 

Focus on profitable, specialty niche markets 

where we can establish 

 market 

higher sales and disciplined approach to managing 

overhead and other costs allowed us to leverage 

Neenah’s infrastructure, and helped boost operating 

margins to 9.9% versus 8.5% in 2011.  

And, of course, I want to thank you, our shareholders, 

positions based on our core strengths.

During the year, we also actively managed our 

for your investment and support, which we seek to 
(cid:127) 

Increase our size, growth rate and portfolio 

reward by building on our track record of attractive 

diversification in both Fine Paper and Technical 

shareholder returns.

Products through organic means and 

complementary acquisitions.

Sincerely,
(cid:127)  Deliver consistent, attractive returns to our 

shareholders through disciplined 

management.

is evidence of our progress in each of these areas.
John P. O’Donnell

DELIVERING PROFITABLE GROWTH AND 
President and Chief Executive Officer
SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

capital structure, redeeming $68 million of bonds 

entered into a new lending facility and improved the 

terms and extended the maturity of our revolver— 

These factors combined to drive a 50% increase in 

adjusted net income, which reached $46 million, or 

$2.78 per share. This was our highest level ever.

Increased income levels along with our continued 

Sales increased 16% from 2011 and exceeded 

sharply from 9% in 2011. This remains a key metric 

$800 million. This was mainly due to our successful 

guiding our investment decisions.

acquisition of the Wausau premium paper brands 

Invested Capital (ROIC) of over 11% for 2012, up 

execution enabled us to deliver on our commitment 

to enhance shareholder value. Our total shareholder 

return for the past year was 30%, anchored by a 

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report

Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

 
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS
TECHNICAL PRODUCTS

Neenah is a leading producer of Technical Products, 
using various substrates to produce specialized materials 
Neenah is a leading producer of Technical Products, 
that employ saturation, coating and other function-
using various substrates to produce specialized materials 
enhancing processes 
that employ saturation, coating and other function-
Neenah is a leading producer of Technical Products, 
enhancing processes 
using various substrates to produce specialized materials 
Neenah is a leading producer of Technical Products, 
using various substrates to produce specialized materials 
that employ saturation, coating and other function-
and abrasive backings, labels and other 
enhancing processes 
that employ saturation, coating and other function-
enhancing processes 
and abrasive backings, labels and other 

 industrial applications, 

The Technical Products group serves customers in 

transportation, 
medical packaging, image transfer papers and 
transportation and water filtration, industrial applications, 
transportation, 
 industrial applications, 
many others.
medical packaging, digital transfer and many others. 
medical packaging, digital transfer papers, publishing, and  
many others.
 industrial applications, 
transportation, 
      The Technical Products group serves customers in more  
more than 70 countries through manufacturing facilities 
medical packaging, digital transfer papers, publishing, and  
 industrial applications, 
transportation, 
The Technical Products group serves customers in 
than 80 countries through manufacturing facilities in the U.S., 
in the U.S., Germany, and the supported by R&D efforts 
many others.
medical packaging, image transfer papers and 
more than 80 countries through manufacturing facilities 
Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.K., supported by R&D  
focused on developing new processes and products 
many others.
in the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., supported by R&D efforts 
in the U.S., Germany, and the supported by R&D efforts 
The Technical Products group serves customers in 
efforts focused on developing new products that will deliver  
that will meet customers’ needs and drive our growth.
focused on developing new processes and products that will 
focused on developing new processes and products 
more than 80 countries through manufacturing facilities 
The Technical Products group serves customers in 
the performance our customers require and drive our growth. 
meet customers’ needs and drive our growth.
that will meet customers’ needs and drive our growth.
in the U.S., Germany, and the supported by R&D efforts 
more than 70 countries through manufacturing facilities 
focused on developing new processes and products 
in the U.S., Germany, and the supported by R&D efforts 
that will meet customers’ needs and drive our growth.
focused on developing new processes and products 
that will meet customers’ needs and drive our growth.

and abrasive backings, labels and other 
and abrasive backings, labels and other 

OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS: 

OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS:

   sepat dna sevisarba sa hcus snoitacilppa lairtsudni rof stcudorp ni ecnamrofrep roirepus gnilbane

•    providing essential filtration capabilities for transportation, water and  
      other uses 

(cid:127)  
OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS: 
(cid:127)  
(cid:127)  
OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS: 
(cid:127)   meeting specialized needs for strength, durability resistance to water and contamination in products 
(cid:127)  
   sepat dna sevisarba sa hcus snoitacilppa lairtsudni rof stcudorp ni ecnamrofrep roirepus gnilbane
OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS: 
as diverse as medical packaging, labels, and outdoor advertising
(cid:127)  
•    enabling superior performance in products for industrial applications, such  
(cid:127)   meeting specialized needs for strength, durability resistance to water and contamination in products 
(cid:127)  
      as abrasives, tapes and digital image transfer 
   sepat dna sevisarba sa hcus snoitacilppa lairtsudni rof stcudorp ni ecnamrofrep roirepus gnilbane
(cid:127)  
as diverse as medical packaging, labels, and outdoor advertising
   sepat dna sevisarba sa hcus snoitacilppa lairtsudni rof stcudorp ni ecnamrofrep roirepus gnilbane
(cid:127)  
(cid:127)   meeting specialized needs for strength, durability resistance to water and contamination in products 
(cid:127)   meeting specialized needs for strength, durability resistance to water and contamination in products 
and contamination in products as diverse as medical packaging, labels and
covering materials

as diverse as medical packaging, labels, and outdoor advertising
as diverse as medical packaging, labels, and outdoor advertising

•    meeting specialized needs for strength, durability resistance to water

FILTRATION

FILTRATION

FILTRATION
FILTRATION
High-performance filtration media for transportation, industrial water and other markets
FILTRATION

BACKINGS

Saturated and coated papers used for backing of specialty abrasives and tapes to enhance their performance, and
BACKINGS

Saturated and coated papers used for backing of specialty abrasives and tapes to enhance their performance, and

BACKINGS
PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Saturated and coated papers used for backing of specialty abrasives and tapes to enhance their performance, and
BACKINGS
Saturated and coated papers used for backing of specialty abrasives, tapes, and products for a variety of other end markets 
Saturated and coated papers used for backing of specialty abrasives and tapes to enhance their performance, and
including digital transfer, labels, durable printing, and medical packaging applications

SPECIALTIES

products for a variety of other end markets including labels, durable printing, and medical packaging applications 
SPECIALTIES

products for a variety of other end markets including labels, durable printing, and medical packaging applications 

SPECIALTIES

products for a variety of other end markets including labels, durable printing, and medical packaging applications 
SPECIALTIES
products for a variety of other end markets including labels, durable printing, and medical packaging applications 

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report
Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2016 Annual Report

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FINE PAPER &  PACKAGING
FINE PAPER

Neenah is the leader in the North American premium 
Neenah is the leader in the North American premium 
Neenah is the market leader in North America in 
e paper market.  Built on a tradition of quality 
the creation and manufacturing of premium paper 
e paper market.  Built on a tradition of quality 
and service, we market some of the most recognized 
and packaging. The Neenah Fine Paper portfolio 
and service, we market some of the most recognized 
and preferred premium papers in North America, 
includes recognizable and distinguished brands like 
and preferred premium papers in North America, 
with distinguished brands including CLASSIC®, 
CLASSIC®, ENVIRONMENT®, ROYAL SUNDANCE®, 
with distinguished brands including CLASSIC®, 
ASTROBRIGHTS®,
ASTROBRIGHTS® and Southworth®. With multiple  
ASTROBRIGHTS®,
Southworth®, and ENVIRONMENT®, the premier 
U.S. manufacturing facilities specializing in color, 
Southworth®, and ENVIRONMENT®, the premier 
texture and specialty features, there is an  
 offering of recycled content papers in the market.   
 offering of recycled content papers in the market.   
endless combination of paper, packaging and  
envelopes available.

ROYAL SUNDANCE®, 
ROYAL SUNDANCE®, 

Our products are also used in premium packaging
Neenah Premium Packaging provides unique, 
Our products are also used in premium packaging
and label applications for goods such as spirits, jewelry,
sustainable and custom solutions for many of the world’s 
and label applications for goods such as spirits, jewelry,
cosmetics and electronics.
cosmetics and electronics.
leading brands in cosmetics and fragrances; wine, 
Neenah’s leadership role is supported by our 
spirits and craft beer; and retail. Our offering includes 
Neenah’s leadership role is supported by our 
broad range of colors, textures and other product 
packaging materials for bags, box wraps, gift cards, 
broad range of colors, textures and other product 
features and world-class manufacturing, with 
gift card carriers, hangtags, labels, folding board and 
features and world-class manufacturing, with 
four facilities located in Wisconsin.
fragrance strips. We provide captivating colors and 
four facilities located in Wisconsin.
textures, customized for brands or ready-made, as 
well as high-performance products and hands-on 
customer service. 

OUR PRODUCTS ARE IN DEMAND WHEREVER IMAGE MATTERS: 
OUR PRODUCTS ARE IN DEMAND WHEREVER IMAGE MATTERS: 
for high-end traditional / digital printing for graphic imaging needs
(cid:127) 
•    high-end offset/digital printing of marketing and advertising collateral and
(cid:127) 
for high-end traditional / digital printing for graphic imaging needs
      business identity systems 
and writing papers 
and writing papers 
•    upscale packaging and labels in the beauty, alcohol and retail markets 
for specialized uses such as upscale packaging and labels
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
for specialized uses such as upscale packaging and labels
(cid:127) 
for unique brightly colored papers for home, school or organization  
•    brightly colored papers for home, school or business
(cid:127) 
for unique brightly colored papers for home, school or organization  

GRAPHIC IMAGING
GRAPHIC IMAGING
GRAPHIC IMAGING
Unique colors, textures and finishes for identity systems, invitations, advertising and marketing collateral, and envelopes

PREMIUM PACKAGING
PREMIUM PACKAGING
Image-enhancing colors and textures for premium folding board, box wrap, bags and hang tags, and labels for, cosmetics;  
Image-enhancing colors and textures of premium folded cartons, box wrap, bags, premium wine, beverage, 
Image-enhancing colors and textures of premium folded cartons, box wrap, bags, premium wine, beverage, 
wine, spirits, and craft beer; and retail
spirit and food labels and hang tags
spirit and food labels and hang tags

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2014 Annual Report

Neenah Paper, Inc. 2014 Annual Report
Neenah, Inc. 2017 Annual Report

  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Dear  Stockholder:

On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is  my  pleasure  to  invite you to attend the  2018 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders of Neenah,  Inc. to be held at the Company’s  headquarters  located  at Preston
Ridge III, 3460 Preston Ridge Road,  Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 on Wednesday, May 23,
2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time.

2017 was an important year for Neenah.  We  delivered  record  sales  with volume-driven organic

increases across our businesses, and completed  a number of strategic  activities to enhance our future
growth. The largest of these was the  successful start-up  of a new,  world-class filtration  operation in
Appleton, Wisconsin, to support our historic high  single-digit growth  rate  of  this  global business. While
the ramp up of a large, complex operation like  this has a short term negative  impact  on profits, we
remain confident and excited about the long term returns this investment provides.  Further  supporting
our  future growth was the purchase of a  U.S. laminating operation to add  to  our premium packaging
capabilities, and the acquisition of a  European digital image transfer company which adds  to  our
presence in this growing market. As always,  we remain committed to deploying capital efficiently as we
grow and to providing a meaningful  cash return to our shareholders.  In November, our  Board
authorized a 12 percent increase in our  dividend, marking an  eighth consecutive double digit increase
in the past six years.

We  appreciate the contributions of Neenah’s dedicated employees around the  world and the
confidence and support of our stockholders as  we continue to become a faster-growing  global specialty
materials company known for its ability to create value  for its shareholders. Reinforcing our progress in
this  regard was a change in our company  name to Neenah, Inc.  at year end.

The formal business to be transacted at  the 2018 Annual Meeting includes:
(cid:127) The election of the two nominees detailed in this Proxy Statement  as Class II directors for a

three-year term;

(cid:127) Approval of an advisory vote on the Company’s executive compensation;
(cid:127) Approval of the 2018 Neenah, Inc. Omnibus  Stock and  Incentive Compensation Plan to, among

other things, increase the amount of common stock reserved  for issuance under our  equity
incentive plans by 800,000 shares; and

(cid:127) The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the  Company’s independent

registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending  December 31, 2018.

At the meeting, we will provide a brief  report on  our results and strategies. Our  directors and
executive officers, as well as representatives from Deloitte & Touche LLP, will be in attendance to
answer any questions you may have.

Regardless of whether you choose to attend or not, please either vote  electronically using the

Internet, vote by telephone, or follow  the procedures for requesting written copies  of  the proxy
materials described in the attached Proxy  Statement and mark, date, sign and return the proxy  card
included with those materials at your  earliest convenience.  This will assure your shares will be
represented and voted at the Annual Meeting.

Sincerely,

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JOHN P. O’DONNELL
President and Chief Executive Officer

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Preston Ridge III
3460 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 600
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF  STOCKHOLDERS
TO  BE HELD MAY 23, 2018

NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN that  the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders  of  Neenah, Inc. will

be held at the Company’s headquarters  located at Preston Ridge III,  3460 Preston Ridge Road,
Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 on  Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at  10:00 a.m., Eastern time, for the
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1. A proposal to elect the two nominees  named  as Class  II directors in the attached  Proxy

Statement to serve until the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;

2. A proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s  executive  compensation;

3. A proposal to approve the 2018 Neenah, Inc. Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation

Plan to, among other things, increase the  amount  of  common stock reserved for issuance
under our equity incentive plans by 800,000 shares; and;

4. A proposal to ratify the appointment of  Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered

public accounting firm of Neenah, Inc. for  the fiscal year ending December 31,  2018;
and

5.

Such other business as properly may come  before  the Annual Meeting or any adjournments
thereof. The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to be presented to a  vote
of the stockholders at the Annual Meeting.

Information relating to the above matters is set forth  in the attached Proxy  Statement.

Stockholders of record at the close of  business on  March 29,  2018 are entitled to receive notice of and
to vote at the Annual Meeting and any  adjournments  thereof.

This Proxy Statement and the 2017 Annual Report to Stockholders are available at

www.neenah.com/proxydocs.

By order of the Board of Directors.

29APR200510193718

STEVEN S. HEINRICHS
Senior Vice President, General Counsel  and
Secretary

Alpharetta, Georgia
April 13, 2018

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT AND  THEN  VOTE

ELECTRONICALLY, BY TELEPHONE, OR REQUEST  PRINTED PROXY  MATERIALS AND
PROMPTLY COMPLETE, EXECUTE  AND RETURN  THE  PROXY CARD INCLUDED  WITH
THE PROXY MATERIALS IN THE ACCOMPANYING POSTAGE-PAID  ENVELOPE.

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Table of Contents

ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD  OF DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (ITEM 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APPROVAL OF 2018 NEENAH, INC. OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN (ITEM 3)

ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC

ACCOUNTING FIRM (ITEM 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING  FIRM  FEES  AND  SERVICES . . . . .

STOCKHOLDERS’ PROPOSALS FOR 2019 ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE  THE  ANNUAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HOUSEHOLDING OF NOTICE OF  INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF  PROXY MATERIALS .

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PROXY STATEMENT

General Information

Our Board of Directors is soliciting proxies from our stockholders in  connection with  Neenah’s
Annual Meeting of Stockholders. When  used in this Proxy Statement, the terms ‘‘we,’’  ‘‘us,’’  ‘‘our,’’  ‘‘the
Company’’ and ‘‘Neenah’’ refer to Neenah, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  This Proxy Statement
and our 2017 Annual Report are first being mailed to stockholders  who requested copies,  and made
available on April 13, 2018.

Effective January 1, 2018, Neenah Paper,  Inc. changed  its  name to Neenah, Inc. The  Company’s

ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange remains ‘‘NP’’ and the names  of subsidiaries were not
affected.

SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained in the Proxy Statement.  It does  not include all of

the information that you should consider prior to voting  and  we encourage you to read  the entire
document prior to voting. For more complete information regarding Neenah’s 2017 financial
performance, please review the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K  for the  year  ended
December 31, 2017.

Stockholders are being asked to vote on the following  matters at the 2018 Annual  Meeting of

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ITEM 1. Election of Directors (page  10)
The Board and the Nominating and  Corporate  Governance Committee
believe that the two Class II Director nominees possess the necessary
qualifications, attributes, skills and experiences to provide  quality advice and
counsel to the Company’s management  and effectively  oversee the business
and the long-term interests of stockholders.
ITEM 2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive  Compensation (page  29)
The Company seeks a non-binding advisory  vote to approve the compensation
of its named executive officers as described  in the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis section beginning on page 17  and  the Executive Compensation
Tables  section beginning on page 29.  The  Board values stockholders’ opinions,
and the Compensation Committee will take  into  account the outcome  of  the
advisory vote when considering future  executive  compensation  decisions.
ITEM 3. Approval of the Company’s 2018 Stock  and Incentive Compensation
Plan (page 30)
The Company seeks approval of the 2018 Neenah, Inc.  Omnibus Stock and
Incentive Compensation Plan (a copy of which  is attached to this  Proxy
Statement as an Appendix). The Board  believes approval  of the 2018
Neenah, Inc. Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan to, among
other things, increase the amount of common stock reserved  for issuance
under our equity compensation plans  by 800,000  shares is  appropriate and  in
the best interest of the Company and  its stockholders; and.
ITEM 4. Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche, LLP,  as
Independent Auditors (page 42)
The Audit Committee and the Board believe  that the retention of Deloitte &
Touche,  LLP, to serve as the Independent Auditors for the fiscal year  ending
December 31, 2018 is in the best interest  of the Company and  its
stockholders. As a matter of good corporate  governance, stockholders  are
being asked to ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of the Independent
Auditors.

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Our Board’s Recommendation

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Questions and Answers about the Annual Meeting  and Voting

When and where is the Annual Meeting?

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2018,  at  10:00  A.M. Eastern Daylight  Time

Where: Company headquarters located at  Preston Ridge III, 3460 Preston  Ridge Road, Suite 600,

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

Who is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting?

You are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting if you owned our common stock, par value  $0.01

per share, as of the close of business March 29,  2018 (the ‘‘Record Date’’), with  each share entitling its
owner to one vote on each matter submitted to the stockholders. On the record  date, 16,823,111  shares
of common stock were outstanding and eligible to be voted at the Annual Meeting.  The presence, in
person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of  the issued  and outstanding shares of our common
stock is necessary to constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting.

How do I vote at the Annual Meeting?

You may vote in person at the Annual Meeting or by proxy. We recommend you vote by proxy

even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. You can  always change your  vote  at the  meeting.
Giving us your proxy means you authorize us  to  vote your shares at the Annual Meeting  in the manner
you direct. If you plan to attend the meeting in person you  must provide proof  of  your ownership of
our common stock as of the record date, such as an  account statement, and a form  of personal
identification for admission to the meeting.  If you hold your shares in  street name  and you also  wish to
be able to vote at the annual meeting, you are required to  obtain a proxy from your  bank  or broker,
executed in your favor.

If your shares are held in your name, you can vote by proxy in three convenient ways:

(cid:127) Via the Internet: Go to http://www.proxyvote.com and follow  the instructions.

(cid:127) By Telephone: Call toll-free 1-800-690-6903 and follow the  instructions.

(cid:127) By Mail: Request a printed copy of the proxy  materials disclosed in  this Proxy Statement  and

complete, sign, date and return your proxy card in the envelope included  with your  printed proxy
materials.

If your shares are held in street name, the  availability of telephone and internet voting will depend

on the voting processes of the applicable bank or brokerage firm;  therefore, it is recommended that
you follow the voting instructions on  the  form you  receive from  your bank or brokerage  firm.  All
properly executed proxies received by Neenah in time to be voted at the Annual Meeting and not
revoked will be voted at the Annual Meeting  in accordance with the directions noted on the proxy
card. If  any other matters properly come before the  Annual Meeting, the  persons named as proxies will
vote upon such matters according to their judgment.

We  are also sending the Notice and voting materials to participants  in various employee benefit
plans of Neenah. The trustee of each  plan,  as the stockholder of  record  of the shares  of common stock
held in the plan, will vote whole shares  of  stock attributable to each participant’s  interest in the plan in
accordance with the directions the participant gives  or, if no  directions are given by the  participant, in
accordance with the directions received from the applicable plan committees.

Can I change my vote?

Any stockholder of record delivering a proxy  has the power to revoke it  at any time  before  it is

voted: (i) by giving written notice to Steven S. Heinrichs, Senior Vice President,  General Counsel  and
Secretary of Neenah, at Preston Ridge III, 3460 Preston Ridge Road,  Suite 600, Alpharetta,

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Georgia, 30005; (ii) by submitting a proxy card bearing a  later date, including a proxy  submitted via the
Internet or by telephone; or (iii) by voting in  person at the Annual  Meeting.  Please  note, however,  that
any beneficial owner of our common  stock whose shares  are held in  street  name may (a)  revoke his or
her proxy and (b) attend and vote his  or her shares in person at the Annual  Meeting only in
accordance with applicable rules and  procedures as then  may  be  employed by such  beneficial owner’s
brokerage firm or bank.

What Proposals am I being asked to vote on at the Annual Meeting and  what is required to  approve
each proposal?

You are being asked to vote on four proposals: Proposal 1 the election of the  proposed nominees

as Class II directors; Proposal 2 the approval, in  a non-binding advisory vote, of Neenah’s executive
compensation; Proposal 3 the approval of the Company’s Omnibus Plan; and Proposal 4 the  ratification
of the appointment of our independent  public accounting firm.

In voting with regard to Proposal 1, you  may vote in favor of each nominees, against each
nominee, or may abstain from voting. A majority of the  shares of common  stock  represented and
entitled to vote on Proposal 1 is required  for the election of  each  director, provided a quorum is
present. Abstentions will be considered  in determining the  number of votes  required to obtain the
necessary majority vote for the proposal,  and  therefore will have the  same legal effect  as votes against
the proposal.

In voting with regard to Proposals 2, 3 and 4 you may  vote  in favor of each  proposal, against  each
proposal, or may abstain from voting.  The vote  required to approve Proposals 2, 3 and 4 is majority of
the shares of common stock represented and entitled to vote,  provided  a  quorum  is present.
Abstentions will be considered in determining the  number of votes required to obtain the  necessary
majority vote for each proposal, and therefore  will  have the same legal effect as  votes against such
proposal.

Neenah is not aware, as of the date hereof, of any matters  to  be  voted  upon at  the Annual
Meeting other than those stated in this Proxy Statement.  If any  other matters are properly brought
before the Annual Meeting, your proxy gives discretionary authority to the persons named  as proxies to
vote the shares represented thereby in  their discretion.

What happens if I don’t return my proxy  card or  vote my shares?

If you hold your shares directly your shares will not be voted if  you do not return your  proxy card

or vote in person at the Annual Meeting.  If your shares are held in the name  of a bank or brokerage
firm (in ‘‘street name’’) and you do not vote your  shares, your bank  or brokerage  firm  can only vote
your shares in their discretion for proposals  which are  considered ‘‘discretionary’’ proposals.  We believe
that Proposal 4 is  a discretionary proposal. Brokers are prohibited from exercising  discretionary
authority for beneficial owners who have not provided voting  instructions to the broker for proposals
which  are considered ‘‘non-discretionary’’ (a ‘‘broker non-vote’’).  We believe Proposals 1, 2 and 3 are
non-discretionary proposals. As such, broker non-votes will be counted for  the purpose of determining
if a quorum is present, but will not be  considered as shares entitled to vote on  Proposals 1, 2  and 3,
and therefore will  have no effect on  the outcome of these proposals.

What happens if I sign, date and return my proxy card  but do not  specify how to  vote my shares?

If a  signed proxy card is received which does  not  specify a vote  or an abstention, then  the shares

represented by that proxy card will be  voted FOR the election  of all Class  II director  nominees
described herein, FOR the approval of the Company’s  executive compensation,  FOR the  approval of
the Company’s 2018 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan, and FOR the ratification of the
appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent  registered  public accounting  firm  for the
year ending December 31, 2018.

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Why haven’t I received a printed copy  of the Proxy Statement  or annual report?

We  are choosing to follow the Securities and Exchange Commission  (‘‘SEC’’) rules that allow
companies to furnish proxy materials to stockholders via  the Internet. If  you  received a  Notice  of
Internet Availability of Proxy Materials,  or ‘‘Notice,’’ by  mail,  you will not receive a  printed  copy  of the
proxy materials, unless you specifically  request one. The  Notice  instructs you on how to access and
review all of the important information contained  in the proxy statement  and annual report as  well as
how to submit your proxy over the Internet. If  you received the Notice and would  still like  to  receive a
printed copy of our proxy materials, you  should follow the  instructions  for  requesting these  materials
included in the Notice. We plan to mail the  Notice  to  stockholders by  April 13, 2018.

Who pays for the cost of this proxy solicitation?

We  will bear the cost of preparing, printing and filing the Proxy Statement and  related proxy

materials. In addition to soliciting proxies through the mail,  we  may  solicit proxies through  our
directors, officers and employees, in person and by  telephone or email  and  facsimile. We expect to
retain Okapi Partners LLC to aid in  the solicitation  at a  cost of approximately $8,500,  plus
reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Brokerage firms, nominees, custodians  and fiduciaries also
may be requested to forward proxy materials to the beneficial  owners of shares held  of  record by them.
We  will pay all expenses incurred in connection with the solicitation of  proxies.

When will voting results be made available?

We  will announce the final results on our web site at www.neenah.com shortly  after the meeting

and on Form 8-K immediately following the  meeting.

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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following table sets forth information  regarding the beneficial  ownership of our common stock
as of  March 29, 2018 with respect to:  (i)  each  of our directors; (ii) each of the named executive officers
appearing elsewhere herein; and (iii)  all  executive  officers and  directors as a group,  based in  each  case
on information furnished to us by such  persons. As used in  this  Proxy  Statement, ‘‘beneficial
ownership’’ means that a person has, as  of March 31,  2018, or  may  have within 60 days thereafter, the
sole or shared power to vote or direct the  voting of  a security and/or the sole or shared investment
power to dispose of or direct the disposition of a security.

Name

Shares
Beneficially
Owned(1)

Percent  of
Class(2)

William M. Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Margaret S. Dano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sean T. Erwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steven S. Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnie  C. Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timothy S. Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John F. McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Philip C. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John P. O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew L. Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Julie A. Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stephen M. Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All directors and executive officers as a group (15 persons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,881(3)
3,778(4)
20,563(5)
24,085(6)
27,867(7)
15,693(8)
4,155
20,927(9)
86,353(10)
217(11)
4,691(12)
44,113(13)
287,822(14)

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(1) Except as otherwise noted, the directors  and executive officers,  and  all directors and executive

officers as a group, have sole voting power and sole investment power  over  the shares  listed.
Shares of common stock held by the  trustee of Neenah’s 401(k) Retirement Plan for the benefit  of,
and which are attributable to our executive  officers are included in the  table.

(2) An asterisk indicates that the percentage  of  common stock beneficially  owned by the named

individual does not exceed 1% of the total  outstanding shares of our  common stock.

(3) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018.

(4) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018.

(5) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018. This total does not include 3,500 vested Stock
Appreciation Rights.

(6) This total does not include 8,044 vested Stock  Appreciation Rights.

(7) This total does not include 11,462 vested Stock  Appreciation Rights.

(8) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018. This total does not include 7,310 vested Stock
Appreciation Rights.

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(9) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018.

(10) This total does not include 31,125 vested Stock  Appreciation Rights.

(11) This total does not include 2,429 vested Stock  Appreciation Rights.

(12) This total does not include 23,007 vested Stock  Appreciation Rights.

(13) Includes 1,318 shares of common stock  issuable upon conversion of restricted  stock  units that are

vested or will vest  within 60 days of March  29, 2018.

(14) On July 1, 2014 the Company converted all outstanding Stock Options  to  Stock Appreciation

Rights which are not included in the calculation of beneficial  ownership. Stock Appreciation Rights
are disclosed in detail under the Outstanding  Equity  at  the End of 2017  section of  this Proxy
Statement.

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THIRD PARTIES

The following table sets forth information  regarding the beneficial  ownership of our common stock

as of  December 31, 2017 for each person known to us  to  be the beneficial owner  of  more than  5% of
our  outstanding common stock.

Name  and Address of Beneficial Owner

Common Stock Beneficially Owned

Number of Shares

Percent of Class

Blackrock, Inc.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,134,590(1)

12.7%

55 East  52nd Street
New York, NY 10055

The Vanguard Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

960,913(2)

5.7%

100 Vanguard Blvd.
Malverne, PA 19355

Wells Fargo & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

939,227(3)

5.6%

420 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94163

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Wells Capital Management Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

878,915(4)

5.23%

525 Market Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

(1) The amount shown and the following information is derived  from the Schedule  13G filed by

Blackrock, Inc. on January 19, 2018,  reporting beneficial ownership as  of December 31, 2017.  Of
the 2,134,590 shares shown, BlackRock, Inc. has  sole  dispositive power  over all of the  shares and
sole voting power over 2,098,929 shares.

(2) The amount shown and the following information is derived  from the Schedule  13G filed by The

Vanguard Group, on February 9, 2018,  reporting beneficial ownership as of December 31, 2017.  Of
the 960,913 shares shown The Vanguard Group has sole dispositive power over 928,796  of  the
shares, , shared voting power with respect to 3,500 shares, shared dispositive power with respect to
32,117 shares and sole voting power over  30,032 shares.

(3) The amount shown and the following information is derived  from the Schedule  13G filed by Wells
Fargo and Company, on behalf of itself and certain subsidiaries named  therein, on January 30,
2018, reporting beneficial ownership  as of December 31, 2017. Of the 939,227 shares shown  Wells
Fargo and Company has sole dispositive power over 14,721 of the shares, shared voting power with
respect to 239,143 shares, shared dispositive power with respect to 924,506  shares and sole voting
power over 14,721 shares.

(4) The amount shown and the following information is derived  from the Schedule  13G filed by Wells
Capital Management Incorporated, on  January 30, 2018,  reporting beneficial ownership as of
December 31, 2017. Of the 878,915 shares shown Wells Capital Management Incorporated has
shared voting power with respect to 791,658 shares and shared dispositive power with  respect to all
of the shares.

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (ITEM  1)

The Board unanimously recommends  that the stockholders vote ‘‘FOR’’  the proposal  to elect

Margaret S. Dano  and Stephen M. Wood  as Class II directors for a  three-year  term expiring at the
2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and  until their successors have  been duly  elected and qualified.

The Board currently consists of eight  members  divided into two classes of  three directors and  one
class of two directors. The directors in  each class  serve three year  terms, with  the terms of the  Class  II
directors expiring at the 2018 Annual Meeting.  The Board  has nominated Margaret S. Dano and
Stephen M. Wood, each a current director of Neenah,  for  re-election as Class II directors at the 2018
Annual Meeting. If elected, the nominees will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2021  Annual
Meeting of Stockholders and until his  or her  successor has been duly  elected  and qualified.

Each  of the nominees has consented  to  serve another term as a director if re-elected. If any of the

nominees should be unavailable to serve for  any  reason (which  is not anticipated),  the Board may
designate a substitute nominee or nominees (in which event the  persons named on  the enclosed proxy
card will vote the shares represented by all valid proxy cards for  the election of such substitute nominee
or nominees), allow the vacancies to  remain open until a  suitable  candidate  or candidates are located,
or by resolution provide for a lesser  number of  directors.

If any incumbent nominee for director  in an uncontested election should  fail  to  receive the
required affirmative vote of the holders  of a  majority of the shares represented and entitled  to  vote at
the Annual Meeting, under Delaware  law the director remains in office as a  ‘‘holdover’’  director until
his or  her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation, retirement,
disqualification, removal from office  or death. In the event of a holdover  director, the  Board of
Directors in its discretion may request the director to resign  from  the Board.  If the director resigns,  the
Board of Directors may immediately fill  the  resulting vacancy, allow the  vacancy to remain open until a
suitable  candidate is located and appointed or adopt a resolution to decrease  the authorized  number of
directors.

Set forth below is certain information as of March 29,  2018, regarding  the nominees and each

director continuing in office, including their ages, principal occupations  (which  have continued for  at
least the past five years unless otherwise noted), current  Board experience and participation, and how
the background, experience and qualification of  each  nominee and director make them well suited to
serve on Neenah’s Board.

Information Regarding Directors Nominated for  Reelection

Margaret S. Dano,  born in 1959, is the  former Chairman of the  Board for Superior Industries

International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aluminum  road wheels for use in the  automobile and
light  truck industry. Ms. Dano was appointed  as Chairman of the  Board in  2014 and  served as a
director for Superior from 2007 to 2017. In addition, Ms.  Dano  currently serves as  a director  of
Douglas Dynamics, Inc., a manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment for  the global light truck
market, a position she has held since  2012, where she chairs  the  Governance committee  and serves on
both the compensation and audit committees. From 2002 to 2005 Ms. Dano served as  Vice President,
Worldwide Integrated Supply Chain and Operations for Honeywell Corporation. Prior to that she
served as Vice President, Worldwide Supply Chain Office  Products & GM  Printer Papers for Avery
Dennison Corporation from 1999 to 2002 and Vice President of Corporate Manufacturing &
Engineering from 1996 1999. Ms. Dano  received a BS in  mechanical engineering from Kettering
University (formerly the General Motors Institute). Ms.  Dano was appointed to Neenah’s Board in
2015. Ms. Dano’s senior executive experience in global manufacturing and supply  chain and her  public
board experience and leadership with  manufacturing  companies makes her  an effective member of
Neenah’s Board.

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Stephen M. Wood, Ph.D., born in 1946, is  an Operating Partner with Snow Phipps Group LLC, an
internationally diversified investment  company. Prior  to  this he  served  as Chairman of the Board  for
FiberVisions Corporation which is a leading  global manufacturer of synthetic fibers for consumer
products, construction and industrial  applications. Dr.  Wood  was  President and Chief  Executive Officer
of FiberVisions from 2006 to 2012. Dr.  Wood was also Chairman of the Board of ESFV which is a
global  joint Venture with JNC Corporation, a  leading Japanese Chemical Company.  From  2001 to 2004,
Dr. Wood served as President and Chief Executive  Officer  of Kraton Polymers, a specialties chemical
company, and Chairman and Representative Director of JSR  Kraton Elastomers, a Japanese joint
venture company.  Prior to this Dr. Wood was President of the Global Elastomers  business  of  Shell
Chemicals, Ltd., and a Vice President  of  that company. Dr. Wood was also elected International
President of the International Institute  of Synthetic Rubber Producers.  Dr.  Wood has a  BSc in
Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from  Nottingham University, United Kingdom and  is a
graduate of the Institute of Chemical Engineers  and  a Fellow of the Institute of  Directors. Dr. Wood
has served as a director of Neenah since  November 30,  2004.  Dr. Wood’s experience as the senior
executive of global chemical manufacturing companies, his international  and previous  board experience
and his educational background make him  an effective member of Neenah’s Board.

Class III Directors—Term Expiring at  the  2019 Annual  Meeting

Sean  T. Erwin, born in 1951, is the Chairman of our  Board of Directors. Mr. Erwin  served as the

Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer from 2004 through May 2011. Prior to the  spin-off of
Neenah from Kimberly Clark Corporation  on November 30, 2004 (the  ‘‘spin-off’’), Mr. Erwin  had been
an employee of Kimberly Clark since 1978,  and  had held  increasingly  senior  positions  in both finance
and business management. In January  2004, Mr.  Erwin  was named President of  Kimberly Clark’s Pulp
and Paper Sector, which comprised the businesses transferred to us by Kimberly Clark  in the spin-off.
He served as the President of the Global Nonwoven business  from early 2001. He has  also served as
the President of the European Consumer Tissue business, Managing Director of Kimberly Clark
Australia, as well as previously serving as  President of the Pulp  and Paper Sector, and  President of the
Technical Paper business. Mr. Erwin  received his  BS in  Accounting and Finance from Northern Illinois
University. Mr. Erwin served as a director of Carmike Cinemas, Inc.  from 2012-2016. Mr. Erwin has
served as a director of Neenah since  November  30, 2004.  Mr. Erwin’s extensive  experience  as former
CEO of the Company and his vast industry experience and leadership  positions make  him  an effective
member of Neenah’s Board.

John F. McGovern, born in 1946, is the  founder, and since 1999  a partner, of Aurora  Capital LLC,
a private investment and consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.  Prior to founding Aurora  Capital,
Mr. McGovern served in a number of positions of increasing responsibility at Georgia Pacific
Corporation from 1981 to 1999, including Executive Vice President/Chief  Financial Officer  from 1994
to 1999. Previously, Mr. McGovern had been Vice  President and Director,  Forest Products and Package
Division of Chase Manhattan Bank. He currently serves as a director of Xerium Technologies, Inc.
where  he serves as audit committee chairman. Mr. McGovern also served as a director  of GenTek, Inc.
from 2003 to 2009, Maxim Crane Works  Holdings, Inc. from 2005  to  2008, and Collective Brands  Inc.
from 2003 to 2012. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. McGovern served as lead director  of  Neenah’s Board  for
all executive sessions of non-management directors.  Mr.  McGovern  has served as a  director of Neenah
since January 10, 2006. Mr. McGovern  received his  BS from Fordham University. Mr. McGovern’s
extensive experience as the senior financial  executive of a multinational paper products company  and
his experience as an executive in the financial  services industry as well as  his  experience  on other public
company boards make him an effective member of  Neenah’s Board.

Timothy S. Lucas, born in 1946, retired as an independent consultant on  financial  reporting issues
in December of 2017; he had been practicing  as Lucas Financial Reporting since  2002. From 1988  to
2002, Mr. Lucas worked at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’),  where he was the

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Director of Research and Technical Activities, and  Chairman  of  the FASB’s Emerging Issues  Task
Force. Mr. Lucas has served as a director of Neenah  since November 30, 2004. Mr. Lucas received his
BA in Economics and BS in Accounting from Rice  University and his Master  of Accounting from the
Jesse H. Jones Graduate School, Rice  University.  Mr.  Lucas’ experience at  FASB, consulting
experience, and his educational background make him  an effective  member of Neenah’s Board.

Class I Directors—Term Expiring at the 2020  Annual Meeting

John P. O’Donnell, born in 1960, is President and Chief Executive  Officer of  the Company. Prior to

being CEO, Mr. O’Donnell served as Chief Operating  Officer of the Company and  President, Fine
Paper. Mr. O’Donnell was employed by  Georgia Pacific  Corporation from  1985 until 2007  and held
increasingly senior management positions in  the Consumer  Products division. Mr. O’Donnell served as
President of the North American Retail Business from  2004  through 2007,  and as President of the
North American Commercial Tissue business from  2002 through 2004.  Mr.  O’Donnell received  his BS
from Iowa State University. Mr. O’Donnell has  served  as a  director of Neenah  since November 2010.
Mr. O’Donnell has also served as a Director for Clearwater Paper since April 2016.  Mr.  O’Donnell’s
extensive experience in the paper and  consumer products  industries,  and his leadership positions in the
Company, makes him an effective member  of Neenah’s  Board.

William M. Cook, born 1953, is the retired Executive  Chairman (2015-2016) of Donaldson
Company Inc., a technology-driven global  company  that manufacturers filtration systems to remove
contaminants from air and liquids. Mr. Cook  is also the  former Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer (2004-2015) of Donaldson. Prior  to  that, Mr. Cook held various roles at Donaldson
of increasing responsibility, including service as Senior  Vice President,  International (2000-2004); Chief
Financial Officer (2001-2004); and Senior Vice President, Commercial and Industrial (1994-2000).
Mr. Cook is also currently a Director of IDEX Corporation and was a director of Valspar Corporation
from 2010 to 2017. Mr. Cook brings  to  the  Neenah Board his filtration  industry  and operations
experience and financial expertise for the past 35 years at Donaldson where he  held a wide range  of
financial and business positions with global responsibilities.  Mr. Cook  is an  experienced public company
Board member having served on the  Donaldson Board from  2004-2016 and  as an independent director.
Mr. Cook also has valuable Board experience from his  past service to various  private and charitable
organizations. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in Business Management  and an  M.B.A. degree from
Virginia Tech. Mr. Cook’s educational  background, financial  expertise and extensive experience in the
filtration industry makes him an effective  member  of Neenah’s Board.

Philip C. Moore, born in 1953, retired as  Senior Vice President,  Deputy General  Counsel and
Corporate Secretary of TD Bank Group, Toronto, Canada on  December 31, 2016. Mr. Moore joined
TD Bank Group in May 2013, prior to which he had been  a  partner  at  McCarthy T´etrault LLP,
Canada’s national law firm where he practiced corporate  and securities law in Toronto and Sydney,
Australia, with particular emphasis on  corporate governance  and finance, mergers  and acquisitions and
other business law issues. He has been  involved in  many  corporate mergers, acquisitions, dispositions
and reorganizations, as well as capital  markets transactions in  a  variety of industries and geographies.
Mr. Moore has extensive experience in  corporate  transactions involving  the pulp and  paper industries.
Mr. Moore has been awarded the designation ‘‘Chartered Director’’ from the Directors  College,
Canada’s leading director education program run by McMaster University and the Conference Board of
Canada. He has advised on the design and  implementation of numerous executive compensation plans,
as well as on executive compensation governance  matters. From  1994 until 2000,  he  was  a director  of
Imax Corporation and is currently a director of a  number of private  corporations. Mr. Moore has
served as a director of Neenah since  November  30, 2004.  Mr. Moore received  his BA  from McMaster
University and his LLB from Queen’s  University. Mr.  Moore’s educational background and  extensive
experience in corporate governance and  business  law  makes  him an effective member of Neenah’s
Board.

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MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF  THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors conducts its  business through meetings of  the full Board  and through

committees of the Board, consisting of an  Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and  a
Nominating and Corporate Governance  Committee, which  we refer  to  as the Nominating  Committee.
The Board of Directors held five meetings  in 2017.  The  Company’s Corporate Governance Policies
provide that all directors are expected  to  regularly  attend  and participate in Board and  Committee
meetings and encourage the directors to attend the Company’s Annual Meeting.  In 2017 our  directors
attended 100% of the meetings of the  Board and meetings  of the committees of which  he  or she is a
member. Neenah holds regularly scheduled executive sessions of the independent  directors at each
Board meeting. As Chairman of the  Board Mr. Erwin presides at  all the executive sessions  other  than
meetings of the non-affiliated independent  directors, at which  Mr. McGovern  presides. All of the
Company’s directors were in attendance  at  the 2017 Annual  Meeting.

The following table describes the membership of each of the committees  as of the 2018  Annual

Meeting:

Audit Committee

Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee

Compensation Committee

Philip C. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timothy S. Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John F. McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stephen M. Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Margaret S. Dano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
William M. Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

X
Chair*

X

X*

8

X

Chair

X
X

4

X
X
Chair
X

5

*

The Board has determined that Mr. Lucas  and Mr.  Cook  are audit committee  financial experts
within the meaning of the SEC’s rules.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is comprised solely of directors who  meet  the independence requirements of

the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) and the Securities  Exchange Act  of 1934, as  amended
(‘‘Exchange Act’’), and are financially literate,  as required by NYSE rules. At least one  member  of the
Audit Committee is an audit committee  financial expert, as defined by  the rules and  regulations of
SEC. The Audit Committee has been  established in accordance  with applicable rules promulgated by
the NYSE and SEC. The Audit Committee assists the Board in monitoring:

(cid:127) the quality and integrity of our financial statements;

(cid:127) our compliance with ethical policies contained in our  Code of Business  Conduct  and Ethics  and
legal and regulatory requirements as well as the  administration  of  our policy  regarding related
party transactions;

(cid:127) the independence, qualification and performance of our registered public accounting firm;

(cid:127) the performance of our internal auditors;  and

(cid:127) related party transactions.

The Audit Committee is governed by  the Audit Committee Charter approved by the  Board. The

charter is available on our website at  www.neenah.com.

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Nominating and Corporate Governance  Committee

The Nominating Committee is comprised solely  of directors who meet the  NYSE independence

requirements. The Nominating Committee:

(cid:127) oversees the process by which individuals are  nominated to our Board;

(cid:127) reviews the qualifications, performance and independence of members of our Board;

(cid:127) reviews and recommends policies with  respect to composition,  organization, processes  and

practices of our Board, including diversity; and

(cid:127) identifies and investigates emerging  corporate  governance issues and trends that may affect  us.

The Nominating Committee is governed by the Nominating and Corporate  Governance  Committee

Charter approved by the Board. The  charter is  available  on our website at  www.neenah.com.

Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is comprised solely of  directors who meet NYSE independence
requirements, meet the requirements  for a  ‘‘nonemployee director’’ under  the Exchange Act, and meet
the requirements for an ‘‘outside director’’ under Section 162(m) of  the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the ‘‘Code’’). The Compensation Committee:

(cid:127) reviews and approves corporate goals  and objectives relevant to the compensation  of  our  Chief

Executive Officer and sets such compensation;

(cid:127) approves, in consultation with our Chief Executive Officer, the compensation of our officers who

are elected by our Board;

(cid:127) makes  recommendations to our Board with  respect to our equity-based plans  and executive

incentive compensation plans; and

(cid:127) reviews with management and approves awards under our long-term incentive-compensation

plans and equity-based plans.

The Compensation Committee is governed  by  the Compensation Committee Charter  approved by

the Board. The charter is available on  our website at www.neenah.com.

Additional information regarding the  Compensation  Committee’s processes and  procedures  for

consideration of executive compensation is provided in  the Compensation Discussion and Analysis
below.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Board Leadership

The Board selects from among its members the Chairman of the  Board. The Board also elects the

Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The current Board Leadership  is as Follows:

Chairman of the Board:
Chief Executive Officer:

Sean T. Erwin
John P. O’Donnell

The Board believes that at this time it is appropriate for Mr. Erwin to serve as independent

Chairman while Mr. O’Donnell serves  as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the  Board.
Mr. O’Donnell’s position as both CEO and a Director provides a continuity  of  leadership  between  the
senior executive team and the Board  and  enhances the  corporate  governance  environment of the
Board.

Independent Directors

Our Amended and Restated Bylaws provide  that a majority  of  the directors  on our Board  shall  be
independent and currently seven out  of the eight directors are  independent. In addition, the Corporate
Governance Policies adopted by the Board, described further below, provide for independence
standards consistent with NYSE listing  standards. Generally, a director does not qualify as an
independent director if the director (or in some cases, members  of  the director’s  immediate  family)
has, or in the past three years has had, certain material relationships or affiliations with  the Company,
its  external or internal auditors, or other companies that  do business  with the  Company. Having seven
out of eight independent directors provides  Neenah with  a sufficient level of oversight, governance and
independence without unduly limiting the senior executives  from  acting in the best interest of the
Company and its shareholders. Even  though Mr. Erwin is  considered independent according to NYSE
listing standards and SEC regulations, the  Board appointed John F. McGovern to serve as Presiding
Director for meetings of the non-affiliated  independent directors.

In evaluating the independence of our independent directors,  the Board also considered whether

any of the independent directors had any material relationships  with Neenah  and concluded that no
such material relationship existed that  would  impair their independence.  See ‘‘Approval of  Related
Party Transactions’’ below. In making  this determination, the Board relied both on information
provided by our directors as well as information developed internally by Neenah. As is currently the
case, immediately after the election of the  nominees to the Board of Directors,  a majority of all
directors holding office will be independent  directors. The  Nominating Committee and the Board  have
affirmatively determined that seven of the  Company’s eight directors do not have  any relationship that
would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying  out their responsibilities  as
directors and are independent in accordance with  NYSE listing  standards, rules and regulations  and
our  Corporate Governance Policies. Neenah’s independent directors  are Sean T. Erwin, Margaret S.
Dano, Stephen M. Wood, John F. McGovern, Timothy S. Lucas, Philip C. Moore and  William M.
Cook.

Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible  for approving candidates  for  Board membership. The Board

has delegated the screening and recruitment process to the Nominating Committee, in consultation
with the Chairman of the Board and  Chief Executive Officer. More specifically, our Nominating
Committee has adopted, and the Board  has  ratified, the  ‘‘Neenah, Inc. Policy  Regarding Qualification
and Nomination of Director Candidates.’’

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The Nominating Committee seeks to create a  Board that is  as a whole strong in its collective

knowledge of, and diversity of skills and  experience  with respect to, accounting and  finance,
management and leadership, vision and strategy, business operations,  business judgment, crisis
management, risk assessment, industry  knowledge, corporate governance, education, background and
global  markets.

Qualified candidates for director are those who, in the judgment of the Nominating Committee,

possess all of the following personal attributes and a  sufficient mix of the  following experience
attributes to assure effective service on the  Board. Personal attributes of a Board candidate considered
by the Nominating Committee include: leadership,  ethical nature, contributing nature, independence,
interpersonal skills, and effectiveness. Experience  attributes of a Board candidate considered by the
Nominating Committee include: financial  acumen, general business experience, industry knowledge,
diversity  of view-points, special business experience and expertise. When the  Nominating Committee
reviews a potential new candidate, the Nominating Committee looks  specifically at the candidate’s
qualifications in light of the needs of  the Board  and our company at that time, given the  then current
mix of director attributes. Although the Company does not have a specific Board diversity policy, the
Nominating Committee looks at the diversity of experience, background and  Board composition in
recommending director candidates as  required by the Nominating Committee’s  charter.

The Nominating Committee utilizes a variety of methods  for identifying and evaluating nominees

for director. The Nominating Committee  periodically assesses  the appropriate size of  the Board and
whether any vacancies on the Board  are  expected. In the  event that vacancies are  anticipated or
otherwise arise, the Nominating Committee will seek to identify director candidates based on  input
provided by a number of sources, including:  (i)  Nominating Committee members; (ii) other directors of
Neenah; (iii) management of Neenah; and (iv) stockholders  of Neenah.  The  Nominating Committee
also has the authority to consult with  or  retain advisors or search firms  to  assist  in the identification of
qualified director candidates.

The Nominating Committee will consider  nominees recommended by  stockholders as candidates
for election to the Board. A stockholder wishing to nominate  a  candidate for election to the Board at
the Annual Meeting is required to give written  notice to the  Secretary of Neenah  of  his or her
intention to make a nomination. Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Bylaws,  the notice of
nomination must be received by Neenah  not  less  than 50  days nor more than 75  days prior to the
Annual Meeting, or if Neenah gives less  than 60  days’ notice of the meeting  date, the notice of
nomination must be received within 10  days  after the Annual Meeting date  is announced.

To recommend a nominee, a stockholder should  write to Steven S.  Heinrichs, Senior Vice

President, General Counsel and Secretary  of Neenah, at 3460 Preston  Ridge Road,  Preston  Ridge III,
Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Any such recommendation must include:

(cid:127) the name and address of the stockholder and  a representation that  the stockholder is  a holder of

record of shares of our common stock;

(cid:127) a brief biographical description for  the nominee, including  his or her name, age, business and

residence addresses, occupation for at least the last five years, and a statement of the
qualifications of the candidate, taking into account  the qualification requirements set forth
above;

(cid:127) a description of all arrangements or  understandings between the  stockholder and each nominee;

and

(cid:127) the candidate’s consent to serve as  a director  if elected.

Once director candidates have been identified, the Nominating Committee will  then evaluate each

candidate in light of his or her qualifications and  credentials and any additional factors  that  the

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Nominating Committee deems necessary or appropriate,  including those set forth above. Qualified
prospective candidates will be interviewed by the Chairman of the Board, the  Chief Executive Officer
and at least one member of the Nominating  Committee. The full Board will be kept  informed of the
candidate’s progress. Using input from  such interviews and  other information obtained by the
Nominating Committee, the Nominating Committee  will  evaluate whether a  prospective candidate  is
qualified to serve as a director and, if  so qualified, will  seek  full Board  approval of the nomination of
the candidate or the election of such candidate to fill a vacancy  on the Board.

Existing directors who are being considered for re-nomination  will be re-evaluated  by  the

Nominating Committee based on each director’s satisfaction of the qualifications described above and
his or  her performance as a director during the  preceding year.  All candidates  submitted by
stockholders will be evaluated in the  same  manner  as candidates recommended from  other sources,
provided that the procedures set forth above have been followed.

All of the current nominees for director are current members of the  Board. Based on the
Nominating Committee’s evaluation of each nominee’s satisfaction of the qualifications described
above, the Nominating Committee determined to recommend the  three directors  for re-election.  The
Nominating Committee has not received any nominations from stockholders for the Annual Meeting.

Corporate Governance Policies

We  have adopted the Neenah, Inc. Corporate Governance  Policies that guide  the Company and
the Board on matters of corporate governance, including director responsibilities, Board  committees
and their charters, director independence, director qualifications, director evaluations, director
orientation and education, director access  to  management, Board access to independent advisors, and
management development and succession planning.  Copies  of  the Corporate Governance Policies are
available on our website at www.neenah.com.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We  have adopted the Neenah, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which  applies to all  of

our  directors, officers and employees. The Code of Business Conduct  and  Ethics meets the
requirements of a ‘‘code of ethics’’ as  defined by SEC rules and regulations. The Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics also meets the requirements  of  a code of conduct under  NYSE listing standards.
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics  is available on our  website at www.neenah.com.

Risk Oversight

The Board participates in risk oversight through the  Company’s Enterprise Risk Evaluation
conducted by our Chief Financial Officer and  General  Counsel,  in conjunction with the  Company’s
senior management team. Annual findings are reported to the Audit Committee pursuant to the
requirements of its charter and the full  Board reviews  an annual  report of the  findings as required by
our  Corporate Governance Policies.

Communications with the Board of Directors

We  have established a process for interested  parties to communicate with members of  the Board,

including non-management members  of  the Board. If you have  any  concern, question or complaint
regarding any accounting, auditing or internal controls  matter, or  any  issue with regard to our Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics or other matters  that you wish  to  communicate to our Board  or non-
management directors, send these matters in writing  to  c/o  General  Counsel, Neenah, Inc., Preston
Ridge III, 3460 Preston Ridge Road,  Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005. Information about our
Board communications policy and procedures for processing Board communications for all interested

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parties can  be found on our website at  www.neenah.com under the link ‘‘Investor Relations—Corporate
Governance—Board of Directors—Board Communications Policy.’’

Approval of Related Party Transactions

The charter of the Audit Committee requires that the  Audit Committee  review  and approve  any

transactions that would require disclosure under SEC rules and regulations. To help  identify related
party transactions and relationships, each director and named executive officer, as  such term is used is
‘‘Additional Executive Compensation Information—Summary  Compensation  Table,’’  completes a
questionnaire on an annual basis that requires  the disclosure of  any transaction  or relationships that
the person, or any member of his or  her immediate family, has or will have  with the Company.
Additionally, the Company’s Code of Business  Conduct and  Ethics prohibits related  party transactions
and requires that any employee with  knowledge of such  a transaction provide  written  notice  of  the
relationship or transaction to the Company’s  General  Counsel.  Neither Neenah nor the Board is aware
of any matter in 2017 that required the  review and approval  of the Audit Committee in  accordance
with the terms of the charter.

Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s stockholder Rights Agreement  expired  on November 30,  2014.  The Company has

decided at this time to not put a new  plan  in place.  We will evaluate the need for  such a plan in the
future as such need may arise.

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2017 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

The Compensation Committee has responsibility for evaluating  and  making recommendations  to

the Board of Directors regarding compensation for our  nonemployee  directors.

Each  of our directors who are not employees  receives the  following  compensation:

Item

Amount

Annual cash retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$60,000

Additional cash retainers for Committee  and

Board Chairs:

(cid:127) Board Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(cid:127) Audit Committee Chairman . . . . . . . .
(cid:127) Compensation Committee Chairman . .
(cid:127) Nominating Committee Chairman . . . .

Additional cash retainers for Committee

Members:

(cid:127) Audit Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(cid:127) Compensation Committee Chairman . .
(cid:127) Nominating Committee Chairman . . . .

Annual value of equity grant . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$40,000
$30,000
$30,000
$17,500

$9,000
$7,000
$5,000

$100,000 (100% restricted stock
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attract, motivate, and retain high-performing and diverse quality director talent. Neenah bi-annually
conducts a director pay study to ensure  alignment  with market level  compensation, the latest  of which
was undertaken in 2017 and resulted in  an  adjustment  to  better align with the  market  and evolving
director work load as shown in the table above. In  2017 the directors each received a total of  1,318
RSUs. The number of RSUs granted to nonemployee directors is  calculated annually by dividing the
total value of the equity grant by the  grant date fair value of  the Company’s  stock  on the  day of the
grant. in the same  manner as used to calculate  grants for Company  employees under  the Long-Term
Compensation Plan (‘‘LTCP’’). The RSUs become  fully vested and  convert to shares  of  our  common
stock on the first anniversary of the date of  grant. Employee directors  receive no  additional
compensation and no perquisites for  serving on  our  Board. Neenah  also established the  Neenah Paper
Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (the ‘‘Directors’ Plan’’), which  enables each of our
nonemployee directors to defer a portion of their cash compensation and RSU  awards. In  2017
Mr. McGovern participated in the Director’s  Plan.

Each  of our nonemployee directors is required to own  Company stock equal to four times  their
annual cash retainer. The valuation of  restricted stock and  options owned by our directors  is calculated
pursuant to the same guidelines detailed in  this  Proxy  Statement for our named  executive officers.  All
of our nonemployee directors met or  exceeded the guidelines as of December 31, 2017.

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The following table shows the total compensation paid to each of our  nonemployee directors in

2017.

Name

Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash ($)

Stock Awards
($)(1)

Sean T. Erwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
William M. Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Margaret S. Dano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timothy S. Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John F. McGovern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Philip C. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stephen M. Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

87,500
64,250
66,000
85,500
79,750
67,000
93,500

99,970
99,970
99,970
99,970
99,970
99,970
99,970

Total  ($)

187,470
164,220
165,970
185,470
179,720
166,970
193,470

(1) Amounts reported in this column  represent the grant date fair value  of the 2017  RSU award

granted to each director, calculated in accordance with  Financial  Accounting Standards Board
Statement ASC Topic 718 (‘‘ASC 718’’).  Due  to  restrictions imposed by  Canadian  law,  Mr.  Moore
is not able to receive a quarterly cash dividend  on his RSUs. In  lieu of receiving such  dividends,
Mr. Moore is granted additional RSUs on  the date  of  each dividend payment and in value to the
cash dividend that he would have received. Mr. Moore received 22 of these  RSUs  in 2017.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

The following section presents an analysis, summary and  overview of our  compensation policies

and programs, including material decisions made under those policies  and  programs  in setting  the
compensation levels for 2017 for our  ‘‘named executive officers’’  (‘‘NEO’’). Decisions made concerning
the total compensation package for our executives take into consideration the  individual executive’s
level  of  responsibility within Neenah, the performance of Neenah  relative to internal targets and peer
companies, and the creation of long term shareholder value. We strive  to achieve a balanced and
competitive compensation package through  a mix of base salary, performance-based cash  bonuses,
long-term equity based incentives and awards, deferred compensation plans, pension  plans and welfare
benefits.

Compensation Objectives and Philosophy

Neenah’s compensation policies are designed to incorporate the following attributes:

Included

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Significant component of pay based on
performance achievement; more senior positions
have a higher percentage of performance-based
pay. Maximum payment limit on incentive plans

Measures are based on achievement  of  financial
targets, attainment of strategic objectives and
enhancement of stockholder value, with a
clawback policy

Policies validated through independent consultant
reporting to Compensation Committee,
comparison to independent peer companies and
stockholder ‘‘say on pay’’ votes

Competitive mix of short term and long  term
performance performance-based incentives

Guaranteed variable compensation and/or  open
ended payments

Single trigger change-in-control  arrangements

Re-pricing or cash  buyout of  underwater stock
appreciation rights without shareholder  approval

Market timing of equity awards

Strict insider trading policy

Excise tax gross-ups

Following this section under the heading ‘‘Additional Executive  Compensation Information’’ we

have included certain tables where you will  find detailed compensation information for the named
executive officers. This section is intended to provide additional  details regarding Neenah’s
compensation practices, as well as the information and process used to create and implement our
compensation program for our named  and other executive officers.

Named Executive Officers

(cid:127) John P. O’Donnell, President and Chief  Executive Officer

(cid:127) Bonnie C. Lind, Senior Vice President, Chief  Financial Officer and Treasurer

(cid:127) Steven S. Heinrichs, Senior Vice President,  General  Counsel and Secretary

(cid:127) Julie A. Schertell, Senior Vice President, President Fine Paper &  Packaging

(cid:127) Matthew L Duncan, Senior Vice President, Chief Human  Resources Officer

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2017 Key Strategic  and Financial Achievements

(cid:127) Delivered record sales in each of our businesses.

(cid:127) Consolidated net sales of $980 million increased 4%  versus  2016

(cid:127) Technical Products sales of $502 million, increased 8%

(cid:127) Fine Paper & Packaging sales of $455 million, increased  1%

(cid:127) Double-digit growth in targeted categories of premium packaging,  synthetic filtration and

performance labels

(cid:127) Strategic initiatives to drive future growth

(cid:127) Started up a world-class transportation  filtration operation in the  U.S. to meet  growing

global demand for our products after consumming  our existing capacity in  Europe

(cid:127) Purchased a small U.S. laminating operation  to  support premium packaging growth  with
demand for our paper gift cards as an environmentally-preferred  choice versus plastic

(cid:127) Acquired Coldenhove, a Netherlands-based leader in digital transfer media,  to  complement
our existing business and provide scale and additional capabilities in this growing market

(cid:127) Deployed cash in a disciplined fashion to maintain a double-digit Return  on Capital and

provide attractive direct returns of cash  to shareholders

(cid:127) Free cash flow increased from $47  to  $57 million, with reduced  capital  spending  for the  U.S.

filtration investment

(cid:127) Return on Invested Capital was maintained  at a  double  digit  level,  though down from the

prior year due to costs for the start-up of  the new  U.S. filtration  operation

(cid:127) Credit ratings and metrics remained strong, with ample borrowing  capacity providing

flexibility to pursue attractive opportunities

(cid:127) Cash returned to shareholders was $34  million,  including a 12 percent increase in  dividends

(cid:127) Total shareholder return ahead of Russell 2000 for 9th consecutive year

(cid:127) Total shareholder return of 8.3% compared to 7.8% for the Russell 2000 Value Index.

Our Compensation-Setting Process

Role of Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee is responsible for carrying  out the  Board’s responsibilities  for
determining the compensation for our named executive officers. In that capacity,  the Compensation
Committee (1) annually reviews and  approves  the corporate  goals and objectives relating  to  our
executive compensation programs; (2)  evaluates performance against  those  goals and objectives; and
(3) approves the compensation payable to our  named executive officers.

The Role of Shareholder Say-on-Pay Votes

The Company provides its shareholders with the  opportunity to cast an annual advisory vote on
executive compensation (a ‘‘say-on-pay proposal’’).  At the  Company’s annual meeting of shareholders
held on May 23, 2017, greater than 96% of the  votes  cast on the  say-on-pay proposal  at that meeting
were voted in favor of the proposal. The  Compensation Committee  considered these results and
believes the voting results reflect strong  shareholder support for the Company’s approach to executive
compensation. The Compensation Committee will continue to consider the outcome  of  the Company’s

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say-on-pay votes in order to understand the environment of  future compensation decisions for the
named executive officers.

Use of Compensation Consultants

The Compensation Committee charter  grants the  Compensation  Committee authority to
independently retain compensation consultants, and  in 2017  the Compensation Committee again
engaged Hugessen Consulting Inc. (‘‘Hugessen’’) to provide it with  independent advice and assistance
in its deliberations regarding compensation  matters. At the Committee’s request, Hugessen  originated
certain analyses, reviewed the information  provided by management  and assisted  the Compensation
Committee in assessing 2017 compensation  for Neenah’s named executive  officers. In addition,
Hugessen provided input to assist the Compensation Committee in establishing  the 2017 targeted
compensation levels and performance criteria under the  Company’s incentive plans.

The Compensation Committee must pre-approve any additional work  of a material nature assigned

to its consultant and will not approve any such work that,  in its view, could compromise Hugessen’s
independence as advisor to the Committee. Hugessen does  not  provide any  other services to Neenah.
Decisions made by the Compensation Committee  are the responsibility  of  the Committee and  reflect
factors and considerations in addition  to  the information and recommendations provided by Hugessen.

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In 2017, the Compensation Committee, in  accordance with  SEC rules, considered the

independence factors having to do with  consultant conflicts  of interest  and  determined that the work of
Hugessen did not raise any conflicts of interest.

In addition, in 2017 Neenah retained  Aon  Hewitt, Inc.  (‘‘AON’’) to advise management  on
developments relating to executive compensation  in general andprovide support to management and
the Compensation Committee in their ongoing analysis and  assessment of the  effectiveness  of  Neenah’s
compensation policies and programs. AON  also assisted in the preparation and review of materials
prepared by management related to  benchmarking and plan designs.

Role of Executive Officers

At the request of the Compensation Committee, our  President and Chief Executive Officer, along

with our Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, make  recommendations to our
Compensation Committee regarding base salary  and target levels for our annual  performance bonuses
and long-term equity compensation for our executive officers. Mr. O’Donnell  is not involved  in setting
or approving his own compensation levels.  These recommendations  are  based on the  philosophy and
analysis described in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Proxy  Statement.

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Peer Comparison

To assist in evaluating and determining  levels of  compensation  in 2017 for each element of pay, the

Compensation Committee reviewed various sources of  data prepared by  management including:

(cid:127) Proxy data collected and analyzed from a peer group of companies  in the paper, packaging, and
performance materials and specialty chemical  industries  similar in size to Neenah (the ‘‘Peer
Group’’). In 2017 the Peer Group consisted of  the following companies:

—Clearwater Paper Corporation

—P.H. Glatfelter Company

—Innophos Holdings Inc.

—Quaker Chemical Corp

—Innospec, Inc.

—Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.

—Kraton Corporation

—Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc.

—Mercer International, Inc.

—Tredegar Corporation

—Omnova Solutions, Inc.

(cid:127) The only Peer Group change was the elimination of  AEP Industries during 2017 due to the

company being acquired.

(cid:127) Data collected from Aon’s database using a broad industry cut of  manufacturing companies  with

revenues between $500 million and $2.0 billion.

To develop market figures, compensation opportunities for the named executive officers were
compared to the compensation opportunities for similarly  situated executives in  comparable  positions.
Hugessen reviewed the results of these analyses  and provided feedback  to  the Compensation
Committee in connection with their review  of  competitive pay practices.

Neenah’s management and the Compensation Committee  do not believe that it is  appropriate to
establish compensation levels based solely on peer comparisons or benchmarking; however, marketplace
information is one of the many factors that  we consider in  assessing  the reasonableness of
compensation. Management and the Compensation Committee believe that information regarding  pay
practices at other companies is useful  to confirm that our compensation practices are  competitive in the
marketplace.

Targeted Compensation Levels

The Compensation Committee establishes  targeted total compensation levels based upon

performance objectives for our executive officers  eligible to receive an  annual cash bonus  opportunity
under the Management Incentive Plan (‘‘MIP’’)  and  the equity awards under the Long-Term
Compensation Plan (‘‘LTCP’’) as authorized by the Amended and Restated Neenah Paper, Inc.  2004
Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the ‘‘2004 Omnibus Plan’’),  and if approved, the
Amended and Restated Neenah, Inc. 2018 Omnibus  Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the ‘‘2018
Omnibus Plan’’). In making these determinations, our Compensation Committee is  guided by the
compensation philosophy described below. Our Compensation Committee also  considers historical
compensation levels, pay practices at companies in the  Peer Group  and the relative compensation
among Neenah’s senior executive officers. The  Compensation  Committee also considers industry
conditions, corporate performance versus peer companies and the overall effectiveness of Neenah’s
compensation program in achieving desired performance  levels.

As targeted total compensation levels are determined, our Compensation Committee also
determines the portion of total compensation that will be contingent, performance-based  pay.
Performance-based pay includes cash awards  under our MIP program and equity awards under  our

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LTCP, which may be earned based on the  Company’s achievement of performance goals and whose
value depends upon long-term appreciation in stock price.

Neenah’s compensation philosophy is intended  to  provide competitive pay within the relevant
market by targeting the total compensation opportunities and to reward the executives for short  term
and long term performance through an overall compensation mix  that is targeted to include a minimum
of 50% performance-based compensation  for named  executive officers. Our Chief Executive Officer’s
compensation in 2017 was approximately 74% performance-based at target levels and our other NEOs
compensation was approximately 56%  performance-based at target.

CEO @ Target

Other NEOs @ Target

Perf.-
Equity
51%

Base
Salary
26%

Perf.-
Cash
23%

Base
Salary
44%

Perf.-
Equity
32%

Perf.-
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Compensation Components

Our executive compensation includes the base components described below, each of  which is
designed to accomplish specific goals of our  compensation philosophy described above. In connection
with our discussion of each of such base components, the following questions will be addressed:

(cid:127) Why Neenah chooses to pay each of the  base  components;

(cid:127) How Neenah determines the amount  of  the various  base components;

(cid:127) How each component fits into Neenah’s overall compensation plan and supports Neenah’s

compensation philosophy.

Base Salary

Base salary is a critical element of executive compensation because  it provides our  executives  with

a defined level of monthly income and  also sets the base level for performance  compensation.
Individual base salaries for our named executive  officers are generally reviewed  by  comparing total
compensation opportunities within the  Peer  Group  as  discussed above. Salary increases, if  any, are
reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee on an annual basis. Factors considered in base
salary increases include the Company’s performance over the past year, changes in individual executive
responsibility and the position of base  salary together  with  all other compensation as indicated by our
analysis of the Peer Group and market  data provided by Aon when peer data was  not  available.

This approach to base salary supports  our compensation philosophy. The Compensation

Committee has determined that setting NEO base salaries in this manner allows Neenah  to  be
competitive in attracting and retaining talent, while at  the same  time, aligning  the executive’s and
stockholders’ interest because a majority of the executive’s overall compensation is  performance based..

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2017 Base Salary Decisions

After discussing the individual performance,  experience,  scope  of responsibilities, and

Mr. O’Donnell’s recommendations for the other NEOs, the Compensation Committee established the
base salaries for each NEO in January of 2017. In general, any increases in  base  pay are intended to be
competitive with the market and take into consideration  the individual performance  and scope of
responsibilities of each NEO. Taking into  account all these  factors and a  comparison relative to peers
the Committee approved the adjustments  shown below to further align NEO base salary with  the
market.

The following table provides the base  salary received  by  each named executive  officer  for 2017.

2016 Base Salary

2017 Base Salary %  Increase

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$750,000
$370,000
$330,000
$360,000
$280,000

$830,000
$410,000
$365,000
$400,000
$280,000

11%
11%
11%
11%
0%

Annual Performance Bonuses

Annual  cash incentive bonus opportunities are  awarded under the  MIP, and are  based on  our
achievement of performance goals established in the  beginning  of  each calendar year. MIP  target
bonuses are established as a percentage  of base salary with a target  bonus ranging from 50% to 90%
for NEOs. The Compensation Committee annually approves  the target bonus  range based  on data
provided from the market surveys as  previously  described and based on the experience and knowledge
of the executive and the quality and effectiveness of  their  leadership  within Neenah as  determined by
the Compensation Committee. The amount of the  actual MIP  bonus  is adjusted  up or down from the
target bonus based on Neenah’s year-end results (as measured by the objective and  subjective criteria
set forth in the MIP plan for the applicable year, as previously approved by the Compensation
Committee). Actual MIP payments can  range from  0-200%  of the target bonus for  our chief executive,
legal, operations and financial officers,  and 0-250% for the business unit leaders, depending  on whether
the results fall short of, achieve or exceed  the identified performance goals.

Under the MIP, the Compensation Committee generally sets a range  of possible  payments from

zero to a maximum percentage of the  target award based on  its  belief that no bonus should be earned
if performance is below established thresholds  and its determination that the  top end of  the range
should provide an appropriate incentive  for management to achieve exceptional performance.  Under
the MIP, specific performance measures  and thresholds  are determined  by the  Compensation
Committee in consultation with Mr. O’Donnell, based on  key  metrics  that support the achievement  of
Neenah’s short-term and long-term strategic objectives.

Annual  performance bonuses support  our  compensation  philosophy in that they: (i) reward
Neenah’s executives for meeting and  exceeding goals that contribute to Neenah’s  short-term and
long-term strategic plan and growth;  (ii)  promote a performance-based work environment; and
(iii) serve as a material financial incentive to attract and retain executive talent.

2017 Annual Performance Bonus Awards

For 2017, the Compensation Committee approved target bonuses for our  named executive  officers

as a percentage of  base salary with a target  bonus ranging from  50%  to  90%. The performance goals
for the 2017 MIP program were set based on the following performance criteria  and the  relative
weighting set forth below: (i) adjusted  corporate earnings  before interest, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization (‘‘Corporate EBITDA’’), which  is calculated  as net income plus income tax  expenses,

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plus depreciation expense and amortization expense for intangibles, plus amortization expense for stock
options and restricted stock units adjusted for any one time events  outside  of  the ordinary  course  of
business and (ii) business unit earnings  before interest and taxes (‘‘EBIT’’)  for our Fine Paper &
Packaging business unit, and (iii) progress achieved in implementing the Company’s strategic  plan:

2017 TARGET MIP
(% of Base Salary)

Corporate
EBITDA

Business  Unit
EBIT

Strategic
Initiatives

Performance Criteria

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90%
60%
50%
55%
50%

75%
75%
75%
25%
75%

—
—
—
50%
—

25%
25%
25%
25%
25%

Each  goal was set at levels that both the Compensation Committee and  management believed to

be challenging but attainable, and achievements  would reflect  significant performance  by  the Company.
On a stand-alone basis, Corporate EBITDA could have yielded a payout from 0% at threshold,  100%
at target and 200% at outstanding, and business unit EBIT  could have yielded a payout  from 0% at
threshold, 100% at target and 300% at  maximum, based on  year-end  results. These  targets are
consistent with our desire to incentivize  and  reward significant  growth in  profits.

The strategic plan objective was paid out at  100% of target reflecting  performance in  achieving a
set of strategic objectives considered  critical  for  long-term growth. Results included  the successful  start
up of a major organic capital project  to  add filtration  capacity in the  US, the  acquisition  of  (a) the
Coldenhove in the Netherlands to support growth in  our Performance  Materials business and (b) the
acquisition of a laminating asset in the  U.S. to support our Fine Paper & Packaging  business,  organic
growth achieved in targeted categories, and other strategic initiatives.

The performance goals and results relative to the named executive officers for each of the  financial

metrics in 2017 were as follows:

Metric  ($MM)

Threshold
(0%)

Target
(100%)

Outstanding Maximum

(200%)

(300%)

2017 Results

Payout %

Corporate EBITDA . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fine Paper & Packaging EBIT . . . . . .

132
62

158
73

170
79

N/A
84

145
70

51%
71%

Based on the process described above, MIP payments  were  awarded as  follows:

2017 MIP
at Target

2017 MIP
at Actual

% of Target
Earned

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$747,000
$246,000
$182,500
$220,000
$140,000

$472,478
$155,595
$115,431
$161,150
$ 88,550

63%
63%
63%
73%
63%

Long-Term Equity Compensation

Long-term equity incentives under the LTCP consist of performance share units  and stock
appreciation rights (‘‘SARs’’) granted on an annual basis, with stock  appreciation rights representing
approximately 30% of the total value  of the  equity incentive awards  and performance shares
representing approximately 70% of the total value  of  the equity award  granted  to  an executive officer
for that year. This reflects the Company’s desire to emphasize the performance based incentives in the
LTCP. The total target LTCP grants are  set  at the beginning of the year  for  each named  executive

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officer at  a minimum of 60% of the executive’s base salary. The Company typically  grants 100% of  the
SARs in conjunction with the first Board meeting of each fiscal year.  Each year the Compensation
Committee reviews and approves a target number of performance share units for each of our named
executive officers and each other participant in the  LTCP plan. The number of units  actually earned by
each  participant is determined by the  Company’s corporate performance. The range of possible awards
is set by the Compensation Committee  based on its: (i) belief that  a minimal award shall be granted if
the performance measures are significantly below target  levels; and (ii) determination that the top end
of the range provided an appropriate  incentive for management  to  achieve exceptional  performance.

The combination of SARs and performance share units focuses our executives on  Neenah’s
financial performance and increasing  shareholder value. It  is aligned with  and supports our stock
ownership policy. Long-term incentives also help retain employees  during the performance  periods.

2017 LTCP Awards

For 2017, the Compensation Committee, consistent with our  compensation philosophy, approved

equity grants under the LTCP for our  named  executive officers with target  values  ranging from  60% to
200% of base salary pay as follows:

2017 LTCP
(% of base Salary)

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

200%
80%
80%
70%
60%

For each of our named executive officers, the value was divided into awards  of  SARs and a target
number of performance share units, with 70% of the  value  in performance  share units  and 30% of the
value in SARs. The range of possible awards under the LTCP  was  selected to tie a substantial
percentage of their compensation to Neenah’s performance.

The number of SARs to be awarded to each named  executive officer in 2017  was  determined by

dividing the value  of the portion of the  LTCP award  to  be awarded as SARs  (determined  by  the
Compensation Committee as described  above) by the fair  value of one stock option (determined using
a modified Black-Scholes formula), and then  rounded to the nearest share to produce the number of
shares subject to the applicable option award. Each grant of SARs made  in 2017 vests in increments of
33.34%, 33.33% and 33.33% over a three  year period, with  vesting  occurring on  each  anniversary  of the
applicable grant and a ten year term to exercise.  The  process described above  resulted in grants of
SARs in 2017 as follows:

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 SARs

36,753
7,262
7,085
5,657
3,720

In 2017 the Compensation Committee approved an amendment to the performance share portion

of the LTCP program to incorporate a three year performance period for  a portion of the  incentive.
Twenty Five percent of the total award  is  measured over a  three year period, further  aligning  senior
management of the Company with long  term  shareholder interests.  The remaining seventy five  percent
of the award retains a one-year performance  period to focus on and reward  annual growth  in sales,

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earnings per share and return on invested capital. The target number of performance  share units  to be
awarded to each named executive officer in 2017  was determined by determining the  value of the
portion of the LTCP award to be awarded  as performance share units  (determined by the
Compensation Committee as described  above) using fair market value of  the stock price as of the date
of grant, and then rounded to the nearest ten  shares. The  target number  of  performance share units
are increased or decreased (to an amount equal to between  40%  to  200% of the  target  number) after
the performance period for each component.

The first component (‘‘Component I’’),  representing  75% of the award, is subject to a  one-year

performance period. The units are then  subject to a two year holding period. After the  end of the
performance period, the adjustment of the target number of shares will  are calculated  based on the
Company’s achievement of performance  goals relative to the following equally weighted criteria:
adjusted year over year growth in sales  (constant  currency)(‘‘Constant  Currency Sales’’),  adjusted year
over year growth in return on invested  capita (‘‘Return on Capital’’), and adjusted  year  over year
growth in earnings per share (‘‘Earnings  Per Share’’).  The earnings per share metric  was added by the
Company in 2017 to strengthen alignment with long-term stockholder value. Each  of the metrics are
adjusted for certain items as further described in the  performance share award agreements for the
grant filed by the Company as Exhibit 10.1 to the  Form 8-K filing dated  February 3, 2017. The
threshold, target and outstanding levels for sales growth  and return on capital  were adjusted in  2017 to
reflect the Company’s continued plans  for growth  through strategic acquisitions and  investments in
organic growth. The specific targets and  results in  2017 for the first component were as follows:

Metric

Threshold

Payout  (as a % of Target) .

40%

Target

100%

Outstanding

2017 Results

Payout  %

200%

Return on Capital

. . . . . .

Increase of
(60) basis points

Increase of

Increase  of

Increase of

188%

(25) basis points 10 basis  points 6 basis points

Constant Currency Sales . .

3% growth

6%  growth

9% growth

Earnings Per Share . . . . .

3%  growth

7% growth

11% growth

Overall Payout Percentage

3.7%

7.5%

23 %

113%

108%

Based on the process described above and our performance against  the targets noted, performance

share unit (‘‘PSU’’) grants for the first component  were  awarded as  follows:

Component I
at Target

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10,609
2,096
1,633
2,045
1,074

Component I % of Target

Earned

11,458
2,264
1,764
2,209
1,160

Earned

108%
108%
108%
108%
108%

The earned shares are now in a two year hold  period and are still subject to forfeiture based on

continued employment. All shares are scheduled to be released  to  active participants on December 31,
2019.

The second component (‘‘Component II’’), representing  25% of the award, is subject to a three

year performance period. After the end of the performance period, the adjustment of the target
number of shares is calculated based  on the Company’s  achievement  of  the performance goal of

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relative total shareholder return (‘‘Relative TSR’’). The Relative TSR  (including dividend  yield), is
compared against the Russell 2000 Value  Index  over the performance period.

Metric

Threshold

Target

Outstanding

Payout  %

Payout  (as a % of Target) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Shareholder Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40%
3rd Quartile

100%
2nd Quartile

200%
1st Quartile

TBD*

*

Subject to a 3 year performance  period ending December 31, 2019

Retirement Benefits

We  maintain the Neenah 401(k) Retirement  Plan  (the  ‘‘401(k) Plan’’), which is a tax-qualified
defined contribution plan for employees. The 401(k)  Plan is  available to all Neenah’s  U.S. employees,
but includes a special company profit-sharing  contribution feature that  is only applicable for certain
employees who are ineligible to participate in the Pension  Plan.  Further, we maintain a supplemental
retirement contribution plan (the ‘‘Supplemental RCP’’) which is  a non-qualified defined contribution
plan  which is intended to provide a tax-deferred  retirement savings alternative for amounts exceeding
Internal Revenue Code limitations on qualified  plans. Additional information regarding the
Supplemental RCP can be found in the 2017 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation  table later in this
Proxy Statement. We also maintain the Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a  non-qualified deferred
compensation plan for our executive  officers.  The  Deferred Compensation Plan enables  our  executive
officers to defer a portion of annual  cash  compensation  (base salary  and non-equity awards under  our
MIP). This plan is intended to assist our  executive officers in maximizing the value of the  compensation
they receive from the Company and assist  in their retention. Additional  information  regarding the
Deferred Compensation Plan can be found in  the 2017 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation  table
later in this Proxy Statement.

We  also maintain the Neenah Pension Plan, a tax-qualified  defined benefit plan  (the ‘‘Pension

Plan’’) and the Neenah Supplemental Pension Plan, a  non-qualified defined  benefit plan  (the
‘‘Supplemental Pension Plan’’) which  provide tax-deferred  retirement benefits  for certain  of  our
employees, including Ms. Lind, who were employed  prior to December 31, 1996.  Messrs.  O’Donnell,
Heinrichs, Duncan and Ms. Schertell  do not participate in  these plans. Additional information
regarding the Pension Plan and the Supplemental Pension Plan can  be  found in the  2017 Pension
Benefits table later in this Proxy Statement.

Neenah and the Compensation Committee believe  that the Pension Plan, Supplemental Pension

Plan, Retirement Contribution Plan, Supplemental RCP, Deferred Compensation Plan and 401(k) Plan
are core components of our compensation program. The plans are competitive with  plans maintained
by our peer companies and are necessary  to  attract and retain top level executive talent. Additionally,
the plans support the long-term retention  of  key  executives by  providing a  strong incentive for the
executive to remain with Neenah over  an extended  number of years.

Severance Payments

The Neenah Executive Severance Plan (the ‘‘Executive Severance Plan’’) covers designated
officers, including all of our named executive  officers, and provides certain severance  benefits upon
termination of employment following  a change in  control  of Neenah. Upon termination of the  officer’s
employment by Neenah without ‘‘cause’’ or  by the officer for ‘‘good reason’’ (as defined in  the
Executive Severance Plan) within the two-year  period following a change in control or  a termination  by
us without ‘‘cause’’ during the one-year period preceding such a change in control, the Executive
Severance Plan as in effect as of December 31, 2017 provided that  the  officer would be entitled  to  a
cash payment equal to the sum of: (i) two times the sum of his annual base salary  and targeted annual
bonus; (ii) any qualified retirement plan benefits forfeited as  a  result  of  such termination; (iii) the

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amount of retirement benefits such officer  would have  received under the qualified  and supplemental
retirement plans but for his or her termination  for the  two-year period following his or her  termination;
(iv) the  cost of medical and dental COBRA premiums for a  period of two years;  and (v)  a cash
settlement of any accrued retiree welfare benefits.  In  addition, the  officer will be eligible to receive
outplacement services for a period of two  years  (up to a maximum  cost to us of $50,000).

In March 2017, the Compensation Committee  amended the Executive Severance  Plan (the ‘‘2017

Executive Severance Plan’’), effective April 1,  2017, to provide named officers certain severance
benefits both upon termination of employment following a  change  in control of Neenah  and outside of
a change in control. The 2017 revisions also categorize the participating officers  as either ‘‘Tier 1,’’
‘‘Tier 2’’ or ‘‘Tier 3’’ participants in order  to  provide  varying benefit amounts to the  different officers.
All NEOs are Tier 1 participants.

Upon termination of the officer’s employment by Neenah without  ‘‘cause’’  or by the officer for
‘‘good reason’’ (as defined in the 2017 Executive Severance Plan)  outside of  a change in control of
Neenah each NEO will be entitled to  an amount equal  to  one and one-half times  his or her base
salary. Upon termination of the officer’s employment by Neenah without ‘‘cause’’  or by the officer for
‘‘good reason’’ within the two-year period following a  change in control, the 2017 Executive  Severance
Plan provides that each NEO will be  entitled to the sum of (i) two  times the  sum of his or her  annual
base salary, (ii) the amount of bonus  under Neenah’s Management Incentive Plan that he or she has
earned through the date of the change  in control plus two times  his or her targeted annual  bonus;
(iii) any profit-sharing contributions or  pension plan  benefits forfeited as  a result of  such termination;
(iv) the  amount of profit-sharing contributions and pension  plan benefits such participant would  have
received under the qualified and supplemental retirement plans but for  his or her  termination  for the
two-year period following his or her termination; and (v) the  cost of medical and dental COBRA
premiums for a period of two years. In  addition, each NEOs  will be fully  vested in his or  her account
under the Deferred Compensation Plan  and any  awards granted  to  him or  her under  the Omnibus
Plan.

In addition, upon termination of an NEO’s employment by Neenah  without ‘‘cause’’ or  by  the
officer for ‘‘good reason’’ the NEO will be eligible to receive  reimbursement for  outplacement service
costs for a period of two years for an amount not to exceed $50,000.

Payment  of the benefits under the Executive  Severance Plan is  subject to the  applicable executive

executing an agreement that includes restrictive covenants and a  general release of claims against  us.
These benefits are intended to recruit  and  retain key executives and provide  continuity in Neenah’s
management in the event of a change in control.  We believe the Executive Severance Plan is consistent
with similar plans maintained by our  peer  companies and therefore  is a core component of  our
compensation program necessary to attract and retain key executives.

Timing of Compensation

Base salary adjustments, if any, are made  by  our Compensation Committee  at the first meeting of
each  fiscal year (with the adjustments  effective as of January  1 of that same year). Stock option  grants
and performance share unit target levels and awards are made in  the manner described above. We do
not coordinate the timing of equity awards with the release of non-public  information. The  exercise
price of the stock options is established at the fair market value of the closing price  of  our  stock  on the
date  of  the grant.

Tax and  Accounting Consideration

In general, the tax and accounting treatment of compensation for our named executive officers has
not been a core component used in setting compensation. In limited circumstances we do consider  such
treatment and attempt to balance the cost  to  Neenah against the overall goals  we intend to achieve

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through our compensation philosophy.  In particular,  we have  historically sought  to  maximize
deductibility of our named executive officers’  compensation under Code Section 162(m) while
maintaining the flexibility necessary to appropriately  compensate our  executives based on performance
and the existing competitive environment. The MIP and  LTCP programs  are performance based  and
have historically been intended to be fully deductible under Code Section 162(m).

The exemption from Section 162(m)’s deduction limit for performance-based compensation has

been repealed, effective for taxable years  beginning  after December 31, 2017,  such that compensation
paid to our covered executive officers in excess of $1  million  will not  be  deductible unless it  qualifies
for transition relief applicable to certain arrangements  in place  as of November 2, 2017.

Despite our efforts in the past to structure annual cash incentives  in a manner intended to be
exempt from Section 162(m) and therefore  not  subject to its deduction limits, because of ambiguities
and uncertainties as to the application and  interpretation of Section 162(m) and  the regulations  issued
thereunder, including the uncertain scope of the  transition relief under the legislation repealing
Section 162(m)’s exemption from the  deduction limit,  no assurance can  be  given that compensation
intended to satisfy the requirements for  exemption from  Section 162(m) in fact will. Further, the
Compensation Committee reserves the right to modify compensation that was initially intended  to  be
exempt from Section 162(m) if it determines that such  modifications are consistent  with our business
needs.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

The Compensation Committee has adopted stock ownership guidelines to  foster long-term  stock

holdings by company leadership. These  guidelines create a strong  link between stockholders’ and
management’s interests. Named executive officers are required to own a  designated multiple  of their
respective annual salaries. The multiples are as  follow:

Stock Ownership
Multiple of Salary

O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6x
4x
4x
4x
4x

Each  of the named executive officers is required to hold at least 50% of their annual performance

share grants until they reach the ownership guidelines. The following holdings  are counted toward
fulfilling guidelines, with each being valued using our stock price as of December  31 of each year;
(i) stock held in the 401(k) plan, other  deferral plans, outright  or in brokerage accounts;
(ii) performance share units or restricted stock units  earned but not vested or  not  paid out; and  (iii) ‘in
the money’ value of vested or unvested  stock options and SARs. Penalties for continued failure to meet
the guidelines include payment of MIP compensation in Neenah stock and reduction of LTCP
compensation. All of our named executive officers met or exceeded the guidelines  as of December 31,
2017. Mr. Duncan was hired by the Company  in 2016 and has five years in order to meet the stock
ownership requirements.

CEO Pay Ratio

Under Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank  Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act  and

Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, the Company is required to provide the ratio of the  annual total
compensation of Mr. O’Donnell to the annual total pay of the median employee of the Company (the
‘‘Pay Ratio Disclosure’’). For 2017 Neenah’s median compensation of all  employees of the  Company
and its consolidated subsidiaries (other  than Mr. O’Donnell),  including  employees located in the United

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States, Germany and England, was $67,493. Mr. O’Donnell’s total  compensation  in 2017 for purposes
of the Pay Ratio Disclosure was $3,288,608. Based on this information, for 2017, the  ratio of the
compensation of the Chief Executive  Officer to the median annual total compensation of all other
employees was estimated to be 49 to  1.

The pay ratio disclosed above was calculated in accordance with SEC rules based upon  the
Company’s reasonable judgement and assumptions using the methodology  described below. The SEC
rules do not specify a single methodology for identification of  the  median employee or calculation of
the pay  ratio, and other companies may use assumptions and  methodologies  that  are different from
those used by the  Company in calculating their pay ratio. Accordingly,  the  pay ratio disclosed by other
companies may not be comparable to  the Company’s pay ratio as disclosed  above. The Company’s
methodology for calculating the ratio included the following:

(cid:127) Reviewed total annual cash earnings of all  employees on  October 1,  2017, for our  2017 fiscal
year. This included both base pay and any  overtime/premium pay earned  by each employee  in
2017.

(cid:127) Permanent employee hours were annualized if they didn’t work full year (i.e. someone working a
20 hour workweek would be annualized at  1040 hours a year, and someone full  time would be
annualized at 2080 hours a year).

(cid:127) We identified the median employee based on  total annualized earnings, and  then captured  all

pay components based on summary compensation table  to compare to the CEO.

(cid:127) Currency used to convert pay was  determined as of December 31,  2017, at 1.19786 USD to

1 EUR, and 1.34912 USD to 1 GBP.

Clawback Policy

The Compensation Committee adopted a ‘‘clawback policy’’ for all executives and other employees

participating in our MIP program concerning the future payment  of MIP payments and long term
equity grants under the LTCP program. This policy gives the Board the authority to reclaim certain
overstated payments made to Neenah employees due  to  materially inaccurate results presented in the
Company’s audited financial statements.

Policies against Hedging and Pledging Securities

Our insider trading policy provides that directors, officers  and employees  are prohibited from
engaging in short sales and buying or  selling puts or calls or other derivative securities  of Neenah.
Directors and officers are also prohibited from holding Neenah securities in a  margin account or
pledging Neenah securities as collateral  for a  loan.

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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee oversees Neenah’s compensation policies and  programs  on behalf
of the Board. In fulfilling this responsibility, the  Compensation Committee  has reviewed and discussed
with Neenah’s management the Compensation  Discussion and Analysis  included in  this  Proxy
Statement. In reliance on such review  and  discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to
Neenah’s Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy
Statement and in the Company’s Annual Report on  Form 10-K for the  year ended  December 31, 2017.

Compensation Committee:

Stephen M. Wood, Chairman
John F. McGovern
Margaret S. Dano
Timothy S. Lucas

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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION  (ITEM 2)

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the stockholders vote ‘‘FOR’’ the approval

of the Company’s executive compensation.

Section  14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,  as amended  (the  ‘‘Exchange Act’’) requires

that we include in this proxy statement  a  non-binding  stockholder vote on our executive compensation
as described in this proxy statement (commonly referred to as  ‘‘Say-on-Pay’’).

We  encourage stockholders to review  the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (‘‘CD&A’’)

section of this proxy statement. Our executive  compensation program has been  designed to pay for
performance and align our compensation programs with business  strategies  focused on long-term
growth and creating value for stockholders while also paying competitively  and focusing  on total
compensation. The Company’s executive compensation programs are  designed to attract, motivate and
retain highly qualified executive officers  who are  able  to  achieve corporate  objectives  and create
stockholder value. The Compensation  Committee  believes the Company’s executive  compensation
programs reflect a strong pay-for-performance philosophy  and are well aligned with the stockholders’
long-term interests without promoting  excessive  risk.  We feel this  design is evidenced  by  the following:

(cid:127) A majority of our executives’ compensation is directly linked to our performance  and the

creation of stockholder value. The overall compensation mix  is targeted to include at least 50%
performance based compensation for the named  executive  officers with  a higher percentage of
our  CEO’s compensation being performance based. In 2017, 74% of  our  CEO’s  compensation
was performance based at target levels.

(cid:127) Our  long-term incentive awards are exclusively in  the form of performance share  units, stock
options and stock appreciation rights and all of our incentive  plans have capped  payouts.

(cid:127) LTCP grants are split with 70% of the total  value of  the awards granted as performance share
units with a three-year vesting and a  combination of one-year and  three-year performance
periods, and 30% as stock appreciation rights with annual vesting over  a three-year  period. For
our  performance share units, we use  objective  performance metrics closely tied  to  financial
performance and shareholder value, such  as increasing return on invested capital, revenue  and
earnings per share growth, and relative  total shareholder return.  In 2017 component one of the
grants, representing 75% of the total grant,  were  awarded  at  108%  of  target based  on achieved
growth in sales, return on invested capital  and earnings per  share. Component  two, representing
25% of the grant, using total shareholder  return as the metric, is subject to a three  year
performance period.

(cid:127) Our  short-term incentive plan (MIP) also  is based on a pay-for-performance philosophy,  with

target bonus opportunities ranging from 50% to 90%  of base salary based  on improvements in
corporate and business unit profits and successful  execution of strategic objectives. In  2017,
executives received a payment of 63% to 73% of target  as a  result  of performance  in corporate
EBITDA, business unit EBIT and the  successful execution of strategic objectives.

(cid:127) We have meaningful stock ownership requirements  for our  named executive officers.

(cid:127) We do not have  employment agreements or other individual arrangements with our named
executive officers that provide for a specified term of employment, compensation terms  or
specific benefits upon a termination of employment.

(cid:127) Benefits under our Executive Severance Plan in connection  with a change-in-control are  payable

only on a double trigger basis (i.e., following  both  a change in  control  and  a qualifying
termination of employment).

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(cid:127) The Compensation Committee is advised  by an independent  compensation  consultant who keeps

the Compensation Committee apprised  of developments and best practices.

(cid:127) The Company has a clawback policy which  allows  the Company to recoup awards if payment or

vesting was based on financial criteria  that are later deemed to be materially inaccurate.

(cid:127) In  2017 the Compensation Committee amended the Executive  Severance  Plan to remove  the

excise tax gross up provision.

The Board strongly endorses the Company’s executive compensation program and  recommends
that stockholders vote in favor of the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the stockholders approve  the compensation of the Company’s named
executive officers as described in this proxy statement under ‘‘Executive Compensation’’,
including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the tabular  and  narrative
disclosure contained in this proxy statement.

Because the vote is advisory, it will not be binding upon the Board of Directors  or the

Compensation Committee and neither the Board  of Directors  nor  the Compensation Committee will be
required to take any action as a result  of  the outcome of the  vote on this proposal.  The Compensation
Committee will consider the outcome of the vote when considering  future executive compensation
arrangements.

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APPROVAL OF THE NEENAH,  INC.  2018  OMNIBUS  STOCK  AND
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (ITEM  3)

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the stockholders vote ‘‘FOR’’ the approval

of the Neenah, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation  Plan.

The Neenah, Inc. 2018 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the ‘‘2018  Omnibus
Plan’’) is a comprehensive incentive compensation  plan that provides  for various types of equity-based
compensation, including incentive and  nonqualified  stock  options, stock appreciation rights, stock
awards, restricted stock units, performance  share units,  and performance units, in addition to dividend
equivalents rights and cash awards. The purpose of the  2018 Omnibus Plan  is to encourage ownership
in our common stock by those employees, directors and consultants  who have contributed, or are
determined to be in a position to contribute, materially to our success, thereby increasing their interest
in our long-term success. We believe that incentive  compensation grants have  been an important part of
our  successful employee and independent director  recruiting and retention efforts to date and  we
expect such grants will remain a key  part of this process going  into  the future.

The 2018 Omnibus Plan is an amendment  and  restatement  of  the Company’s  2004 Omnibus Stock
and Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated  May  30, 2013 (the ‘‘2004  Omnibus Plan’’).

In 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved  an increase of  1,577,000 shares  of our  common
stock to be reserved for issuance under  the 2004 Omnibus Plan. As of  the Record Date,  there remains
a total of only 471,889 shares reserved  for  issuance  under the 2004 Omnibus  Plan for future awards
that have not yet been awarded. In addition, as  of  the Record Date there are  537,246 outstanding
SARs issued under the 2004 Omnibus  Plan, with a weighted average term of 7.16  years  and a  weighted
average exercise price of $63.85.

The number of shares of our common stock to be reserved for issuance for future awards  under

the 2018 Omnibus Plan is comprised  of  the  471,889 remaining shares under the  2004 Omnibus  Plan  as
described above, plus an additional 800,000  shares of our common  stock.

In addition to the 2018 Omnibus Plan providing  for the  above-described number of shares of
common stock available for future awards, the 2018  Omnibus Plan updates the 2004  Omnibus Plan to
more appropriately reflect current market practices. Accordingly, our  Compensation Committee has
approved the 2018 Omnibus Plan to  address our needs to be able to offer  equity and  cash incentives
going forward, subject to shareholder  approval of the  2018 Omnibus Plan.  NYSE listing requirements
require that we submit the 2018 Omnibus Plan to our shareholders for approval.  In addition, Internal
Revenue Code rules require that we  obtain  shareholder approval  of the 2018 Omnibus Plan in order to
be able to issue incentive stock options under  the 2018 Omnibus  Plan.

The Board of Directors unanimously approved  the 2018 Omnibus  Plan on March 26, 2018, subject

to shareholder approval. If the shareholders of the Company do  not  approve  the 2018 Omnibus Plan,
the plan will be void, any grants made under  the plan (if any)  will be void, and the 2004  Omnibus Plan
will remain in full force and effect as  prior  to  its  amendment  and  restatement  as the 2018  Omnibus
Plan.

If approved by stockholders, the 2018 Omnibus Plan will become effective  as of May 23, 2018  (the

‘‘Effective Date’’), and will remain effective until  terminated by the  Company. This  description of the
2018 Omnibus Plan below is qualified in  its entirety  by reference to the  applicable provisions of the
plan  document, which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement.

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Material Changes in 2018 Omnibus Plan

The 2018 Omnibus Plan makes a number of changes  to  the 2004 Omnibus Plan. The primary

changes are summarized below:

(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan increases the  number of  shares of common stock  that  were previously
available for issuance under the 2004  Plan  by 800,000 shares. After this change, the  number of
shares available for issuance of future awards under the 2018  Omnibus Plan is  the sum of  the
number of shares available under the 2004  Omnibus Plan for issuance of future awards
immediately before the Effective Date  471,889, plus 800,000  shares.  In addition, the number of
shares subject to outstanding awards  under the 2004  Omnibus Plan immediately  before the
Effective Date will remain subject to the terms of the 2004  Omnibus  Plan, The maximum
number of shares that can be made subject to the grant  of  incentive stock  options  is the
maximum number of shares available under the  2018 Omnibus Plan.  Except for  the prohibition
on liberal share recycling as discussed in  the next paragraph, shares attributable  to  awards
(including prior awards made under the 2004  Omnibus Plan)  which expire, are forfeited  or
canceled or are otherwise paid or settled  in cash  or otherwise without the  issuance  of shares are
again available for grant under the 2018 Omnibus Plan.

(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan prohibits liberal  share recycling by expanding  the categories of shares
that can not be recycled into the plan, consistent with best current practices. Specifically,  under
the 2018 Omnibus Plan, shares that have been  (i) tendered or withheld  to pay the exercise  price
of options or stock appreciation rights, (ii) withheld to satisfy tax  withholding, (iii)  repurchased
by the Company using cash proceeds from the exercise  of  options or (iv)  subject to a  stock
appreciation right or option and not issued upon net settlement  or net exercise of  the stock
appreciation right or option, are not again eligible  for issuance under the 2018  Omnibus Plan. In
contrast, the 2004 Omnibus Plan provided that only in  the case of options and stock
appreciation rights, shares tendered by a participant or  withheld  by the Company  to  pay the
option exercise price, the excess number of shares to which a stock  appreciation right relates
over the number of shares that are issued  upon exercise of the stock appreciation right,  and
shares withheld or remitted by the Company to pay  tax withholding,  were not again  available for
issuance..

(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan limits the amount of  compensation  payable to each non-employee

director of the Company for service in  such capacity. Specifically, the sum of the  grant date fair
value of awards under the plan, plus  cash or  other compensation that is  not  equity-based for  any
fiscal year of the Company cannot exceed $700,000 per such  director.  In contrast,  the 2004
Omnibus Plan contained limits that applied not to the overall value of compensation a
non-employee director could receive, but only to the number  of  shares of  common stock,
capping the maximum for all non-employee directors at $500,000 and capping the  maximum for
each non-employee director to awards per year of not more than 50,000  shares.

(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan provides in  general that  the term ‘‘change in control,’’ will (if used) be

defined in the applicable award agreement, but provides that a  liberal change in control
definition cannot be used. Specifically,  the plan  provides that a change  in control cannot be
triggered upon any event that does not result in  an actual  change in control of the  Company,
such as an announcement or commencement of  a tender  offer or exchange offer,  a potential
takeover, shareholder approval (as opposed to consummation)  of a  merger or  other transaction,
acquisition of less than 15% or less of the  outstanding voting  securities of the  Company, an
unapproved change in less than a majority of the Board or other  similar provisions in which the
Committee determines that an actual change  in control does not occur. Further, the  2018
Omnibus Plan prohibits the Committee  from accelerating vesting of an award in connection with
a liberal change in control definition.

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(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan deletes many provisions that  were  previously in  the 2004 Omnibus Plan
solely to qualify certain performance-based  compensation  payable to named executive officers
for a tax  deduction under Section 162(m) of the  Internal Revenue Code to the extent  that  the
compensation exceeded $1,000,000 per year per officer. This  includes, for example, deleting the
incentive pool formula based on operating earnings and operating cash  flow, deleting  a specific
list of performance goals, and deleting  per  officer annual limits on awards under the  plan. The
Compensation Committee of the Board  of Directors  (the  ‘‘Committee’’) believes that these
provisions no longer need to be in the plan as the  exemption  from Section 162(m)’s  deduction
limit for  performance-based compensation has  been repealed, effective for taxable  years
beginning after December 31, 2017, such that compensation paid  to  any of our covered executive
officers in excess of $1 million will not be deductible  unless it qualifies  for  transition  relief
applicable to binding written contracts that  were in effect on  November 2,  2017. However,  the
2018 Omnibus Plan preserves the ability of  the Compensation Committee  to  make  performance-
based grants, and the Committee plans to continue  to  do this.

(cid:127) The 2018 Omnibus Plan deletes the  definition of ‘‘Retirement’’  to  provide for  flexibility to

specify the retirement criteria (if applicable) in  an award agreement.

How  the 2018 Omnibus Plan is Designed  to  Protect  Shareholders’ Interests

The following features of the 2018 Omnibus Plan are intended to continue  to  protect the interests

of our shareholders:

(cid:127) Limits on terms of options and stock appreciation rights. The maximum terms of each stock

option and stock appreciation right that can be granted under the Plan is  ten years.

(cid:127) Limits on share recycling. As discussed above, the 2018 Omnibus Plan does not allow liberal

share recycling.

(cid:127) No repricing of options or stock appreciation rights. The 2018 Omnibus Plan prohibits the
repricing of ‘‘underwater’’ options and stock  appreciation rights,  whether  by  amending an
existing award, substituting a new award at a lower price or  executing a cash  buyout, unless
specifically approved by the Company’s  shareholders.

(cid:127) No discounted options or stock appreciation rights. The 2018 Omnibus Plan prohibits granting
options or stock appreciation rights with an exercise price less than the fair  market  value per
share of our common stock on the date of grant.

(cid:127) No automatic change in control benefits. The 2018 Omnibus Plan does not provide any

automatic benefits upon a change in control  or any excise tax gross-ups.

(cid:127) No liberal change in control definition. As discussed under the preceding title, the 2018

Omnibus Plan does not allow the use of  a liberal change  in control definition and prohibits
accelerated vesting in connection with a  liberal change in control definition.

(cid:127) Limits on non-employee director compensation. As discussed under the preceding title, the 2018
Omnibus Plan places a meaningful limit on  each non-employee director’s annual compensation.

Summary of Other Provisions of 2018  Omnibus Plan

Eligibility. Participation in the 2018 Omnibus Plan  is limited to employees,  directors and

consultants of Neenah, its affiliates and/or its subsidiaries.

Administration. Awards under the 2018 Omnibus Plan will  be  determined  by the  Committee.
However, the Chief Executive Officer may grant awards  to newly hired employees who are  not  officers
subject to Section 16 of the Exchange  Act, not to exceed 300,000 shares of common  stock  per  year.

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The 2018 Omnibus Plan allows for awards to be granted in the form  of  incentive and nonqualified
stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock  awards, restricted  stock units, performance  share units,
performance units, dividend equivalents rights and cash awards.

Options. Options may be made exercisable at  a price per share not less than  the fair market
value, determined in accordance with the 2018  Omnibus  Plan, per share of common stock on the date
that the option is awarded. Options may not be repriced without shareholder approval. The Committee
may permit an option exercise price to be paid in cash or by the delivery  of  previously-owned shares of
Company Common Stock, or to be satisfied through  a cashless  exercise executed  through a broker or
by having a number of shares of Company Common Stock otherwise issuable at  the time  of  exercise
withheld. The maximum term of any option is  10 years. The Committee  is permitted under the 2018
Omnibus Plan to substitute stock appreciation rights for  options on the same terms as  the options with
an aggregate difference between the  fair market value of the shares subject to the stock appreciation
right and the grant price of the stock  appreciation right that is equal to the aggregate  difference
between the fair market value of the shares subject to the option and the option exercise price. The
2018 Omnibus Plan permits the grant of both  incentive  and non-qualified stock options. Incentive stock
options cannot be granted more than 10 years after the earlier of the adoption of the  2018 Omnibus
Plan by the Board of Directors or the date the plan is  approved  by the  shareholders of the Company.

Stock Appreciation Rights. Stock appreciation rights may have a grant price per share not less

than the fair market value, determined  in  accordance with the  2018 Omnibus Plan,  per  share of
common stock on the date that the option is awarded stock appreciation rights may  not  be  repriced
without shareholder approval. The maximum term of any stock appreciation  right is 10 years. Stock
appreciation rights may be granted separately or in connection with another award, and the Committee
may provide that they are exercisable at  the discretion of the holder or  that they will be paid at a time
or times certain or upon the occurrence or  non-occurrence of certain events. Stock  appreciation rights
may be settled in shares of common stock or in cash,  according to terms established by the Committee
with respect to any particular award.

Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units. The Committee may grant shares of  common stock or

the right to receive common stock in the future to a participant, subject to such restrictions and
conditions, if any, as the Committee shall determine.

Performance Units and Performance Share Units. Performance units have an initial value

determined by the  Committee on the date of grant  and  performance shares  have an initial  value per
share equal to the fair market value per  share of common  stock determined  on the date of grant. The
Committee sets the performance goals to determine  the value of the number  of  performance units or
performance shares that will be paid.  Performance units  and performance shares may  be  paid in shares
of common stock or in cash as determined by the Committee.

Other Incentives. Dividend equivalent rights and cash awards  may be granted in such  numbers and
may be  subject to such conditions or restrictions as  the Committee  shall determine  and shall be payable
in cash or shares of common stock, as the  Committee may determine. However, dividend  equivalent
rights may not be granted in connection with an option or a stock appreciation  right.

Deferrals. The Committee may require or permit participants to defer the  receipt of awards under

the 2018 Omnibus Plan.

Recapitalizations and Reorganizations. The number of shares of common stock reserved for

issuance in connection with the grant or  settlement of awards or to which an award is  subject, the
number of shares issuable by the Chief Executive Officer as provided above under the heading
‘‘Administration,’’ and the exercise price of each option and stock appreciation right are subject to
adjustment in the event of any recapitalization of the  Company or similar event effected without

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receipt of consideration by the Company. In the event  of certain corporate reorganizations,  awards may
be substituted, cancelled, accelerated,  cashed-out or  otherwise adjusted by the Committee, provided
such adjustment is not inconsistent with the express terms  of  the 2018 Omnibus Plan.

Transferability. Awards are not generally transferable or  assignable, unless the Committee provides

otherwise, but in any case, transfers for value are not permitted.

Forfeiture and Clawbacks. Awards will be subject to forfeiture to  the extent provided by the
Committee in the applicable award agreement. In  addition, if  the Company is required to prepare an
accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company, as  a result of misconduct,
with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, if the  participant knowingly or
grossly negligently engaged in the misconduct,  or knowingly or grossly negligently failed to prevent the
misconduct, or if the participant is one  of the  individuals subject to automatic forfeiture under
Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the participant is  required  to  reimburse  the Company
the amount of any payment in settlement of  an award earned or accrued  during the twelve-month
period following the first public issuance or filing  of the financial document.  Also, each Award is
subject to forfeiture to the extent provided in any applicable clawback policy adopted  by  the Company
or otherwise required pursuant to applicable law.

Fungible Share Pool. Shares issued in respect of any Full-Value Award  (i.e., stock  issued pursuant
to awards other than options or stock  appreciation rights) granted under the 2018 Omnibus Plan shall
be counted against the share limit as 2.3  shares for  every one  share actually issued in connection with
such  award. For example, if 100 shares are issued with  respect to a Full-Value Award grantee, 230
shares will be counted against the share  limit in  connection  with that  award.  Shares  issued in respect of
any other award (i.e., options and stock appreciation rights)  shall  be  counted against  the share limit as
one share. Therefore, as noted previously, if stockholders approve the 2018  Omnibus Plan and all
1,271,889 shares available for future  grants are granted  as Full-Value  Awards, the total number of
shares issued under the future grants under the 2018  Omnibus  Plan will be 552,995.

Amendment or Termination. The 2018 Omnibus Plan may be amended by the Board of  Directors,

but stockholder approval for any amendment  shall  be  required that (except as provided  above
regarding recapitalizations and reorganizations),  increases the number of shares of common stock
available, materially expands the classes of  individuals eligible to receive awards, materially expands the
type of awards available, would permit  option repricing  or stock appreciation rights repricing, or would
otherwise require stockholder approval under the  rules of the applicable stock exchange. The
Committee may amend outstanding awards subject  to  the terms of the  2018 Omnibus Plan  but in
general may not take away a participant’s  rights.

Tax Consequences

The following discussion outlines generally the federal  income tax consequences of participation in
the Amended Omnibus Plan. Individual circumstances may vary and each participant should rely on  his
or her own tax counsel for advice regarding federal income tax treatment under the  plan.

Non-Qualified Options. A participant will not recognize income upon  the grant of  an option or at
any time prior to the exercise of the  option or a portion thereof.  At the time the participant exercises  a
non-qualified option or portion thereof,  he or  she will recognize compensation taxable as  ordinary
income in an amount equal to the excess  of  the fair  market value  of the common  stock  on the  date the
option is exercised over the price paid  for the common stock, and  the Company  will  then be entitled to
a corresponding deduction. Depending  upon the  period shares  of  common  stock are held after  exercise,
the sale or other taxable disposition  of shares acquired through the exercise of  a non-qualified option
generally will result in a short- or long- term capital gain or loss  equal to the difference between the

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amount realized on such disposition and the fair  market  value of such shares when  the non-qualified
option was  exercised.

Incentive Stock Options. A participant who exercises an incentive stock option  will not  be  taxed at

the time he or she exercises the option  or  a portion thereof. Instead, he  or she will  be  taxed at the
time he or she sells the common stock purchased pursuant to the option. The participant will  be  taxed
on the difference between the price he or she paid for the stock  and  the  amount  for which he or she
sells  the stock. If the participant does  not sell  the stock prior to two years from  the date  of  grant of the
option and one year from the date the stock is transferred to him or her, the participant will be
entitled to capital gain or loss treatment based  upon the  difference between the  amount  realized on the
disposition and the aggregate exercise price and the Company  will not get  a corresponding deduction.
If the participant sells the stock at a  gain prior to that time, the difference between the amount the
participant paid for the stock and the  lesser of the  fair market value on the date  of exercise or the
amount for which the stock is sold, will be taxed as ordinary income and  the Company  will be entitled
to a corresponding deduction; if the  stock is sold for  an amount in excess of  the fair market value on
the date of exercise, the excess amount  is taxed as  capital gain. If  the participant sells the stock for less
than the amount he or she paid for the stock  prior to the one or two  year periods indicated, no
amount will be taxed as ordinary income  and the  loss will be taxed  as a  capital loss.  Exercise of an
incentive option may subject a participant to, or increase  a participant’s liability for, the alternative
minimum tax.

Restricted Stock. A participant will not be taxed upon the  grant of a  restricted stock award if such
award is not transferable by the participant or is  subject to a  ‘‘substantial risk of forfeiture,’’ as defined
in the Internal Revenue Code. However, when the shares  of common stock that are  subject to the
stock award are transferable by the participant and are  no longer  subject to a  substantial risk of
forfeiture, the participant will recognize  compensation taxable as  ordinary  income  in an amount equal
to the fair market value of the stock  subject to the  stock award, less  any amount  paid for  such stock,
and the Company will then be entitled  to  a corresponding deduction.  However, if a  participant so elects
at the time of receipt of a stock award,  he or  she  may include the fair market value  of  the stock subject
to the stock award, less any amount paid for such stock,  in income  at  that  time and the Company also
will be entitled to a corresponding deduction at that  time.

Other Stock Incentives. A participant will not recognize income upon  the grant of  any other  stock-
based award. Generally, at the time a participant receives payment under any other stock-based award,
he or she will recognize compensation taxable as ordinary income in an amount equal  to  the cash  or
the fair market value of the common stock received,  and the Company will  then be entitled to a
corresponding deduction.

Benefits under the 2018 Omnibus Plan

Future awards under the 2018 Omnibus Plan will be subject to the discretion of the  Committee

and  will depend on a variety of factors, including the value  of the Company’s  stock  at the  time of
grant,  as well as Company, divisional,  and individual performance. Accordingly, it  is not possible to
determine the benefits that would be received under the  2018 Omnibus Plan.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table summarizes information  about outstanding options, share appreciation rights

and restricted stock units and shares reserved for future issuance under our existing equity
compensation plans as of December 31,  2017.

(a)
Number of
securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants, and
rights

(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price
of
outstanding
options,
warrants, and
rights(1)

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available
for  future issuance
under equity
compensation  plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column
(a))

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by security

holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

310,176(2)(3)

55.60

680,000(4)

Equity compensation plans not approved by

security holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

N/A

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

310,176

N/A

55.60

N/A

680,000

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(1) The weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights does not take into

account restricted stock units since they do not have  an exercise price.

(2) Includes (i) 180,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding SARs, (ii) 41,377 shares
issuable following the vesting and conversion of  outstanding performance unit awards, and
(iii) 88,799 shares issuable upon the vesting and conversion of outstanding  RSUs,  all  as of
December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2017, we had an aggregate of  464,958 stock options and
SARs outstanding. The weighted average exercise  price of the stock options and SARs was  $55.60
per  share.

(3) Includes 159,200 shares that would be issued upon the assumed  exercise of 425,200  SARs at  the

price of $90.65 per share closing price  of  our common stock on  December 31,  2017.

(4) Represents 680,000 shares available  for future issuance under  our 2004 Omnibus Plan  as of

December 31, 2017.

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ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION  INFORMATION

Summary Compensation Table

The following table reflects compensation paid  to  or earned by our named executive officers for

services rendered during 2017, 2016 and 2015:

Change  in
Pension
Value  and
Non-Qualified
Deferred

Non-Equity

Name and Principal Position

Year

Salary
($)

Stock
Awards
($)(1)

Option Incentive Plan Compensation
Awards Compensation
($)(2)

Earnings
($)(4)

($)(3)

John P. O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 830,000 1,351,979 498,003
2016 750,000 1,103,789 382,495
878,890 287,237
2015 625,000

President and
Chief Executive Officer

Bonnie C. Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 410,000
2016 370,000
2015 346,000

Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer

Steven S. Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 365,000
2016 330,000
2015 310,000

Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary

Julie A. Schertell

. . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 400,000
Senior Vice President,
2016 360,000
President Fine Paper & Packaging 2015 336,000

Matthew L.  Duncan(6) . . . . . . . . . 2017 280,000
2016 234,444

Senior Vice President, Chief
Human Resources Officer

267,146
240,238
242,340

208,078
185,697
188,753

260,647
233,716
220,745

136,871
245,482

98,400
83,249
79,221

76,652
64,348
61,763

96,002
81,006
72,139

50,406
50,394

472,478
577,500
850,000

155,595
195,869
322,575

115,431
158,813
263,500

161,150
182,655
416,724

88,550
101,725

0
0
0

695,393
386,467
410,095

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0

All  Other
Compensation
($)(5)

136,148
150,573
133,766

10,300
10,150
9,930

47,128
54,315
52,517

53,152
68,477
53,623

32,943
23,841

Total
($)

3,288,608
2,964,357
2,774,893

1,636,834
1,285,973
1,410,161

812,289
793,173
876,533

970,951
925,854
1,009,231

588,770
655,886

(1) Amounts shown reflect the aggregate grant date fair value  with respect to performance share units, restricted stock units

and restricted stock granted pursuant to our Omnibus  Plan. The amounts represent the grant date fair value of the awards
in  accordance with ASC 718. The grant date fair  value of the stock awards is equal to the fair market value of the
underlying common stock on the date of grant. See  Note 9  to  the audited Financial Statement included in our 2017 Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the assumptions used  in valuing the performance share units.

(2) Amounts shown reflect the aggregate grant date fair value  with respect to stock options and stock appreciation rights

(‘‘SAR’’) granted pursuant to our Omnibus Plan. The amounts represent grant date fair value of the SARs in accordance
with ASC 718. The grant date fair value of the SAR  awards  is determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
See Note 9 to the audited Financial Statement included in our 2017  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the assumptions  used
in  valuing the SARs.

(3) Amounts shown reflect annual performance bonuses earned in the fiscal year and paid in the following year, and are

described in detail in the portion of our Compensation Discussion and  Analysis, captioned ‘‘2017 Annual Performance
Bonus Awards.’’

(4) Amounts shown reflect the aggregate change during the year in the actuarial present value of accumulated benefit under

our Pension Plan and Supplemental Pension Plan. The large variability  in value year-to-year is caused, for the most part,  by
changes  in the discount rates used to calculate  the value from  year to year, and not any increase or change in the pension
plan  for any individual named executive officer. Messrs. Heinrichs, Duncan, O’Donnell and Ms. Schertell do not participate
in  any of the defined pension plans.

(5)

‘‘All Other Compensation’’ only includes the following items:  Neenah’s contribution to the 401(k) account of each of our
named executive officers. The amounts shown for Messrs.  Heinrichs, O’Donnell, Duncan and Ms. Schertell also include
Neenah’s special company profit-sharing contribution to their accounts  in the 401(k) Plan and Supplemental Retirement
Contribution Plan as disclosed on page 49 of  this Proxy Statement. The amounts shown for Ms. Lind, Mr. Heinrichs,
Duncan, and Ms. Schertell in 2017, 2016, and  2015 include expenses for tax preparation and financial planning.

(6) Mr.  Duncan was hired by the Company on February 29, 2016.

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2017 Grants of Plan Based Awards

The following table contains information relating to the plan based  awards  grants made in 2017  to

our  named executive officers under the  Omnibus Plan and is intended to supplement the 2017
Summary Compensation Table listed  above.

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(1)

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(2)

All Other
Option
Awards
(3)

Exercise
or Base
Number of
Securities
Price of
Underlying Option
Award
($/SH)

(#)

Name and
Principal Position

John P. O’Donnell

.
President and Chief
Executive Officer

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Bonnie C. Lind .

.
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer

Plan

Grant
Date

. MIP 01/30/2017
PSU 01/30/2017
SAR 01/30/2017

. MIP 01/30/2017
PSU 01/30/2017
SAR 01/30/2017

.

Steven S. Heinrichs .

.
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary

.

.

.

Julie A. Schertell

.
Senior Vice President,
President Fine
Paper & Packaging

.

.

.

.

.

. MIP 01/30/2017
PSU 01/30/2017
SAR 01/30/2017

.

.

.

.

.

. MIP 01/30/2017
PSU 01/30/2017
SAR 01/30/2017

Matthew L. Duncan .

.
Senior Vice President,
Chief Human Resources Officer

.

.

.

.

.

. MIP 01/30/2017
PSU 01/30/2017
SAR 01/30/2017

Threshold Target Maximum Threshold Target Maximum Options
(#)

(#)

(#)

($)

($)

($)

0

0

0

0

0

747,000

1,494,000

5,658

14,145

28,290

246,000

492,000

1,118

2,795

5,590

36,753

82.15

7,262

82.15

182,500

365,000

871

2,177

4,354

5,657

82.15

220,000

550,000

1,091

2,727

5,454

7,085

82.15

140,000

280,000

573

1,432

2,864

3,720

82.15

Grant Date
Fair
Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards
($)

1,351,979
498,003

267,146
98,400

208,078
76,652

260,647
96,002

136,871
50,406

P
r
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y

(1)

(2)

Reflects the range of  potential  annual incentive  bonus  payments  that could have been earned by each named executive officer  under
Neenah’s MIP in 2017. The actual  bonuses  earned in  2017 are  reflected in the  Summary  Compensation Table above  under the  caption
‘‘Non-Equity Incentive Plan  Compensation.’’  For more information  regarding annual incentive  bonus opportunities,  see the discussion in the
Compensation  Discussion and  Analysis.

Reflects the  range  of potential  performance share  units that  may  be  earned by each named  executive  officer,  based  on the  Company’s  level
of achievement of performance  goals  in  2017 and  total shareholder return relative  to  a  peer group  for the  performance period ending
December  31, 2017. After  the performance period  the shares remain  subject to a  two year holding period.  For more information regarding
the performance share units, including  how  the  number  of performance  share units awarded  was  determined and  the vesting  terms applicable
to such units, see the  discussion in the Compensation Discussion  and Analysis. Outstanding restricted  share units receive dividends at the
same rate  as other stockholders.

(3)

The SARs vest as to  one-third  of the  shares  on each of the  first three  anniversaries  of  the grant  date.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at 2017 Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth information  concerning outstanding  equity awards for our  named

executive officers as of December 31,  2017.

Option Awards

Stock Awards

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying

Number of
Securities
Underlying

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised Unexercised Unexercised Option
Options (#) Options (#)
Exercise
Exercisable Unexercisable Options (#) Price ($)

Unearned

Name and Principal
Position

Equity
Incentive

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:

Plan Awards: Market or

Number of
Unearned

Payout  Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units Shares, Units

Number of
Shares or Market
Value of
Units or
shares  or Rights That
Stock That
Units of
Expiration Have Not
Stock

Have  Not
Vested

or Other

Option

Vested

Date

or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested ($)

John P. O’Donnell

.
President and Chief
Executive Officer

.

.

.

.

.

.

11,627
9,437
0

5,813
18,875
36,753

.

.

.

Bonnie C. Lind .

.
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer

.

Steven S. Heinrichs .

.
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary

.

.

Julie A. Schertell .

.
Senior Vice President,
President Fine
Paper & Packaging

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Matthew L. Duncan .

.
Senior Vice President,
Chief Human Resources
Officer

.

.

.

.

1,728
1,603
2,054
0

1,734
0
1,588
0

3,000
4,900
4,370
2,920
1,999
0

793
0

0
1,604
4,108
7,262

0
1,251
3,175
5,657

0
0
0
1,460
3,997
7,085

1,587
3,720

0
0
0

0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0

59.72(4)
57.95(5)
82.15(6)

01/26/2025
01/25/2026
01/29/2027

42.82(3)
59.72(4)
57.95(5)
82.15(6)

01/27/2024
01/26/2025
01/25/2026
01/29/2027

31.23(2)
59.72(4)
57.95(5)
82.15(6)

01/28/2023
01/26/2025
01/25/2026
01/29/2027

24.09(1)
31.23(2)
42.82(3)
59.72(4)
57.95(5)
82.15(6)

01/24/2022
01/28/2023
01/27/2024
01/26/2025
01/25/2026
01/29/2027

60.56(7)
82.15(6)

02/28/2026
01/29/2027

15,401(8)
14,145(9)

1,103,789
1,351,979

3,352(8)
2,795(9)

240,238
267,146

2,591(8)
2,177(9)

185,697
208,078

3,261(8)
2,727(9)

233,716
260,647

1,942(8)
1,432(9)

145,437
136,871

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

These options were granted on January  25, 2012  and vested as follows: 33.34%  on  January  25,  2013  and  33.33%  on both January 25, 2014 and
January 25, 2015. These options were converted to stock  appreciation  rights on July  1,  2014.

These options were granted on January  29, 2013, and vest as  follows:  33.34%  on January  29, 2014 and  33.33% on both  January 29, 2015 and
January 29, 2016. These options were converted to stock  appreciation  rights on July  1,  2014.

These options were granted on January  28, 2014, and vest as  follows:  33.34%  on January  28, 2015 and  33.33% on both  January 28, 2016 and
January 28, 2017. These options were converted to stock  appreciation  rights on July  1,  2014.

These stock appreciation rights  were granted on January 27,  2015,  and  vest  as follows: 33.34% on  January 27,  2016  and 33.33%  on both  January  27,
2017 and January 27, 2018.

These stock appreciation rights  were granted on January 26,  2016,  and vest  as follows: 33.34% on January 26, 2017 and 33.33% on both January  26,
2018 and January 26, 2019.

These stock appreciation rights  were granted on January 30,  2017,  and vest  as follows: 33.34% on January 30, 2018 and 33.33% on both January  30,
2019 and January 30, 2020.

These stock appreciation rights  were granted to Mr. Duncan  on February 29,  2016 and vest as follows: 33.34% on February 28, 2017, and 33.33%  on
both February 28, 2018 and February 28, 2019.

These performance share units  target levels were set on  January  16, 2016 and  were earned  on December 31, 2016, based on  the Company’s
achievement of performance goals during  the performance period ending December 31, 2016. The awards were granted at 138%  of target and the
market value disclosed in this table reflects the sizing  of these awards. These performance share units are subject to a two year continued service
requirement after  the one year performance period,  subject to certain  exceptions.

These performance share units  target levels were set on  January  30, 2017 and  75% of the award was  earned on December  31, 2017, based on  the
Company’s achievement of performance goals during the performance  period ending December 31, 2017. This component  of the awards were granted
at 108% of target as disclosed in the  CD&A Section of the 2017  Proxy Statement and the market value disclosed in this table reflects the sizing  of
these awards. These performance share units are subject to a two  year continued service  requirement after the one year performance period, subject
to certain exceptions. The remaining 25% of the  grant is  subject  to a three year performance period ending December 31, 2019.

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested in 2017

The following table sets forth information  regarding options exercised  and stock  awards  vested  for

our  named executive officers in 2017.

Option Awards

Stock Awards(2)

Name

Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Exercise (#)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John P. O’Donnell
Bonnie C. Lind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steven  S. Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Julie A. Schertell
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew L.  Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145,748
1,603
6,529
1,601
1,189

(1) Reflects  the  market value of the  shares on  the  vesting  date.

Value Realized
on Exercise ($)

8,747,566
41,650
233,240
98,323
25,502

Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Vesting (#)

16,046
4,424
3,446
4,030
1,652

Value Realized
on Vesting  ($)(1)

1,454,570
401,036
312,380
365,320
121,009

(2) These  shares  represent the vesting  of  the Performance  Share Units  granted  to  each of our  named

executive  officer in January  of 2015,  which  vested on December 31, 2017, after a one year  performance
and two year holding period.

P
r
o
x
y

Pension Plans

The Neenah Pension Plan is a broad-based, tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan, which
provides a benefit upon retirement to  eligible employees of the Company.  The  Neenah Supplemental
Pension Plan is a non-qualified defined benefit pension plan which  covers pay  and benefits above  the
qualified limits in the Pension Plan. The compensation covered by these defined  benefit plans  includes
the salary and non-equity incentive payments set forth above in the  Summary Compensation Table.
Under our Pension Plan an employee is entitled to receive an annual  standard benefit  based on  years
of service and integrated with social security  benefits. The Code generally places limits  on the  amount
of pension benefits that may be paid  from the tax qualified Pension  Plan.  However, we will pay any
participant in our Supplemental Pension Plan the amount of the  benefit payable  under the Pension
Plan that is limited by the Code.

Retirement benefits for participants in the Pension Plan who have at least five years of service may

begin on a reduced basis at age 55 or on an unreduced basis at the normal retirement age of 65.
Unreduced benefits also are available (i) for  participants  with ten years of service at age 62 or as early
as age 60 with thirty years of service and (ii) as described  below,  for  certain involuntary terminations.
Ms. Lind is eligible for early retirement  on a reduced  basis. None of our  other  named executive officers
currently is eligible for retirement under our Pension Plan or  Supplemental Pension  Plan.

The normal form of benefit is a single-life  annuity  payable monthly  and other optional forms  of
benefit are available including a joint  and survivor benefit. Accrued benefits  under our Supplemental
Pension Plan will, at the participant’s option,  either be paid as  monthly payments in  the same form as
the retirement payments from the Pension Plan or as  an actuarially determined  lump sum payment
upon retirement after age 55.

For a  discussion of how we value these obligations and the  assumption we use  in that valuation,

see Note 8 to our financial statements  included in our 2017 Annual Report on  Form 10-K. For
purposes  of determining the present  value of accumulated benefits, we have used  the normal
retirement age under the plans, which  is  65.

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2017 Pension Benefits

The following table sets forth information  as of December 31, 2017  regarding accumulated benefits

to our named executive officers under our Pension  Plan,  Supplemental  Pension Plan and  German
Pension Plans.

Name

Plan Name

Bonnie  C. Lind . . . . . Neenah Pension Plan

Neenah Supplemental Pension Plan

Number of Years
Credited Service(1)

Present Value of
Accumulated Benefit  ($)(2)

36.0
36.0

1,964,349
2,941,242

(1) Includes years of service credited for  employment with Kimberly-Clark prior to Neenah’s spin-off

for Ms. Lind

(2) For a description of the assumptions applied in determining the present value of accumulated
benefits reported above, see Note 8 to  the audited Financial Statements included in our  2017
Annual  Report on Form 10-K.

2017 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

The Supplemental  RCP is a nonqualified excess benefit  and supplemental retirement plan pursuant

to which the Company provides additional retirement benefits to certain highly compensated
employees. These Company contributions  are intended to provide contributions  to  those individuals
whose benefits under tax-qualified programs are  restricted by the limitations permitted by the Internal
Revenue Code. Contributions are held for  each participant in either an excess benefit  or supplemental
benefit unfunded separate account. Participant  accounts are credited with earnings, gains and  losses
based on the rate of return of investment funds selected by  the participant, which  the participant may
elect to change in accordance with the participant’s elections under the  Supplemental  RCP. Payments
can be tied to termination of employment, including  retirement, and would be paid  in lump sum.  If a
participant dies before receiving the full value  of  their account balance, the participant’s beneficiary
would receive the remainder of the benefit in  one lump  sum payment.  All accounts would  be
distributed promptly following a change  in control, subject to a 10% reduction  in a current participant’s
account and a 5% reduction in an account for a retired participant. The Deferred Compensation  Plan
enables our executive officers to defer a  portion of annual cash compensation (base salary  and
non-equity awards under our MIP). This plan  is intended  to  assist  our executive officers  in maximizing
the value of the compensation they receive from the Company and  assist in  their  retention.  Ms. Lind
does not participate in the Supplemental RCP  due to her participation in the Pension  Plan  and

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Supplemental Pension Plan. Named executive officer participation in the Supplemental RCP and the
Deferred Compensation Plan in 2017  is,  as follows:

Name

John P. O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

President and Chief
Executive Officer

Steven S. Heinrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary

Julie A. Schertell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Vice President,
President Fine Paper & Packaging

Matthew L. Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Vice President,
Chief Human Resources Officer

Executive
Contributions
in last
Fiscal Year(1)

Company
Contributions
in last
Fiscal Year(2)

Aggregate
Earnings
in last
Fiscal Year

Aggregate
Withdrawal/
Distributions

0

0

0

0

$99,531

$90,617

$19,036

$28,388

$23,449

$28,728

$ 7,541

$

276

0

0

0

0

Aggregate
Balance
at  Last
Fiscal Year

$778,958

$254,156

$223,938

$

7,850

P
r
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y

(1) None of our named executive officers elected  to  defer compensation  in 2017 under the Deferred

Compensation Plan

(2) Amounts are reported as 2017 compensation in the  ‘‘All Other Compensation’’ column of  the

Summary Compensation Table.

Potential Payments Upon Termination

We  do not have employment agreements or other individual arrangements with  our named

executive officers that provide for specific benefits upon a termination  of employment.  In  general, upon
termination of employment, an executive officer will receive  compensation  and benefits for  which he or
she  has already vested. This includes  accrued but unpaid salary, accrued and unused vacation pay,  and
payments and benefits accrued under our broad-based benefit programs. The  following section
describes certain payments and benefits that would be payable to our named  executive  officers in the
event of their involuntary termination in  connection with a change-in-control  of Neenah, or other
involuntary termination.

Involuntary Termination in Connection with a Change in Control

The 2017 Executive Severance plan  (effective April 1,  2017) provides named officers certain
severance benefits both upon termination  of  employment following a change in control  of  Neenah and
outside of a change in control. The 2017 revisions  also categorize  the participating officers as  either
‘‘Tier 1,’’ ‘‘Tier 2’’ or ‘‘Tier 3’’ participants in order to provide varying benefit  amounts to the different
officers. All NEOs are Tier 1 participants in the 2017  Executive Severance Plan. After April 1,  2017,
officers covered by 2017 Executive Severance Plan will not be eligible  to  receive benefits under the
Severance Play Plan.

Upon termination of the officer’s employment by Neenah without  ‘‘cause’’  or by the officer for
‘‘good reason’’ (as defined in the Executive Severance Plan) outside of a  change  in control of Neenah
each  NEO will be entitled to an amount equal to one and one-half  times his or her  base  salary. Upon
termination of the officer’s employment by Neenah without  ‘‘cause’’  or  by the officer for ‘‘good reason’’
within the two-year period following a change in control,  the Executive Severance Plan provides that

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each  NEO will be entitled to the sum  of  (i) two times the sum  of  his  or  her annual base salary, (ii) the
amount of bonus under Neenah’s Management  Incentive Plan that  he or  she has earned through the
date  of  the change in control plus two times  his or her targeted annual  bonus;  (iii) any profit-sharing
contributions or pension plan benefits forfeited  as a result of such  termination; (iv) the amount of
profit-sharing contributions and pension plan benefits such participant would have received under  the
qualified and supplemental retirement plans but for  his or her  termination for  the two-year period
following his or her termination; and  (v) the cost of  medical and dental COBRA  premiums for a
period of two years. In addition, each NEOs will be fully  vested in his  or  her account under the
Deferred Compensation Plan and any  awards granted to him or  her under  the Omnibus  Plan.  Excise
tax gross up payments are not included as  a part of this plan.

In addition, upon termination of an NEO’s employment by Neenah  without ‘‘cause’’ or  by  the
officer for ‘‘good reason’’ the NEO will be eligible to receive  reimbursement for  outplacement service
costs for a period of two years for an amount not to exceed $50,000.

The following table shows the payments  that would be made  to  each of our named executive
officers under the Executive Severance  Plan in  connection with  a change-in-control  termination as of
December 31, 2017.

Payments

Severance(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prorated Non-Equity Incentive

Payment(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unvested Stock Option Spread(3) . . . .
Unvested Restricted Stock(4) . . . . . . .
LTCP Payment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retirement Benefit Payment(5) . . . . .
Welfare Benefit Values(6) . . . . . . . . .
Outplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aggregate Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

John P.
O’Donnell

Bonnie C.
Lind

Steven S.
Heinrichs

Julie A.
Schertell

Matthew  L.
Duncan

$3,154,000

$1,312,000

$1,095,000

$1,240,000

$ 840,000

$
0
$1,109,442
$2,965,343
$ 320,538
$ 272,123
38,588
$
$
50,000
$7,910,034

$
0
$ 245,672
$ 624,579
$
63,364
$ 808,436
36,956
$
$
50,000
$3,141,007

$
0
$ 190,604
$ 484,071
49,314
$
86,486
$
50,446
$
$
50,000
$2,005,921

$
0
$ 236,115
$ 608,262
61,823
$
89,184
$
38,588
$
$
50,000
$2,323,936

0
$
$
79,372
$ 348,096
32,453
$
59,148
$
50,446
$
$
50,000
$1,459,515

(1) Severance payment equal to two  times the  sum of the  executive’s  annual base salary  at the time of

the termination plus the target bonus.

(2) The Target Non-Equity Incentive  Payment is prorated for the number of days in  the calendar year

prior to termination. Since the assumed  termination  is December 31, 2017  the Non-Equity
Incentive Payment for 2017 would have  been earned  and paid to the  executives  and would not be
payable under the Executive Severence Plan.

(3) Total value of unvested stock option spread  and unvested restricted stock that would  become

vested upon a change in control assuming a share price of  $90.65 and a change-in-control date of
December 31, 2017.

(4) All unearned target performance  share units vest upon a change-in-control  event. Amounts are

based on target 2016 and 2017 performance share unit grants.

(5) Actuarial value attributable to retirement benefits.

(6) Estimated value associated with  the  continuation of  medical and dental  for two years

post-termination.

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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS  AND  INSIDER
PARTICIPATION

The following directors served on the Compensation Committee  during  2017: Ms. Dano,

Mr. McGovern, Mr. Lucas and Dr. Wood. None of the members of the  Compensation Committee  was
an officer or employee of Neenah during 2017 or  any time prior  thereto, and none of  the members had
any relationship with Neenah during  2017 that  required disclosure under Item 404 of Regulation  S-K.
None of our executive officers serves as  a member of the board of directors or compensation
committee of any entity that has one or more  of its  executive officers serving as  a member of our
Board of Directors or Compensation  Committee.

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP  REPORTING  COMPLIANCE

Section  16(a) of the Exchange Act and  rules and regulations  of  the SEC thereunder require our
directors, officers and persons who beneficially own  more than  10%  of our common stock, as  well as
certain affiliates of such persons, to file  initial reports  of  their ownership of our common stock and
subsequent reports of changes in such ownership with  the SEC. Directors, officers and persons owning
more than 10% of our common stock  are required by  SEC rules and regulations  to  furnish us with
copies of all Section 16(a) reports they  file. Based  solely on  our review of the copies of  such reports
received by us and on information provided  by the reporting persons, we believe that during 2017,  our
directors, officers and owners of more than  10% of our common stock complied with  all  applicable
filing requirements, except that Mr. Moore filed a Form 4  late on April 10, 2018 representing  restricted
stock units granted in lieu of a quarterly cash dividend granted  in 2017 and 2018. Ms. Schertell filed  a
Form 4 late on September 7, 2017 representing a  gift of shares  transaction on August 29, 2017.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling  its  oversight responsibilities
relating to the accuracy and integrity  of Neenah’s financial reporting, including the performance and
the independence  of Neenah’s independent  registered  public accounting firm, Deloitte &  Touche  LLP
(‘‘Deloitte’’). Our Board of Directors  adopted an  Audit Committee Charter, which  sets forth the
responsibilities of the Audit Committee.  The charter is available on our website at www.neenah.com.
The Audit Committee reviewed and  discussed  with management and Deloitte our audited financial
statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The Audit Committee also  discussed with
Deloitte the matters required to be discussed under  Statement on  Auditing Standards No.  1301,
Communications with Audit Committees, as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (‘‘PCAOB’’).

The Audit Committee received the written disclosures and other  communications from Deloitte
that are required by the applicable requirements of the PCAOB regarding  Deloitte’s communications
with the Audit Committee, which included independence considerations. The Audit  Committee
reviewed the audit and non-audit services provided by Deloitte for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2017 and determined to engage Deloitte as the  independent registered public accounting firm of
Neenah for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.  The Audit Committee also received and
reviewed a report by Deloitte outlining  communications required by NYSE listing standards describing:
(1) the firm’s internal quality  control procedures; (2) any material  issue raised by a) the most recent
internal quality control review of the  firm, b) peer  review  of  the firm, or c) any inquiry or  investigation
by governmental or professional authorities, within the  preceding five years, respecting one or more
independent audits carried out by the firm,  and  any steps taken to deal with issues; and (3) (to assess
Deloitte’s independence) all relationships  between Deloitte  and us.

In reliance upon the Audit Committee’s review of the audited financial statements, the discussions
noted above, and Deloitte’s report, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of  Directors, and
the Board of Directors approved, that the  audited financial statements be included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December  31, 2017 for  filing with the SEC.

Audit Committee:

Timothy S. Lucas, Chairman
Philip C. Moore
Stephen M. Wood
William M. Cook

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PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (ITEM 4)

The Audit Committee and the Board  unanimously recommend  that the stockholders vote  ‘‘FOR’’

the proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as our independent registered  public
accounting firm.

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, in  accordance with  its  charter and authority

delegated to it by the Board, has appointed the  firm  of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our
independent registered public accounting  firm for  the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. As a
matter of good corporate practice, the  Board has directed  that  such appointment  be  submitted to our
stockholders for ratification at the Annual Meeting. Deloitte & Touche LLP has served  as our
independent registered public accounting  firm since our spin-off from Kimberly-Clark Corporation in
November 2004 and is considered by our Audit  Committee to be well  qualified. If the  stockholders  do
not ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Audit Committee will reconsider the
appointment. Even if the stockholders ratify the appointment,  the Audit Committee, in  its discretion,
may appoint a different independent  auditor at any time  during  the year  if  the Audit Committee
determines that such a change would  be in the  best interests of Neenah and  its stockholders.

Representatives of Deloitte & Touche LLP will be present at the Annual  Meeting  and will have an

opportunity to make a statement if they desire  to  do  so. They  also  will be available to respond to
appropriate questions from stockholders.

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED  PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FEES AND
SERVICES

Audit Fees

Aggregate fees for professional services rendered for us by Deloitte  & Touche LLP, the member
firms of Deloitte Touche and Tohmatsu and their respective affiliates (‘‘Deloitte &  Touche’’) as of or
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017  and  December 31,  2016 are  set forth below. The
aggregate fees included in the Audit  category are fees billed for the fiscal year for the integrated audit
of our annual financial statements and review of statutory and regulatory filings. The aggregate fees
included in each of the other categories are fees billed in the  fiscal  years.

Audit Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audit-Related Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All Other Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,737,150
0
0
0

$1,934,000
0
0
0

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,737,150

$1,934,000

2016

2017

Audit Fees were for professional services rendered for the audit of our  annual consolidated
financial statements including the audit of our internal control over financial reporting and review of
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed by us with the  SEC.

Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval

To avoid potential conflicts of interest in maintaining  auditor  independence,  the law  prohibits a

publicly-traded company from obtaining certain  non-audit services  from  its independent  registered
public accounting firm. The law also requires the audit committee of a publicly traded company to
pre-approve other services provided by  the independent registered public accounting firm. Pursuant to

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its  charter, the Audit Committee’s policy  is to pre-approve  all audit  and permissible non-audit services
provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. These services may  include audit
services, audit-related services, tax services  and other  services. In  its  pre-approval of non-audit services,
the Audit Committee considers, among  other factors,  the possible effect of the performance of such
services on the auditor’s independence. The Audit  Committee may delegate pre-approval  authority to a
member of the Audit Committee. The decisions of any Audit Committee  member to whom
pre-approval authority is delegated shall be presented to the full Audit Committee at its next scheduled
meeting.  The Audit Committee pre-approved all services performed by the independent registered
public accounting firm in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, including those services  described in  the table
above under the captions ‘‘Audit Fees’’.

STOCKHOLDERS’ PROPOSALS FOR 2019  ANNUAL MEETING

Proposals of stockholders, excluding nominations for the Board, intended to be presented at the

2019 Annual Meeting should be submitted  by certified mail, return receipt  requested,  and must be
received by us at our executive offices in Alpharetta, Georgia, on or before  December 9, 2018, the date
that is 120 calendar days prior to the first  anniversary of the date that this Proxy  Statement is released
to stockholders, to be eligible for inclusion in our  Proxy Statement and form of proxy relating to that
meeting  and to be  introduced for action at the 2019 Annual Meeting. In the event that the  date of the
2019 Annual Meeting is changed more than thirty days from the date  of this year’s meeting, notice by
stockholders should be received no later than the  close of business on the later  of the 150th calendar
day prior to the 2019 meeting or the 10th calendar day on which public announcement of  the date of
such meeting is first made.

Any stockholder proposal must be in writing and must comply with Rule 14a-8 under  the Exchange

Act and must set forth (i) a description  of the  business  desired  to  be  brought before the meeting and
the reasons for conducting the business  at the  meeting; (ii) the name  and  address, as  they appear  on
our  books, of the stockholder submitting the proposal; (iii) the class  and number of  shares that are
beneficially owned by such stockholder; (iv)  the dates on which the stockholder acquired the shares;
(v) documentary support for any claim of  beneficial ownership as  required by Rule 14a-8; (vi) any
material interest of the stockholder in  the proposal;  (vii) a statement in  support of the proposal; and
(viii) any other information required by  the rules and  regulations of  the SEC. Stockholder  nominations
for the Board must comply with the procedures set forth above  under ‘‘Corporate Governance—
Nomination of Directors.’’

The failure of a stockholder to deliver  a proposal in  accordance with  the requirements  of  the
preceding paragraphs may result in it being excluded  from our Proxy  Statement and ineligible for
consideration at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Further, the submission of a proposal in accordance with
the requirements of the preceding paragraph does  not  guarantee  that we will include it in  our Proxy
Statement or that it will be eligible for  consideration at the 2019  Annual  Meeting. We strongly
encourage any stockholder interested in submitting a  proposal to contact  our  Corporate  Secretary in
advance  of the submission deadline to discuss the  proposal.

OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE  THE ANNUAL
MEETING

Our Board knows of no matters other than those referred to in  the accompanying  Notice  of

Annual Meeting of Stockholders which  may  properly come  before  the  Annual  Meeting. However, if any
other matter should be properly presented  for consideration and vote at the Annual  Meeting or  any
adjournment(s) thereof, it is the intention of the persons named as proxies on  the enclosed form  of
proxy card to vote the shares represented by all valid proxy cards  in accordance with  their judgment of
what is in the best interest of Neenah and its stockholders.

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HOUSEHOLDING OF NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY OF
PROXY MATERIALS

The SEC’s proxy rules permit companies  and intermediaries, such as  brokers and banks, to satisfy

delivery requirements for Notices, and if applicable, the  proxy  statements and  annual reports,  with
respect to two or more stockholders  sharing  the same address by  delivering  a single  Notice  to  those
stockholders. This method of delivery, often  referred  to  as householding, should reduce  the amount of
duplicate information that stockholders  receive and  lower printing and mailing  costs for companies.
Neenah and certain intermediaries are  householding  Notices, and  if applicable, proxy  statements  and
annual reports, for shareholders of record  in connection with its  2018 Annual Meeting. This  means
that:

(cid:127) Only one Notice, and if applicable, proxy statement and annual  report, will be delivered to

multiple stockholders sharing an address unless  you notify your  broker or bank to the  contrary;

(cid:127) You  can contact Neenah by calling 678-566-6500  or by writing to INVESTOR RELATIONS,
Neenah Paper, Inc., at 3460 Preston Ridge Road, Preston Ridge III, Suite 600, Alpharetta,
Georgia 30005 to request a separate copy of the Notice, and if applicable, proxy statement and
annual report, for the 2018 Annual Meeting and  for future  meetings or, if you  are currently
receiving multiple copies, to receive only  a single copy in the future or you can contact your
bank or broker to make a similar request;  and

(cid:127) You  can request delivery of a single copy  of the Notice, and if applicable, proxy statement and
annual report, from your bank or broker if you share the  same address as another Neenah
shareholder and your bank or broker has determined to household proxy materials.

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2018 OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

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NEENAH, INC.
2018 OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND  PURPOSE  OF THE  PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1
1.2

Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ARTICLE 3. ELIGIBILITY, SHARES  AVAILABLE AND ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock Subject to the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Share Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administration of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delegation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limits on Incentive Stock Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limits on Non-Employee Director  Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ARTICLE 4. TERMS OF AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

Terms and Conditions of All Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) Number of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Award Agreement or Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) Date of Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d) Tandem Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e) Non-Transferability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(f) Deferrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(g) Alterations to Awards after Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(h) Awards Granted under Prior Plan  and Code Section 162(m) Transition  Rule . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) Option Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Option Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d) Conditions to the Exercise of an Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e) Termination of Incentive Stock Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Provisions for Certain Substitute Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(f)
(g)
Substituting Stock Appreciation  Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Stock  Appreciation Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
(b)
Stock Appreciation Right Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) Conditions to Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Stock  Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
(b) Conditions to Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Performance Unit Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Conditions to Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.8
4.9

Terms and Conditions of Dividend  Equivalent Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Conditions to Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Conditions of Deferrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)
(b) Conditions to Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ARTICLE 5. RESTRICTIONS ON STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1
5.2

Escrow of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restrictions on Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ARTICLE 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1
6.2

6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13
6.14
6.15
6.16

Withholding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in Capitalization; Merger; Liquidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) Equity Restructuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b) Other Changes in Capital Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)
(d) Plan is not a Limit on Company Powers
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Compliance with Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Representations or Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right to Terminate Employment or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Alienation of Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions and Restrictions upon Stock subject to Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restrictions on Delivery and  Sale  of Shares; Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listing and Legal Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clawback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Awards to Non-U.S. Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Termination and Amendment of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholder Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choice of Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NEENAH, INC.
2018 OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

ARTICLE 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE  OF THE  PLAN

1.1 Establishment. Neenah, Inc., a Delaware corporation  (the  ‘‘Company’’)  previously established

the Neenah Paper, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan maintained under an amended and
restated plan document effective May 30, 2013  (the ‘‘Prior Plan’’). The Neenah,  Inc. 2018 Omnibus
Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (the ‘‘Plan’’) is an amendment and restatement of the Prior
Plan. The Plan will become effective May 23,  2018, the date of annual meeting of the Company’s
stockholders (the ‘‘Effective Date’’), subject to approval of the Plan by  the Company’s stockholders.

1.2 Purpose of the Plan. The Plan is intended to (a) provide incentive to officers,  employees,

directors and consultants of the Company  and its Affiliates to stimulate their efforts toward the
continued success of the Company and to operate and  manage the business in  a manner that will
provide for the long-term growth and  profitability of the Company; (b) encourage Stock ownership by
officers, employees, directors and consultants by providing them with a means to acquire a  proprietary
interest in the Company, acquire shares  of Stock, or  to  receive compensation which is based upon
appreciation in the value of Stock; and (c)  provide a means of  obtaining, rewarding and retaining
officers, employees, directors, and consultants.

ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS

Whenever used herein, the masculine pronoun  will be deemed to include the  feminine, and the

singular to include the plural, unless the  context clearly indicates otherwise, and the following
capitalized words and phrases are used herein with  the meaning  thereafter ascribed:

2.1 ‘‘Affiliate’’ means:

(a) Any Subsidiary,

(b) An entity that directly or through one or more  intermediaries  controls, is controlled by,

or is under common control with the Company, as determined  by the  Company, or

(c) Any entity in which the Company  has such a  significant interest that  the Company

determines it should be deemed an ‘‘Affiliate,’’  as determined in the sole discretion  of the
Company.

2.2 ‘‘Award’’ means, individually and collectively,  Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock
Options, Stock Appreciation Rights,  Stock Awards  (including  Performance  Stock Awards),  Restricted
Stock Units (including Performance Share Unit Awards), Performance  Unit Awards, Dividend
Equivalent Rights and Cash Awards.

2.3 ‘‘Award Agreement’’ means an agreement between the Company  and  a Participant or other

documentation evidencing any Award granted under the Plan.

2.4 ‘‘Award Program’’ means a written program established by  the Committee,  pursuant  to  which
Awards are granted under the Plan under uniform terms, conditions and  restrictions  set forth in such
written program.

2.5 ‘‘Beneficial Owner’’ or ‘‘Beneficial  Ownership’’ shall  have  the meaning ascribed  to  such term  in

Rule 13d-3 of the General Rules and Regulations under the  Exchange Act.

2.6 ‘‘Board of Directors’’ means the board of directors of the Company.

2.7 ‘‘Cash Awards’’ means rights to receive cash payments as  described  in Section  4.8.

2.8 ‘‘Change in Control’’ shall have the  meaning provided in  the applicable  Award Agreement;
provided, however (a) if required to avoid an  Award  being subject to tax under Code Section 409A, a
Change in Control shall not be deemed  to  have occurred unless the  event qualifies as a change  in the
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result in an actual change in control of the  Company and  shall  not include provisions such as
announcement or commencement of a  tender  or exchange offer, a potential takeover, shareholder
approval (as opposed to consummation) of a  merger  or other transaction,  acquisition  of 15% or less of
the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, an unapproved change in less than a  majority of the
Board or other similar provisions in which the Committee determines an actual  change in control does
not occur.

2.9 ‘‘Code’’ means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,  as amended.

2.10 ‘‘Committee’’ means the Compensation Committee  of the Board of Directors.

2.11 ‘‘Deferral(s)’’ refers to the rights described  in Section 4.9.

2.12 ‘‘Disability’’ has the meaning provided in  the applicable Award Agreement, or if defined by

reference to the Plan, means a physical or mental illness, injury or impairment which  causes  a
Participant to meet the requirements  to  receive long-term  disability benefits  under a  plan sponsored by
the Company or an Affiliate, or if no  such  plan is  applicable, a Participant’s inability to engage in  the
essential functions  of his duties due to  a  medically  determinable physical or mental impairment, which
can be expected to result in death or to be of long-continued  and indefinite duration. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Disability means, as to an Incentive Stock Option, a ‘‘permanent and  total disability’’
within the meaning of Code Section  22(e)(3). In the event  of  a dispute, the determination of Disability
will be made by the Committee and will be supported by advice of a physician competent in the  area to
which  such Disability relates. Notwithstanding  the foregoing,  if specified in an Award  Agreement or
otherwise required to avoid an Award being subject to tax under Code  Section  409A, a Disability shall
not be deemed to have occurred unless the event also qualifies as  a  disability  under Code
Section 409A(a)(2)(C).

2.13 ‘‘Dividend Equivalent Rights’’ means  certain rights to receive cash payments  as described  in

Section 4.7.

2.14 ‘‘Exchange Act’’ means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,  as amended from time to time, or

any successor act thereto.

2.15 ‘‘Fair Market Value’’ with regard to a date means:

(a) If the shares of Stock are actively  traded  on any national  securities system or any

nationally recognized quotation or market system, the  price at which Stock  shall have been  sold  as
reported by the exchange or system  selected  by the Committee  on which the shares of Stock are
then actively traded;

(b) if the shares of Stock are not actively traded on any such exchange or system  but are
reported by such exchange or system, the price of Stock as reported by  such exchange or system;
or

(c)

if the shares of Stock are not actively traded  or reported on any such exchange or system,

the fair market value of the Stock as determined by the Committee determined by the reasonable
application of a reasonable valuation method as most  recently determined (but in no event more
than twelve (12) months earlier), but taking  into  account the facts and circumstances as of  such
date.

For purposes of Subsection (a), (b), or (c) above, the Committee may  use the closing price  as  of
the applicable date or the last trading or business day before that date,  the  average of the high
and low prices as of the applicable date, the  last trading or business day before that date or for a
period certain ending on either such date, the  price determined at the time, or immediately  before
or immediately after, the transaction is  processed, the  tender  offer price  for  shares of Stock, or any

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other method which the Committee determines is reasonably  indicative of fair market  value;
provided, however, that for purposes of  granting Nonqualified  Stock Options  or Stock
Appreciation Rights, Fair Market Value of Stock  shall be determined in  accordance  with the
requirements of Code Section 409A, and for purposes  of  granting Incentive Stock Options, Fair
Market Value of Stock shall be determined in accordance  with the  requirements of Code
Section  422.

2.16 ‘‘Incentive Stock Option’’ means  an incentive  stock option  within the meaning  of Section 422  of

the Internal Revenue Code.

2.17 ‘‘Non-employee Director’’ means a member of the  Board of Directors who is not an employee

of the Company or a Subsidiary.

2.18 ‘‘Non-Qualified Stock Option’’ means a  stock option  that is not an Incentive  Stock Option.

2.19 ‘‘Option’’ means a Non-Qualified Stock Option  or an Incentive Stock Option.

2.20 ‘‘Over 10% Owner’’ means an individual  who at the time  an Incentive Stock Option is granted

owns Stock possessing more than 10%  of the  total  combined voting power of the Company  or one of
its  Subsidiaries, determined by applying the  attribution rules of Code Section  424(d).

2.21 ‘‘Participant’’ means an individual who receives an Award hereunder.

2.22 ‘‘Performance Unit Award’’ refers to a performance unit  award as described  in Section 4.6.

2.23 ‘‘Performance Goals’’ means any one or  more performance goals established  by  the

Committee, including without limitation,  goals, either individually, alternatively  or in any combination,
applied  to the Company as a whole or  to a  business unit  or Affiliate, either  individually, alternatively  or
in combination, and measured over a Performance Period  established by  the Committee,  on an
absolute basis or relative to a pre-established target, to prior period results or  to  a designated
comparison group or index, in each case  as specified by the  Committee in  the Award. The Committee
may adjust  any evaluation of performance  under a Performance Goal  in its discretion at  any time.

2.24 ‘‘Performance Period’’ means, with respect to an  Award, a period of time  within which  the

Performance Goals relating to such Award are  to  be  measured. The Performance  Period will be
established by the Committee.

2.25 ‘‘Performance Stock Awards’’ means Stock Awards containing Performance Goals.

2.26 ‘‘Performance Share Unit Awards’’ means Restricted Stock Unit awards containing  Performance

Goals.

2.27 ‘‘Person’’ shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in  Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act
and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, including a  ‘‘group’’ as defined in Section 13(d) thereof.

2.28 ‘‘Restricted Stock Unit’’ refers to the rights described in  Section 4.5.

2.29 ‘‘Stock’’ means Company’s common stock.

2.30 ‘‘Stock Appreciation Right’’ means  a stock  appreciation right described in Section 4.3.

2.31 ‘‘Stock Award’’ means a stock award described in Section 4.4.

2.32 ‘‘Subsidiary’’ means any corporation (other  than  the Company) in an unbroken chain of
corporations beginning with the Company  if, at the relevant  time, each of  the corporations other  than
the last corporation in the unbroken  chain owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%)  or more of the
total combined voting power of all classes of stock in  one of the other corporations in the chain. A
‘‘Subsidiary’’ shall include any entity other than a corporation to the extent permissible under Code
Section 424(f) or regulations or rulings  thereunder.

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3.1 Eligibility. Awards may be granted only to officers,  employees, directors,  and consultants of

the Company, or any Affiliate of the Company;  provided,  however, that an Incentive Stock  Option may
only be granted to an employee of the Company or any  Subsidiary.

3.2 Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to adjustment in accordance with Section  6.2, a number of

shares of Stock equal to the sum of (a)  the number of shares  of Stock  subject to outstanding Awards
under the Prior Plan immediately before the Effective Date,  (b) the  number of  shares of Stock
authorized and available for issuance  of  future Awards under  the Prior  Plan  immediately before the
Effective Date, and (c) eight hundred  thousand (800,000) shares of Stock are  hereby reserved
exclusively for issuance upon exercise or payment pursuant  to  Awards.

3.3 Share Usage. Stock issued pursuant to Options or Stock Appreciation Rights  shall reduce the

number of shares of Stock available under  Section 3.2 by  one (1) share with respect  to  each share
issued  pursuant to such Award. Stock issued pursuant  to  Awards other than  Options or  Stock
Appreciation Rights shall reduce the number of shares of Stock available under Section 3.2  by  two and
3/10’s (2.3) shares of Stock with respect to each share of Stock issued  pursuant  to  such Award. The
shares of Stock attributable to any portion of an Award  that  is forfeited,  cancelled, expired, terminated
or paid or settled in cash or otherwise without the issuance of  shares of Stock  for any reason without
becoming vested, paid, exercised, converted or  otherwise settled  in full in shares  of Stock will again be
available for issuance under Section 3.2, provided, however, that  shares of Stock  subject to an Award
under the Plan shall not again be available for  issuance if such Shares have been (a) tendered or
withheld to pay the exercise price of Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, (b) withheld or  remitted to
satisfy the tax withholding on Awards, (c) repurchased  by the Company  using the  cash proceeds
received by the Company from the exercise of Options  granted under the Plan or (d) subject  to  a Stock
Appreciation Right or Option settled in Stock and not issued upon net settlement  or net exercise of
the Stock Appreciation Right or Option.

3.4 Administration of the Plan. The Plan is administered by the Committee. The Committee has

full authority in its discretion to determine the  officers, employees, directors and consultants of the
Company or its Affiliates to whom Awards will  be  granted and  the terms  and provisions of Awards,
subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the  Committee has full and conclusive
authority to interpret the Plan; to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations  relating to the
Plan; to determine the terms and provisions of the  respective Award Agreements and to make  all  other
determinations necessary or advisable  for  the proper administration of  the  Plan.  The  Committee’s
determinations under the Plan need not be uniform and may be made  by it  selectively among persons
who receive, or are eligible to receive,  Awards under the  Plan  (whether or not such persons are
similarly situated). The Committee’s  decisions  are final and binding on all Participants.

3.5 Delegation. The Committee may authorize individuals other than  its  members to carry out its
policies and directives subject to the limitations and guidelines set by the Committee, and may delegate
its  authority under the Plan, provided, however, the delegation of authority to grant Awards shall be
limited to grants by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company  to  newly hired employees,  or to
respond to special recognition or retention needs, and any  such grants shall  be  limited to eligible
Participants who are not subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. The delegation  of  authority  shall
be limited as follows: (a) with respect  to individuals who are subject  to  Section 16 of the  Exchange Act,
the authority to grant Awards, the selection  for participation,  decisions concerning the  timing, pricing
and amount of a grant or Award and authority to administer Awards  shall  not  be  delegated  by  the
Committee; (b) the maximum number  of Shares covered by Awards  which may be granted  by  the Chief
Executive Officer within any calendar year  period shall not exceed three hundred thousand (300,000);
and (c) any delegation shall satisfy all  applicable requirements of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange  Act, or

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any successor provision. Any individual to whom such authority is  granted shall continue to be eligible
to receive Awards under the Plan.

3.6 Limits on Incentive Stock Options. Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares  of Stock
reserved for issuance pursuant to Awards are permitted  (but are not required) to be issued pursuant to
Incentive Stock Options. In the case  of  Incentive Stock Options, the aggregate  Fair Market Value
(determined as at the date an Incentive Stock Option  is granted) of stock with respect to which stock
options intended to meet the requirements of Code  Section 422 become exercisable for the first time
by an individual during any calendar  year  under all  plans of the Company and its Subsidiaries may not
exceed $100,000; provided further, that if  the limitation is exceeded, the Incentive Stock Option(s)
which  cause the limitation to be exceeded will  be  treated as Non-Qualified Stock Option(s).

3.7 Limits on Non-Employee Director Compensation. With respect to any Participant who  is a
Non-employee Director, the aggregate dollar  value of (a) any Awards granted  under the Plan (based on
the grant date fair value of Awards as determined for financial reporting purposes)  and (b) any cash  or
other compensation that is not equity-based  and  that is paid by the Company with respect  to  the
Non-employee Director’s service as a member  of  the Board of  Directors or  any committees thereof for
any fiscal year of the Company shall  not  exceed $700,000.

4.1 Terms and Conditions of All Awards.

ARTICLE 4. TERMS OF AWARDS

(a) Number of Shares. The number of shares of Stock as to which  an  Award may be
granted will be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, subject to the provisions of
Section  3.2 as to the total number of shares available for grants under the Plan and subject to the
limits in Sections 3.6 and 3.7.

(b) Award Agreement or Program. Each Award will be evidenced either  by an Award
Agreement in such form and containing such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Committee
may determine to be appropriate, including without limitation, Performance Goals or other
criteria, if any, that must be achieved as a condition to vesting  or settlement of the Award, or be
made subject to the terms of an Award Program, containing such terms, conditions and restrictions
as the Committee may determine to be appropriate,  including without limitation, Performance
Goals or other criteria, if any, that must be achieved  as a condition to vesting or settlement of  the
Award; provided, however the Committee shall  not be permitted to provide for vesting in
connection with a change in control of the Company that does not  meet the requirements of the
definition of Change in Control hereunder. Each  Award  Agreement or  Award Program is subject
to the terms of the Plan and any provisions contained  in the Award  Agreement or Award Program
that are inconsistent with the  Plan are null  and  void.

(c) Date of Grant. The date as of which an Award is granted  will be the date  on  which the
Committee has approved the terms and conditions  of the Award and has determined the recipient
of the Award and the number of shares of Stock covered by the  Award (or formula for
determining the same), and has taken all such other actions necessary to complete the grant of the
Award or such later date as may be specified in  the approval of the Award.

(d) Tandem Awards. Any Award may be granted in connection with all  or any portion  of a

previously or contemporaneously granted Award, subject to the  other requirements  of  the Plan.
Exercise or vesting of an Award granted in  connection with another Award may  result in a  pro
rata surrender or cancellation of any related Award,  as specified in  the applicable  Award
Agreement or Award Program.

(e) Non-Transferability. Awards and rights under Awards are not saleable, transferable,
alienable or assignable except by will or by  the laws of descent  and distribution, and  each  Award

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and each Award and right under an Award  is exercisable, during the Participant’s lifetime, only by
the Participant; or in the event of the  Disability of the  Participant, by the legal  representative of
the Participant; or in the event of death of the  Participant,  by the legal  representative of the
Participant’s estate, or if no legal representative has been  appointed within ninety (90) days of the
Participant’s death, by the person(s) taking  under the  laws of descent and distribution  applicable to
the Participant; provided, however, that the  Committee may allow a Participant to designate a
beneficiary or beneficiaries in the manner  determined by the Committee to exercise the rights of a
Participant with respect to an Award upon the death of a Participant; provided, further, the
Committee may waive any of the provisions  of this  Section or  provide otherwise as  to  any Awards
other than Incentive Stock Options, but  the Committee  may not allow a Participant to transfer an
Award prior to its full settlement for value.

(f) Deferrals. The Committee may establish rules and  procedures to permit or require a

holder of an Award to defer recognition  of  taxable income upon  the exercise or vesting of an
Award.

(g) Alterations to Awards after Grant. After the date of grant of an Award, the Committee

may, in its sole discretion, waive, modify or amend the terms and conditions of an Award
(including without limitation, accelerating vesting and/or the time for payment or  exercise, or
curtailing the period for exercise upon  a Change in Control) or terminate an Award, except to the
extent that such alteration would be inconsistent with other provisions of the Plan or  would,
without the Participant’s consent, adversely  affect the rights of a Participant under the Award  in a
manner not permitted by the Plan; provided, however, that no such consent shall be required if the
Committee determines in its sole discretion that  such alteration either (A) is  required or  advisable
for the Company, the Plan or an Award to satisfy or  conform to any law or regulation or  to  meet
the requirements of any accounting standard or (B) is not reasonably likely to significantly
diminish the benefits provided under such Award; provided, further, that the Committee shall not
be permitted to accelerate vesting in connection with a  change in control of the Company that
does not meet the requirements of the  definition of Change in Control hereunder.

(h) Awards Granted under Prior Plan and Code  Section  162(m)  Transition Rule. Awards
granted under the Prior Plan before  the Effective  Date shall  be  subject to the  terms and conditions
of the Plan, except (A) if an Award granted under the  Prior Plan incorporates a definition  by
reference to the Prior Plan (other than the definition  of Plan), the definition in the Prior Plan
shall govern if different from the definition  in the Plan or if no  such definition  appears in the
Plan, (B) no termination, amendment, suspension, or modification  of  the Prior Plan or an  Award
granted under the Prior Plan shall adversely affect  in any material way any Award granted under
the Prior Plan, without the written consent of the  Participant  holding  such Award, and (C) solely
to the extent required to preserve the availability  of  a tax deduction  for  the Company under Code
Section  162(m), the terms of the Prior  Plan shall govern each Award  granted or  to  be  granted
under the Prior Plan (i) that constitutes remuneration pursuant to a binding written contract that
was in  effect on November 2, 2017 or (ii) as to which transition  relief from  the changes made  to
Code Section 162(m) by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017  is otherwise available.

4.2 Terms and Conditions of Options. Each Option granted under the Plan  must be evidenced by

an Award Agreement. At the time any  Option is granted, the Committee will determine whether the
Option is to be an Incentive Stock Option described in  Code Section  422 or a Non-Qualified Stock
Option, and the Option must be clearly  identified as to its status as an  Incentive Stock Option or a
Non-Qualified Stock Option. Incentive Stock Options may  only be granted to employees  of the
Company or any Subsidiary. At the time any Incentive Stock  Option granted under the  Plan  is
exercised, the Company will be entitled  to  legend the  certificates (if any) representing  the shares of
Stock purchased pursuant to the Option to clearly identify them as  representing  the shares purchased
upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option. An  Incentive  Stock  Option may  only  be  granted within
ten (10) years from the earlier of the date the  Plan  is adopted  or  approved by the  Company’s
stockholders.

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(a) Option Price. Subject to adjustment in accordance with  Section 6.2 and the  other
provisions of this Section, the exercise price  (the  ‘‘Exercise  Price’’) per share of Stock  purchasable
under any Option must be as set forth in the  applicable Award Agreement,  but in no event may  it
be less than the Fair Market Value on the date the  Option is granted. Except for adjustments as
contemplated by Section 6.2 hereof, unless  approved by the  stockholders of  the Company, in no
event will the Exercise Price per share  of Stock of any Option be reduced after  the date  of  grant
of the Option and no Option may be cancelled or surrendered in  exchange for an Option with a
lower Exercise Price per share of Stock or in exchange for cash  or  other consideration (‘‘Option
Repricing’’). With respect to each grant of an Incentive Stock Option to a Participant who is an
Over 10% Owner, the Exercise Price may  not be less than 110% of  the Fair Market Value on the
date the Option is granted.

(b) Option Term. Any Option granted to a Participant shall not be exercisable after  the

expiration of ten (10) years after the  date the Option  is granted; provided,  however that any
Incentive Stock Option granted to an Over 10%  Owner  shall not  be  exercisable after the
expiration of five (5) years after the date the Option is granted. The term  of any Option shall be
specified in the applicable Award Agreement.

(c) Payment. Payment for all shares of Stock purchased pursuant  to  exercise of an  Option
will be made in any form or manner authorized by  the  Committee in the Award  Agreement or by
amendment thereto, including, but not  limited  to,  cash or, if the Award  Agreement provides:

(1) by delivery to the Company of a  number  of  shares of  Stock having an aggregate Fair

Market Value of not less than the product  of the Exercise Price multiplied by the number of
shares the Participant intends to purchase upon exercise of the Option on the date of delivery;

(2) in a cashless exercise through a broker;  or

(3) by having a number of shares of Stock withheld, the Fair Market Value of which as

of the date of exercise is sufficient to satisfy the Exercise Price.

In its discretion, and except to the extent  precluded by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act  of 2002, as
amended, the Committee also may authorize  (at the time an Option  is granted or  thereafter)
Company financing to assist the Participant as to payment of the Exercise Price on  such terms as
may be offered by the Committee in its discretion. Payment must be made at the  time that the
Option or any part thereof is exercised, and no shares may be issued  or delivered upon exercise of
an Option until full payment has been made by the Participant. The holder of an  Option, as such,
has none of the rights of a stockholder.

(d) Conditions to the Exercise of an Option. Each Option granted under the Plan is
exercisable by the Participant or any other designated person, at such time or times, or  upon the
occurrence of such event or events, and  in such amounts,  as  the Committee specifies in the Award
Agreement, subject to Section 4.1(g).

(e) Termination of Incentive Stock Option. With respect to an Incentive Stock Option, in  the

event of termination of employment of a Participant,  the Option or portion  thereof held by the
Participant which is unexercised will expire, terminate, and become unexercisable no later  than the
expiration of three (3) months after the  date of termination of employment; provided, however,
that in the case of a holder whose termination of employment is due  to  death or  Disability, one
(1) year will be substituted for such three  (3) month  period; provided, further  that  such time limits
may be exceeded by the Committee under the terms  of  the grant, in which case, the Incentive
Stock Option will be a Non-Qualified  Option if it is exercised after the time limits that would
otherwise apply. For purposes of this Subsection, termination  of  employment  of  the Participant will
not be deemed to have occurred if the Participant is employed by  another  corporation (or a parent

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or subsidiary corporation of such other corporation)  which has  assumed the Incentive  Stock Option
of the Participant in a transaction to  which Code Section  424(a)  is applicable.

(f) Special Provisions for Certain Substitute Options. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Section 4.2, any Option issued in  substitution for an option previously issued by
another entity, which substitution occurs  in connection  with a transaction to which Code
Section  424(a) is applicable, may provide for an  exercise  price computed  in accordance with such
Code Section and the regulations thereunder  and may  contain such other  terms and conditions as
the Committee may prescribe to cause  such substitute  Option to contain as nearly  as possible the
same terms and conditions (including the applicable vesting and termination  provisions) as those
contained in the previously issued option being replaced  thereby.

(g) Substituting Stock Appreciation Rights. The Committee shall have the ability to

substitute, without receiving Participant  permission,  Stock Appreciation  Rights  paid only in Stock
(or Stock Appreciation Rights paid in Stock  or cash at  the Committee’s discretion) for outstanding
Options; provided, the number of shares of  Stock subject to the  substituted  Stock Appreciation
Rights are the same as for the Options, the terms of the substituted Stock Appreciation Rights are
the same as the terms for the Options and the difference between the Fair Market  Value per share
of the underlying Stock and the Threshold Price  per  share of the Stock Appreciation Rights is
equal to the difference between the Fair  Market Value  per share of the underlying Stock and the
Exercise Price per share of the Options. If,  in the opinion  of the Committee, this  provision creates
adverse accounting consequences for  the Company, it shall be considered null  and void.

4.3 Terms and Conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights. Each Stock Appreciation Right granted
under the Plan must be evidenced by  an Award Agreement.  A Stock  Appreciation Right entitles the
Participant to receive the excess of (1) the  Fair Market  Value  of a  specified  or determinable  number of
shares of Stock at the time of payment  or exercise over (2) a specified  or determinable  price (the
‘‘Threshold Price’’) which, in the case of  a Stock Appreciation Right granted in  connection with  an
Option, may not be less than the Exercise Price for  that number of shares subject  to  that  Option.
Subject to adjustment in accordance with  Section 6.2, the  Threshold Price per share  of  Stock
attributable to a Stock Appreciation  Right must be as set forth in the  applicable Award  Agreement, but
in no event may it be less than the Fair  Market Value  on the  date the  Stock Appreciation  Right is
granted. Except for adjustments as contemplated  by  Section 6.2 hereof, unless  approved by the
stockholders of the Company, in no event will the Threshold Price  per  share of Stock  attributable to a
Stock Appreciation Right be reduced after the date of grant of the Stock Appreciation Right and  no
Stock Appreciation Right may be cancelled or surrendered  in exchange for a Stock Appreciation Right
with a lower Threshold Price per share of  Stock or in exchange  for  cash or  other  consideration (‘‘Stock
Appreciation Right Repricing’’). A Stock Appreciation  Right granted in  connection with  an Award may
only be exercised to the extent that the  related Award has  not been  exercised, paid  or otherwise
settled.

(a) Settlement. Upon settlement of a Stock Appreciation  Right, the  Company must pay to

the Participant the excess of (1) the Fair  Market Value of the  number of shares of Stock
attributable to the Stock Appreciation  Right  over (2)  the Threshold  Price, in cash or shares of
Stock (valued at Fair Market Value per share on the date  of  payment or exercise) as provided in
the Award Agreement or, in the absence of such  provision,  as the Committee may determine.

(b) Stock Appreciation Right Term. Any Stock Appreciation Right granted to a Participant

shall not be exercisable after the expiration  of ten (10) years after  the date the Stock  Appreciation
Right is granted. The term of any Stock Appreciation Right shall be specified in  the applicable
Award Agreement.

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(c) Conditions to Exercise. Each Stock Appreciation Right granted under the  Plan  is
exercisable or payable at such time or  times, or upon  the occurrence  of such event or events, and
in such amounts, as the Committee  specifies in the Award Agreement,  subject to Section 4.1(g).

4.4 Terms and Conditions of Stock Awards. A Stock Award shall entitle a Participant to receive a

designated number of shares of Stock.  At the  time of the grant, the Committee will determine  the
factors which will govern the number of  the  Stock Award, including, at the discretion of the
Committee, any Performance  Goals that  must be satisfied as a condition to retention of the Award.
The Committee may require a cash payment from the Participant  in an amount no greater than the
aggregate Fair Market Value of the shares  of Stock awarded  determined at  the date of  grant in
exchange for the grant of a Stock Award or may grant a Stock Award without the requirement of a
cash payment.

(a)

Issuance. Stock Awards shall be issued by the Company  in shares of Stock.

(b) Conditions. The number  of shares of Stock subject to a Stock Award and restrictions or

conditions on such shares of Stock, if any,  will be as  the Committee  provides in the  Award
Agreement, and the certificate (if any) for  such  shares  will bear evidence of any restrictions  or
conditions, subject to Section 4.1(g).

4.5 Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Units. Restricted Stock Units shall entitle the

Participant to receive, at a specified  future  date or event, payment of a specified  number, or  a
percentage or multiple of a specified number, of shares of  Stock at  the end  of  a specified period, or
the cash  value thereof. At the time of  the grant, the Committee  will determine the  factors which  will
govern the number of the Restricted Stock Units so  payable, including,  at the  discretion  of the
Committee, any Performance Goals that must be satisfied as a condition to payment. The  Committee
may provide for an alternative specified number, percentage or multiple under  specified conditions.

(a) Payment. Payment in respect of Restricted Stock Units may be made by the  Company in

shares of Stock or in cash (valued at the Fair Market Value per share of Stock  as of the date
payment is owed) as provided in the applicable Award  Agreement or Award Program, or, in the
absence of such provision, as the Committee may determine.

(b) Conditions to Payment. Each Restricted Stock Unit award granted  under the Plan is

payable at such time or times, or upon the occurrence of such event or events, and in such
amounts, as the Committee may specify  in the applicable Award Agreement or Award Program,
subject to Section 4.1(g) and intended compliance  with or exemption from  Code  Section 409A.

4.6 Terms and Conditions of Performance Unit Awards. A Performance Unit Award shall entitle
the Participant to receive, at a specified future date,  payment of an  amount  based, all or in  part, upon
achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Unit Award shall  be equal to all or a  portion of
either (i) the value of a specified or  determinable number  of  units  (stated in  terms of a designated or
determinable dollar amount per unit) granted by the Committee, or (ii) a  percentage or multiple of a
specified amount determined by the  Committee. At the time of the  grant, the Committee must
determine the base value of each unit; the number of units subject to a Performance Unit Award, the
specified amount and the percentage or multiple of the specified amount, as  may be applicable; and
the Performance Goals applicable to the  determination  of the ultimate  payment value of the
Performance Unit Award. The Committee may provide for an alternative  base  value for each unit  or an
alternative percentage or multiple under certain specified conditions.

(a) Payment. Payment in respect of Performance Unit Awards may be made by the
Company in cash or shares of Stock (valued at Fair Market  Value per share  as of the date
payment is owed) as provided in the applicable Award  Agreement or Award Program or, in the
absence of such provision, as the Committee may determine.

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(b) Conditions to Payment. Each Performance Unit Award granted under the Plan shall be

payable at such time or times, or upon the  occurrence of such event or events, and in such
amounts, as the Committee may specify in  the applicable Award Agreement or Award Program,
subject to Section 4.1(g) and intended  compliance with or exemption from  Code  Section 409A.

4.7 Terms and Conditions of Dividend Equivalent Rights. A Dividend Equivalent Right entitles
the Participant to receive payments from the Company  in an amount determined  by  reference to any
cash dividends paid on a specified number  of  shares of  Stock to Company  stockholders  of  record
during the period such rights are effective. Dividend Equivalent  Rights may  be  granted in connection
with other Awards but may not be granted in connection with an Option or  a Stock Appreciation
Right. The  Committee may impose such restrictions and conditions on any  Dividend Equivalent Right
as the Committee in its discretion shall  determine,  including the  date any such  right shall terminate and
may reserve the right to terminate, amend or  suspend any such right at any time.

(a) Payment. Payment in respect of a Dividend Equivalent Right  may be  made by the

Company in cash or shares of Stock (valued at Fair Market  Value per share  on the date of
payment or exercise) as provided in the  Award Agreement or Award Program, or, in the absence
of such provision, as the Committee  may  determine.

(b) Conditions to Payment. Each Dividend Equivalent Right granted under the Plan is

payable at such time or times, or upon the  occurrence of such event or events, and in such
amounts, as the Committee specifies in  the applicable  Award Agreement or Award Program,
subject to Section 4.1(g) and intended  compliance with or exemption from  Code  Section 409A.

4.8 Cash Awards.

In addition to Dividend Equivalent Rights, the  Committee may, at any time
and  in its discretion, grant to any Participant the  right  to  receive  a  cash  amount,  at such time,  in such
amount and subject to such terms and conditions as  determined by the  Committee  in its discretion.

4.9 Terms and Conditions of Deferrals.

If permitted or required by the Committee, a Participant

may or shall defer the receipt of cash or Stock from the exercise or payment of an  Award.  If a
Participant defers receipt, the Company’s  obligation to issue  the cash  or  shares of  Stock will be
reflected in a bookkeeping account. All such deferrals shall be subject to  such terms  and conditions  as
the Committee may establish, subject to intended compliance with  or  exemption from Code
Section 409A.

(a) Payment. Payment in respect of Deferrals may be made by the  Company in cash or
shares of Stock, whichever is provided for  in the  applicable  Award Agreement  or Award Program.

(b) Conditions to Payment. Each Deferral under the Plan shall be  payable at such time or
times or on the occurrence of such event  or events, and in such amounts as the  Committee  may
specify in the applicable Award Agreement or Award Program;  provided, however, that subsequent
to the date of a Deferral, the Committee may accelerate the time or times at  which the Deferral
will be paid in whole or in part, subject to intended compliance with  or exemption from Code
Section  409A.

ARTICLE 5. RESTRICTIONS ON STOCK

5.1 Escrow of Shares. Any shares of Stock issued under the Plan may be evidenced in such
manner as the Committee may deem  appropriate, including, without limitation, book-entry registration
or issuance of a Stock certificate. If a  Stock certificate is  issued with respect to Restricted Stock, such
certificate shall be registered in the name of the Participant and shall  bear an appropriate legend
referring to the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to such  Restricted Stock. The  Committee
may require that such certificate will  be  held  by  a custodian designated by the Committee (the
‘‘Custodian’’), who for the term specified  in the applicable Award Agreement,  will  have the full power
and authority in the Participant’s name,  place  and  stead to transfer,  assign and  convey to the Company

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any shares of Stock held by the Custodian for such Participant, if  the Participant forfeits  the shares
under the terms of the applicable Award Agreement. During the period  that shares  of  Stock remain
subject to forfeiture, the Participant is  entitled  to  all  rights, except as provided in the  applicable Award
Agreement, applicable to shares of Stock not so held.

5.2 Restrictions on Transfer. The Participant does not have the right  to  make or permit to exist
any disposition of  the shares of Stock  issued pursuant to the Plan until such shares are vested  except as
provided in the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement  or Award Program. Any disposition of  the
shares of Stock issued under the Plan  by the Participant  not  made  in accordance with  the Plan  or the
applicable Award Agreement or Award Program will be void. The  Company will not recognize, or have
the duty  to recognize, any disposition not made  in accordance with the Plan and  the applicable Award
Agreement or Award Program, and the  shares so transferred  will continue to be bound by the Plan and
the applicable Award Agreement or  Award Program.

ARTICLE 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS

6.1 Withholding. The Company shall deduct from all cash distributions  under  the Plan all taxes
required to be withheld by the applicable jurisdiction. Whenever the  Company proposes or  is required
to issue or transfer shares of Stock under the Plan or upon the vesting of any Stock  Award, the
Company has the right to require the recipient to remit  to  the Company an  amount  sufficient to satisfy
the taxes required to be withheld by the  applicable jurisdiction  prior to the delivery  of any  certificate or
certificates for such shares or the vesting of such Stock Award.  A  Participant may pay the  withholding
obligation in cash, or, if the applicable Award Agreement or Award Program provides, a  Participant
may be  permitted, or may be required,  to  have the number  of  shares of  Stock the Participant is to
receive reduced by, or with respect to a Stock Award,  by tendering  back to the Company, a number of
whole shares of Stock which, when multiplied by  the Fair Market Value of the  shares of Stock, is
sufficient to satisfy the tax withholding obligation  (after taking into account any withholding in  cash
required because only whole shares of stock  can be withheld or tendered),  at tax withholding rates
determined by the Company to be required, or in  the Company’s sole  discretion, permitted, but  not  in
excess of the maximum statutory tax rates in the  applicable jurisdiction.

6.2 Changes in Capitalization; Merger; Liquidation.

(a) Equity Restructuring. The number of shares of Stock reserved for the grant  of  Awards;
the number of shares of Stock reserved for  issuance upon the exercise,  settlement, or payment, as
applicable, of each outstanding Dividend Equivalent Right, Option,  Performance Unit Award,
Restricted Stock Unit, and Stock Appreciation Right and  upon vesting, settlement,  or grant, as
applicable, of each Stock Award; the Exercise Price of each outstanding Option, the  Threshold
Price of each outstanding Stock Appreciation  Right, and the  specified number  of  shares of Stock
to which each outstanding Dividend Equivalent Right, Option, Performance Unit Award,
Restricted Stock Unit, Stock Appreciation Right and Stock Award pertains, shall  be
proportionately adjusted for any nonreciprocal  transaction between the  Company and the holders
of capital stock of the Company that causes the per share value of the shares of Stock  underlying  a
Stock Award to change, such as a stock dividend,  stock split, spinoff, rights offering,  or
recapitalization through a large, nonrecurring  cash dividend (each, an ‘‘Equity Restructuring’’).

(b) Other Changes in Capital Structure.

In the event of a merger, consolidation,

reorganization, extraordinary dividend, spin-off, sale of substantially all of  the Company’s  assets,
other change in capital structure of the Company, tender offer for shares of Stock, or  a Change in
Control  that in each case does not constitute an Equity Restructuring, the Committee may make
such adjustments with respect to Awards and take such other action as it deems  necessary  or
appropriate to reflect such merger, consolidation, reorganization  or tender offer,  including, without
limitation, the substitution of new Awards, or the  adjustment of outstanding  Awards, the

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acceleration of Awards (other than an acceleration not permitted by Section 4.1(g)),  the removal
of restrictions on outstanding Awards, or  the termination of outstanding Awards in exchange for
the cash value determined in good faith by  the Committee of the vested and/or  unvested portion
of the Award. Any adjustment pursuant to this Section  may provide, in the  Committee’s  discretion,
for the elimination without payment  therefor of any fractional shares  that might otherwise become
subject to any Award, but except as set forth in  this  Section and Section 4.1(g)  may not otherwise
diminish the then value of the Award.

(c) Substitution. Any adjustment described in this Section may  include  a substitution in

whole or in part of other equity securities of the issuer and the class involved  in such Equity
Restructuring in lieu of the shares of  Stock that  are subject to the Award.

(d) Plan is not a Limit on Company Powers. The existence of the Plan and the Awards
granted pursuant to the Plan shall not affect in  any way the right or power of the Company to
make or authorize any adjustment, reclassification,  reorganization or other change in its capital or
business structure, any merger or consolidation of  the Company, any issue of debt or equity
securities having preferences or priorities  as to the Stock  or the rights  thereof,  the dissolution or
liquidation of the Company, any sale or  transfer of  all or any part  of its  business  or assets, or  any
other corporate act or proceeding.

6.3 Compliance with Code. All Incentive Stock Options to be granted hereunder  are intended to

comply  with Code Section 422, and all  provisions  of the  Plan and all Incentive Stock Options granted
hereunder shall be construed in such  manner as  to  effectuate that intent. All Awards under the Plan
are intended to be exempt from or in compliance with Code Section 409A and shall be construed  in
such manner to effectuate that intent.  If an Award,  Award Agreement, Award Program, payment,
distribution, deferral election, transaction or any other action or arrangement  contemplated  by  the
provisions of the Plan would cause an Award  to  fail to satisfy or be exempt from Code Section 409A,
then unless the Committee provides otherwise, such Award, Award Agreement, Award Program,
payment, distribution, deferral election, transaction or  other action  or arrangement shall not be given
effect to the extent it causes such result, and  the related  provisions of the Award Agreement, Award
Program or Plan will be deemed modified, or,  if necessary, suspended to comply with or be exempt
from Code Section 409A to the extent  determined  appropriate by the Committee, in each case without
the consent of or notice to the Participant.

6.4 No Representations or Covenants. Although the Company may endeavor to structure an

Award to receive favorable U.S. or foreign tax treatment (e.g.,  under  Code  Section 422) or to avoid
adverse tax treatment (e.g., under Code  Section 409A), the Company makes no representation  or
covenant to that effect, makes no representation or  covenant  that such tax treatment will apply and
expressly disavows any covenant to maintain favorable tax treatment or avoid unfavorable tax
treatment.

6.5 Right to Terminate Employment or Service. Nothing in the Plan or in any Award confers upon
any Participant the right to continue  as  an employee,  officer,  director or  consultant of the Company  or
any of its Affiliates or affects the right  of the  Company or any of its Affiliates to terminate the
Participant’s employment or services at  any  time.

6.6 Non-Alienation of Benefits. Other than as provided herein, no Award under  the Plan may be

subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge,  encumbrance  or
charge; and any attempt to do so shall be void.  No such  Award  may, prior to settlement  and receipt by
the Participant, be in any manner liable  for  or subject to the debts, contracts, liabilities, engagements or
torts of the Participant.

6.7 Conditions and Restrictions upon Stock subject to Awards. The Committee may provide that

shares of Stock issued under an Award shall be subject to such  further  restrictions, conditions and

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limitations as the Committee in its discretion may  specify at the time  of granting the  Award. Without
limiting the foregoing, such restrictions may address  the timing and  manner of any  resales  by  the
Participant of any Shares issued under  an  Award, including without limitation: (a) restrictions under an
insider trading policy or pursuant to  applicable  law,  (b)  restrictions  designed to delay and/or coordinate
the timing and manner of sales by Participants and holders  of  other Company equity  compensation
arrangements, (c) restrictions as to the  use of  a specified brokerage firm for  such resales or other
transfers and (d) provisions requiring  shares of Stock to be sold on the  open market or to the
Company in order to satisfy tax withholding or other obligations.

6.8 Compliance with Laws. The granting of awards and the issuance  of shares  of  Stock under
the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations,  and  to  such approvals  by  any
governmental agencies or stock exchanges on which  the Company’s securities are listed as may  be
required. The Company shall have no  obligation to issue or deliver evidence of  title for shares of  Stock
issued under the Plan before:

(a) obtaining any approvals from governmental agencies that the Company  determines  are

necessary or advisable; and

(b) completion of any registration or other  qualification of the shares of Stock  under any

applicable national or foreign law or ruling  of any governmental body  that the Company
determines to be necessary or advisable  or at  a time  when any such  registration or qualification is
not current, has been suspended or otherwise  has ceased to  be  effective.

The inability or impracticability of the  Company to obtain or  maintain  authority  from any  regulatory
body having jurisdiction, which authority is  deemed  by the Company  to  be necessary to the  lawful
issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company  of  any liability in  respect of the
failure to issue or sell such Shares as  to  which such requisite  authority shall not have been obtained.

6.9 Restrictions on Delivery and Sale of Shares;  Legends. Each Award is subject to the condition

that if at any time the Committee, in its  discretion, shall determine that  the  listing, registration  or
qualification of the shares covered by such  Award upon  any  securities exchange or under any state or
federal law is necessary or desirable as a  condition of or in connection with the  granting of such  Award
or the purchase or delivery of shares thereunder, the delivery of  any or all shares pursuant to such
Award may be withheld unless and until such listing, registration or qualification shall  have been
effected. If a registration statement is  not in effect under the Securities Act of 1933 or  any applicable
state securities laws with respect to the  shares of  Stock purchasable or otherwise deliverable  under
Awards then outstanding, the Committee  may require, as a condition  of delivery of Stock  pursuant to
an Award, that the Participant or other recipient of an Award represent, in writing, that the  shares
received pursuant to the Award are being acquired for  investment and not with a view to distribution
and agree that the shares will not be disposed of  except pursuant to an effective registration  statement,
unless the Company shall have received  an opinion of counsel that  such disposition is exempt  from
such requirement under the Securities  Act  of 1933 and any applicable state  securities laws. The
Company may include on certificates  representing shares delivered pursuant to an Award such legends
referring to the foregoing representations or restrictions or any other  applicable  restrictions on resale
as the Company, in its discretion, shall deem appropriate.

6.10 Listing and Legal Compliance. The Committee may suspend the exercise or payment  of any
Award so long as it determines that securities exchange listing or registration or  qualification under any
securities laws is required in connection  therewith and has not been completed  on terms  acceptable to
the Committee.

6.11 Clawback.

If the Company is required to prepare  an accounting restatement due to the

material noncompliance of the Company,  as a result  of misconduct, with any  financial reporting
requirement under the securities laws,  if  the Participant knowingly or grossly negligently engaged  in the

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misconduct, or knowingly or grossly negligently failed  to  prevent the misconduct, or if the Participant  is
one of the individuals subject to automatic  forfeiture under  Section 304 of the  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, the Participant shall reimburse  the  Company the amount of any payment in settlement  of an
Award earned or accrued during the twelve  (12) month period following  the first public issuance or
filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (whichever just occurred) of the
financial document embodying such financial reporting  requirement. The Plan will be administered in
accordance with Section 10D of the Exchange Act, any applicable rules  and  regulations promulgated by
the Securities Exchange Commission  and  any national securities  exchange  or national securities
association on which shares of Stock  may be traded, and  any Company  policy  regarding compensation
recoupment. In addition, each Award  shall be subject to forfeiture  to  the  extent provided  in any
applicable clawback policy adopted by  the Company or otherwise required  pursuant  to  applicable  law.
This Section will not be the Company’s exclusive remedy with respect to such matters.

6.12 Awards to Non-U.S. Employees. The Committee shall have the power and  authority to
determine which Affiliates shall be covered by the Plan and which employees outside the U.S. shall be
eligible to participate in the Plan. The  Committee may adopt, amend or rescind rules, procedures or
sub-plans relating to the operation and  administration of the Plan to accommodate the specific
requirements of local laws, procedures,  and practices. Without limiting the  generality of the  foregoing,
the Committee is specifically authorized to adopt rules,  procedures  and sub-plans with provisions that
limit or modify rights on death, disability or retirement or on termination of employment; available
methods or exercise or settlement of  an award;  payment of income, social insurance  contributions and
payroll  taxes; the withholding procedures  and  handling of  any stock  certificate or  other  indicia of
ownership which vary with local requirements. The Committee may  also  adopt rules, procedures or
sub-plans applicable to particular Affiliates or locations.

6.13

Indemnification. Subject to requirements of Delaware  law,  each person who is or shall have
been a member of the Board, or a committee appointed by  the Board,  or  an officer of the Company to
whom authority was delegated in accordance with Section 3.5, shall be indemnified and held harmless
by the Company against and from any loss,  cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon  or
reasonably incurred by such person in  connection with or resulting  from any claim, action, suit,  or
proceeding to which such person may be a party  or in which such person  may be involved by reason of
any action taken or failure to act under  the Plan and against and from any and  all  amounts paid by
such person in settlement thereof, with  the Company’s approval, or paid by such person in satisfaction
of any judgment in any such action, suit, or proceeding against him,  provided such  person such  person
shall give the Company an opportunity,  at its own expense, to handle and defend the same  before such
person undertakes to handle and defend it on such person’s own  behalf, unless  such loss, cost, liability,
or expense is a result of such person’s  own willful misconduct or except as expressly provided by
Delaware law. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of
indemnification to  which such persons may be entitled under the Company’s Certificate of
Incorporation or Bylaws, as a matter of  law, or otherwise, or any power that the Company may have to
indemnify them or hold them harmless.

6.14 Termination and Amendment of the Plan. The Board of Directors at any time may  amend or

terminate the Plan without stockholder approval; provided, however, that the Board of Directors
(a) may condition any amendment on  the approval of stockholders of the Company if such approval is
necessary or advisable with respect to  tax, securities or  other applicable laws, and (b) shall obtain
stockholder approval for any amendment  to  the Plan that, except  as provided in Section 6.2, increases
the number of shares of Stock available under the Plan, materially expands  the classes of individuals
eligible to receive  Awards, materially  expands the  type of awards available under the Plan, would
permit Option Repricing or Stock Appreciation  Right Repricing, or would otherwise require
stockholder approval under the rules  of  the applicable stock exchange. No such termination or

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amendment without the consent of the holder  of  an Award may adversely affect  the rights of the
Participant under such Award.

6.15 Stockholder Approval. The Plan must be submitted to the stockholders  of the Company for

their approval within twelve (12) months before or after the adoption of the  Plan by the  Board of
Directors of the Company. If such approval is not obtained, the Prior  Plan shall remain in force and
effect and any Award granted hereunder will be void.

6.16 Choice of Law. The laws of the State of Delaware shall  govern the Plan, to the extent  not

preempted by federal law, without reference  to  the principles  of conflict or choice of laws that might
otherwise refer to the laws of another  jurisdiction.

NEENAH, INC.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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(Mark One)

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017

OR

  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                        to                         

Commission file number 001-32240

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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

3460 Preston Ridge Road
Alpharetta, Georgia

(Address of principal executive offices)

20-1308307

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

30005

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (678) 566-6500

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class 

Common Stock — $0.01 Par Value

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered 

New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the 

preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 
90 days. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be 
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required 
to submit and post such files). Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of 

registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of 

"large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer 

  Accelerated filer 

Non-accelerated filer 

 (Do not check if a smaller 
reporting company)

  Smaller reporting company 

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised 

financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes 

    No 

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2017 (based on the closing stock price on the New York Stock 

Exchange) on such date was approximately $1,175,000,000.

As of February 21, 2018, there were 16,883,000 shares of the Company's common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain information contained in the definitive proxy statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 23, 2018 is incorporated by reference 

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  Business

  Risk Factors

  Unresolved Staff Comments

  Properties

  Legal Proceedings

  Mine Safety Disclosures

  Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity Securities

  Selected Financial Data

  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

  Controls and Procedures

  Other Information

  Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

  Executive Compensation

  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

  Principal Accountant Fees and Services

  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

  Form 10-K Summary

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Item 2.

Item 3.

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Part II
Item 5.

Item 6.

Item 7.

Item 7A.

Item 8.

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Part III
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Item 12.

Item 13.

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Part IV
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PART I

Effective January 1, 2018, Neenah Paper, Inc. changed its name to Neenah, Inc. In this report, unless the context requires 
otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our," "Neenah" or the "Company" are intended to mean Neenah, Inc., its consolidated 
subsidiaries and predecessor companies. The Company's ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange remains "NP" 
and names of subsidiaries were not affected. 

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We are a specialty materials company organized into two primary businesses: a performance-based technical products 
business and a premium fine paper and packaging business. 

Our technical products business is a leading international producer of transportation, water and other filter media and 
durable, saturated and coated substrates for a variety of end markets. We focus on categories where we believe we are, or 
can be, a market leader. These categories include filtration media for transportation, water and other uses, backings for 
specialty tapes and abrasives, performance labels, digital image transfer, and other specialty markets. Our dedicated 
technical products manufacturing facilities are located near Munich, Germany, Eerbeek, Netherlands, Bolton, England, 
Munising, Michigan, and Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In addition, certain technical products are manufactured along with fine 
paper and packaging products in shared facilities located in upstate New York, Brattleboro, Vermont, and Quakertown, 
Pennsylvania. In 2017, a filtration machine (which was converted from a fine paper machine) and adjacent saturating plant 
began production in Appleton, Wisconsin, a site also shared with the fine paper and packaging business. On November 1, 
2017, we completed the acquisition of W.A. Sanders Coldenhove Holding B.V. ("Coldenhove" and the "Coldenhove 
Acquisition") for approximately $45 million. Coldenhove is a specialty materials manufacturer based in the Netherlands, 
with a leading position in digital transfer media and other technical products. 

We believe our fine paper and packaging business is the leading supplier of premium printing, packaging, and other high 
end specialty papers in North America. Our products include some of the most recognized and preferred brands in North 
America, where we enjoy leading market positions in many of our product categories. We sell our products primarily to 

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fine paper and packaging manufacturing facilities are located in Neenah and Whiting, Wisconsin and in Brattleboro, 
Vermont. Certain products are manufactured in shared facilities located in upstate New York, Brattleboro, Vermont, and 
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, as well as a site shared with technical products in 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. In August 
2017, we purchased a laminating asset in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to support continued growth in our premium 
packaging business. 

For a description of the shared facilities, see Item 2, "Properties."

Company Structure

Our corporate structure consists of Neenah, Inc. and eight direct wholly owned subsidiaries.

Neenah, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that holds our trademarks and patents related to all of our U.S. businesses (except 
Neenah Paper FVC, Inc), all of our U.S. fine paper and packaging inventory, the real estate, mills and manufacturing assets 
associated with our fine paper and packaging operations in Neenah and Whiting, Wisconsin and all of the equity in our 
subsidiaries listed below. The common stock of Neenah is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the 
symbol "NP."

Neenah Paper Michigan, Inc. is a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns the real estate, 
mill and manufacturing assets associated with our U.S. technical products business in Munising, Michigan.

Neenah Paper FVC, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns all of 
the equity of Neenah Paper FR, LLC. Neenah Paper FR, LLC ("Fox River") is a Delaware limited liability company that 
owns the real estate, mill and manufacturing assets associated with our fine paper and packaging operation in Appleton, 
Wisconsin and leases the real estate and owns the manufacturing assets associated with our fine paper and packaging 
operations in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Neenah Paper International Holding Company, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary 
of Neenah that owns all of the equity of Neenah Paper International, LLC. Neenah Paper International, LLC is a Delaware 
limited liability company that owns all of the equity of Neenah Germany GmbH and in conjunction with Neenah 
Germany GmbH all of the equity of Neenah Services GmbH & Co. KG. 

NPCC Holding Company LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns 
all of the equity of Neenah Paper Company of Canada ("Neenah Canada"). Neenah Canada is a Nova Scotia unlimited 
liability corporation that holds certain post-employment liabilities of our former Canadian operations.

Neenah Paper International Finance Company BV is a private company with limited liability organized under the laws of 
the Netherlands and a wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that facilitates the financing of our international operations.

Neenah Filtration, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns all of 
the equity of Neenah Technical Materials, Inc. ("NTM") and Neenah Filtration Appleton, LLC ("NFA"). NTM is a 
Massachusetts corporation that owns all of the real estate, mills and manufacturing assets associated with our technical 
materials business in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. NFA is a Delaware limited liability company that owns certain assets 
associated with our filtration business in Appleton, Wisconsin. The filtration assets in Appleton, Wisconsin have started 
production in January 2017. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Neenah FMK Holdings, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns 
all of the equity of ASP FiberMark, LLC ("ASP"). ASP is a Delaware limited liability company that owns all of the equity 
of Neenah Northeast, LLC ("NNE") and Neenah International UK Limited, a United Kingdom corporation ("Neenah UK"). 
NNE is a Delaware limited liability company that owns certain real estate, mills and manufacturing assets associated with 
our fine paper and packaging business and technical products business located in Brattleboro, Vermont, West Springfield, 
Massachusetts, Quakertown and Reading, Pennsylvania, and Brownville and Lowville, New York. Neenah UK is a United 
Kingdom corporation that owns all of the equity of Neenah Red Bridge International Limited ("Red Bridge"). Red Bridge 
is a United Kingdom corporation that owns all of the real estate, manufacturing assets and inventory associated with our 
technical products business in Bolton, England.

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Neenah Global Holdings B.V. is a private company with limited liability organized under the laws of the Netherlands and a 
wholly owned subsidiary of Neenah that owns all of the equity of W.A. Sanders Coldenhove Holding BV ("Coldenhove 
Holding"). Coldenhove Holding is a private company with limited liability organized under the laws of the Netherlands 
that owns all of the equity of W.A. Sanders Papierfabriek "Coldenhove" BV ("Neenah Coldenhove"). Neenah Coldenhove 
a private company with limited liability organized under the laws of the Netherlands that owns substantially all of real 
estate, manufacturing assets and inventory associated with our technical products business in Eerbeek, Netherlands.

History of the Businesses

Neenah was incorporated in April 2004 in contemplation of the spin-off by Kimberly-Clark Corporation ("Kimberly-
Clark") of its technical products and fine paper businesses in the United States and its Canadian pulp business (collectively, 
the "Pulp and Paper Business"). We had no material assets or activities until Kimberly-Clark's transfer to us of the Pulp and 
Paper business on November 30, 2004. On that date, Kimberly-Clark completed the distribution of all of the shares of our 
common stock to the stockholders of Kimberly-Clark (the "Spin-Off"). Following the Spin-Off, we are an independent 
public company and Kimberly-Clark has no ownership interest in us.

Former Pulp Operations.    At the Spin-Off, our pulp operations consisted of mills located in Terrace Bay, Ontario and 
Pictou, Nova Scotia and approximately 975,000 acres of related woodlands. We disposed of these mills and woodlands in a 
series of transactions from 2006 to 2010. 

Technical Products.   The Munising, Michigan mill was purchased by Kimberly-Clark in 1952. Subsequent to the purchase, 
the mill was converted to produce durable, saturated and coated papers for sale and use in a variety of industrial 
applications for our technical products business. 

In October 2006, we purchased the outstanding interests of FiberMark Services GmbH & Co. KG and the outstanding 
interests of FiberMark Beteiligungs GmbH (collectively "Neenah Germany"). At acquisition, the Neenah Germany assets 
consisted of two mills located near Munich, Germany and a third mill near Frankfurt, Germany. These mills produced a 
wide range of products, including transportation filter media, nonwoven wall coverings, masking and other tapes, abrasive 
backings, and specialized printing and coating substrates. In October 2015, we sold our paper mill located near Frankfurt, 
Germany (the "Lahnstein Mill") to the Kajo Neukirchen Group (the "Buyer"). The Lahnstein Mill had been operating as a 
stand-alone business, manufacturing non-woven wallcoverings and various other specialty papers. See Note 13 of Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements, "Discontinued Operations."

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In July 2014, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of Crane Technical Materials, Inc. from Crane & Co., Inc. The 
acquired business provides performance-oriented wet laid nonwoven media for water filtration end markets as well as 
environmental, energy and industrial uses. The business has two manufacturing facilities in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

On November 1, 2017, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of Coldenhove. The acquired business is a specialty 
materials manufacturer based in the Netherlands, with a leading position in digital transfer media and other technical 
products. The business has one manufacturing facility in Eerbeek, Netherlands. See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements, "Acquisitions."

Fine Paper and Packaging.    The fine paper and packaging business was incorporated in 1885 as Neenah Paper Company, 
which initially operated a single paper mill in Neenah, Wisconsin. Kimberly-Clark acquired the mill in 1956. In 1981, 
Kimberly-Clark purchased an additional mill located in Whiting, Wisconsin and in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the 
capacity of the fine paper and packaging business was expanded by building two new paper machines at the Whiting mill 
and completing a major expansion of the Neenah facility with the installation of a new paper machine, finishing center, 
customer service center and an expanded distribution center. 

In the first of the series of consolidating acquisitions, in March 2007, we acquired the assets and brands of Fox River. In 
January 2012, we purchased certain premium fine paper brands and other assets from Wausau Paper Mills, LLC, a 
subsidiary of Wausau Paper Corp. ("Wausau") and in January 2013, we purchased certain premium business paper brands 
from the Southworth Company ("Southworth"). 

In August 2017, we purchased a laminating asset in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to support continued growth in our 
premium packaging business.

FiberMark Acquisition.    On August 1, 2015, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of ASP FiberMark, LLC 
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"FiberMark Acquisition"). We added specialty coating and finishing capabilities with this acquisition, particularly in luxury 
packaging and technical products. The results of operations and assets related to the FiberMark Acquisition are reflected in 
each of our business segments.

Business Strategy

Our mission is to create value by improving the image and performance of everything we touch. We expect to create value 
by growing in specialized niche markets that value performance or image and where we have competitive advantages. In 
managing our businesses, we believe that achieving and maintaining a leadership position in our markets, responding 
effectively to customer needs and competitive challenges, employing capital optimally, controlling costs, and managing 
risks are important to our long-term success. Strategies to deliver value include:

Enhance our leading positions in high value core categories — We will increase our participation in niche markets that can 
provide us with leading positions and value our core competencies in performance-based fiber and non-woven media 
production, coating and saturating. Key markets include transportation filtration, specialty backings and technical products, 
and premium fine paper and packaging.

Increasing our size, growth rate and portfolio diversification — We will invest and focus resources in higher growth 
specialty markets such as filtration, digital image transfer, and premium packaging, to grow with customers in new 
products and geographies and to enter into adjacent markets that are growing and profitable. We will do this both through 
organic initiatives that build on our technologies and capabilities, and through acquisitions that fit with our competencies 
and provide attractive financial returns.

Delivering consistent, attractive returns to our shareholders — We will continue to use Return on Invested Capital 
("ROIC") as a key metric to evaluate investment decisions, measure our performance, maintain a prudent capital structure 
and deploy cash flows in ways that can provide value, including direct cash returns to shareholders through a meaningful 
dividend.

Products

Technical Products.    Our technical products business is a leading international producer of fiber-formed, coated and/or 
saturated specialized media that delivers high performance benefits to customers, such as filtration media for 
transportation, water and other filtration markets, and saturated and coated performance materials used for industrial 
backings, labels, digital image transfer, and a variety of other end markets. In general, our technical products are sold to 
other manufacturers as key components for their finished products. Many of our key market segments served, including 
filtration and specialty backings for tape and abrasives, are global in scope. JET-PRO®SofStretchTM , KIMDURA®, 
PREVAILTM, NEENAH®, and GESSNER® are brands of our technical products business. 

The following is a description of certain key products and markets:

Filtration media for transportation including induction air, fuel, oil, and cabin air applications. Transportation filtration 
media are sold to suppliers of automotive companies as original equipment on new cars and trucks as well as to the 
automotive aftermarket, which represents the large majority of sales. 

Filtration media for water and other industrial end markets. Primary applications include reverse osmosis, catalytic 
conversion, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, pervaporation and vapor permeation, as well as other applications for specialty 
markets.

Specialty backings including a) saturated and unsaturated crepe and flat paper tapes sold to manufacturers to produce 
finished pressure sensitive products for sale in automotive, transportation, manufacturing, building construction, and 
industrial general purpose applications, including sales in the consumer do-it-yourself retail channel and b) coated 
lightweight abrasive paper used in the automotive, construction, metal and woodworking industries for both dry and wet 
sanding applications.

Digital image transfer media is used to transfer digital images onto clothing, sportswear, and other materials. A fiber-based 
sheet undergoes various coatings to impart required performance.

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Label and tag products made from both saturated base label stock and purchased synthetic base label stock, with coatings 
applied to allow for high quality variable and digital printing. The synthetic label stock is recognized as a high quality, UV 
(ultra-violet) stable product used for outdoor applications. Label and tag stock is sold to pressure sensitive coaters, who in 
turn sell the coated label and tag stock to the label printing community.

Other latex saturated and coated papers for use by a wide variety of manufacturers. Premask paper is used as a protective 
over wrap for products during the manufacturing process and for applying signs, labeling and other finished products. 
Medical packaging paper is a polymer impregnated base sheet that provides a breathable sterilization barrier that provides 
unique properties. 

Digital transfer papers used to transfer ink or images from paper to clothing, hats, coffee mugs, and other surfaces using a 
proprietary imaging coating for use in digital printing applications. Publishing and security papers used to produce book 
covers, stationery, fancy packaging and passports. Other specialty products include clean room papers, durable printing 
papers, release papers and furniture backers.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    Our fine paper and packaging business manufactures and sells world-class branded premium 
writing, text, cover and specialty papers and envelopes used in high end commercial printing services, corporate identity 
packages, and advertising collateral. In addition, we produce premium packaging and wide format applications. Often these 
papers are characterized by distinctive coating, finishing, colors, and textures. 

Commercial printing papers include premium writing, text and cover papers, and envelopes. Uses include advertising 
collateral, stationery, corporate identity packages and brochures, pocket folders, annual reports, advertising inserts, direct 
mail, business cards, scrapbooks, and a variety of other uses where colors, texture, coating, unique finishes or heavier 
weight papers are desired. Our market leading brands in this category include CLASSIC®, CLASSIC CREST®, ESSE®, 
ENVIRONMENT®, CAPITOL BOND®, ROYAL SUNDANCE®, SOUTHWORTH®, and TOUCHE® trademarks. Our 
fine paper and packaging business has an exclusive agreement to manufacture, market and distribute Crane & Co.'s 
CRANE'S CREST®, CRANE'S BOND®, and CRANE'S LETTRA®, branded fine papers in the commercial print 
category. Our fine paper and packaging business has an exclusive agreement to market and distribute Gruppo Cordenons 
SpA's SO...SILK®, PLIKE® and STARDREAM® branded fine papers in the U.S. and Canada. The fine paper and 
packaging business also sells private watermarked paper and other specialty writing, text, and cover papers. Additionally, 
the fine paper and packaging business provides leading solutions in the wide format arena, led by its Neenah Wide 
Format® and CONVERD® brands.

Premium packaging products are used for wine, spirits and beer labels, folding cartons, box wrap, bags, hang tags, and 
stored value cards servicing high-end retail, cosmetics, spirits, and electronics end-use markets. Our market leading brands 
in these categories include NEENAH® Folding Board, "ESTATE LABEL®, Neenah® Box Wrap, PELLAQ®, KIVAR®, 
SKIVERTEX®, ILLUSIO®, and SENZO®.

Bright papers are used in applications such as direct mail, advertising inserts, scrapbooks and marketing collateral. Our 
brands in this category include ASTROBRIGHTS® and CREATIVE COLLECTIONTM. Additionally, business papers for 
professionals and small businesses are sold under our Southworth® brand through major retailers.

The fine paper and packaging business also produces and sells other specialty papers such as translucent papers, art papers, 
papers for optical scanning and other specialized applications.

Markets and Customers

Technical Products.    The technical products business sells its products globally to other manufacturers who convert our 
product for sale into product categories generally used as base materials in the following applications: filtration, component 
backing materials for manufactured products such as tape and abrasives, and other specialized product uses such as 
graphics and identification.

Several products (filtration media, abrasives, specialty tapes, labels) are used in markets that are directly affected by 
economic business cycles. Other market segments such as image transfer papers used in small/home office and consumer 
applications are relatively stable. Most products are performance-based and require qualification at customers; however, 
certain categories may also be subject to price competition and the substitution of lower cost substrates in some less 
demanding applications.

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The technical products business relies on a team of direct sales representatives and customer service representatives to 
market and sell approximately 95 percent of its sales volume directly to customers and converters.

The technical products business has more than 500 customers worldwide. The distribution of sales in 2017 was 
approximately 47 percent in North America, 36 percent in Europe and 17 percent in Latin America and Asia. Customers 
typically convert and transform base papers and film into finished rolls and sheets by adding adhesives, coatings, and 
finishes. These transformed products are then sold to end-users.

Sales to the technical products business's three largest customers combined represented approximately 15 percent of total 
sales for the segment in 2017. Although a complete loss of any of these customers would cause a temporary decline in the 
business's sales volume, the decline could be partially offset by expanding sales to existing customers, and further offset 
over a several month period with the addition of new customers.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    We believe our fine paper and packaging business is the leading supplier of premium writing, 
text and cover papers, bright papers and specialty papers in North America. These products are used in high-end collateral 
material, business and legal professions, and corporate identity products. Our premium packaging business includes 
products such as food and beverage labels and high-end packaging materials such as folding cartons and box wrap used for 
luxury retail goods. Bright papers are generally used by consumers for flyers, direct mail and packaging.

The fine paper and packaging business sells its products in a variety of channels including authorized paper distributors, 
converters, retailers, and direct to end users. Sales to distributors account for approximately 60 percent of revenue in the 
fine paper and packaging business. During 2017, approximately 10 percent of the sales of our fine paper and packaging 
business were exported to markets outside the United States.

Sales to each of the two largest customers of the fine paper and packaging business represented approximately 15 percent 
of its total sales in 2017. We practice limited sales distribution to improve our ability to control the marketing of our 
products. Although a complete loss of these customers would cause a temporary decline in the business's sales volume, the 
decline could be partially offset by expanding sales to existing customers, and further offset over a several month period 
with the addition of new customers.

Concentration.    For the year ended December 31, 2017, sales to each of Veritiv and CNG represented approximately 7 
percent of consolidated net sales and approximately 15 percent of net sales of the fine paper and packaging business. For 
the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 sales to Veritiv represented approximately 8 percent and 10 percent, 
respectively, of consolidated net sales and approximately 15 percent and 20 percent, respectively, of net sales of the fine 
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The following graphs present further information about our businesses by geographic area and product line (dollars in 
millions):

Net Sales from Geographic Region
(in Millions)

Net Sales by Product Line
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Net sales are attributed to geographic areas based on the physical location of the selling entities and the physical location of 
the assets. See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Business Segment and Geographic Information", 
for information with respect to net sales, profits and long-lived assets by business segment.

Raw Materials

Technical Products.    Softwood pulp, specialty pulp and fibers, and latex are the primary raw materials consumed by our 
technical products business. The technical products business purchases softwood pulp, specialty pulp and fibers, and latex 
from various external suppliers. We believe that all of the raw materials for our technical products operations, except for 
certain specialty latex grades and specialty softwood pulp, are readily available from several sources and that the loss of a 
single supplier would not cause a shutdown of our manufacturing operations.

Our technical products business acquires all of its specialized pulp requirements from two global suppliers and certain 
critical specialty latex grades from four suppliers. In general, these supply arrangements are covered by formal contracts, 
and represent multi-year business relationships that have historically been sufficient to meet our needs. We expect these 
relationships to continue to operate in a satisfactory manner in the future. In the event of an interruption of production at 
any one supplier, we believe that each of these suppliers individually would be able to satisfy our short-term requirements 
for specialized pulp or specialty latex. In the event of a long-term disruption in our supply of specialized pulp or specialty 
latex, we believe we would be able to substitute other pulp grades or other latex grades that would allow us to meet 
required product performance characteristics and incur only a limited disruption in our production. As a result, we do not 
believe that the substitution of such alternative pulp or latex grades would have a material effect on our operations.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    Hardwood pulp is the primary raw material used to produce products of the fine paper and 
packaging business. Other significant raw material inputs in the production of fine paper and packaging products include 
softwood pulp, recycled fiber, cotton fiber, dyes and fillers. The fine paper and packaging business purchases all of its raw 
materials externally. We believe that all of the raw materials for our fine paper and packaging operations are readily 
available from several sources and that the loss of a single supplier would not cause a shutdown of our manufacturing 
operations.

Energy and Water

The equipment used to manufacture the products of our technical products and fine paper and packaging businesses uses 
significant amounts of energy, primarily electricity, natural gas, oil and coal. We generate substantially all of our electrical 
energy at the Munising mill and approximately 25 percent of the electrical energy at our mills in Appleton, Wisconsin and 
Bruckmühl, Germany. We also purchase electrical energy from external sources, including electricity generated from 
renewable sources.

Availability of energy is not expected to be a problem in the foreseeable future, but the purchase price of such energy can 
and likely will fluctuate significantly based on changes in demand and other factors.

An adequate supply of water is needed to manufacture our products. We believe that there is an adequate supply of water 
for this purpose at each of our manufacturing locations.

Working Capital

Technical Products.    The technical products business maintains approximately 25 to 30 days of raw materials and supplies 
inventories to support its manufacturing operations and approximately 25 to 35 days of finished goods and semi-finished 
goods inventory to support customer orders for its products. Sales terms in the technical products business vary depending 
on the type of product sold and customer category. Extended credit terms of up to 120 days are offered to customers 
located in certain international markets. In general, sales are collected in approximately 45 to 55 days and supplier invoices 
are paid within 20 to 30 days.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    The fine paper and packaging business maintains approximately 10 days of raw material 
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Fine paper and packaging sales terms range between 20 and 30 days with discounts of zero to two percent for customer 
payments, with discounts of one percent and 20-day terms used most often. Extended credit terms are offered to customers 
located in certain international markets. Supplier invoices are typically paid within 60 days.

Competition

Technical Products.    Our technical products business competes in global markets with a number of large multinational 
competitors, including Ahlstrom-Munksjö, ArjoWiggins SAS and Hollingsworth & Vose Company. It also competes in 
some, but not all, of these segments with smaller regional manufacturers, such as Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., Expera 
Specialty Solutions LLC., Potsdam Specialty Paper, Inc. and Paper Line S.p.A. We believe the basis of competition in most 
of these segments are the ability to design and develop customized product features to meet customer performance 
specifications while maintaining quality, customer service and price. We believe our research and development program 
gives us an advantage in customizing base papers and developing advanced filter media to meet customer needs.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    We believe our fine paper and packaging business is the leading supplier of premium printing 
and other high end specialty papers in North America. Our fine paper and packaging business also competes in the 
premium segment of the uncoated free sheet market. The fine paper and packaging business competes directly in North 
America with Mohawk Fine Paper Inc. and other smaller companies. We believe the primary basis of competition for 
premium fine papers are brand recognition, product quality, customer service, product availability, promotional support and 
variety of colors and textures. Price also can be a factor particularly for lower quality printing needs that may compete with 
opaque and offset papers. We have and will continue to invest in advertising and other programs aimed at graphic 
designers, printers and corporate end-users in order to maintain a high level of brand awareness as well as communicate the 
advantages of using our products. 

Our premium packaging business is focused on high-end packaging needs in end market verticals like beauty products, 
spirits and retail.   Primary bases of competition are similarly brand recognition, product quality, customer service, product 
availability, and a variety of colors and textures. Premium packaging is primarily a North American business, but we also 
sell to customers in Asia and other markets outside the U.S. We believe the premium packaging market to be highly 
fragmented, with multiple competitors, many of which produce premium packaging products as a small subset of larger 
packaging operations.

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Research and Development

Our technical products business maintains research and development laboratories in Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany, 
Eerbeek, Netherlands, Munising, Michigan and Pittsfield, Massachusetts to support its strategy of developing new products 
and technologies, and to support growth in its existing product lines and other strategically important markets. We also 
have a research and development laboratory in West Springfield, Massachusetts that supports both our technical products 
and fine paper and packaging businesses. We have continually invested in product research and development with spending 
of $8.9 million in 2017, $9.4 million in 2016 and $6.8 million in 2015.

Intellectual Property

We own more than 100 granted patents and have multiple pending patent applications in the United States, Canada, Europe 
and certain other countries covering image transfer paper, abrasives and medical packaging, and other paper processing. 
We also own more than 150 trademarks with registrations in approximately 80 countries. Our image transfer patents have 
contributed to establishing the technical products business as a leading global supplier of image transfer papers through our 
highly recognized JET-PRO®, 3G JET-OPAQUE®, TECHNIPRINT®, LASER-ONE OPAQUE® and IMAGE CLIP® 
brands. The KIMDURA® and MUNISING LP® trademarks have also made a significant contribution to the marketing of 
synthetic film and clean room papers of the technical products business. And with Neenah’s recent acquisition of 
Coldenhove Papier, Neenah added more depth and strength to its technical products portfolio with the well-recognized dye-
sublimation and digital decor JETCOL® and DIGICOL® brands, which are also supported by patented technology.

For more than 100 years, Neenah’s fine paper and packaging business has built its market leading reputation on creating 
and manufacturing trademarked brands for premium writing, text, cover, digital, packaging, and specialty needs. The 
Neenah signature portfolio includes innovative, market leading brands such as CLASSIC® (including CLASSIC 

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CREST®, CLASSIC® Linen, CLASSIC® Laid, CLASSIC COLUMNS®, CLASSIC® Stipple, CLASSIC® Woodgrain, 
and CLASSIC® Techweave), ASTROBRIGHTS®, ENVIRONMENT®, The Design Collection, ROYAL SUNDANCE®, 
SOUTHWORTH® and many more. Our fine paper and packaging business provides unique and sustainable packaging 
papers and custom solutions for premium packaging needs. With brands that stand for consistency and quality such as 
NEENAH® Folding Board, NEENAH® Box Wrap, ESTATE LABEL®, BELLA® Label, and NEENAH IMAGEMAX® 
Paper Card, our fine paper and packaging business enables leading and emerging brands to deliver on their promise. Our 
fine paper and packaging business maintains a well-rounded and well-respected portfolio of brands allowing us to be 
recognized as an industry leader setting standards for quality, consistency, and dependability on press.

Our 2015 acquisition of FiberMark added additional trademarks recognized in both the publishing and packaging markets, 
including SKIVERTEX®, KIVAR®, CORVON®, HYFLEX®, TOUCHE®, and MULTICOLOR®. Development work 
after the acquisition added the MONTELENA® mark to our portfolio as well.

Finally, the GESSNER® trademark has played an important role in the marketing of Neenah’s filtration product lines. With 
the expansion of our newest filtration facility in Appleton, WI, Neenah expects increased recognition of this brand 
domestically and internationally.

Backlog and Seasonality

Technical Products.    In general, sales and profits for the technical products business have been relatively stronger in the 
first half of the year with reductions in the third quarter due to reduced customer converting schedules and in the fourth 
quarter due to a reduction in year-end inventory levels by our customers. The order flow for the technical products business 
is subject to seasonal peaks for several of its products, such as the larger volume grades of specialty tape, abrasives, 
premask, and label stock used primarily in the downstream finished goods manufacturing process. To assure timely 
shipments during these seasonal peaks, the technical products business provides certain customers with finished goods 
inventory on consignment. Historically, consignment sales have represented approximately 15 percent of the technical 
products business's annual sales. Orders are typically shipped within six to eight weeks of receipt of the order. However, 
the technical products business periodically experiences periods where order entry levels surge, and order backlogs can 
increase substantially. Raw materials are purchased and manufacturing schedules are planned based on customer forecasts, 
current market conditions and individual orders for custom products. The order backlog in the technical products business 
on December 31, 2017 was approximately $122.1 million and represented approximately 24 percent of current year sales. 
The order backlog in the technical products business on December 31, 2016 was approximately $101 million and 
represented approximately 22 percent of prior year sales. We previously filled the order backlog from December 31, 2016 
and expect to fill the order backlog from December 31, 2017 within the next year.

Fine Paper and Packaging.    The fine paper and packaging business has historically not experienced seasonality. Orders 
for stock products are typically shipped within two days, while custom orders are shipped within two to three weeks of 
receipt. Raw material purchases and manufacturing schedules are planned based on a combination of historical trends, 
customer forecasts and current market conditions. The order backlogs in the fine paper and packaging business on 
December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $19.9 million and $19.6 million, respectively, which represent approximately 15 days 
of sales. The order backlogs from December 31, 2017 and 2016 were filled in the respective following years.

The operating results for each of our businesses are influenced by the timing of our annual maintenance downs, which are 
generally scheduled in the third quarter.

Employee and Labor Relations

As of December 31, 2017, we had approximately 2,612 regular full-time employees of whom 1,174 hourly and 578 
salaried employees were located in the United States and 431 hourly and 429 salaried employees were located in Europe.

Approximately 50 percent of salaried employees and 80 percent of hourly employees of Neenah Germany are eligible to be 
represented by the Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie and Energie (the 
"IG BCE"). In June 2017, the IG BCE and a national trade association representing all employers in the industry signed a 
collective bargaining agreement covering union employees of Neenah Germany that expires in February 2019. Under 
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employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE that expires in February 2019 cannot be 
determined.

As of December 31, 2017, 668 employees are covered under collective bargaining agreements that expire in the next 12 
months, with the exception of the employees covered by the collective bargaining arrangement with the IG BCE. We 
believe we have satisfactory relations with our employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and do not expect 
the negotiation of new collective bargaining agreements to have a material effect on our results of operations or cash flows. 
See Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies and Legal Matters — Employees and Labor 
Relations."

Environmental, Health and Safety Matters

Our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to various environmental, 
health and safety matters. We believe our operations are in compliance with, or we are taking actions designed to ensure 
compliance with, these laws, regulations and ordinances. However, the nature of our operations exposes us to the risk of 
claims concerning non-compliance with environmental, health and safety laws or standards, and there can be no assurance 
that material costs or liabilities will not be incurred in connection with those claims. Except for certain orders issued by 
environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies with which we believe we are in compliance and which we believe 
are immaterial to our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity, we are not currently named as a party in any 
judicial or administrative proceeding relating to environmental, health and safety matters.

Greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions have increasingly become the subject of political and regulatory focus. Concern over 
potential climate change, including global warming, has led to legislative and regulatory initiatives directed at limiting 
GHG emissions. In addition to certain federal proposals in the United States to regulate GHG emissions, Germany, the 
United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and all the states in which we operate are currently considering GHG legislation or regulations, 
either individually and/or as part of regional initiatives. While not all are likely to become law it is reasonably possible that 
additional climate change related mandates will be forthcoming, and it is expected that they may adversely impact our 
costs by increasing energy costs and raw material prices, requiring operational or equipment modifications to reduce 
emissions and creating costs to comply with regulations or to mitigate the financial consequences of such compliance.

While we have incurred in the past several years, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures in order to 
comply with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, we believe that our future cost of 
compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, and our exposure to liability for 
environmental, health and safety claims will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or 
liquidity. However, future events, such as changes in existing laws and regulations, new legislation to limit GHG emissions 
or contamination of sites owned, operated or used for waste disposal by us (including currently unknown contamination 
and contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites or other waste generators) may give rise to additional 
costs which could have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

We have planned capital expenditures to comply with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances 
during the period 2018 through 2019 of approximately $1 million to $2 million annually. Our anticipated capital 
expenditures for environmental projects are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of 
operations or liquidity.

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AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As such, we 
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission ("SEC"). Our SEC filings are available to the public on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. You may also read 
and copy any document we file at the SEC's Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 
20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room. Our common stock 
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP. You may inspect the reports, proxy statements and other 
information concerning us at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005.

Our web site is www.neenah.com. Information on our web site is not incorporated by reference in this document. Our 
reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, as well as amendments to those reports, are and will be available free of 

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charge on our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after we file or furnish such reports with the SEC. In addition, you 
may request a copy of any of these reports (excluding exhibits) at no cost upon written request to us at: Investor Relations, 
Neenah, Inc., 3460 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

You should carefully consider each of the following risks and all of the other information contained in this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K. Some of the risks described below relate principally to our business and the industry in which we operate, 
while others relate principally to our indebtedness. The remaining risks relate principally to the securities markets 
generally and ownership of our common stock.

Our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity could be materially affected by any of these risks, and, 
as a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline. The risks described below are not the only ones we face. 
Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

Our business will suffer if we are unable to effectively respond to decreased demand for some of our products due to 
conditions in the global economy or secular pressures in some markets.

We have experienced and may experience in the future decreased demand for some of our products due to slowing or 
negative global economic growth, uncertainty in credit markets, declining consumer and business confidence, fluctuating 
commodity prices, increased unemployment and other challenges affecting the global economy. Parts of our fine paper and 
packaging business are subject to electronic substitution and, for fine paper products in particular, are in secular decline. 
Our efforts to offset these declines with new fine paper and packaging products and growth in existing fine paper and office 
products categories are not certain to fully offset the market declines, and evaluation of scope our manufacturing footprint 
may be required in the future. In addition, our customers may experience deterioration of their businesses, cash flow 
shortages, and difficulty obtaining financing. If we are unable to implement business strategies to effectively respond to 
decreased demand for our products, our financial position, cash flows and results of operations would be adversely 
affected.

Changes in international geopolitical and macro economic conditions generally, and particularly in Germany, could 
adversely affect our business and results of operations. Fluctuations in the prices of and the demand for products could 
result in smaller profit margins and lower sales volumes.

Our operating results and business prospects could be adversely affected by risks related to the countries outside the United 
States in which we have manufacturing facilities or sell our products, including Germany, the Eurozone and the U.K. 
Downturns in economic activity, adverse tax consequences, fluctuations in the value of local currency versus the U.S. 
dollar, or any change in social, political, macro economic or labor conditions in any of these countries or regions could 
negatively affect our financial results.

Historically, economic and market shifts, and fluctuations in capacity have created cyclical changes in prices, sales volume 
and margins for products in the paper, packaging and related industries. The length and magnitude of industry cycles have 
varied over time and by product, but generally reflect changes in macroeconomic conditions and levels of industry 
capacity. The overall levels of demand for many of our products reflect fluctuations in levels of end-user demand, which 
depend in large part on general macroeconomic conditions in North America and regional economic conditions in our 
markets (including Europe, Asia, and Central and South America), as well as foreign currency exchange rates. The 
foregoing factors could materially and adversely impact our sales, cash flows, profitability and results of operations.

The availability of and prices for raw materials, energy and transportation services will significantly impact our 
business.

We purchase a substantial portion of the raw materials, energy, transportation and distribution services (primarily over-the-
road freight) and other inputs necessary to produce our products on the open market, and, as a result, the price and other 
terms of those purchases are subject to change based on factors such as worldwide supply and demand and government 
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pass increases in those prices along to purchasers of our products may be challenged, unless those increases coincide with 
increased demand for the product. Therefore, raw material, energy, transportation and other input prices could increase at 
the same time that prices for our products are steady or decreasing. In addition, we may not be able to recoup other cost 
increases we may experience, such as those resulting from inflation or from increases in wages or salaries, health care, 
pension or other employee benefits costs, insurance costs and other costs.

Our technical products business acquires certain of its specialized pulp requirements from two global suppliers and certain 
critical specialty latex grades from a limited number of suppliers. In general, these supply arrangements are covered by 
formal contracts and represent multi-year business relationships that have historically been sufficient to meet our needs. We 
expect these relationships to continue to operate in a satisfactory manner in the future. In the event of an interruption of 
production at any one supplier, we believe that each of these suppliers individually would be able to satisfy our short-term 
requirements for specialized pulp or specialty latex. In the event of a long-term disruption in our supply of specialized pulp 
or specialty latex, we believe we would be able to substitute other pulp grades or other latex grades that would allow us to 
meet required product performance characteristics and incur only a limited disruption in our production.

Our fine paper and packaging business acquires a substantial majority of the cotton fiber used in the production of certain 
branded bond paper products pursuant to annual agreements with two North American producers. The balance of our 
cotton fiber requirements are acquired through "spot market" purchases from a variety of other producers. We believe that a 
partial or total disruption in the production of cotton fibers at our two primary suppliers would increase our reliance on 
"spot market" purchases with a likely corresponding increase in cost.

Our operating results are likely to fluctuate.

Our operating results are subject to substantial quarterly and annual fluctuations due to a number of factors, many of which 
are beyond our control. Operating results could be adversely affected by general economic conditions causing a downturn 
in the market for paper products. Additional factors that could affect our results include, among others, changes in the 
market price of pulp, other raw materials and distribution/transportation services, the effects of competitive pricing 
pressures, production capacity levels and manufacturing yields, availability and cost of products from our suppliers, the 
gain or loss of significant customers, our ability to develop, introduce and market new products and technologies on a 
timely basis, changes in the mix of products produced and sold, seasonal customer demand, the relative strength of the 
Euro versus the U.S. dollar, increasing interest rates and environmental costs. The timing and effect of the foregoing factors 
are difficult to predict, and these or other factors could materially adversely affect our quarterly or annual operating results.

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We face many competitors, several of which have greater financial and other resources.

We face competition in each of our business segments from companies that produce the same type of products that we 
produce or that produce lower priced alternative products that customers may use instead of our products. Some of our 
competitors have greater financial, sales and marketing, or research and development resources than we do. Greater 
financial resources and product development capabilities may also allow our competitors to respond more quickly to new 
opportunities or changes in customer requirements.

Our businesses are significantly dependent on sales to their largest customers.

Sales to the two largest customers of the fine paper and packaging business each represented approximately 15 percent of 
total sales for the segment in 2017. Sales to the three largest customers of the technical products business combined 
represented approximately 15 percent of total sales for the segment in 2017. A significant loss of business from any of our 
major fine paper and packaging or technical products customers may have a material adverse effect on our financial 
condition, results of operations and liquidity. We are also subject to credit risk associated with our customer concentration. 
If one or more of our largest fine paper and packaging or technical products customers were to become bankrupt, insolvent 
or otherwise were unable to pay for services provided, we may incur significant write-offs of accounts receivable.

We cannot be certain that our tax planning strategies will be effective and that our research and development tax credits 
will continue to be available to offset our tax liability.

We are continuously undergoing examination by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") as well as taxing authorities in 
various state and foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. The IRS and other taxing authorities routinely challenge certain 
deductions and credits reported on our income tax returns.

As of December 31, 2017, we had $15.5 million of U.S. federal and $6.9 million of U.S. state research and development 
tax credits ("R&D Credits") which, if not used, will expire between 2030 and 2037 for the U.S. federal R&D Credits and 

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between 2020 and 2032 for the state R&D Credits. The availability of state NOLs and state credits to offset taxable income 
and income tax, respectively, could also be substantially reduced if we were to undergo an "ownership change" as defined 
within certain state tax codes.

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC Topic 740"), as of 
December 31, 2017, we have recorded a liability of $10.0 million for uncertain tax positions where we believe it is "more 
likely than not" that the benefit reported on our income tax return will not be realized. There can be no assurance, however, 
that the actual amount of unrealized deductions will not exceed the amounts we have recognized for uncertain tax 
positions.

Federal income tax reform could have unforeseen effects on our financial condition and results of operations.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts 
and Jobs Act , hereafter referred to as the “Tax Act”. The Company is in the process of determining the impact to the 
financial statements of all aspects of the Tax Act and will reflect the impact of such reform in the financial statements 
during the period in which such amounts can be reasonably estimated. The Tax Act significantly changes how the U.S. 
taxes corporations. The Tax Act requires complex computations to be performed that were not previously required in U.S. 
tax law, significant judgments to be made in interpretation of the provisions of the Tax Act and significant estimates in 
calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. 
Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the 
Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered that is different from our interpretation. As we complete our analysis of 
the Tax Act, collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret any additional guidance, we may make adjustments to 
provisional amounts that we have recorded that may materially impact our provision for income taxes in the period in 
which the adjustments are made.

We have significant obligations for pension and other postretirement benefits.

We have significant obligations for pension and other postretirement benefits which could require future funding beyond 
that which we have funded in the past or which we currently anticipate. At December 31, 2017, our projected pension 
benefit obligations were $463.9 million and exceeded the fair value of pension plan assets by $63.5 million. In 2017, we 
made total contributions to qualified pension trusts of $14.3 million. In addition, during 2017 we paid pension benefits for 
unfunded qualified and supplemental retirement plans of $2.6 million. At December 31, 2017, our projected other 
postretirement benefit obligations were $44.0 million. No assets have been set aside to satisfy our other postretirement 
benefit obligations. In 2017, we made payments for postretirement benefits other than pensions of $3.8 million. A material 
increase in funding requirements or benefit payments could have a material effect on our cash flows.

We may be required to pay material amounts under multiemployer pension plans.

We contribute to the PACE Industry Union-Management Pension Fund (the “PIUMPF"), a multiemployer pension plan. 
The amount of our annual contributions to the PIUMPF is negotiated with the plan and the bargaining unit representing our 
employees covered by the plan. In 2017, we contributed approximately $0.1 million to the PIUMPF. In addition, in the 
event of a partial or complete withdrawal by us from the PIUMPF at a time when the plan is underfunded, we would be 
liable for a proportionate share of such plan's unfunded vested benefits, referred to as a withdrawal liability. In the event 
that any other contributing employer withdrew from the PIUMPF at a time when the plan is underfunded, and such 
employer cannot satisfy its obligations to the plan at the time of withdrawal, then the proportionate share of the plan's 
unfunded vested benefits that would be allocable to us and to the other remaining contributing employers, would increase 
and there could be an increase to our required annual contributions. In future negotiations of collective bargaining 
agreements with the labor union that participates in the PIUMPF, we may decide to discontinue participation in the plan 
and we could incur additional costs associated with no longer participating in the plan.

The PIUMPF was certified to be in "critical status" for the plan year beginning January 1, 2010, and continued to be in 
critical status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2017. In 2013, two large employers withdrew from the PIUMPF. 
Further withdrawals by other contributing employers could cause a "mass withdrawal" from, or effectively a termination 
of, the PIUMPF or alternatively we could elect to withdraw. Although we have no current intention to withdraw from the 
PIUMPF, if we were to withdraw, either completely or partially, we would incur a withdrawal liability based on our share 
of the PIUMPF's unfunded vested benefits. Based on information as of December 31, 2016 provided by the PIUMPF and 
reviewed by our actuarial consultant, we estimate that, as of December 31, 2017, the payments that we would be required 
to make to PIUMPF in the event of our complete withdrawal would be approximately $0.1 million per year on a pre-tax 
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the PIUMPF, in which case these payments would continue in perpetuity. However, we are not able to determine the exact 
amount of our withdrawal liability because the amount could be higher or lower depending on the nature and timing of any 
triggering event, the funded status of the plan and our level of contributions to the plan prior to the triggering event. These 
withdrawal liability payments would be in addition to pension contributions to any new pension plan adopted or 
contributed to by us to replace the PIUMPF and could have a material effect on our cash flows. Adverse changes to pension 
laws and regulations could increase the likelihood and amount of our liabilities arising under the PIUMPF.

The outcome of legal actions and claims may adversely affect us.

We are involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. The outcome of such legal 
actions and claims against us cannot be predicted with certainty. Legal actions and claims against us could have a material 
effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

Labor interruptions would adversely affect our business.

Except for our Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Brownville, New York and Quakertown, Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities 
which are non-union, substantially all of our hourly employees are unionized. In addition, some key customers and 
suppliers are also unionized. Strikes, lockouts or other work stoppages or slowdowns involving our unionized employees, 
and/or those of our suppliers and customers, could have a material effect on us.

If we are unable to continue to implement our business strategies, our financial conditions and operating results could 
be materially affected.

Our future operating results will depend, in part, on the extent to which we can successfully implement our business 
strategies, including expansion and growth of our technical products (filtration and performance materials) and packaging 
businesses in a cost effective manner. Additionally, a slower than anticipated loading of our new filtration asset in 
Appleton, Wisconsin could cause our results to be lower than expected in the future. Our strategies are subject to 
significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. If 
we are unable to successfully implement our business strategies, our business, financial condition and operating results 
could be materially adversely affected.

We may not successfully integrate acquisitions and may be unable to achieve anticipated cost savings or other synergies.

The integration of the operations of acquired companies involves a number of risks and presents financial, managerial, 
legal and operational challenges. We may have difficulty, and may incur unanticipated expenses related to, integrating 
information systems, financial reporting activities, and integrating and retaining management and personnel from acquired 
companies. We may not be able to achieve anticipated cost savings or commercial or growth synergies, for a number of 
reasons, including contractual constraints and obligations or an inability to take advantage of expected commercial 
opportunities, increased operating efficiencies or commercial expansion of key technologies. Failure to successfully 
integrate acquired companies may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and 
cash flows.

We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property and proprietary rights, which could harm our future 
success and competitive position.

Our future success and competitive position also depends, in part, upon our ability to obtain and maintain protection for our 
intellectual property and proprietary rights. Failure to protect our existing intellectual property rights may result in the loss 
of valuable technologies or may require us to license other companies' intellectual property rights. It is possible that any of 
our patents may be invalidated, rendered unenforceable, circumvented, challenged or licensed to others or any of our 
pending or future patent applications may not be issued within the scope of the claims sought by us, if at all. Further, others 
may develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technologies, duplicate our technologies or design around our 
patents, and steps taken by us to protect our technologies may not prevent misappropriation of such technologies.

Future dividends on our common stock may be restricted or eliminated.

Dividends are declared at the discretion of our Board of Directors, and future dividends will depend on our future earnings, 
cash flow, financial requirements and other factors. Our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock is limited under 
the terms of both our bank credit agreement and the indenture for our $175 million of senior notes due November 2021 (the 
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indenture for the 2021 Senior Notes, our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock is limited, as described under 
"Risks Relating to Our Indebtedness." There can be no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends in the future.

We may be required to record a charge to our earnings if our goodwill or intangible assets become impaired.

As of December 31, 2017, we had goodwill of $85.3 million and other intangible assets of $78.7 million. Goodwill and 
other intangible assets are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. In accordance with applicable accounting 
guidance, we review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets at least annually for impairment, and long-lived 
intangible assets when facts and circumstances warrant an impairment review. Impairment may result from, among other 
things, deterioration in performance, adverse market conditions, acceleration of the secular decline in fine paper and office 
products or a lack of success in our efforts to offset these declines with new fine paper and packaging products, which 
could lead to a reduction in the size of our manufacturing footprint, adverse changes in applicable laws or regulations, and 
a variety of other factors. The amount of any non-cash impairment would be recognized immediately through our 
consolidated statement of operations. Any future goodwill or other intangible asset impairment could have a material 
adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

If we have a catastrophic loss or unforeseen or recurring operational problems at any of our facilities, we could suffer 
significant lost production and/or cost increases.

Our technical products and fine paper and packaging businesses may suffer catastrophic loss due to fire, flood, terrorism, 
mechanical failure, or other natural or man-made events. If any of our facilities were to experience a catastrophic loss, it 
could disrupt our operations, delay production, delay or reduce shipments, reduce revenue, and result in significant 
expenses to repair or replace the facility. These expenses and losses may not be adequately covered by property or business 
interruption insurance. Even if covered by insurance, our inability to deliver our products to customers, even on a short-
term basis, may cause us to lose market share on a more permanent basis.

Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could adversely affect our results.

Exchange rate fluctuations for the Euro do not have a material effect on the operations or cash flows of our German and 
Dutch technical products businesses. Our German and Dutch technical products business incurs most of its costs and sells 
most of its production in Europe and, therefore, its operations and cash flows are not materially affected by changes in the 
exchange rate of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar. Changes in the Euro exchange rate relative to the U.S. dollar will, 
however, have an effect on our balance sheet and reported results of operations. See Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative 
Disclosures About Market Risk — Foreign Currency Risk."

In addition, because we transact business in other foreign countries, some of our revenues and expenses are denominated in 
a currency other than the local currency of our operations. As a result, changes in exchange rates between the currency in 
which the transaction is denominated and the local currency of our operations into which the transaction is being recorded 
can impact the amount of local currency recorded for such transaction. This can result in more or less local currency 
revenues or costs related to such transaction, and thus have an effect on our reported sales and income before income taxes.

Our activities are subject to extensive government regulation, which could increase our costs, cause us to incur 
liabilities and adversely affect the manufacturing and marketing of our products.

Our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances in the United States, Germany, the 
Netherlands and elsewhere in the world relating to various environmental, health and safety matters. The nature of our 
operations requires that we invest capital and incur operating costs to comply with those laws, regulations and ordinances 
and exposes us to the risk of claims concerning non-compliance with environmental, health and safety laws or standards. 
We cannot assure that significant additional expenditures will not be required to maintain compliance with, or satisfy 
potential claims arising from, such laws, regulations and ordinances. Future events, such as changes in existing laws and 
regulations or contamination of sites owned, operated or used for waste disposal by us (including currently unknown 
contamination and contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites or other waste generators) may give 
rise to additional costs that could require significantly higher capital expenditures and operating costs, which would reduce 
the funds otherwise available for operations, capital expenditures, future business opportunities or other purposes.

Additionally, in the U.S., portions of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”, primarily, the 
electronic logging device (ELD) rules under MAP-21) have created a decrease in levels of capacity in the over-the-road 
freight sector which could have an adverse impact on our business. The current operating environment in the over-the-road 
freight and transportation sector resulting from fluctuating fuel costs, industry-specific regulations (such as hours-of-
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an increase in prices charged to shippers, such as us, in the over-the-road transportation and distribution sector generally, 
and in our carrier networks specifically, which could have an adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to risks associated with possible climate change legislation and various cost and manufacturing issues 
associated with such legislation.

GHG emissions have increasingly become the subject of political and regulatory focus. Concern over potential climate 
change, including global warming, has led to legislative and regulatory initiatives directed at limiting GHG emissions. In 
addition to certain federal proposals in the United States to regulate GHG emissions, Germany, the U.K. and all the states 
in which we operate are currently considering GHG legislation or regulations, either individually and/or as part of regional 
initiatives. While not all are likely to become law it is reasonably possible that additional climate change related mandates 
will be forthcoming, and it is expected that they may adversely impact our costs by increasing energy costs and raw 
material prices, requiring operational or equipment modifications to reduce emissions and creating costs to comply with 
regulations or to mitigate the financial consequences of compliance.

We are subject to cybersecurity risks related to breaches of security pertaining to sensitive company, customer, employee 
and vendor information as well as breaches in the technology that manages operations and other business processes.

We use information technologies to securely manage operations and various business functions. We rely on various 
technologies to process, store and report on our business and interact with customers, vendors and employees. The secure 
processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our 
security design and controls, and those of our third party providers, our information technology and infrastructure may be 
vulnerable to cyber attacks by hackers or breaches due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Any such 
breach could result in operational disruptions or the misappropriation of sensitive data that could subject us to civil and 
criminal penalties, litigation or have a negative impact on our reputation. There can be no assurance that such disruptions 
or misappropriations and the resulting repercussions will not negatively impact our cash flows and materially affect our 
results of operations or financial condition. The U.S. Congress is considering cybersecurity legislation that, if enacted, 
could impose additional obligations on us and could expand our potential liability in the event of a cyber-security incident.

Additionally, we collect, process, store, use and transmit personal data for use in our business, most of which relates to our 
global employees. Personal data is increasingly subject to legal and regulatory protections around the world, which vary 
widely in approach and which possibly conflict with one another. As discussed above, in recent years, U.S. legislators and 
regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, as well as U.S. states, have increased their focus on protecting 
personal data by law and regulation, and have increased enforcement actions for violations of privacy and data protection 
requirements. The European Commission also recently approved and adopted the General Data Protection Regulation 
("GDPR") in the European Union, a new data protection law, which will apply beginning in May 2018. These data 
protection laws and regulations are intended to protect the privacy and security of personal data, including credit card 
information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the relevant jurisdiction. Implementation of and 
compliance with these laws and regulations may be more costly or take longer than we anticipate, or could otherwise 
adversely affect our business operations, which could negatively impact our financial position or cash flows. Additionally, 
media coverage of data breaches has escalated, in part because of the increased number of enforcement actions, 
investigations and lawsuits. As this focus and attention on privacy and data protection increases, we also risk exposure to 
potential liabilities and costs resulting from the compliance with, or any failure to comply with applicable legal 
requirements, conflicts among these legal requirements or differences in approaches to privacy and security of travel data. 
Our business could be materially adversely affected by our inability, or the inability of our vendors who receive personal 
data from us, to comply with legal obligations regarding the use of personal data, new data handling requirements that 
conflict with or negatively impact our business practices. 

Our business may suffer if we do not retain our senior management.

We depend on our senior management. The loss of services of members of our senior management team could adversely 
affect our business until suitable replacements can be found. There may be a limited number of persons with the requisite 
skills to serve in these positions and we may be unable to locate or employ qualified personnel on acceptable terms. In 
addition, our future success requires us to continue to attract and retain competent personnel.

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Risks Relating to Our Indebtedness

We may not be able to fund our future capital requirements internally or obtain third-party financing.

We may be required or choose to obtain additional debt or equity financing to meet our future working capital 
requirements, as well as to fund capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent we must obtain financing from external 
sources to fund our capital requirements, we cannot guarantee financing will be available on favorable terms, if at all. As of 
December 31, 2017, we have required debt payments of $1.4 million during the year ending December 31, 2018.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our debt obligations, including the 2021 Senior Notes.

Our ability to make scheduled payments or to refinance our obligations with respect to the 2021 Senior Notes, our other 
debt and our other liabilities will depend on our financial and operating performance, which, in turn, is subject to prevailing 
economic conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors beyond our control. If our cash flow and capital 
resources are insufficient to fund our debt obligations and other liabilities, we could face substantial liquidity problems and 
may be forced to reduce or delay scheduled expansions and capital expenditures, sell material assets or operations, obtain 
additional capital or restructure our debt. We cannot assure that our operating performance, cash flow and capital resources 
will be sufficient to repay our debt in the future. In the event that we are required to dispose of material assets or operations 
or restructure our debt to meet our debt and other obligations, we can make no assurances as to the terms of any such 
transaction or how quickly any such transaction could be completed.

If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, we will be in default and, as a result:

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our debt holders could declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable;

our senior secured lenders could terminate their commitments and commence foreclosure proceedings against our 
assets; and

•  we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.

If our operating performance declines in the future or we breach our covenants under our revolving credit facility, we may 
need to obtain waivers from the lenders under our revolving credit facility to avoid being in default. We may not be able to 
obtain these waivers. If this occurs, we would be in default under our revolving credit facility.

We have significant indebtedness which subjects us to restrictive covenants relating to the operation of our business.

As of December 31, 2017, we had $175 million of 2021 Senior Notes, $76.9 million in revolving credit borrowings and 
$6.4 million of project financing outstanding. In addition, availability under our bank credit agreement was approximately 
$92 million. Our leverage could have important consequences. For example, it could:

•  make it difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations, including making scheduled principal and interest payments 

on the 2021 Senior Notes and our other indebtedness;

place us at a disadvantage to our competitors;

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to service payments on our indebtedness, 
thereby reducing funds available for other purposes;

increase our vulnerability to a downturn in general economic conditions or the industry in which we operate;

limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general 
corporate and other purposes; and

limit our ability to plan for and react to changes in our business and the industry in which we operate.

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The terms of our indebtedness, including our bank credit agreement and the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, 
contain covenants restricting our ability to, among other things, incur certain additional debt, incur or create certain liens, 
make specified restricted payments, pay dividends, authorize or issue capital stock, enter into transactions with our 
affiliates, consolidate or merge with or acquire another business, sell certain of our assets or liquidate, dissolve or wind-up 
our Company. Under the most restrictive terms of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we are permitted to 
pay cash dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock up to the amount available under the Third Amended and 
Restated Credit Agreement, as long as the availability under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement exceeds 
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the most restrictive terms of the 2021 Senior Notes, we are permitted to pay cash dividends of up to $25 million in a 
calendar year, but not permitted to repurchase shares of our common stock. However, as long as the net leverage ratio (net 
debt/EBITDA) under the 2021 Senior Notes is below 2.5x, we can pay dividends or repurchase shares without limitation. 
Refer to Item 7A, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity 
and Capital Resources" for the current limitations on our ability to pay dividends on or repurchase shares of our common 
stock.

In addition, if the aggregate availability under our revolving credit facilities is less than the greater of (i) $25 million and 
(ii) 12.5 percent of the maximum aggregate commitments under our revolving credit facilities as then in effect, we will be 
subject to increased reporting obligations and controls until such time as availability is more than the greater of 
(a) $35 million and (b) 17.5 percent of the maximum aggregate commitments under our revolving credit facilities as then in 
effect for at least 60 consecutive days and no default or event of default has occurred or is continuing during such 60-day 
period.

If aggregate availability under our revolving credit facilities is less than the greater of (i) $20 million and (ii) 10 percent of 
the maximum aggregate commitments under our revolving credit facilities as then in effect, we are required to comply with 
a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in our bank credit agreement) of not less than 1.1 to 1.0 for the preceding four-
quarter period, tested as of the end of each quarter. Such compliance, once required, would no longer be necessary once 
(x) aggregate availability under our revolving credit facilities exceeds the greater of (i) 17.5 percent of the aggregate 
commitment for our revolving credit facilities and (ii) $35 million for 60 consecutive days and (y) no default or event of 
default has occurred and is continuing during such 60-day period. As of December 31, 2017, aggregate availability under 
our revolving credit facilities exceeded the minimum required amount, and we are not required to comply with such fixed 
charge coverage ratio.

Our revolving credit facilities accrue interest at variable rates. As of December 31, 2017, we had $76.9 million of revolving 
credit borrowings outstanding which mature on December 18, 2019. We may reduce our exposure to rising interest rates by 
entering into interest rate hedging arrangements, although those arrangements may result in us incurring higher interest 
expenses than we would incur without the arrangements. If interest rates increase in the absence of such arrangements, we 
will need to dedicate more of our cash flow from operations to make payments on our debt. For more information on our 
liquidity, see Item 7A, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Our failure to comply with the covenants contained in our revolving credit facility or the indenture governing the 2021 
Senior Notes could result in an event of default that could cause acceleration of our indebtedness.

Our failure to comply with the covenants and other requirements contained in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior 
Notes, our revolving credit facility or our other debt instruments could cause an event of default under the relevant debt 
instrument. The occurrence of an event of default could trigger a default under our other debt instruments, prohibit us from 
accessing additional borrowings and permit the holders of the defaulted debt to declare amounts outstanding with respect to 
that debt to be immediately due and payable. Our assets or cash flows may not be sufficient to fully repay borrowings 
under our outstanding debt instruments, and we may be unable to refinance or restructure the payments on indebtedness on 
favorable terms, or at all.

Despite our indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantially more indebtedness, which 
may increase the risks created by our substantial indebtedness.

Because the terms of our bank credit agreement and the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes do not fully prohibit us 
or our subsidiaries from incurring additional indebtedness, we and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial 
additional indebtedness in the future, some of which may be secured. If we or any of our subsidiaries incur additional 
indebtedness, the related risks that we and they face may intensify.

Our bank credit agreement is secured by a majority of our assets.

Our bank credit agreement is secured by a majority of our assets. Availability under our bank credit agreement will 
fluctuate over time depending on the value of our inventory, receivables and various capital assets. An extended work 
stoppage or decline in sales volumes would result in a decrease in the value of the assets securing the bank credit 
agreement. A reduction in availability under the bank credit agreement could have a material effect on our liquidity.

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Changes in credit ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations could adversely affect our cost 
of financing and have an adverse effect on the market price of our securities.

Our debt currently has a non-investment grade rating, and there can be no assurance that any rating assigned by the rating 
agencies will remain for any given period of time or that a rating will not be lowered or withdrawn entirely by a rating 
agency if, in that rating agency's judgment, future circumstances relating to the basis of the rating, such as adverse changes, 
so warrant. A lowering or withdrawal of the ratings assigned to our debt securities by rating agencies may increase our 
future borrowing costs and reduce our access to capital, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial 
condition and results of operations.

We depend on our subsidiaries to generate cash flow to meet our debt service obligations.

We conduct a substantial portion of our business through our subsidiaries. Consequently, our cash flow and ability to 
service our debt obligations depend upon the earnings of our subsidiaries and the distribution of those earnings to us, or 
upon loans, advances or other payments made by these entities to us. The ability of these entities to pay dividends or make 
other payments or advances to us will be subject to applicable laws and contractual restrictions contained in the instruments 
governing their debt, including our revolving credit facility and the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes. These 
limitations are also subject to important exceptions and qualifications.

The ability of our subsidiaries to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to allow us to make scheduled payments on 
our debt will depend upon their future financial performance, which will be affected by a range of economic, competitive 
and business factors, many of which are outside of our control as well as their ability to repatriate cash to us. If our 
subsidiaries do not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to help us satisfy our debt obligations, including payments 
on the 2021 Senior Notes, or if they are unable to distribute sufficient cash flow to us, we may have to undertake 
alternative financing plans, such as refinancing or restructuring our debt, selling assets, reducing or delaying capital 
expenditures or seeking to raise additional capital. Refinancing may not be possible, and any assets may not be saleable, or, 
if sold, we may not realize sufficient amounts from those sales. Additional financing may not be available on acceptable 
terms, if at all, or we may be prohibited from incurring it, if available, under the terms of our various debt instruments then 
in effect. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt obligations or to refinance our obligations on 
commercially reasonable terms would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined in 
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 
"Exchange Act"), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA"), or in releases made by the SEC, all 
as may be amended from time to time. Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical 
facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the PSLRA. Any such forward-looking statements reflect 
our beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements are only 
predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, 
performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or 
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These cautionary statements are being made 
pursuant to the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the "safe 
harbor" provisions of such laws. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements we make are not guarantees or 
indicative of future performance. For additional information regarding factors that may cause our results of operations to 
differ materially from those presented herein, please see "Risk Factors" contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and 
as are detailed from time to time in other reports we file with the SEC.

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You can identify forward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use 
terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "contemplate," "estimate," "believe," "plan," "project," 
"predict," "potential" or "continue," or the negative of these, or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking 
statements, you should consider the following factors, as well as others contained in our public filings from time to time, 
which may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement:

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changes in market demand for our products due to global economic and political conditions;

the impact of competition, both domestic and international, changes in industry production capacity, including the 
construction of new mills or new machines, the closing of mills and incremental changes due to capital expenditures or 
productivity increases;

the loss of current customers or the inability to obtain new customers;

increases in commodity prices, (particularly for pulp, energy and latex) due to constrained global supplies or 
unexpected supply disruptions;

our ability to control costs, including transportation, and implement measures designed to enhance operating 
efficiencies;

the availability of raw materials and energy;

the enactment of adverse state, federal or foreign tax or other legislation or changes in government policy or 
regulation, including the recent Tax Act;

unanticipated expenditures related to the cost of compliance with environmental and other governmental regulations;

fluctuations in (i) exchange rates (in particular changes in the U.S. dollar/Euro currency exchange rates) and 
(ii) interest rates;

increases in the funding requirements for our pension and postretirement liabilities;

our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our existing operations;

changes in asset valuations including write-downs of assets including property, plant and equipment; inventory, 
accounts receivable, deferred tax assets or other assets for impairment or other reasons;

loss of key personnel;

strikes, labor stoppages and changes in our collective bargaining agreements and relations with our employees and 
unions;

capital and credit market volatility and fluctuations in global equity and fixed-income markets;

our existing and future indebtedness;

our net operating losses may not be available to offset our tax liability and other tax planning strategies may not be 
effective;

other risks that are detailed from time to time in reports we file with the SEC; and

other factors described under "Risk Factors."

You are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when 
evaluating the information presented in this information statement. We undertake no duty to update these forward-looking 
statements after the date of this Form 10-K, even though our situation may change in the future.

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Item 2.    Properties

Our principal executive offices are located in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. We operate 11 
manufacturing facilities in the United States that produce printing and writing, text, cover, durable saturated and coated 
substrates, premium packaging, filtration and other specialty papers for a variety of end uses. We operate two 
manufacturing facilities in Germany that produce transportation and other filter media, and durable and saturated 
substrates. We own and operate one manufacturing facility in the Netherlands that produces digital transfer media and other 
technical products. We own and operate one manufacturing facility in the U.K. that produces durable printing and specialty 
paper.

We believe that each of these facilities is adequately maintained and is suitable for conducting our operations and business. 
We manage machine operating schedules at our manufacturing locations to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner and 
control inventory levels.

As of December 31, 2017, following are the locations of our principal facilities and operating equipment and the products 
produced at each location:

Location

Equipment/Resources

  Owned or Leased

Products

Fine Paper and Packaging
Segment

Neenah Mill
Neenah, Wisconsin

Whiting Mill
Whiting, Wisconsin

Converting Center
Neenah, Wisconsin

Great Barrington Mill 
Great Barrington, 
Massachusetts

Technical Products Segment

Munising Mill
Munising, Michigan

Pittsfield Mill
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Bruckmühl Mill
Bruckmühl, Germany

Weidach Mill
Feldkirchen-Westerham, 
Germany

Red Bridge Mill
Bolton, England

Eerbeek Mill 
Eerbeek, Netherlands

Shared Facilities

Appleton Mill
Appleton, Wisconsin

Brattleboro Mill
Brattleboro, Vermont

Brownville Mill
Brownville, New York

Lowville Mill
Lowville, New York

  Two paper machines; paper
finishing equipment

  Four paper machines; paper
finishing equipment

  Owned

  Owned

  Paper finishing equipment

  Owned

Paper finishing equipment

Owned; leased facility

  Printing and writing, text, cover, packaging and
other specialty papers

  Printing and writing, text, cover, packaging and
other specialty papers

  Printing and writing, text, cover, packaging and
other specialty papers

Laminated specialty papers and toll converting
services

  Two paper machines; two off line
saturators; two off line coaters;
specialty finishing equipment

  Three paper machines; paper
finishing equipment

  One paper machine; two saturator/
coaters; finishing equipment

  Two paper machines; three
saturators; one laminator; three
meltblown machines; specialty
finishing equipment

  Saturating, coating, and finishing
equipment

Two paper machines; paper
finishing equipment

  Owned

  Owned

  Owned

  Owned

  Owned

Owned

  Tapes, abrasives, premask, medical packaging and
other durable, saturated and coated substrates

  Reverse osmosis filtration and glass applications

  Masking tape backings and abrasive backings

  Transportation filtration and other industrial filter
media

  Durable printing, specialty paper, and coated
substrates

Digital dye sublimation and image transfer printing
paper

  Two paper machines; saturating
equipment; paper finishing
equipment

  Owned

  One paper machine; coating and
paper finishing equipment

  Owned

  Transportation filtration, printing and writing, text,
cover, packaging, and other specialty papers

  Printing, packaging, specialty paper board, and
coated substrates

  One paper machine; one off-line

  Owned

  Durable printing, packaging, and specialty paper

  Durable printing, packaging, and specialty paper

  Durable printing, packaging, and specialty paper

coater

  Saturating, coating, embossing and
finishing equipment

  Owned

Quakertown Mill
Quakertown, Pennsylvania

  Saturating, coating, embossing and
finishing equipment

  Owned

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See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Debt", for a description of the material encumbrances attached 
to the properties described in the table above.

As of December 31, 2017, following are the locations of our owned and leased office and laboratory space and the 
functions performed at each location.

Administrative Location
Alpharetta, Georgia

  Leased Office Space

Office/Other Space

Function

Neenah and Appleton, Wisconsin

  Owned Office Space

Munising, Michigan

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

West Springfield, Massachusetts

  Owned Office and Laboratory
Space

  Owned Office and Laboratory
Space

  Owned Office and Laboratory
Space

Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany

  Owned Office and Laboratory
Space

Eerbeek, Netherlands

Owned Office and Laboratory
Space

  Corporate Headquarters, Administration
and Design Center
  Administration
  Administration and Research and
Development for our technical products
businesses
  Administration and Research and
Development for our technical products
businesses
  Administration and Research and
Development for our technical products
and fine paper and packaging businesses
  Administration and Research and
Development for our technical product
businesses

Administration and Research and
Development for our technical product
businesses

Capacity Utilization

Paper machines in our manufacturing facilities generally operate on a combination of three-shift five- or seven-day 
schedules to meet demand. We are not constrained by input factors and the maximum operating capacity of our 
manufacturing facilities is calculated based on operating days to account for variations in mix and different units of 
measure between assets. Due to required maintenance downtime and contract holidays, the maximum number of operating 
days is defined as 350 days per year. We generally expect to utilize approximately 80 to 90 percent of our maximum 
operating capacity. The following table presents our percentage utilization of maximum operating capacity by segment:

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Technical Products
Fine Paper and Packaging

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

Litigation

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

88%
81%

87%
80%

84%
80%

We are involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these 
legal actions and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the outcome of any such 
claim which is pending or threatened, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a material effect on our 
consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

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Income Taxes

We periodically undergo examination by the IRS as well as various state and foreign jurisdictions. The IRS and other 
taxing authorities routinely challenge certain deductions and credits we report on our income tax returns.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities

PART II

Neenah common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is traded under the ticker symbol NP. Trading, as 
reported on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Composite Transactions Tape, and dividend information follows:

2017
Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

2016
Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

Common Stock
Market Price

High

Low

Dividends
Declared

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

93.10
86.35
82.40
86.55

90.23
82.24
74.15
64.10

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

80.00
75.65
72.35
73.05

75.50
70.62
61.77
63.37

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

0.37
0.37
0.37
0.37

0.33
0.33
0.33
0.33

For the year ended December 31, 2017 we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.37 per common share or $25.1 million 
annually. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.33 per common share or $22.4 
million annually. In November 2017, our Board of Directors approved an 11 percent increase in the quarterly dividend rate 
on our common stock to $0.41 per share, scheduled to be paid in March 2018.

Dividends are declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and future dividends will depend on our future earnings, 
cash flow, financial requirements and other factors. Our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock is limited under 
the terms of both our bank credit agreement and our 2021 Senior Notes. Under the most restrictive terms of the Third 
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we are permitted to pay cash dividends on or repurchase shares of our common 
stock up to the amount available under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, as long as the availability under 
the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement exceeds $25 million. If the availability is below $25 million, we are 
restricted from paying dividends or repurchasing shares. As of December 31, 2017, our availability exceeded $25 million, 
so this restriction did not apply. Under the most restrictive terms of the 2021 Senior Notes, we are permitted to pay cash 
dividends of up to $25 million in a calendar year, but not permitted to repurchase shares of our common stock. However, as 
long as the net leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) under the 2021 Senior Notes is below 2.5x, we can pay dividends or 
repurchase shares without limitation. In the event the net leverage ratio exceeds 2.5x, we may still pay dividends in excess 
of $25 million or repurchase shares by utilizing "restricted payment baskets" as defined in the indenture for the 2021 Senior 
Notes. As of December 31, 2017, since our leverage ratio was less than 2.5x, none of these covenants were restrictive to 
our ability to pay dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock.

As of February 22, 2018, Neenah had approximately 1,250 holders of record of its common stock. The closing price of 
Neenah's common stock on February 22, 2018 was $79.25.

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Purchases of Equity Securities:

The following table sets forth certain information regarding purchases of our common stock during the fourth quarter of 
2017.

Period
October 2017
November 2017
December 2017

_______________________

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (a)

Average Price
Paid Per
Share (c)

— $
— $
$

24,127

—
—
90.65

Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs (b)

Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs

— $
— $
— $

25,000,000
25,000,000
25,000,000

(a)  Transactions include the purchase of vested restricted shares from employees to satisfy minimum tax withholding 
requirements upon vesting of stock-based awards. See Note 9 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, 
"Stock Compensation Plans."

(b)  In May 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a program for the purchase of up to $25 million of outstanding 

common stock which was in effect till December 31, 2017. In November 2017, our Board of Directors authorized 
a program for the purchase of up to $25 million of outstanding common stock effective January 1, 2018. The 
program does not require the Company to purchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended or 
discontinued at any time. 

(c)  Average price paid per share for shares purchased as part of our program.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table summarizes information about outstanding options (in this report, unless the context requires 
otherwise, references to "options" are intended to include stock appreciation rights) and restricted stock units and shares 
reserved for future issuance under our existing equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2017.

(a)
Number of
securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants, and
rights

(b)
Weighted-
average
exercise price
of
outstanding
options,
warrants, and
rights (1)

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in
column (a))

310,176 (2)(3) $

55.60

—  

310,176  

$

—

55.60

680,000

—

680,000

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by security
holders

Equity compensation plans not approved by security
holders

Total

_______________________

(1)  The weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights does not take into account 

restricted stock units since they do not have an exercise price.

(2)  Includes (i) 180,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options and stock appreciation rights 

("SARs"), (ii) 41,377 shares issuable following the vesting and conversion of outstanding performance share unit 
awards, and (iii) 88,799 shares issuable upon the vesting and conversion of outstanding restricted stock units, all 
as of December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2017, we had an aggregate of 464,958 stock options and SARs 
outstanding. The weighted average exercise price of the stock options and SARs was $55.6 per share and the 
remaining contractual life of such awards was 6.6 years.

(3)  Includes 159,200 shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of 425,200 SARs at the $90.65 per share 

closing price of our common stock on December 31, 2017.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

The following table sets forth our selected historical financial and other data. You should read the information set forth 
below in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and 
our historical consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements included elsewhere 
in this Annual Report. The statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and the 
balance sheet data as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 set forth below are derived from our audited historical consolidated 
financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The balance sheet data as of December 31, 
2015, 2014 and 2013 and the statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 set forth below 
are derived from our historical consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On October 31, 2015, we sold the Lahnstein Mill for net cash proceeds of approximately $5.4 million. For the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of operations 
reflect the results of operations and the loss on sale of the Lahnstein Mill. The consolidated statements of operations for the 
years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 have been restated to report results of the Lahnstein Mill as discontinued 
operations. As of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the assets and liabilities of the Lahnstein Mill are classified as assets 
held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet. See Note 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Discontinued 
Operations."

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Consolidated Statement of Operations Data

Net sales

Cost of products sold

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Acquisition/integration/restructuring costs (a)

Insurance settlement (b)

Pension plan settlement charge (c)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (d)

Other (income) expense — net

Operating income

Interest expense — net

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for income taxes (i)

Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (f)

Net income

Earnings from continuing operations per basic share

Earnings from continuing operations per diluted share

Cash dividends per common share

Other Financial Data

Net cash flow provided by (used for):

Operating activities (i)

Capital expenditures (h)

Other investing activities (g)

Financing activities (d)(i)

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (e)

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

$ 979.9

$ 941.5

$ 887.7

$ 839.7

$ 781.7

781.2

198.7

96.5

1.3
(3.2)
0.6

—
(0.8)
104.3

12.6

91.7

11.4

80.3

—

80.3

4.74

4.68

1.48

$

$

$

$

727.0

214.5

92.2

7.0

—

0.8

—

0.4

114.1

11.1

103.0

29.6

692.3

195.4

86.5

6.5

—

—

—

1.0

101.4

11.5

89.9

29.4

73.4
(0.4)
$ 73.0

60.5
(9.4)
$ 51.1

668.9

170.8

78.0

621.8

159.9

74.7

2.3

—

3.5

0.2

0.2

86.6

11.1

75.5

7.5

68.0

0.7

0.4

—

0.2

0.5

1.5

82.6

11.0

71.6

23.1

48.5

3.5

$ 68.7

$ 52.0

$ 4.33

$ 3.58

$ 4.05

$ 2.97

$ 4.26

$ 3.53

$ 3.99

$ 2.91

$ 1.32

$ 1.20

$ 1.02

$ 0.70

$ 100.0
(42.7)
(52.3)
(3.8)
7.1x

$ 115.8
(68.5)
0.3
(48.4)
8.7x

$ 111.2
(48.1)
(112.0)
(18.8)
7.7x

$ 94.5
(27.9)
(77.0)
10.2

$ 83.5
(28.7)
(4.6)
15.0

6.9x

6.9x

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

Cash and cash equivalents

Working capital, less cash and cash equivalents

Total assets (i)

Long-term debt (d)(i)

Total liabilities (i)

Total stockholders' equity

_______________________

December 31,

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

(Dollars in millions)

$

4.5

$

3.1

$

4.2

$

72.6

$

156.1

904.4

254.1

504.5

399.9

125.2

765.6

219.7

427.3

338.3

136.3

751.4

228.2

439.8

311.6

129.5

724.5

226.8

435.8

288.7

73.4

123.9

670.9

185.5

403.4

267.5

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(a)  For the year ended December 31, 2017, we incurred of $1.3 million of acquisition costs related to the Coldenhove 

Acquisition and $0.6 million of pension settlement charges. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we incurred 
$4.1 million of integration costs related to the FiberMark Acquisition, $2.7 million of non-capitalized trial costs 
related to the U.S. filtration project, $0.2 million of other one-time costs and $0.8 million of pension settlement 
charges. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we incurred $5.3 million of integration costs related to the 
FiberMark Acquisition and $1.2 million of restructuring costs. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we 
incurred $1.0 million of integration costs related to the acquisition of the Crane technical materials business and 
$1.3 million of restructuring costs. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we incurred $0.4 million of integration 
costs related to the acquisition of the Southworth brands. 

(b)  For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a representations and warranties insurance settlement of $3.2 

million related to the FiberMark acquisition.

(c)  For the year ended December 31, 2016, we elected settlement accounting even though the benefit payments did 
not exceed the sum of expected service cost and interest costs of the affected plans, and recognized a settlement 
loss of $0.8 million. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, benefit payments under certain pension 
plans exceeded the sum of expected service cost and interest costs for the plan for the respective calendar years. In 
accordance with ASC Topic 715, Compensation — Retirement Benefits ("ASC Topic 715"), we measured the 
liabilities of the post-retirement benefit plans and recognized settlement losses of $3.5 million and $0.2 million, 
respectively.

(d)  For the year ended December 31, 2014, we amended and restated our existing bank credit facility and recognized 

a pre-tax loss of $0.2 million for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. For the year ended 
December 31, 2013, we redeemed $90 million of 2014 Senior Notes and repaid all outstanding term loan 
borrowings ($29.3 million). In connection with the early extinguishment of debt we recognized a pre-tax loss of 
$0.5 million for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we 
completed an early redemption of $68 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2014 Senior Notes. In 
connection with the early redemption we recognized a pre-tax loss of $0.6 million, including a call premium and 
the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. 

(e)  For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of income before income taxes 

(less interest) plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, including amortization of debt 
issuance costs, and the estimated interest portion of rental expense.
(f)  The following table presents the results of discontinued operations:

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016 (1)

2015 (2)

2014

2013 (3)

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Income from operations

Loss on sale of the Lahnstein Mill (4)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

_______________________

$ — $ — $

$

0.2
(13.6)
(13.4)
(4.0)

—

—

(0.6)
(0.6)
(0.2)
$ — $ (0.4) $ (9.4) $

—

0.9

—

0.9

0.2

0.7

$

$

5.4

—

5.4

1.9

3.5

(1)  The loss in 2016 was due to the final adjustment of the sales price of the Lahnstein Mill.
(2)  The loss on sale of the Lahnstein Mill includes a net curtailment gain related to the divesture of the pension 

plan of $15.8 million, including a $5.5 million write-off of deferred actuarial losses in 2015.

(3)  During the first quarter of 2013, we received a refund of excess pension contributions from the terminated 

Terrace Bay pension plan. As a result, we recorded income before income taxes from discontinued operations 
of $4.2 million and a related provision for income taxes of $1.6 million.

(4)  On October 31, 2015, we sold the Lahnstein Mill. For the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 
and 2013, the results of operations and the loss on sale of the Lahnstein Mill are reported as discontinued 
operations in the Consolidated Statement of Operations Data.

(g)  In November 2017, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of Coldenhove for approximately $45 million. In 

August 2015, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of FiberMark for approximately $118 million. In July 
2014, we purchased all of the outstanding equity of Crane for approximately $72 million.

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(h)  During the year ended December 31, 2016, we completed our U.S. Filtration project.
(i)  At December 31, 2017, financial statements reflect the adjustments arising from the U.S. tax reform signed on 

December 22, 2017. See Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Income Taxes." At December 31, 
2016, we adopted ASC Topic No. 2016-09 and applied the guidance retroactively to January 1, 2016. At 
December 31, 2015, we adopted ASC Topic No. 2015-03 and ASC Topic No. 2015-17 and elected to apply the 
guidance retroactively to all periods presented.

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis presents the factors that had a material effect on our results of operations during the 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015. Also discussed is our financial position as of the end of those years. You 
should read this discussion in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated 
financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Management's Discussion and Analysis 
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statements" 
for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

Introduction

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition is intended to provide investors with an understanding 
of the historical performance of our business, its financial condition and its prospects. We will discuss and provide our 
analysis of the following:

•  Overview of Business;

•  Business Segments;

•  Results of Operations and Related Information;

•  Liquidity and Capital Resources;

•  Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements; and

•  Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates.

Overview of Business

We are a leading producer of technical products and premium fine papers and packaging. We have two primary operations: 
our technical products business and our fine paper and packaging business. 

Our mission is to create value by improving the image and performance of everything we touch. We expect to create value 
by growing in specialized niche markets that value performance or image and where we have competitive advantages. In 
managing our businesses, we believe that achieving and maintaining a leadership position in our markets, responding 
effectively to customer needs and competitive challenges, employing capital optimally, controlling costs and managing 
risks are important to long-term success. Changes in input costs and general economic conditions can also impact our 
results. In this discussion and analysis, we will refer to these factors.

•  Competitive Environment — Our past results have been and our future prospects will be significantly affected by the 

competitive environment in which we operate. While our businesses are oriented to premium performance and quality, 
they may also face competitive pressures from lower value products and in most of our markets our businesses 
compete directly with well-known competitors, some of which are larger and more diversified. 

•  Economic Conditions and Input Costs — The markets for all of our products are affected to a significant degree by 

economic conditions, including rapid changes in freight and input costs, particularly for pulp, latex and natural gas that 
may not be recovered immediately through pricing or other actions. Our results are also affected by fluctuations in 
exchange rates, particularly for the Euro.

Business Segments

Our reportable operating segments consist of Technical Products, Fine Paper and Packaging, and Other.

Our technical products business is a leading international producer of transportation, water and other filter media and 
durable, saturated and coated substrates for a variety of end markets. We focus on categories where we believe we are, or 
can be, a market leader. These categories include filtration media for transportation, water and other uses, backings for 
specialty tapes and abrasives, performance labels, digital image transfer, and other specialty markets. Our dedicated 
technical products manufacturing facilities are located near Munich, Germany, Eerbeek, Netherlands, Bolton, England, 

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Munising, Michigan, and Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In addition, certain technical products are manufactured along with fine 
paper and packaging products in shared facilities located in upstate New York, Brattleboro, Vermont, and Quakertown, 
Pennsylvania. In 2017, a filtration machine (which was converted from a fine paper machine) and adjacent saturating plant 
began production in Appleton, Wisconsin, a site also shared with the fine paper and packaging business. 

We believe our fine paper and packaging business is the leading supplier of premium printing, packaging, and other high 
end specialty papers in North America. Our products include some of the most recognized and preferred brands in North 
America, where we enjoy leading market positions in many of our product categories. We sell our products primarily to 
authorized paper distributors, as well as through converters, major national retailers and specialty businesses. Our primary 
fine paper and packaging manufacturing facilities are located in Neenah and Whiting, Wisconsin and in Brattleboro, 
Vermont. Certain products are manufactured in shared facilities located in upstate New York, Brattleboro, Vermont, and 
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, as well as a site shared with technical products in 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. In August 
2017, we purchased a laminating asset in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to support continued growth in our premium 
packaging business.

Our other segment includes certain product lines composed of papers sold to converters for end uses such as covering 
materials for datebooks, diaries, yearbooks and traditional photo albums. These products are primarily manufactured at our 
mill in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Results of Operations and Related Information

In this section, we discuss and analyze our net sales, income before interest and income taxes (which we refer to as 
"operating income") and other information relevant to an understanding of our results of operations.

Executive Summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, consolidated net sales of $979.9 million increased $38.4 million, or 4 percent, from 
$941.5 million in 2016. The increase resulted from growth in both Technical Products and Fine Paper and Packaging, due 
to higher volumes, higher priced mix and favorable currency effects in Technical Products, and due to growth in premium 
packaging and higher selling prices, partly offset by lower priced mix in Fine Paper and Packaging. Excluding the 
November 1, 2017, Coldenhove Acquisition, consolidated net sales increased 3 percent from the prior year. 

Consolidated operating income of $104.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 decreased $9.8 million, or 9 
percent, from the prior year. The decline was primarily due to higher costs from the U.S. transportation filtration business 
start-up phase. Operating income benefited in 2017 from higher volumes and selling prices, proceeds from a 
representations and warranties insurance settlement and improved operational efficiencies. In addition to filtration start-up 
costs, operating income decreased due to higher input and freight costs, a lower value mix in Fine Paper and Packaging, 
and acquisition costs related to the Coldenhove Acquisition. Excluding the insurance settlement of $3.2 million, acquisition 
and integration costs of $1.3 million, and pension and SERP settlement charges of $0.6 million in 2017, and aggregate 
charges of $7.8 million for integration and restructuring costs and pension settlement losses in 2016, operating income for 
the year ended December 31, 2017 decreased $18.9 million from the prior year. See later in this section for further 
information regarding the presentation of operating income, as adjusted. 

Cash provided by operating activities of $100 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $15.8 million lower than 
cash provided by operating activities of $115.8 million in the prior year primarily due to lower operating earnings and an 
increased investment in working capital. These items were partly offset by lower cash tax payments and lower 
contributions and benefit payments for post-retirement benefit obligations. 

Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $42.7 million compared to $68.5 million in the prior year. 
Higher spending in 2016 was due to an investment in U.S. transportation filtration assets that was completed at the end of 
2016. 

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Analysis of Net Sales — Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 

Analysis of Net Sales — Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 

The following table presents net sales by segment and net sales expressed as a percentage of total net sales:

The following table presents net sales by segment and net sales expressed as a percentage of total net sales:

Net sales

Net sales

Technical Products

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Other

Consolidated

Consolidated

Commentary:

Commentary:

Year 2017 versus 2016 

Year 2017 versus 2016 

Year Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2017

2017

2017

2016

2016

2016

2016

2015

2015

2015

2015

$ 502.1

$ 502.1

52% $ 466.4

52% $ 466.4

50% $ 429.2

50% $ 429.2

48%

48%

455.3

455.3

46%

46%

452.1

452.1

48%

48%

442.7

442.7

50%

50%

22.5

22.5

2%

2%

23.0

23.0

2%

2%

15.8

15.8

2%

2%

$ 979.9

$ 979.9

100% $ 941.5

100% $ 941.5

100% $ 887.7

100% $ 887.7

100%

100%

For the Year
For the Year
Ended
Ended
December 31,
December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

Change in Net Sales Compared to the
Prior Year

Change in Net Sales Compared to the
Prior Year

Change Due To

Change Due To

Total
Change

Total
Change

Volume

Volume

Net Price

Net Price

Currency

Currency

Technical Products

Technical Products

$

$

502.1

502.1

$

$

466.4

466.4

$

$

35.7

35.7

$

$

22.9

22.9

$

$

Fine Paper and Packaging

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Other

Consolidated

Consolidated

455.3

455.3

22.5

22.5

452.1

452.1

23.0

23.0

$

$

979.9

979.9

$

$

941.5

941.5

$

$

3.2
(0.5)
38.4

3.2
(0.5)
38.4
$

7.2

7.2

—

—

$

30.1

30.1

$

$

10.0
(4.0)
(0.5)
5.5

10.0
$
(4.0)
(0.5)
5.5
$

$

$

2.8

2.8

—

—

—

—

2.8

2.8

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Consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $38.4 million (4%) higher than the prior year. The 
Consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $38.4 million (4%) higher than the prior year. The 
increase resulted from growth in both Technical Products and Fine Paper and Packaging, due to higher volumes, higher 
increase resulted from growth in both Technical Products and Fine Paper and Packaging, due to higher volumes, higher 
priced mix and favorable currency effects in Technical Products, and due to growth in premium packaging and higher 
priced mix and favorable currency effects in Technical Products, and due to growth in premium packaging and higher 
selling prices, partly offset by lower priced mix in Fine Paper and Packaging. Excluding the November 1, 2017, 
selling prices, partly offset by lower priced mix in Fine Paper and Packaging. Excluding the November 1, 2017, 
Coldenhove Acquisition, consolidated net sales increased 3 percent from the prior year. 
Coldenhove Acquisition, consolidated net sales increased 3 percent from the prior year. 

•  Net sales in our technical products business increased $35.7 million (8%) from the prior year due to higher volumes in 
•  Net sales in our technical products business increased $35.7 million (8%) from the prior year due to higher volumes in 
backings, label and other filtration, as well as higher priced mix, acquired volume and favorable currency effects. 
backings, label and other filtration, as well as higher priced mix, acquired volume and favorable currency effects. 
Excluding the Coldenhove Acquisition, technical product sales increased $28.2 million (6%). Net selling prices 
Excluding the Coldenhove Acquisition, technical product sales increased $28.2 million (6%). Net selling prices 
increased due to a higher-priced mix of products sold and increased selling prices. 
increased due to a higher-priced mix of products sold and increased selling prices. 

•  Net sales in our fine paper and packaging business increased $3.2 million (1%) from the prior year due to higher 

•  Net sales in our fine paper and packaging business increased $3.2 million (1%) from the prior year due to higher 

volumes largely offset by lower priced mix. Increased volumes reflected double digit growth in premium packaging as 
well as more direct sales of non-branded products, which more than offset the decline in commercial print. 

volumes largely offset by lower priced mix. Increased volumes reflected double digit growth in premium packaging as 
well as more direct sales of non-branded products, which more than offset the decline in commercial print. 

•  Net sales in our other business segment decreased $0.5 million from the prior year period due to lower priced mix.

•  Net sales in our other business segment decreased $0.5 million from the prior year period due to lower priced mix.

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Year 2016 versus 2015 

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Consolidated

Change in Net Sales Compared to the
Prior Year

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

Total
Change

Volume

Net Price

Currency

Change Due To

$

$

466.4

$

429.2

$

37.2

$

452.1

23.0

442.7

15.8

9.4

7.2

$

49.8

18.2

7.2

941.5

$

887.7

$

53.8

$

75.2

$

(11.0) $
(8.8)
—
(19.8) $

(1.6)
—

—
(1.6)

Consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $53.8 million (6%) higher than the prior year. The 
increase reflects a full year of the acquired volume from the August 1, 2015 FiberMark Acquisition and other incremental 
volume growth which more than offset lower net selling prices and currency effects. Excluding currency exchange effects, 
consolidated net sales increased $55.4 million from the prior year.

•  Net sales in our technical products business increased $37.2 million (9%) from the prior year due to acquired volume 
and organic volume growth, which were partially offset by lower net selling prices. Excluding currency exchange 
effects, technical product sales increased $38.8 million (9%). Organic volumes increased from the prior year period 
due to growth in transportation filtration and backings for tapes and abrasives. Net selling prices were down primarily 
due to a lower-priced mix of products sold but also for reduced selling prices on products with contractual adjusters 
for certain input costs.

•  Net sales in our fine paper and packaging business increased $9.4 million (2%) from the prior year due to acquired 

volume, which was partially offset by lower net selling prices. Net selling prices were down from the prior year due to 
a lower-priced mix of products sold in 2016, which reflected a higher proportion of sales of non-branded products.

•  Net sales in our other business segment increased $7.2 million from the prior year period due to acquired volume.

Analysis of Operating Income — Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 

The following table sets forth line items from our consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the 
periods indicated and is intended to provide a perspective of trends in our historical results:

Net sales

Cost of products sold

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Integration costs and settlement charges

Other (income) expense — net

Operating income

Interest expense — net

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

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Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

100.0 % 100.0% 100.0%

79.7 %

20.3 %

9.8 %

(0.1)%

— %

10.6 %

1.2 %

9.4 %

1.2 %

8.2 %

77.2%

22.8%

9.8%

0.8%

0.1%

12.1%

1.2%

10.9%

3.1%

7.8%

78.0%

22.0%

9.8%

0.7%

0.1%

11.4%

1.3%

10.1%

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Year 2017 versus 2016 

Change in Operating Income (Loss) Compared to the Prior Year

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2017

2016

Total
Change

Volume

Net Price (a)

Input Costs
(b)

Currency

Other
(c)

Change Due To

Technical Products

$

55.3

$

65.6

$

(10.3) $

5.9

$

1.9

$

(5.6) $

0.4

$ (13.0)

Fine Paper and
Packaging

Other

Unallocated corporate
costs

69.5

(0.4)

70.7

(1.1)

(1.2)
0.7

2.9
(0.3)

(3.4)
(0.5)

(2.5)
(0.1)

Consolidated

$

104.3

$

114.1

$

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(20.1)

(21.1)

1.0
(9.8) $

—

8.5

$

—
(2.0) $

—
(8.2) $

—

—

—

0.4

1.8

1.6

1.8
$ (7.8)

(a)  Includes price changes, net of changes in product mix.
(b)  Includes price changes for raw materials and energy.
(c)  Includes other manufacturing costs, over (under) absorption of fixed costs, distribution and SG&A expenses, start-

up and other costs for the U.S. transportation filtration business, insurance settlement and acquisition/integration/
restructuring costs.

Consolidated operating income of $104.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 decreased $9.8 million (9%) from 
the prior year. The decline was primarily due to higher costs from the U.S. transportation filtration business start-up phase. 
Operating income benefited in 2017 from higher volumes and selling prices, proceeds from a representations and 
warranties insurance settlement and improved operational efficiencies. In addition to filtration start-up costs, operating 
income decreased due to higher input and freight costs, a lower value mix in Fine Paper and Packaging, and acquisition 
costs related to the Coldenhove Acquisition. Excluding the insurance settlement of $3.2 million, acquisition and integration 
costs of $1.3 million, and pension and SERP settlement charges of $0.6 million in 2017, and aggregate charges of $7.8 
million for integration and restructuring costs and pension settlement losses, operating income for the year ended 
December 31, 2017 decreased $18.9 million (16%) from the prior year. See later in this section for further information 
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•  Operating income for our technical products business decreased $10.3 million (16%) from the prior year primarily due 
to higher costs from the U.S. transportation filtration start-up. Excluding the higher costs from the U.S. transportation 
filtration business, operating income for technical products increased due to higher sales volumes, manufacturing 
efficiencies, and lower integration and restructuring costs. These items were partially offset by unfavorable impacts 
from higher material and transportation costs. Results for the year ended December 31, 2016 include $1.4 million for 
integration/restructuring costs. Excluding integration/restructuring costs, operating income for the technical products 
business decreased $11.7 million (17%).

•  Operating income for our fine paper and packaging business decreased $1.2 million (2%) from the prior year period 

primarily due to higher material and transportation costs and a lower priced product mix, that were partly offset by 
higher sales volume, increased selling prices, lower integration costs, and an insurance settlement of $2.9 million. 
Results for the year ended December 31, 2016 include $1.8 million for integration costs related to the FiberMark 
Acquisition. Excluding the insurance settlement and integration costs, operating income for the fine paper and 
packaging business decreased $5.9 million (8%).

•  Unallocated corporate costs for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $20.1 million, or $1.0 million less than the 
prior year. Excluding charges of $1.3 million for acquisition and integration, and $0.6 million of pension and SERP 
settlement charges in 2017, and $0.8 million for a pension plan settlement charge and $2.7 million of restructuring 
costs in 2016, unallocated corporate expenses were $0.6 million unfavorable to the prior year.

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Year 2016 versus 2015

Technical Products
Fine Paper and
Packaging

Other
Unallocated corporate
costs
Consolidated

Change in Operating Income (Loss) Compared to the Prior Year

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

Total
Change

$

65.6

$

54.1

$

11.5

Volume
9.1
$

Change Due To

Input Costs
(b)

Net Price (a)
$

(5.5) $

70.7

(1.1)

67.3

(2.0)

3.4

0.9

0.2

0.7

(4.1)

—

Other
(c)

Currency
$

(0.5) $ (2.6)

—

—

(3.1)

0.2

11.0

10.4

—

(21.1)
114.1

$

(18.0)
101.4

$

(3.1)
12.7

$

—
10.0

$

$

—
(9.6) $

—
21.4

$

—

(3.1)
(0.5) $ (8.6)

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(a)  Includes price changes, net of changes in product mix.
(b)  Includes price changes for raw materials and energy.
(c)  Includes other manufacturing costs, over (under) absorption of fixed costs, distribution and SG&A expenses, start-

up and other costs for the U.S. filtration business, insurance settlement, and acquisition/integration/restructuring 
costs.

Consolidated operating income of $114.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $12.7 million (13%) 
from the prior year. The favorable comparison to the prior year was primarily due to lower manufacturing material costs 
(including purchasing synergies resulting from the FiberMark Acquisition), and increased sales as a result of incremental 
volume growth. These favorable variances were partially offset by incremental acquired SG&A, lower net selling prices, 
and higher integration and restructuring costs, primarily due to costs related to the Appleton filtration machine conversion 
and a pension settlement charge. Excluding aggregate charges of $7.8 million in 2016 for integration and restructuring 
costs and pension settlement losses, and aggregate charges of $6.5 million in 2015 for integration and restructuring costs, 
operating income for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $14.0 million (13%) from the prior year.

•  Operating income for our technical products business increased $11.5 million (21%) from the prior year primarily due 
to lower manufacturing input costs and operational efficiencies, organic and acquired volume growth, and lower 
integration and restructuring costs. These favorable variances were partially offset by added SG&A from the 
acquisition, lower net selling prices and currency effects. Results for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 
include $1.4 million and $1.8 million for integration/restructuring costs, respectively. Excluding integration/
restructuring costs, operating income for the technical products business increased $11.1 million (20%).

•  Operating income for our fine paper and packaging business increased $3.4 million (5%) from the prior year period 
primarily due to lower manufacturing material prices and increased volume, partially offset by a lower-priced mix of 
products sold and added SG&A from the acquisition. Results for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 include 
$1.8 million and 1.5 million for integration costs related to the FiberMark Acquisition, respectively. Excluding 
integration costs, operating income for the fine paper and packaging business increased $3.7 million (5%).

•  Unallocated corporate costs for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $21.1 million, or $3.1 million unfavorable to 

the prior year. The unfavorable comparison to the prior year period is primarily due to pre-operating costs related to 
conversion of a fine paper machine to filtration, which went into production in early 2017. Excluding charges of $2.7 
million of restructuring costs and a pension plan settlement charge of $0.8 million in 2016, and $0.8 million of 
restructuring costs in 2015, unallocated corporate expenses were $0.4 million unfavorable to the prior year.

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Operating income

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Unallocated corporate costs

Operating Income as Reported

Non-GAAP Adjustments

Technical Products

Integration/restructuring costs

Fine Paper and Packaging

Insurance settlement

Integration/Restructuring costs

Total

Other

Insurance settlement

Integration/restructuring costs

Total

Unallocated corporate costs

Pension plan settlement charge

Acquisition/integration/restructuring costs

Total

Total non-GAAP Adjustments
Operating Income as Adjusted

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

55.3

$

65.6

$

54.1

69.5
(0.4)
(20.1)
104.3

70.7
(1.1)
(21.1)
114.1

67.3
(2.0)
(18.0)
101.4

—

(2.9)
—
(2.9)

(0.3)
—
(0.3)

0.6

1.3

1.9
(1.3)
103.0

$

1.4

—

1.8

1.8

—

1.1

1.1

0.8

2.7

3.5

7.8

1.8

—

1.5

1.5

—

2.4

2.4

—

0.8

0.8

6.5

$

121.9

$

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In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), consolidated operating 
income includes the pre-tax effects of the representations and warranties insurance settlement, acquisition, integration and 
restructuring costs, and pension plan settlement charges. We believe that by adjusting reported operating income to exclude 
the effects of these items, the resulting adjusted operating income is on a basis that reflects the results of our ongoing 
operations. We believe that providing adjusted operating results will help investors gain an additional perspective of 
underlying business trends and results. Adjusted operating income is not a recognized term under GAAP and should not be 
considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income derived in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may use 
different methodologies for calculating their non-GAAP financial measures and, accordingly, our non-GAAP financial 
measures may not be comparable to their measures.

Additional Statement of Operations Commentary:

• 

• 

SG&A expense of $96.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $4.3 million higher than the prior year due 
to increased SG&A associated with U.S. transportation filtration business, incremental costs related to the Coldenhove 
Acquisition, and higher spending due to increased sales in Technical Products. SG&A expense as a percentage of net 
sales for the year ended December 31, 2017, was approximately 9.8 percent and was comparable to the prior year. 

SG&A expense of $92.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $5.7 million higher than the prior year due 
to incremental selling and administrative costs related to the FiberMark Acquisition. SG&A expense as a percentage of 
net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016, was approximately 9.8 percent and was comparable to the year ended 
December 31, 2015.

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• 

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we incurred $12.7 million, $11.2 million and $11.7 million of 
interest expense, respectively. The increase in interest expense in 2017 was primarily due to capitalization of interest 
of $0.8 million for the U.S. filtration project in 2016, higher interest rates in 2017 and higher borrowing related to the 
Coldenhove Acquisition.

In general, our effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 35 percent primarily due to impacts of our 
corporate tax structure, benefits from R&D Credits earned, the mix of pre-tax income in jurisdictions with marginal 
tax rates that differ from the U.S. statutory tax rate and changes in federal and state tax rates. For the year ended 
December 31, 2017, our effective income tax rate related to continuing operations was 12 percent, primarily due to the 
reduction in the U.S. federal tax rate. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax 
legislation, commonly referred to as the "Tax Act". The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, 
among other things, lowering the statutory corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminating certain deductions, 
imposing a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries, introducing new tax regimes and 
changing how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax. The Tax Act also enhanced and extended through 2026 the 
option to claim accelerated depreciation deductions on qualified property. The Company has not completed our 
determination of the accounting implications of the Tax Act on its tax accruals. However, the Company reasonably 
estimated the effects of the Tax Act and recorded provisional amounts in the financial statements as of December 31, 
2017. Consistent with guidance issued by the SEC, which provides for a measurement period of one year from the 
enactment date to finalize the accounting for effects of the Tax Act, the Company provisionally recorded an income tax 
benefit of $6.5 million related to the Tax Act. This amount is comprised of a $10.3 million tax benefit from the 
remeasurement of federal net deferred tax liabilities resulting from the reduction in the U.S. statutory corporate tax 
rate to 21% from 35%, less $3.8 million of tax expense from the mandatory one-time tax on the accumulated earnings 
of its foreign subsidiaries. As the Company completes its analysis of the Tax Act, collects and prepares necessary data 
and interprets any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS and other standard-setting 
bodies, adjustments to the provisional amounts may be required. In addition, adjustments to the provisional amounts 
may be needed to reflect legislative actions by the various U.S. states related to application of the Tax Act provisions 
on 2017 state tax returns. These adjustments could significantly impact the Company’s provision for income taxes in 
the period in which the adjustments are made.

In June 2017, as part of our annual strategic plan review, the Company reassessed its intentions regarding the 
indefinite reinvestment of undistributed earnings of our German operations and asserted its intent to indefinitely 
reinvest them. As a result, the Company did not provide deferred income taxes on the 2017 unremitted earnings of our 
German operations. In addition, in the second quarter of 2017, the deferred tax liability of $4.1 million which was 
recorded in 2016 on unremitted German earnings was eliminated with a reduction to income tax expense. As noted 
above, the Tax Act includes a mandatory one-time tax on unremitted accumulated earnings of all foreign subsidiaries, 
and as a result, all previously unremitted earnings are now subject to U.S. tax and a liability of $3.8 million was 
recorded thereon as of December 31, 2017. Beginning in 2018, the Tax Act will generally provide a 100% deduction 
for U.S. federal tax purposes of dividends received by the Company from its foreign subsidiaries. The Company is 
currently evaluating the potential U.S. federal and state and foreign tax liabilities that would result from future 
repatriations, if any, and how the Tax Act will affect the Company's existing accounting assertion with regard to the 
indefinite reinvestment of undistributed foreign earnings. The Company will complete this evaluation and determine 
the impacts, if any, of U.S. federal and state and foreign legislation on its indefinite reinvestment assertion within the 
one-year measurement period.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, our effective income tax rate related to continuing operations was 29 percent. 
The adoption of ASU 2016-09 allowed excess tax benefits from share-based payments to be shown as a reduction to 
income tax expense and reduced the rate for the year by 3 percent. For the year ended December 31, 2015, our 
effective income tax rate related to continuing operations was 33 percent and included the benefit from recognizing 
R&D Credits earned in prior periods. For a reconciliation of effective tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, see 
Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Income Taxes."

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash flow provided by (used in):

Operating activities

Investing activities:

Capital expenditures

Acquisitions

Asset acquisition

Proceeds on sale of discontinued operations

Other investing activities

Total

Financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

100.0

$

115.8

$

111.2

(42.7)
(43.1)
(8.0)
—
(1.2)
(95.0)
(3.8)
0.2

(68.5)
—

—

—

0.3
(68.2)
(48.4)
(0.3)
(1.1) $

(48.1)
(118.2)
—

5.4

0.8
(160.1)
(18.8)
(0.7)
(68.4)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

$

1.4

$

Operating Cash Flow Commentary

•  Cash provided by operating activities of $100 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $15.8 million less 
than cash provided by operating activities of $115.8 million in the prior year. The unfavorable comparison was 
primarily due to a $9.8 million decrease in operating income and an increase of $10.6 million in our investment in 
working capital for the year ended December 31, 2017. These items were offset by lower cash tax payments and lower 
contributions and benefit payments for post-retirement benefit obligations in 2017.

•  Cash provided by operating activities of $115.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $16.7 million 

favorable to cash provided by operating activities of $111.2 million in the prior year. The favorable comparison was 
primarily due to a a $12.7 million increase in operating income and the benefits of higher utilization of U.S. federal 
R&D Credits. These favorable variances were partially offset by higher post-retirement benefit contributions in 2016 
and a decrease of $1.8 million in our investment in working capital in the prior year compared to an increase of $1.2 
million in our investment in working capital for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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Investing Commentary:

• 

• 

• 

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, cash used by investing activities was $95.0 million and $68.2 
million, respectively. Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $42.7 million compared to 
spending of $68.5 million in the prior year. The capital expenditures were higher than normal in the prior year, due to 
the U.S. transportation filtration project which was completed in 2016. 

For the year ended December 31, 2017, cash used by investing activities includes $43.1 million for the Coldenhove 
Acquisition and $8.0 million for acquisition of a laminating asset. For the year ended December 31, 2015, cash used 
by investing activities includes $118.2 million for the FiberMark Acquisition. 

For the year ended December 31, 2015, we received net cash proceeds of $5.4 million from the sale of the Lahnstein 
Mill.

•  Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $68.5 million compared to spending of $48.1 million 

in the prior year. The capital expenditures were higher than normal due to the U.S. Filtration project which was 
completed in 2016.

• 

For 2018, we expect aggregate annual capital expenditures to be within our target range of approximately 3 to 
5 percent of net sales. We believe that the level of our capital spending can be more than adequately funded from cash 

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provided from operating activities and allows us to maintain the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our assets and also 
invest in expanded manufacturing capabilities to successfully pursue strategic initiatives and deliver attractive returns.

Financing Commentary:

Our liquidity requirements are provided by cash generated from operations and short and long-term borrowings.

• 

For the year ended December 31, 2017, cash used by financing activities was $3.8 million compared to cash used by 
financing activities of $48.4 million for the prior year. The decrease was due to higher net debt borrowings and lower 
share repurchases, offset by higher dividends paid in 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2016, cash used by 
financing activities was $48.4 million compared to cash used by financing activities of $18.8 million for the prior year. 
The change was due to higher net debt repayments, and higher share repurchases and dividends paid in 2016.

•  We have the following short- and long-term borrowings:

Secured Bank Credit Facility

In December 2014, we entered into the Third Amended Credit Agreement. The Third Amended Credit Agreement, 
among other things: (1) increased the maximum principal amount of our existing credit facility for the U.S. Revolving 
Credit Facility to $125 million; (2) established the German Revolving Credit Facility in the maximum principal 
amount of $75 million; (3) caused Neenah and the other domestic borrowers to guarantee, among other things, the 
obligations arising under the German Revolving Credit Facility; (4) provides for the Global Revolving Credit Facilities 
to mature on December 18, 2019; and (5) provides for an accordion feature permitting one or more increases in the 
Global Revolving Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $50 million, such that the aggregate 
commitments under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities do not exceed $250 million. In addition, domestic 
borrowers may request letters of credit under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate face amount not to 
exceed $20 million outstanding at any time, and German borrowers may request letters of credit under the German 
Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate face amount not to exceed $2 million outstanding at any time. See Note 7 of 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Debt."

Unsecured Senior Notes

We have $175 million of 2021 Senior Notes. Proceeds from this offering were used to retire the remaining principal 
amount of 2014 Senior Notes, to repay approximately $56 million in outstanding revolver borrowings under our bank 
credit agreement and for general corporate purposes. See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, 
"Debt."

Other Debt

In June 2014, we repaid the remaining €3.7 million ($5.2 million) in outstanding project financing borrowings under 
the German Loan Agreement.

The Second German Loan Agreement provides for €9.0 million of construction financing which is secured by the melt 
blown machine. The loan matures in September 2022 and principal is repaid in equal quarterly installments. At 
December 31, 2017, €5.3 million ($6.4 million, based on exchange rates at December 31, 2017) was outstanding under 
the Second German Loan Agreement.

•  Availability under our revolving credit facility varies over time depending on the value of our inventory, 

receivables and various capital assets. As of December 31, 2017, we had $76.9 million outstanding under our 
Revolver and $91.9 million of available credit (based on exchange rates at December 31, 2017). 

•  We have required debt payments through December 31, 2017 of $1.4 million on the Second German Loan 

Agreement.

• 

For the year ended December 31, 2017, cash and cash equivalents increased $1.4 million to $4.5 million at 
December 31, 2017 from $3.1 million at December 31, 2016. Total debt increased $34.6 million to $255.5 million 
at December 31, 2017 from $220.9 million at December 31, 2016. Net debt (total debt minus cash and cash 
equivalents) increased by $33.2 million primarily due to the Coldenhove Acquisition.

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•  As of December 31, 2017, majority of our cash balance was held at entities outside of the U.S. As of 
December 31, 2017, there were no restrictions regarding the repatriation of our non-U.S. cash.

Transactions with Shareholders

• 

• 

• 

• 

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we paid quarterly cash dividends of $0.37 per common share or 
$25.1 million annually and $0.33 per common share or $22.4 million annually, respectively.

 In November 2017, our Board of Directors approved an 11 percent increase in the quarterly dividend rate on our 
common stock to $0.41 per share, scheduled to be paid in March 2018.

In May 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the 2017 Stock Purchase Plan which was in effect till December 31, 
2017. In November 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a program for the purchase of up to $25 million of 
outstanding common stock effective January 1, 2018 ("2018 Stock Purchase Plan"). The program does not require the 
Company to purchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Purchases 
under the 2018 Stock Purchase Plan will be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated 
transactions in accordance with the requirements of applicable law. The timing and amount of any purchases will 
depend on share price, market conditions and other factors. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we acquired 
approximately 85,354 shares of Common Stock at a cost of $6.8 million. For further details on our Stock Purchase 
Plans refer to Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Stockholders' Equity."

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we acquired approximately 28,000 and 46,000 of Common Stock, 
respectively, at a cost of $2.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively, for shares surrendered by employees to pay taxes 
due on vested restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights exercised. In addition, we received $0.4 million in 
proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

•  Under the most restrictive terms of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we are permitted to pay cash 
dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock up to the amount available under the Third Amended and 
Restated Credit Agreement, as long as the availability under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement 
exceeds $25 million. If the availability is below $25 million, we are restricted from paying dividends or repurchasing 
shares. As of December 31, 2017, our availability exceeded $25 million, so this restriction did not apply.  See our 
availability under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements, "Debt." Under the most restrictive terms of the 2021 Senior Notes, we are permitted to pay cash dividends 
of up to $25 million in a calendar year, but not permitted to repurchase shares of our common stock. However, as long 
as the net leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) under the 2021 Senior Notes is below 2.5x, we can pay dividends or 
repurchase shares without limitation. In the event the net leverage ratio exceeds 2.5x, we may still pay dividends in 
excess of $25 million or repurchase shares by utilizing "restricted payment baskets" as defined in the indenture for the 
2021 Senior Notes. As of December 31, 2017, since our leverage ratio was less than 2.5x, none of these covenants 
were restrictive to our ability to pay dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock.

Other Items:

•  As of December 31, 2017, we had $44.0 million of state NOLs. Our state NOLs may be used to offset approximately 
$2.6 million in state income taxes. If not used, substantially all of the state NOLs will expire in various amounts 
between 2018 and 2036. In addition, we had $15.5 million of U.S. federal and $6.9 million of U.S. state R&D Credits 
which, if not used, will expire between 2030 and 2037 for the U.S. federal R&D Credits and between 2020 and 2032 
for the state R&D Credits.

Management believes that our ability to generate cash from operations and our borrowing capacity are adequate to fund 
working capital, capital spending and other cash needs for the next 12 months. Our ability to generate adequate cash from 
operations beyond 2017 will depend on, among other things, our ability to successfully implement our business strategies, 
control costs in line with market conditions and manage the impact of changes in input prices and currencies. We can give 
no assurance we will be able to successfully implement these items.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table presents the total contractual obligations for which cash flows are fixed or determinable as of 
December 31, 2017:

(In millions)

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Beyond
2022

Total

Long-term debt payments
Interest payments on long-term
debt (a)

Open purchase orders (b)

Other post-employment benefit
obligations (c)

Contributions to pension trusts
Minimum purchase commitments
(d)
Operating leases

$

1.4

$

78.2

$

1.3

$

176.4

$

1.0

$

— $

258.3

11.4

67.0

5.3

14.7

12.3
4.0

11.3

—

4.3

—

6.1
2.6

9.3

—

4.6

—

—
2.1

4.3

—

4.9

—

—
1.8

—

—

4.8

—

—
1.6

—

—

18.1

—

—
3.7

36.3

67.0

42.0

14.7

18.4
15.8

Total contractual obligations

$

116.1

$

102.5

$

17.3

$

187.4

$

7.4

$

21.8

$

452.5

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(a)  Interest payments on long-term debt includes interest on variable rate debt at December 31, 2017 weighted 

average interest rates.

(b)  The open purchase orders displayed in the table represent amounts we anticipate will become payable within the 

next 12 months for goods and services that we have negotiated for delivery.

(c)  The above table includes future payments that we will make for postretirement benefits other than pensions. Those 

amounts are estimated using actuarial assumptions, including expected future service, to project the future 
obligations.

(d)  The minimum purchase commitments in 2018 are primarily for coal and corn starch contracts. Although we are 
primarily liable for payments on the above operating leases and minimum purchase commitments, based on 
historic operating performance and forecasted future cash flows, we believe our exposure to losses, if any, under 
these arrangements is not material.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recently 
Adopted Accounting Standards" for a description of accounting standards adopted in the year ended December 31, 2017.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP in the United States requires estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and 
net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these 
estimates are recorded when known. The critical accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial 
statements are those that are important both to the presentation of financial condition and results of operations and require 
significant judgments with regard to estimates used. These critical judgments relate to the reported amounts of assets and 
liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of expenses.

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The following summary provides further information about the critical accounting policies and should be read in 
conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the consistent application of our 
policies provides readers of our financial statements with useful and reliable information about our operating results and 
financial condition.

We have discussed the application of these critical accounting policies with our Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

Inventories

We value U.S. inventories at the lower of cost, using the Last-In, First-Out ("LIFO") method, or market. German and Dutch 
inventories are valued at the lower of cost, using a weighted-average cost method, or market. The First-In, First-Out value 
of U.S. inventories valued on the LIFO method was $120.1 million and $106.8 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, 
respectively and exceeded such LIFO value by $10.5 million and $8.2 million, respectively. Cost includes labor, materials 
and production overhead. Under the LIFO inventory valuation method, changes in the cost of raw materials and production 
activities are recognized in cost of sales in the current period even though these materials and other costs may have been 
incurred at significantly different values due to the length of time of our production cycle. Since we value most of our 
inventory utilizing the LIFO inventory costing methodology, rapid changes in raw material costs have an impact on our 
operating results.

Income Taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining our global provision for income taxes and recording the related tax assets 
and liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax 
determination is less than certain. Our effective income tax rates include the tax effects of certain special items, such as 
foreign tax rate differences, tax effects of foreign financing structures, R&D Credits and excess tax benefits from stock 
compensation. While we believe that these judgments and estimates are appropriate and reasonable under the 
circumstances, actual resolution of these matters may differ from recorded estimated amounts.

As of December 31, 2017, we have aggregate deferred income tax assets of $10.1 million related to temporary differences, 
net operating losses and R&D Credits of the state of Wisconsin only. U.S. federal R&D Credits are netted against deferred 
income tax liabilities. As of December 31, 2016, our aggregate deferred income tax assets were $6.1 million and included 
all deferred attributes of U.S. federal and state jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2016, we recorded a valuation allowance 
of $3.1 million against a portion of our U.S. state R&D Credits. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, we 
consider many factors, including specific taxing jurisdictions, sources of taxable income, income tax strategies and 
forecasted earnings for the entities in each jurisdiction. A valuation allowance would be recognized if, based on the weight 
of available evidence, we conclude that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets 
will not be realized.

As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, our liability for uncertain income taxes positions was $10.0 million and $10.3 million, 
respectively. In evaluating and estimating tax positions and tax benefits, we consider many factors which may result in 
periodic adjustments and which may not accurately anticipate actual outcomes.

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

Consolidated pension expense related to continuing operations for defined benefit pension plans was $7.0 million, $9.5 
million and $6.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Accounting for defined 
benefit pension plans requires various assumptions, including, but not limited to, discount rates, expected long-term rates 
of return on plan assets, future compensation growth rates and mortality rates. Accounting for our postretirement benefit 
plans also requires various assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, discount rates and annual rates of increase in 
the per capita costs of health care benefits. 

The following chart summarizes the more significant assumptions used in the actuarial valuation of our defined benefit 
plans for each of the past three years: 

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Pension plans

Weighted average discount rate for benefit expense
Weighted average discount rate for benefit obligation
Expected long-term rate on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase

Postretirement benefit plans

Weighted average discount rate for benefit expense
Weighted average discount rate for benefit obligation
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
Ultimate cost trend rate
Year that the ultimate cost trend rate is reached

   2017  

2016  

2015

   4.18% 4.54% 3.91%
   3.49% 4.16%   4.54%
   6.31% 6.20% 6.50%
   2.49% 2.18% 2.92%

   3.89% 4.07% 4.05%
   3.27% 3.69%   4.07%
   6.80%   7.00%   7.30%
   4.50%   4.50%   4.50%
2027
   2037  

2037  

The discount (or settlement) rate that is utilized for determining the present value of future pension obligations in the U.S. 
is generally based on the yield for a theoretical basket of AA-rated corporate bonds currently available in the market place, 
whose duration matches the timing of expected pension benefit payments. The discount (or settlement) rate that is utilized 
for determining the present value of future pension obligations in Germany is generally based on the IBOXX index of AA-
rated corporate bonds adjusted to match the timing of expected pension benefit payments.

The expected long-term rate of return on pension fund assets held by our pension trusts was determined based on several 
factors, including input from pension investment consultants and projected long-term returns of broad equity and bond 
indices. We also considered the plans' historical 10-year and 15-year compounded annual returns. We evaluate our 
investment strategy and long-term rate of return on pension asset assumptions at least annually.

 For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, consolidated postretirement health care and life insurance plan 
benefit expense was $2.7 million, $3.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively. The discount (or settlement) rate that is 
utilized for determining the present value of future postretirement health care and life insurance plan benefit obligations in 
the U.S. is generally based on the yield for a theoretical basket of AA-rated corporate bonds currently available in the 
market place, whose duration matches the timing of expected postretirement health care and life insurance benefit 
payments. The discount (or settlement) rate that is utilized for determining the present value of future postretirement health 
care and life insurance obligations for our foreign benefit plans is generally based on an index of AA-rated corporate bonds 
adjusted to match the timing of expected benefit payments.

We evaluate these assumptions at least once each year or as facts and circumstances dictate and we make changes as 
conditions warrant. Changes to these assumptions will increase or decrease our reported net periodic benefit expense, 
which will result in changes to the recorded benefit plan assets and liabilities.

Useful Life and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is principally computed on the straight-line method over estimated useful 
asset lives. The weighted average remaining useful lives for buildings, land improvements and machinery and equipment 
are approximately 20 years, 12 years and 9.5 years respectively. We also use units-of-production method of depreciation for 
the U.S. transportation filtration production assets with a gross book value of $66.6 million, which reflects the nature of the 
assets' utilization.

Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and 
Equipment ("ASC Topic 360"), whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such 
long-lived assets may not be recoverable from future net pre-tax cash flows. Impairment testing requires significant 
management judgment including estimating the future success of product lines, future sales volumes, growth rates for 
selling prices and costs, alternative uses for the assets and estimated proceeds from disposal of the assets. Impairment 
testing is conducted at the lowest level where cash flows can be measured and are independent of cash flows of other 
assets. An asset impairment would be indicated if the sum of the expected future net pre-tax cash flows from the use of the 
asset (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset. An impairment loss would 
be measured based on the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying amount. We determine fair value 

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based on an expected present value technique using multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect a range of possible outcomes 
and a risk free rate of interest are used to estimate fair value.

The estimates and assumptions used in the impairment analysis are consistent with the business plans and estimates we use 
to manage our business operations. The use of different assumptions would increase or decrease the estimated fair value of 
the asset and would increase or decrease the impairment charge. Actual outcomes may differ from the estimates.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives

We test goodwill for impairment at least annually in conjunction with preparation of Neenah's annual business plan, or 
more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it might be impaired.

We tested goodwill for impairment as of November 30, 2017. We elected the option under ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — 
Goodwill and Other, to perform a qualitative assessment of our reporting units to determine whether further impairment 
testing is necessary. In this qualitative assessment, we considered the following items for each of the reporting units: 
macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, overall financial performance and other entity specific events. 
In addition, for each of these reporting units, the most recent fair value determination results in an amount that exceeds the 
carrying amount of the reporting units. Based on these assessments, we determined that the likelihood that a current fair 
value determination would be less than the current carrying amount of the reporting unit is not more likely than not. As of 
November 30, 2017 no impairment was indicated.

Other Intangible Assets

Certain trade names are estimated to have indefinite useful lives and as such are not amortized. Intangible assets with 
indefinite lives are annually reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 350.

Acquired intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated 
useful lives, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360. Intangible assets consist primarily of 
customer relationships, trade names and acquired intellectual property. Such intangible assets are amortized using the 
straight-line method over estimated useful lives of between 10 and 15 years.

Our annual test of other intangible assets for impairment at November 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 indicated that the carrying 
amount of such assets was recoverable.

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Acquisition Accounting 

We account for acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, which requires companies to record assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed at their respective fair market values at the date of acquisition. The accounting for acquisitions involves a 
considerable amount of judgment and estimate, including the fair value of certain forms of consideration; fair value of 
acquired intangible assets involving projections of future revenues and cash flows that are then either discounted at an 
estimated discount rate or measured at an estimated royalty rate; fair value of other acquired assets and assumed liabilities, 
including potential contingencies; and the useful lives of the acquired assets. The assumptions used are determined at the 
time of the acquisition in accordance with accepted valuation models.  Projections are developed using internal forecasts, 
available industry and market data and estimates of long-term rates of growth for our business. The impact of prior or 
future acquisitions on our financial position or results of operations may be materially impacted by the change in or initial 
selection of assumptions and estimates.  Refer to Note 4, “Acquisitions”, of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
included elsewhere in this Annual Report for further discussion of business combination accounting valuation methodology 
and assumptions.

Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As a multinational enterprise, we are exposed to risks such as changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange 
rates, interest rates and environmental regulation. A variety of practices are employed to manage these risks, including 
operating and financing activities and, where deemed appropriate, the use of derivative instruments. Derivative instruments 
are used only for risk management purposes and not for speculation or trading.

Presented below is a description of our most significant risks.

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Foreign Currency Risk

Our reported operating results are affected by changes in the exchange rates of the local currencies of our non-U.S. 
operations relative to the U.S. dollar. For the year ended December 31, 2017, a hypothetical 10 percent strengthening of the 
U.S dollar relative to the local currencies of our non-U.S. operations would have decreased our income before income 
taxes by approximately $3.9 million. We do not hedge our exposure to exchange risk on reported operating results.

The translation of the balance sheets of our non-U.S. operations from their local currencies into U.S. dollars is also 
sensitive to changes in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar. Consequently, we performed a sensitivity test to determine if 
changes in the exchange rate would have a significant effect on the translation of the balance sheets of our non-U.S. 
operations into U.S. dollars. These translation gains or losses are recorded as unrealized translation adjustments ("UTA", a 
component of accumulated other comprehensive income) within stockholders' equity. The hypothetical change in UTA is 
calculated by multiplying the net assets of our non-U.S. operations by a 10 percent change in the exchange rate of their 
local currencies compared to the U.S. dollar. As of December 31, 2017, the net assets of our non-U.S. operations exceeded 
their net liabilities by approximately $214 million. As of December 31, 2017, a 10 percent strengthening of the U.S. dollar 
relative to the local currencies of our non-U.S. operations would have decreased our stockholders' equity by approximately 
$22 million.

Commodity Risk

Pulp

We purchase the wood pulp used to produce our products on the open market, and, as a result, the price and other terms of 
those purchases are subject to change based on factors such as worldwide supply and demand and government regulation. 
We do not have significant influence over the price paid for our wood pulp purchases. Therefore, an increase in wood pulp 
prices could occur at the same time that prices for our products are decreasing and have an adverse effect on our results of 
operations, financial position and cash flows.

Based on 2017 pulp purchases, a $100 per ton increase in the average market price for pulp would have increased our 
annual costs for pulp purchases by approximately $23 million.

Other Manufacturing Inputs

We purchase a substantial portion of the other manufacturing inputs necessary to produce our products on the open market, 
and, as a result, the price and other terms of those purchases are subject to change based on factors such as worldwide 
supply and demand and government regulation. We do not have significant influence over our costs for such manufacturing 
inputs. Therefore, an increase in other manufacturing inputs could occur at the same time that prices for our products are 
decreasing and have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

Our technical products business acquires certain of its specialized pulp requirements from two global suppliers and certain 
critical specialty latex grades from a limited number suppliers. In general, these supply arrangements are covered by formal 
contracts and represent multi-year business relationships that have historically been sufficient to meet our needs. We expect 
these relationships to continue to operate in a satisfactory manner in the future. In the event of an interruption of production 
at any one supplier, we believe that each of these suppliers individually would be able to satisfy our short-term 
requirements for specialized pulp or specialty latex. In the event of a long-term disruption in our supply of specialized pulp 
or specialty latex, we believe we would be able to substitute other pulp grades or other latex grades that would allow us to 
meet required product performance characteristics and incur only a limited disruption in our production. As a result, we do 
not believe that the substitution of such alternative pulp or latex grades would have a material effect on our operations.

We generate substantially all of the electrical energy used by our Munising mill and approximately 25 percent of the 
electrical energy at our Appleton and Bruckmühl mills. Availability of energy is not expected to be a problem in the 
foreseeable future, but the purchase price of such energy can and likely will fluctuate significantly based on fluctuations in 
demand and other factors. There is no assurance that that we will be able to obtain electricity or natural gas purchases on 
favorable terms in the future.

Except for certain specialty latex grades and specialty softwood pulp used by our technical products business, we are not 
aware of any significant concentration of business transacted with a particular supplier.

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Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk on our variable rate bank debt. At December 31, 2017, we had $76.9 million of variable 
rate borrowings outstanding. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense on 
outstanding variable rate borrowings by approximately $0.8 million.

Environmental Regulation/Climate Change Legislation

Our manufacturing operations are subject to extensive regulation primarily by U.S., German, Dutch and other international 
authorities. We have made significant capital expenditures to comply with environmental laws, rules and regulations. Due 
to changes in environmental laws and regulations, including potential future legislation to limit GHG emissions, the 
application of such regulations and changes in environmental control technology, we are not able to predict with certainty 
the amount of future capital spending to be incurred for environmental purposes. Taking these uncertainties into account, 
we have planned capital expenditures for environmental projects during the period 2018 through 2019 of approximately 
$1 million to $2 million annually.

We believe these risks can be managed and will not have a material effect on our business or our consolidated financial 
position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The information required in Item 8 is contained in and incorporated herein by reference from pages F-1 through F-55 of 
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

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Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the 
effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 
15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered 
by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as 
of the end of such period, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, 
summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or 
submit under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports 
that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as 
defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's internal control over 
financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the 
preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial 
statement preparation and presentation.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2017. The scope of management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting includes all of 
the Company's businesses except for the Coldenhove business acquired in November 2017. The Coldenhove business 
constituted approximately 8 percent of total assets and less than 1 percent of revenues and net income of the consolidated 
financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017. Further discussion of this acquisition can be 
found in Note 4 "Acquisitions" to our consolidated financial statements. In making this assessment, management used the 
criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal 
Control — Integrated Framework (2013). Based upon its assessment, management believes that as of December 31, 2017, 
the Company's internal controls over financial reporting were effective.

The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, has been audited by Deloitte & 
Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited our consolidated financial statements. 
Deloitte & Touche's attestation report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting is included herein. See 
"Item 15, Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule."

Neenah, Inc.

February 23, 2018 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no significant change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the three months 
ended December 31, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal 
control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.    Other Information

None.

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PART III

Item 10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

The information required to be set forth herein, except for the information included under Executive Officers of the 
Company, relating to nominees for director of Neenah and compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 is set forth under the captions "Election of Directors", "Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors", 
"Corporate Governance" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance", respectively, in the Proxy 
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 23, 2018. Such information is incorporated herein by 
reference. The definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 
120 days after December 31, 2017.

Executive Officers of the Company

Set forth below is information concerning our executive officers.

Name
John P. O'Donnell

Matthew L. Duncan

Steven S. Heinrichs

Bonnie C. Lind

Julie A. Schertell

Byron J. Racki

Armin Schwinn

Position

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Senior Vice President — President, Fine Paper and Packaging

Senior Vice President — President, Performance Materials

Senior Vice President — Managing Director of Neenah Germany

Larry N. Brownlee

Vice President — Controller and Principal Accounting Officer

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John P. O'Donnell, born in 1960, is our President and Chief Executive Officer and serves as a Director. He has been in that 
role since May 2011. Prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Office, Mr. O'Donnell served as our Senior Vice 
President, Chief Operating Officer since June 2010. In November 2007, Mr. O'Donnell joined Neenah as President, Fine 
Paper. Mr. O'Donnell was employed by Georgia-Pacific Corporation from 1985 until 2007 and held increasingly senior 
roles in the Consumer Products division. Mr. O'Donnell served as President of the North America Retail Business from 
2004 through 2007, and as President of the North American Commercial Tissue business from 2002 through 2004.

Matthew L. Duncan, born in 1973, is our Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and has been in that role 
since joining Neenah in March 2016.  Prior to his employment with Neenah, Mr. Duncan served as Vice President Human 
Resources for Coca-Cola Refreshments, the North American operating unit of The Coca-Cola Company. Before joining 
The Coca-Cola Company in 2008, Mr. Duncan served in a variety of Human Resource leadership roles with The Home 
Depot and Nestle.  

Steven S. Heinrichs, born in 1968, is our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and has been in that role 
since June 2004 when he joined Kimberly-Clark as Chief Counsel, Pulp and Paper and General Counsel for Neenah, Inc. 
Prior to his employment with Kimberly-Clark, Mr. Heinrichs served as Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary 
for Mariner Health Care, Inc., a nursing home and long-term acute care hospital company. Before joining Mariner Health 
Care in 2003, Mr. Heinrichs served as Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for American Commercial 
Lines LLC, a leading inland barge and shipbuilding company from 1998 through 2003. Mr. Heinrichs engaged in the 
private practice of law with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP and Shuttleworth, Smith, McNabb and Williams 
PLLC from 1994 through 1998. Mr. Heinrichs received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern 
University in 2008, his law degree from Tulane University in 1994, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of 
Virginia.

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Bonnie C. Lind, born in 1958, is our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and has been in that role 
since June 2004. Ms. Lind was an employee of Kimberly-Clark from 1982 until 2004, holding a variety of increasingly 
senior financial and operations positions. From 1999 until June 2004, Ms. Lind served as the Assistant Treasurer of 
Kimberly-Clark and was responsible for managing Kimberly-Clark's global treasury operations. Prior to that, she was 
Director of Kimfibers with overall responsibility for the sourcing and distribution of pulp to Kimberly-Clark's global 
operations.

Julie A. Schertell, born in 1969, is our Senior Vice President — President, Fine Paper and Packaging and has been in that 
role since January 2014. Ms. Schertell joined Neenah in 2008 and served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the 
Fine Paper division through December 2010 and as a Senior Vice President and President, Fine Paper through December 
2013. Ms. Schertell was employed by Georgia-Pacific Corporation in the Consumer Products Retail division, where she 
served as Vice President of Sales Strategy from 2007-2008, and as Vice President of Customer Solutions from 2003 
through 2007.

Byron J. Racki, born in 1977, is a Senior Vice President of the Company and President, Performance Materials, and had 
been in that role since January 2017. Mr. Racki joined the Company in 2006 and has served in areas of increasing 
responsibility including Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Specialty Products in 2014 and 2015 and Vice President of 
Sales and Marketing for the Fine Paper division in 2012 and 2013. Prior to joining Neenah, Mr. Racki was employed by 
Kimberly-Clark in the Family Care division in various finance positions. Mr. Racki earned an MBA from the University of 
Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Iowa.

Armin Schwinn, born in 1959, has been our Senior Vice President — Managing Director of Neenah Germany since April 
2010, and he is responsible for our filtration operating unit. Mr. Schwinn had been Vice President, Finance of Neenah 
Germany since our acquisition of FiberMark Germany in October 2006. Mr. Schwinn joined FiberMark Germany in 1995 
and held increasingly senior positions within FiberMark Germany's financial, purchasing and administrative functions. 
Prior to this, Mr. Schwinn served in various leadership positions in other German manufacturing and service companies.

Larry N. Brownlee, born in 1956, is our Vice President — Controller and Principal Accounting Officer and has been in that 
role since July 2004. From 1990 to 2004, Mr. Brownlee served as Controller of several public companies in the electric 
utility, telephone and healthcare industries. From 1979 to 1990, Mr. Brownlee was with Arthur Andersen & Co. and 
provided audit services to clients primarily in the manufacturing, utility and healthcare industries. Mr. Brownlee received 
his Masters of Accountancy from the University of Georgia in 1979.

There are no family relationships among our directors or executive officers.

Code of Ethics

The Neenah, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, applies to all directors, officers and employees of Neenah. The 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics meets the requirements of a "code of ethics" as defined by Item 406 of Regulation S-
K, and applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) and Vice 
President — Controller (our principal accounting officer), as well as all other employees, as indicated above. The Code of 
Business Conduct and Ethics also meets the requirements of a code of conduct under New York Stock Exchange listing 
standards. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on our web site at www.neenah.com under the links 
"Investor Relations — Corporate Governance — Code of Ethics" and print copies are available upon request without 
charge. You can request print copies by contacting our General Counsel in writing at Neenah, Inc., 3460 Preston Ridge 
Road, Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 or by telephone at 678-566-6500. We intend to disclose any amendments to the 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as any waivers for executive officers or directors, on our web site at 
www.neenah.com. Information on our web site is not incorporated by reference in this document.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

Information relating to executive compensation and other matters is set forth under the captions "Compensation, 
Discussion and Analysis", "Additional Executive Compensation", "Director Compensation", and "Compensation 
Committee Report" in the Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10 above. Such information is incorporated herein by 
reference.

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Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

Information relating to ownership of common stock of Neenah by certain persons is set forth under the caption "Security 
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10 above. Such 
information is incorporated herein by reference. Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity 
compensation plans of Neenah is set forth under the caption "Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the Proxy 
Statement referred to in Item 10 above. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

Information relating to existing or proposed relationships or transactions between Neenah and any affiliate of Neenah is set 
forth under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10 
above. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information relating to Neenah's principal accounting fees and services is set forth under the caption "Independent 
Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services" in the Proxy Statement referred to in Item 10 above. Such 
information is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

(a)   Documents filed as part of this report:

1.  Consolidated Financial Statements

The following reports and financial statements are filed herewith on the pages indicated:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.  Financial Statement schedule

The following schedule is filed herewith:

Page

F-2

F-3

F-4

F-5

F-6

F-7

F-8

F-9

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

F-55

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted.

3.  Exhibits

See (b) below

(b)   Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by reference in this report. Where such filing is made by 
incorporation by reference to a previously filed registration statement or report, such registration statement or report is 
identified in parentheses. We will furnish any exhibit at no cost upon written request to us at: Investor Relations, 
Neenah, Inc., 3460 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 600, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005.

Exhibit
Number
2.1

Exhibit
Interest Purchase Agreement by and among ASP FiberMark Holdings, LLC, ASP FiberMark, LLC, Neenah 
FMK Holdings, LLC and Neenah Paper, Inc. dated as of July 16, 2015 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Neenah 
Paper, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2015, filed 
November 9, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

2.2

Asset Purchase Agreement, by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., Wausau Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper 
Mills, LLC, dated as of December 7, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Current Report on 
Form 8-K filed January 31, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).

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Exhibit
Number
2.30 +

3.1

3.2

3.3

4.1

4.2

10.1

10.3*

10.4*

10.5*

10.6*

10.7*

10.8*

10.9*

Exhibit

Securities Purchase Agreement by and among Crane Technical Materials, Inc., Crane & Co., Inc., Neenah 
Paper, Inc. and Neenah Filtration, LLC dated as of June 2, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2014, filed August 7, 2014) (confidential 
treatment has been granted for certain portions of this exhibit pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request 
filed with the Securities Exchange Commission).

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Neenah Paper, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Neenah 
Paper, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Neenah, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Neenah, Inc. Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed January 3, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

Certificate of Ownership & Merger merging Neenah, Inc. into Neenah Paper, Inc., dated December 11, 2017 
(filed herewith)

Indenture dated as of May 23, 2013, by and among the Company, the Guarantors named therein, and the 2021 
Notes Trustee filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 24, 2013 
and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Notation of Subsidiary Guarantee (included as Exhibit E to Exhibit 4.1).

Tax Sharing Agreement dated as of November 30, 2004 by and between Kimberly-Clark Corporation and 
Neenah Paper, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed 
November 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).

Neenah Paper Supplemental Pension Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed March 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

First Amendment to Neenah Paper Supplemental Pension Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Neenah Paper, 
Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 4, 2014 and 
incorporated herein by reference).

Neenah Paper Amended and Restated Supplemental Retirement Contribution Plan, effective as of January 1, 
2016 (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2016, filed on February 24, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference).

Neenah Paper Executive Severance Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed March 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

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First Amendment to Neenah Paper Executive Severance Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.33 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 4, 2014 and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Neenah Paper, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (filed as 
Annex A to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the year ended 
December 31, 2013, filed April 12, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

Neenah Paper Deferred Compensation Plan approved on December 11, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the 
Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed March 7, 2013 
and incorporated herein by reference).

10.10*

Neenah Paper Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan approved on December 11, 2006. (filed as 
Exhibit 10.22 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, 
filed March 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.11 + Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated December 18, 2014 by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., 
certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders listed therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent for the Lenders 
(filed as Exhibit 10.31 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2014, filed February 27, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference) (confidential treatment has 
been granted for certain portions of this exhibit pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request filed with the 
Securities Exchange Commission).

10.12

10.13

First Amendment, dated as of July 28, 2016, to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated 
December 18, 2014 by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders listed therein and 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent for the Lenders (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. Current 
Report on Form 8-K, filed August 2, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

Second Amendment, dated as of December 13, 2016, to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement 
dated December 18, 2014 by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders listed 
therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent for the Lenders (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Neenah Paper, 
Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 16, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

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Exhibit
Number
10.14*

10.15

10.16

12

21

23

24

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

Exhibit
Form of Performance Share Award as of 2017 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Neenah Paper, Inc. Current Report on 
Form 8-K filed February 3, 2017 and incorporated by reference herein).
Third Amendment, dated as of August 30, 2017, to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated 
December 18, 2014 by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders listed therein and 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent for the Lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed November 8, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference).
Fourth Amendment, dated as of December 14, 2017, to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement 
dated December 18, 2014 by and among Neenah Paper, Inc., certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders listed 
therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent for the Lenders (filed herewith).

Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (filed herewith)

List of Subsidiaries of Neenah, Inc. (filed herewith).

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP (filed herewith)

Power of Attorney (filed herewith)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (filed herewith).

Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act 
(filed herewith).

Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act 
and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (filed herewith).

Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act 
and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (filed herewith).

101.INS XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith).

101.SC
H

101.CA
L

101.DE
F

101.LA
B

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith).

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith).

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith).

101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).

_______________________

* 

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

+  Pursuant to a confidential treatment request portions of this exhibit have been furnished separately to the 

Securities and Exchange Commission.

(c)  Financial Statement Schedule

See Item 15(a) (2) above

Item 16.  Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused 
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Neenah, Inc.
By:

/s/ JOHN P. O'DONNELL
Name:
Title:

John P. O'Donnell
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (in his capacity as a duly
authorized officer of the Registrant and in
his capacity as Chief Executive Officer)
February 23, 2018

Date:

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ JOHN P. O'DONNELL

John P. O'Donnell

/s/ BONNIE C. LIND

Bonnie C. Lind

/s/ LARRY N. BROWNLEE

Larry N. Brownlee

President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial
Officer)
Vice President — Controller (Principal
Accounting Officer)

/s/ SEAN T. ERWIN*

Chairman of the Board and Director

Sean T. Erwin

/s/ WILLIAM M. COOK*

Director

William M. Cook

/s/ MARGARET S. DANO*

Director

Margaret S. Dano

/s/ TIMOTHY S. LUCAS*

Director

Timothy S. Lucas

/s/ JOHN F. MCGOVERN*

Director

John F. McGovern

/s/ PHILIP C. MOORE*

Director

Philip C. Moore

/s/ STEPHEN M. WOOD*

Director

Stephen M. Wood

*By:

/s/ STEVEN S. HEINRICHS

Steven S. Heinrichs
Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Attorney-in-fact

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Neenah, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Neenah, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of 
December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in 
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, and the related 
notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, 
the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 
2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 
31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of 
the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 23, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's 
internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion 
on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the 
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and 
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the 
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures 
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits 
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our 
opinion.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Atlanta, Georgia 
February 23, 2018

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2003.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Neenah, Inc.
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Neenah, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Neenah, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of 
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Neenah, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of 
December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, 
in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria 
in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended 
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended 
December 31, 2017, of the Company and our report dated February 23, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those 
December 31, 2017, of the Company and our report dated February 23, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those 
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.
As described in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from 
As described in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from 
its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at W.A. Sanders Coldenhove Holding B.V., which was acquired 
its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at W.A. Sanders Coldenhove Holding B.V., which was acquired 
on November 1, 2017 and whose financial statements constitute approximately eight percent of total assets and less than 
on November 1, 2017 and whose financial statements constitute approximately eight percent of total assets and less than 
one percent of revenues and net income of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended 
one percent of revenues and net income of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended 
December 31, 2017. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at W.A. Sanders 
December 31, 2017. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at W.A. Sanders 
Coldenhove Holding B.V.
Coldenhove Holding B.V.
Basis for Opinion 
Basis for Opinion 
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its 
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s 
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s 
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the 
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in 
all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing 
all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing 
the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control 
the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control 
based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We 
based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We 
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and 
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the 
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and 
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and 
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and 
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and 
directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized 
directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized 
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
February 23, 2018
February 23, 2018

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except share and per share data)

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

979.9

$

941.5

$

Net sales

Cost of products sold

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Acquisition/integration/restructuring costs

Insurance settlement

Pension and SERP plan settlement charges

Other (income) expense — net

Operating income

Interest expense

Interest income

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 13)

781.2

198.7

96.5

1.3
(3.2)
0.6
(0.8)
104.3
12.7
(0.1)
91.7

11.4

80.3

—

727.0

214.5

92.2

7.0

—

0.8

0.4

114.1
11.2
(0.1)
103.0

29.6

73.4
(0.4)
73.0

4.33
(0.02)
4.31

4.26
(0.02)
4.24

$

$

$

$

$

887.7

692.3

195.4

86.5

6.5

—

—

1.0

101.4
11.7
(0.2)
89.9

29.4

60.5
(9.4)
51.1

3.58
(0.56)
3.02

3.53
(0.55)
2.98

Net income

$

80.3

$

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Diluted

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

$

$

$

$

4.74

—

4.74

4.68

—

4.68

$

$

$

$

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)

Basic

Diluted

16,805

17,052

16,773

17,087

16,754

17,012

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions)

Net income

Reclassification of amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of operations:

Amortization of adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities

Pension plan settlement/curtailment charge (2015 amount in discontinued operations)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of operations

Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)

Net loss from pension and other postretirement benefit plans

Deferred loss on "available-for-sale" securities

Income (loss) from other comprehensive income items before income taxes

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
Other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

80.3

$

73.0

$

51.1

5.9

0.6

6.5

20.0
(20.3)
(0.4)
5.8
(3.0)
8.8

$

89.1

$

7.2

0.8

8.0
(7.1)
(18.0)
—
(17.1)
(3.4)
(13.7)
59.3

$

7.1

5.5

12.6
(15.0)
(6.3)
—
(8.7)
1.2
(9.9)
41.2

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share data)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts receivable, net

Inventories

Prepaid and other current assets

Total Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment — net

Deferred Income Taxes
Goodwill (Note 5)

Intangible Assets — net (Note 5)

Other Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Debt payable within one year

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Total Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Deferred Income Taxes

Noncurrent Employee Benefits

Other Noncurrent Obligations

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 11 and 12)

Stockholders' Equity

Common stock, par value $0.01 — authorized: 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding:
16,870,000 shares and 16,771,000 shares

Treasury stock, at cost: 1,588,000 shares and 1,475,000 shares

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total Stockholders' Equity

December 31,

2017

2016

$

4.5

$

115.7

143.5

21.5

285.2

425.2

10.1
85.3

78.7

19.9

3.1

96.5

116.3

20.4

236.3

364.6

6.1
70.4

74.0

14.2

$

904.4

$

765.6

$

1.4

$

65.7

57.5

124.6

254.1

15.0

100.3

10.5

504.5

0.2
(65.8)
323.9

235.7
(94.1)
399.9

1.2

55.6

51.2

108.0

219.7

10.1

86.7

2.8

427.3

0.2
(56.5)
317.0

169.6
(92.0)
338.3

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

904.4

$

765.6

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In millions, shares in thousands)

Common Stock

Shares

Amount

Treasury
Stock

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Balance, December 31, 2014

17,849

$

Net income

Other comprehensive loss, after income taxes

Dividends declared

Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation

Shares purchased (Note 10)

Stock options exercised

Restricted stock vesting (Note 10)

Stock-based compensation

Other/Currency

—

—

—

—

—

108

106

—

—

Balance, December 31, 2015

18,063

Net income

Other comprehensive loss, net of income tax
benefit

Dividends declared

Excess tax benefits from stock-based
compensation

Shares purchased (Note 10)

Stock options exercised

Restricted stock vesting (Note 10)

Balance, December 31, 2016

Net income
Other comprehensive income, after income
tax benefit
Reclassification of the stranded tax effects
related to the Tax Act (Note 10)

Dividends declared

Shares purchased (Note 10)

Stock options exercised

Restricted stock vesting (Note 10)

Stock-based compensation

Other/Currency

—

—

—

—

71

111

—

18,245

—

—

—

—

—

140

73

—

—

0.2

—

$ (31.7) $
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(5.9)
—
(2.5)
—

—
(40.1)
—

—

—

(12.6)
—
(3.8)
—
(56.5)
—

—

—

—
(6.8)
—
(2.5)
—

—
$ (65.8) $

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$

—

—

—

2.6

—

1.2

—

6.5

0.1

310.8

—

—

—

—

0.4

—

5.8

317.0

—

—

—

—

—

0.4

—

6.4

0.1

$

88.2

51.1

—
(20.3)

—

—

—

—

—

—

119.0

73.0

—
(22.4)

—

—

—

—

169.6

80.3

—

10.9
(25.1)
—

—

—

—

—

323.9

$

235.7

$

(68.4)
—

(9.9)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(78.3)
—

(13.7)
—

—

—

—

—
(92.0)
—

8.8

(10.9)
—

—

—

—

—

—
(94.1)

Balance, December 31, 2017

18,458

$

0.2

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (Note 9)
Deferred income tax provision
Non-cash effects of changes in liabilities for uncertain income tax positions
Pension settlement charge, net of plan payments
Non-cash loss on discontinued operations
Loss (gain) on asset dispositions
Net cash (used in) provided by changes in operating working capital, net of effect of
acquisitions (Note 15)
Pension and other post-employment benefits
Other

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
Purchases of marketable securities
Asset acquisition
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions (Note 4)
Other
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt (Note 7)
Debt issuance costs
Repayments of long-term debt (Note 7)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (Note 9)
Cash dividends paid
Shares purchased (Note 10)
Other
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

80.3

$

73.0

$

51.1

33.3
6.4
—
(0.2)
(0.1)
0.6
—
0.2

(11.8)
(8.0)
(0.7)
100.0

(42.7)
(0.6)
(8.0)
—
—
(43.1)
(0.6)
(95.0)

323.7
(0.3)
(293.3)
0.4
—
(25.1)
(9.3)
0.1
(3.8)

32.0
5.8
—
16.9
(1.5)
0.8
—
0.1

(1.2)
(10.9)
0.8
115.8

(68.5)
(0.1)
—
—
0.1
—
0.3
(68.2)

243.0
(0.1)
(252.9)
0.4
—
(22.4)
(16.4)
—
(48.4)

0.2
1.4
3.1
4.5

$

(0.3)
(1.1)
4.2
3.1

$

$

31.5
6.5
(2.6)
8.3
(0.1)
—
12.0
(0.1)

1.8
2.9
(0.1)
111.2

(48.1)
(0.2)
—
5.4
0.5
(118.2)
0.5
(160.1)

151.6
—
(145.6)
1.2
2.6
(20.3)
(8.4)
0.1
(18.8)

(0.7)
(68.4)
72.6
4.2

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation

Background

Neenah, Inc. ("Neenah" or the "Company"), is a Delaware corporation incorporated in April 2004. The Company has two 
primary operations: its technical products business and its fine paper and packaging business.

The technical products business is an international producer of fiber-formed, coated and/or saturated specialized media that 
delivers high performance benefits to customers. Included in this segment are filtration media, tape and abrasives backings 
products, digital image transfer, durable label, and other specialty substrate products. The fine paper and packaging 
business is a supplier of branded premium printing, packaging and other high end specialty papers primarily in North 
America. The Company's premium writing, text and cover papers, and specialty papers are used in commercial printing and 
imaging applications for corporate identity packages, invitations, personal stationery and high-end advertising, as well as 
premium labels and luxury packaging.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned and majority 
owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 
("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and 
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting 
periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. 
Significant management judgment is required in determining the accounting for, among other things, pension and 
postretirement benefits, retained insurable risks, reserves for sales discounts and allowances, purchase price allocations, 
useful lives for depreciation and amortization, asset retirement obligations ("AROs"), future cash flows associated with 
impairment testing for tangible and intangible long-lived assets, goodwill, income taxes, contingencies, inventory 
obsolescence and market reserves and the valuation of stock-based compensation.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes sales revenue when all of the following have occurred: (1) delivery has occurred, (2) persuasive 
evidence of an agreement exists, (3) pricing is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection is reasonably assured. Delivery is 
not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. The timing 
of revenue recognition is largely dependent on shipping terms. Sales are reported net of allowable discounts and estimated 
returns. Reserves for cash discounts, trade allowances and sales returns are estimated using historical experience. The 
Company has completed its assessment of the ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and does not believe 
there will be a material impact from adoption on its consolidated financial statements. The Company will adopt the new 
standards using the modified retrospective method as of January 1, 2018. See "Recently Adopted Accounting Standards" 
later in this Note for further discussion.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months 
or less. The Company places its temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. As of 
December 31, 2017 and 2016, $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of the Company's cash and cash equivalents is 
restricted to the payment of postretirement benefits for certain former Fox River executives.

Inventories

U.S. inventories are valued at the lower of cost, using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method for financial reporting 
purposes, or market. European inventories are valued at the lower of cost, using a weighted-average cost method, or 
market. Cost includes labor, materials and production overhead.

Foreign Currency

Balance sheet accounts of the Company's operations in Germany and the Netherlands, the United Kingdom (the "U.K."), 
and Canada are translated from Euros, British Pounds, and Canadian dollars, respectively, into U.S. dollars at period-end 
exchange rates, and income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Translation 
gains or losses related to net assets located in Germany, the Netherlands, the U.K., and Canada are recorded as unrealized 
foreign currency translation adjustments within Accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' equity. Gains and 
losses resulting from foreign currency transactions (transactions denominated in a currency other than the entity's 
functional currency) are included in Other expense — net in the consolidated statements of operations.

Property and Depreciation

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Certain costs of software developed or 
obtained for internal use are capitalized. When property, plant and equipment is sold or retired, the costs and the related 
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and the gains or losses are recorded in Other (income) 
expense — net. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is principally computed on the straight-line method over 
estimated useful asset lives. The weighted average remaining useful lives for buildings, land improvements and machinery 
and equipment are approximately 20 years, 12 years and 9.5 years, respectively. The units-of-production method of 
depreciation is used for the U.S. transportation filtration production assets with a gross book value of $66.6 million, which 
reflects the nature of the assets' utilization. For income tax purposes, accelerated methods of depreciation are used. 

The costs of major rebuilds and replacements of plant and equipment are capitalized, and the cost of maintenance 
performed on manufacturing facilities, composed of labor, materials and other incremental costs, is expensed as incurred. 
Start-up costs for new or expanded facilities, including costs related to trial production, are expensed as incurred.

The Company accounts for AROs in accordance with ASC Topic 410, Asset Retirements and Environmental Obligations, 
which requires companies to make estimates regarding future events in order to record a liability for AROs in the period in 
which a legal obligation is created. Such liabilities are recorded at fair value, with an offsetting increase to the carrying 
value of the related long-lived asset. As of December 31, 2017, the Company is unable to estimate its AROs for 
environmental liabilities at its manufacturing facilities.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 
Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation ("ASC Topic 718"). The amount of stock-based compensation cost 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

recognized is based on the fair value of grants that are ultimately expected to vest and is recognized pro-rata over the 
requisite service period for the entire award.

Research and Development Expense

Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred and are recorded in "Selling, general and 
administrative expenses" on the consolidated statement of operations. See Note 15, "Supplemental Data — Supplemental 
Statement of Operations Data."

Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures the fair value of pension plan assets in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements 
and Disclosures ("ASC Topic 820") which establishes a framework for measuring fair value. ASC Topic 820 provides a 
fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the 
highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and 
the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and 
accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair value of short and long-term debt is 
estimated using rates currently available to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. The following table 
presents the carrying value and the fair value of the Company's debt.

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Global Revolving Credit Facilities (variable rates)

Second German Loan Agreement (2.5% fixed rate)

Total debt

_______________________

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value (a)

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value (a)

$

175.0

$

170.2

$

175.0

$

169.5

76.9

6.4

76.9

6.4

42.9

6.8

42.9

6.8

$

258.3

$

253.5

$

224.7

$

219.2

(a)  Fair value for all debt instruments was estimated from Level 2 measurements.

The Company's investments in marketable securities are accounted for as "available-for-sale securities" in accordance with 
ASC Topic 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities ("ASC Topic 320"). Pursuant to ASC Topic 320, marketable 
securities are reported at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet and unrealized holding gains and losses are reported 
in other comprehensive income until realized upon sale. At December 31, 2017, the Company had $3.6 million in 
marketable securities classified as Other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The cost of such marketable securities 
was $4.1 million. Fair value for the Company's marketable securities was estimated from Level 1 inputs. The Company's 
marketable securities are designated for the payment of benefits under its supplemental employee retirement plan (the 
"SERP").

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets

With the exception of cash and cash equivalents which are considered Level 1, and the annuity contracts which are 
considered Level 3, pension plan assets are measured at Net Asset Value ("NAV") (or its equivalent) as an alternative to fair 
market value due to the absence of readily available market prices, and as such are not subject to the fair value hierarchy. 
Following is the fair value of each investment category:

•  Cash and cash equivalents ($1.6 million and $1.5 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively).

•  U.S and non-U.S. Equities ($123.2 million and $112.2 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, 

respectively) — These proprietary collective funds have observable NAVs (based on the fair value of the 
underlying investments of the funds) that are provided to investors and provide for liquidity either 
immediately of within a few days.

•  U.S and non-U.S. Fixed Income Securities ($199.0 million and $181.1 million at December 31, 2017 and 

2016, respectively) — These proprietary collective funds have observable NAVs (based on the fair value of 
the underlying investments of the funds) that are provided to investors and provide for liquidity either 
immediately of within a few days.

•  Hedge Fund ($28.2 million and $23.3 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively) — This fund is 
valued using NAVs calculated by the underlying investment managers and allow for quarterly or more 
frequent redemptions.

In conjunction with the Coldenhove Acquisition, there were transfers in of $46.8 million into Level 3 plan assets, as the 
defined benefit plan for Coldenhove is administered through an insurance contract. 

The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 defined benefit pension plan assets measured at fair value on a 
recurring basis for the year ended December 31, 2017:

Return on plan assets

Fair Value
at January 1

Attributable
to Assets
Held at
December 31

Attributable
to Assets
Sold

Net Purchases/
(Settlements)

Transfers into/
(out of) Level 3

Foreign
currency
effects

Fair
Value at
December 31

Insurance contract

$

— $

0.2

$

— $

0.1

$

46.8

$

1.3

$

48.4

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a 
Business. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as 
acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including 
acquisitions, disposals, goodwill and consolidation. The amendments are effective for the Company as of January 1, 2018, 
on a prospective basis. The Company early adopted ASU 2017-01 in the third quarter of 2017. There was no material 
impact on the consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects From Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income (Topic 740), to address issues related to the application of ASC 740 to certain provisions of the Tax 
Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). This ASU provides an option for entities to make a one-time reclassification from 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the 
newly enacted tax rates for deferred tax liabilities and assets related to items within AOCI. The Company early adopted 
ASU 2018-02 in the fourth quarter of 2017 and accordingly reclassified $10.9 million related to stranded tax effects 
resulting from the Tax Act from AOCI to retained earnings. See Note 10, "Stockholders' Equity."

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Accounting Standards Changes

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This guidance 
specifies how and when an entity will recognize revenue arising from contracts with customers and requires entities to 
disclose information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts 
with customers. The FASB has subsequently issued additional, clarifying standards to address issues arising from 
implementation of the new revenue recognition standard. The Company has completed its assessment of the new standards 
and does not believe there will be a material impact from adoption on its consolidated financial statements. The Company 
will adopt the new standards using the modified retrospective method as of January 1, 2018. The new standards also 
require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from 
customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to 
put most leases on their balance sheets but recognize expenses on their income statements in a manner similar to current 
lease accounting. The guidance also eliminates current real estate-specific provisions for all entities. ASU 2016-09 is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, although early adoption is permitted. The Company is 
currently assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on its consolidated financial statements. 

As of December 31, 2017, no other amendments to the ASC had been issued and not adopted by the Company that will 
have or are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Note 3. Earnings per Share ("EPS")

The Company's restricted stock units ("RSUs") are paid non-forfeitable common stock dividends and thus meet the criteria 
of participating securities. Accordingly, basic EPS has been calculated using the two-class method, under which earnings 
are allocated to both common stock and participating securities. Basic EPS has been computed by dividing net income 
allocated to common stock by the weighted average common shares outstanding. For the computation of basic EPS, 
weighted average RSUs outstanding are excluded from the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding.

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 260, Earnings per Share ("ASC Topic 260") requires companies with 
participating securities to calculate diluted earnings per share using the "two class" method. The "two class" method 
requires first calculating diluted earnings per share using a denominator that includes the weighted average share 
equivalents from the assumed conversion of dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is then calculated using net 
income reduced by the amount of distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities calculated 
using the "Treasury Stock" method and a denominator that includes the weighted average share equivalents from the 
assumed conversion of dilutive securities excluding participating securities. Companies are required to report the lower of 
the diluted earnings per share amounts under the two calculations subject to the anti-dilution provisions of ASC Topic 260.

Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing net income allocated to common stock by the weighted average number of 
common shares used in computing basic EPS, further adjusted to include the dilutive impact of the exercise or conversion 
of common stock equivalents, such as stock options, stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and target awards of RSUs with 
performance conditions ("Performance Share Units" or "PSUs"), into shares of common stock as if those securities were 
exercised or converted. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, approximately 72,000, 35,000 and 45,000 
potentially dilutive options, respectively, were excluded from the computation of dilutive common shares because the 
exercise price of such options exceeded the average market price of the Company's common stock for the respective 12-
month periods during which the options were outstanding.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted shares of common stock used in the calculation of EPS 
(amounts in millions, except share and per share amounts):

Earnings per basic common share

Income from continuing operations

Amounts attributable to participating securities

Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

Amounts attributable to participating securities

Net income available to common stockholders

Weighted-average basic shares outstanding

Basic earnings (loss) per share

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Earnings per diluted common share

Income from continuing operations

Amounts attributable to participating securities

Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

Amounts attributable to participating securities

Net income available to common stockholders

Weighted-average basic shares outstanding

Add: Assumed incremental shares under stock-based compensation plans

Weighted average diluted shares

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Note 4. Acquisitions

Acquisition of Coldenhove

$

$

$

$

$

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

80.3
(0.6)
79.7

—

—

$

73.4
(0.7)
72.7
(0.4)
—

79.7

$

72.3

$

60.5
(0.6)
59.9
(9.4)
0.1

50.6

16,805

16,773

16,754

4.74

—

4.74

$

$

4.33
(0.02)
4.31

$

$

3.58
(0.56)
3.02

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

80.3
(0.5)
79.8

—

—

$

73.4
(0.6)
72.8
(0.4)
—

$

79.8

$

72.4

$

16,805

247

17,052

16,773

314

17,087

60.5
(0.5)
60.0
(9.4)
0.1

50.7

16,754

258

17,012

$

$

4.68

—

4.68

$

$

4.26
(0.02)
4.24

$

$

3.53
(0.55)
2.98

On November 1, 2017, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity of Coldenhove for approximately $45 million. 
The Company also paid approximately $3 million to extinguish Coldenhove's existing debt and certain other liabilities. The 
payment was funded with $17 million of cash on hand and borrowings of $31 million from the Global Revolving Credit 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Facilities. Coldenhove is a specialty materials manufacturer based in the Netherlands, with a leading position in digital 
transfer media and other technical products.

The Company accounted for the transaction using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business 
Combinations ("ASC Topic 805"). The preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based on estimates of the fair value 
of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of November 1, 2017, and certain tax balances are subject to adjustment as 
additional information is obtained. The Company has up to 12 months from the closing of the acquisition to finalize its 
valuations. Changes to the valuation of tax assets and liabilities acquired may result in adjustments to the carrying value of 
tax assets and liabilities acquired or goodwill. Prior to the end of the one-year purchase price allocation period, if 
information becomes available which would indicate it is probable that such events attributable to these items had occurred 
as of the acquisition date and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, such items will be included in the final purchase 
price allocation and may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of tax assets and liabilities acquired or goodwill. 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2017.

Assets Acquired

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts receivable

Inventories

Deferred income taxes

Prepaid and other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Non-amortizable intangible assets

Amortizable intangible assets

Acquired goodwill

Other assets

Total assets acquired

Liabilities Assumed

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Contingent liability (1)

Deferred income taxes

Noncurrent employee benefits

Long-term debt

Other noncurrent obligations

Total liabilities assumed

Net assets acquired

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December 31,
2017

$

$

4.9

4.7

12.7

0.4

0.2

31.2

1.2

4.7

10.0

0.1

70.1

4.1

5.4

2.3

3.5

4.9

1.8

0.1

22.1

48.0

(1) In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company assumed a contingent liability of $2.3 million related to the 
acquisition of direct customer relationships by Coldenhove, which amount is contingent on the growth of sales from these 
customer relationships. As of December 31, 2017, the liability amount is unchanged.

The Company estimated the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value 
Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC Topic 820"). The fair value of amortizable and non-amortizable intangible assets 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

was estimated by applying a royalty rate to projected revenue, net of tax impacts and adjusted for present value 
considerations. The Company estimated the fair value of acquired property, plant and equipment using a combination of 
cost and market approaches. In general, the fair value of other acquired assets and liabilities was estimated using the cost 
basis of Coldenhove.

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets 
acquired was recorded as acquired goodwill. The factors contributing to the amount of goodwill recognized are based on 
several strategic and synergistic benefits that are expected to be realized from the acquisition of Coldenhove. These 
benefits include entry into profitable new markets for performance materials and specialty papers with new capabilities and 
recognized brands and synergies from combining the business with Neenah's existing infrastructure. None of the goodwill 
recognized as part of the Coldenhove acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes. All of the acquired goodwill 
was allocated to the Technical Products segment.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred $1.3 million of acquisition and restructuring costs. For the 
year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded net sales of $7.5 million and insignificant loss from operations 
before income taxes (excluding the acquisition related costs described above) for the acquired business.

The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations data for the year ended December 31, 
2017 and 2016 was prepared as though the Coldenhove acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2016. The information does 
not reflect future events that may occur after December 31, 2017 or any operating efficiencies or inefficiencies that may 
result from the Coldenhove acquisition. Therefore, the information is not necessarily indicative of results that would have 
been achieved had the businesses been combined during the periods presented or the results that the Company will 
experience going forward.

Net sales

Operating income

Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

Net income

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic

Continuing operations

Discontinued Operations

Diluted

Continuing operations

Discontinued Operations

Acquisition of FiberMark

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

$

1,019.8

$

108.9

83.0

—

83.0

$

$

$

$

$

$

4.90

—

4.90

$

4.84

—

4.84

$

986.9

116.7

74.8
(0.4)
74.4

4.42
(0.02)
4.40

4.34
(0.02)
4.32

On August 1, 2015, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity of FiberMark from American Securities for 
approximately $118 million. FiberMark is a specialty coatings and finishing company with a strong presence in luxury 
packaging and technical products.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The Company accounted for the transaction using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business 
Combinations ("ASC Topic 805"). The allocation of the purchase price was based on estimates of the fair value of assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed as of August 1, 2015. 

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets 
acquired was recorded as acquired goodwill. The factors contributing to the amount of goodwill recognized are based on 
several strategic and synergistic benefits that are expected to be realized from the acquisition of FiberMark. These benefits 
include entry into profitable new markets for premium packaging, performance materials and specialty papers with new 
capabilities and recognized brands, synergies from combining the business with Neenah's existing infrastructure, and the 
opportunity to accelerate sales growth in areas like premium packaging. None of the goodwill recognized as part of the 
FiberMark acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes. However, the Company did acquire all of the tax 
attributes associated with the FiberMark assets and liabilities, including an insignificant amount of tax deductible goodwill.

Approximately $18.9 million, $6.2 million and $0.4 million of the goodwill acquired in the FiberMark acquisition was 
allocated to the Technical Products, Fine Paper and Packaging and Other segments, respectively. 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company incurred $4.3 million of integration and restructuring costs. For the 
year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $5.3 million of acquisition and integration costs. For the year ended 
December 31, 2015, net sales and income from operations before income taxes for the acquired businesses were $58.1 
million and $1.5 million (excluding the acquisition related costs described above), respectively.

In conjunction with the FiberMark acquisition, the Company identified various uncertain tax positions totaling $4.7 
million. Such amount was reflected in the purchase price allocation as $3.7 million of goodwill and $1.0 million of other 
current assets.

The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations data for the year ended December 31, 
2016 and 2015 was prepared as though the FiberMark acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2015. The information does 
not reflect future events that may occur after December 31, 2016 or any operating efficiencies or inefficiencies that may 
result from the FiberMark acquisition. Therefore, the information is not necessarily indicative of results that would have 
been achieved had the businesses been combined during the periods presented or the results that the Company will 
experience going forward.

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Net sales

Operating income

Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

Net income

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic

Continuing operations

Discontinued Operations

Diluted

Continuing operations

Discontinued Operations

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Year Ended
December 31,
2015

984.0

103.7

61.7
(9.4)
52.3

3.65
(0.56)
3.09

3.60
(0.55)
3.05

$

$

$

$

$

 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company follows the guidance of ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC Topic 805"), in recording goodwill 
arising from a business combination as the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed.

The Company tests goodwill for impairment at least annually on November 30 in conjunction with preparation of its 
annual business plan, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it might be impaired.

The Company tested goodwill for impairment as of November 30, 2017. The Company elected the option under ASC Topic 
350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, to perform a qualitative assessment of the Company's reporting units to determine 
whether further impairment testing is necessary. In this qualitative assessment, the Company considered the following 
items for each of the reporting units: macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, overall financial 
performance and other entity specific events. In addition, for each of these reporting units, the most recent fair value 
determination results in an amount that exceeds the carrying amount of the reporting units. Based on these assessments, the 
Company determined that the likelihood that a current fair value determination would be less than the current carrying 
amount of the reporting unit is not more likely than not. There was no impairment in the carrying value of goodwill for the 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 .

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives to 
their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and 
Equipment. Intangible assets consist primarily of customer relationships, trade names and acquired intellectual property. 
Such intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of between 10 and 15 years. 
Certain trade names are estimated to have indefinite useful lives and as such are not amortized. Intangible assets with 
indefinite lives are reviewed for impairment at least annually. 

The following table presents the carrying value of goodwill by business segment and changes in the carrying value of 
goodwill.

Technical Products

Gross
Amount

Accumulated
Impairment
Losses

Fine Paper and
Packaging

Net

Gross Amount

Other

Gross
Amount

Net

Balance at December 31, 2015

$

110.7

$

(45.1) $

65.6

$

6.2

$

0.4

$

72.2

Adjustment of goodwill acquired in the
Fibermark Acquisition (1)

Foreign currency translation

Balance at December 31, 2016

Goodwill acquired in the Coldenhove
Acquisition

Foreign currency translation

(0.4)

(2.9)

107.4

10.0

10.9

Balance at December 31, 2017

$

128.3

$

___________________________

—

1.5
(43.6)

—
(6.0)
(49.6) $

(0.4)
(1.4)
63.8

10.0

4.9

—

—

6.2

—

—

—

—

0.4

—

—

(0.4)
(1.4)
70.4

10.0

4.9

78.7

$

6.2

$

0.4

$

85.3

(1)  As a result of finalizing the acquisition accounting for Fibermark in the first quarter of 2016, an adjustment of 

$0.4 million was recorded as a reduction to the net deferred tax liability and to goodwill.

Other Intangible Assets

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had net identifiable intangible assets of $78.7 million. All such intangible assets 
were acquired in the acquisitions of Neenah Germany, Fox River, FiberMark, Coldenhove and the Crane technical 

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NEENAH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

materials business, and the acquisition of the Wausau and Southworth brands. The following table details amounts related 
to those assets.

materials business, and the acquisition of the Wausau and Southworth brands. The following table details amounts related 
to those assets.

Amortizable intangible assets

Amortizable intangible assets

Customer based intangibles

Customer based intangibles

Trade names and trademarks

Trade names and trademarks

Acquired technology

Acquired technology

Total amortizable intangible assets

Total amortizable intangible assets

Trade names

Trade names

Total

Total

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2017

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

Gross
Amount

Gross
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Accumulated
Amortization

Gross
Amount

Gross
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Accumulated
Amortization

$

$

39.2

39.2

$

$

5.2

5.2

17.2

17.2

61.6

61.6

38.0

38.0

$

$

99.6

99.6

$

$

(14.7) $
(14.7) $
(2.3)
(2.3)
(3.9)
(3.9)
(20.9)
(20.9)
—
—
(20.9) $
(20.9) $

34.4

34.4

$

$

6.8

6.8

14.6

14.6

55.8

55.8

36.2

36.2

92.0

92.0

$

$

(11.1)
(11.1)
(4.2)
(4.2)
(2.7)
(2.7)
(18.0)
(18.0)
—
—
(18.0)
(18.0)

The following table presents intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the Coldenhove acquisition:

The following table presents intangible assets acquired in conjunction with the Coldenhove acquisition:

Intangible assets — definite lived

Intangible assets — definite lived

Trade names and trademarks

Trade names and trademarks

Customer based intangibles

Customer based intangibles

Acquired technology

Acquired technology

Total

Total

Non-amortizable trade names

Non-amortizable trade names

Total intangible assets

Total intangible assets

Intangibles

Intangibles

Estimated Useful
Lives
(Years)

Estimated Useful
Lives
(Years)

10

10

15

15

4

4

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$

$

$

$

0.5

0.5

2.9

2.9

1.3

1.3

4.7

4.7

1.2

1.2

5.9

5.9

As of December 31, 2017, all of such intangible assets are reported within the Technical Products segment. See Note 14, 
As of December 31, 2017, all of such intangible assets are reported within the Technical Products segment. See Note 14, 
"Business Segment and Geographic Information." Aggregate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets for the 
"Business Segment and Geographic Information." Aggregate amortization expense of acquired intangible assets for the 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $3.7 million, $3.9 million and $2.9 million, respectively and was 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $3.7 million, $3.9 million and $2.9 million, respectively and was 
reported in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Estimated amortization expense for the 
reported in Cost of products sold on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Estimated amortization expense for the 
years ended December 31, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 is $3.9 million, $3.9 million, $3.9 million, $3.7 million and 
years ended December 31, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 is $3.9 million, $3.9 million, $3.9 million, $3.7 million and 
$3.0 million, respectively.
$3.0 million, respectively.

Note 6. Income Taxes

Note 6. Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Income tax expense 
represented 12.4 percent, 28.7 percent and 32.7 percent of income from continuing operations before income taxes for the 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. Income tax expense 
represented 12.4 percent, 28.7 percent and 32.7 percent of income from continuing operations before income taxes for the 
years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation, commonly referred to as the "Tax 
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation, commonly referred to as the "Tax 
Act". The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory 
Act". The Tax Act significantly revises the U.S. corporate income tax by, among other things, lowering the statutory 
corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminating certain deductions, imposing a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated 
corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminating certain deductions, imposing a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated 
earnings of foreign subsidiaries, introducing new tax regimes and changing how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax. 
earnings of foreign subsidiaries, introducing new tax regimes and changing how foreign earnings are subject to U.S. tax. 
The Tax Act also enhanced and extended through 2026 the option to claim accelerated depreciation deductions on qualified 
The Tax Act also enhanced and extended through 2026 the option to claim accelerated depreciation deductions on qualified 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

property. The Company has not completed our determination of the accounting implications of the Tax Act on its tax 
accruals. However, the Company reasonably estimated the effects of the Tax Act and recorded provisional amounts in the 
financial statements as of December 31, 2017. Consistent with guidance issued by the Securities Exchange Commission 
("SEC"), which provides for a measurement period of one year from the enactment date to finalize the accounting for 
effects of the Tax Act, the Company provisionally recorded an income tax benefit of $6.5 million related to the Tax Act. 
This amount is comprised of a $10.3 million tax benefit from the remeasurement of federal net deferred tax liabilities 
resulting from the reduction in the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%, less $3.8 million of tax expense from 
the mandatory one-time tax on the accumulated earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. As the Company completes its analysis 
of the Tax Act, collects and prepares necessary data and interprets any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury 
Department, the IRS and other standard-setting bodies, adjustments to the provisional amounts may be required. In 
addition, adjustments to the provisional amounts may be needed to reflect legislative actions by the various U.S. states 
related to application of the Tax Act provisions on 2017 state tax returns. These adjustments could significantly impact the 
Company’s provision for income taxes in the period in which the adjustments are made.

In conjunction with the Tax Act, The Company early adopted ASU 2018-02 in the fourth quarter of 2017 and accordingly 
reclassified $10.9 million related to stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act from AOCI to retained earnings. See 
Note 10, "Stockholders' Equity."

For the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") provisions of the Tax Act, a provisional estimate could not be 
made as the Company has not yet completed its assessment or elected an accounting policy to either recognize deferred 
taxes for basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI or to record GILTI as period costs if and when incurred. In 
accordance with SEC guidance, provisional amounts may be refined as a result of additional guidance from, and 
interpretations by, U.S. regulatory and standard-setting bodies and changes in assumptions. 

In June 2017, as part of our annual strategic plan review, the Company reassessed its intentions regarding the indefinite 
reinvestment of undistributed earnings of our German operations and asserted its intent to indefinitely reinvest them. As a 
result, the Company did not provide deferred income taxes on the 2017 unremitted earnings of our German operations. In 
addition, in the second quarter of 2017, the deferred tax liability of $4.1 million which was recorded in 2016 on unremitted 
German earnings was eliminated with a reduction to income tax expense. As noted above, the Tax Act includes a 
mandatory one-time tax on unremitted accumulated earnings of all foreign subsidiaries, and as a result, all previously 
unremitted earnings are now subject to U.S. tax and a liability of $3.8 million was recorded thereon as of December 31, 
2017. Beginning in 2018, the Tax Act will generally provide a 100% deduction for U.S. federal tax purposes of dividends 
received by the Company from its foreign subsidiaries. The Company is currently evaluating the potential U.S. federal and 
state and foreign tax liabilities that would result from future repatriations, if any, and how the Tax Act will affect the 
Company's existing accounting assertion with regard to the indefinite reinvestment of undistributed foreign earnings. The 
Company will complete this evaluation and determine the impacts, if any, of U.S. federal and state and foreign legislation 
on its indefinite reinvestment assertion within the one-year measurement period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table presents the principal reasons for the difference between the Company's effective income tax rate and 
the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate:

U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
U.S. state income taxes, net of federal income tax
benefit
Tax on foreign dividends (a)

Foreign tax rate differences (b)

Foreign financing structure (c)

Excess tax benefits from stock compensation

Research and development and other tax credits (d)

Domestic production activities deduction

Uncertain income tax positions

Change in statutory tax rates (e)

Other differences — net

Effective income tax rate

_______________________

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

35.0 % $ 32.1

35.0 % $ 36.1

35.0 % $ 31.5

1.9 %

(0.3)%

(3.4)%

(2.2)%

(4.9)%

(3.3)%

(0.6)%

0.8 %

(10.6)%

— %

1.7
(0.3)
(3.1)
(2.0)
(4.5)
(3.0)
(0.5)
0.7
(9.7)
—

12.4 % $ 11.4

1.9 %

2.0

4.5 %

(1.6)%

(2.8)%

(3.0)%

(2.7)%

4.6
(2.8)
(1.7)
(3.1)
(2.9)
(1.5)
(0.4)
—
(0.7)
28.7 % $ 29.6

(0.4)%

(0.7)%

(1.5)%

— %

2.1 %

3.6 %

(2.2)%

(1.3)%

—

(3.9)%

(2.2)%

1.3 %

— %

0.3 %

1.9

3.2
(2.0)
(1.2)
—
(3.5)
(2.0)
1.2

—

0.3

32.7 % $ 29.4

(a)  For 2017, the amount reflects the net benefit of the indefinite reinvestment assertion of $4.1 million, less the $3.8 

mandatory one-time tax on the accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries from the Tax Act. 

(b)  Represents the impact on the Company's effective tax rate due to changes in the mix of earnings among taxing 

jurisdictions with differing statutory rates.

(c)  Represents the impact on the Company's effective tax rate of the Company's financing strategies.
(d)  For 2015, the Company recognized a $1.4 million benefit related to research and development ("R&D") tax 

credits of FiberMark for the period 2012 through July 2015.

(e)  Represents the net benefit from remeasurement of the net deferred tax liabilities, including a tax benefit of $10.3 

million from the Tax Act, less $0.6 million of tax expense from a state tax rate change in Germany. 

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The Company's effective income tax rate can be affected by many factors, including but not limited to, changes in the mix 
of earnings in taxing jurisdictions with differing statutory rates, the availability of R&D and other tax credits, changes in 
corporate structure as a result of business acquisitions and dispositions, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and 
liabilities, the results of audit examinations of previously filed tax returns and changes in tax laws. The Company or one of 
its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and foreign 
jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examination for years before 2014, to state and local 
examinations for years before 2013 and to non-U.S. income tax examinations for years before 2012.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table presents the U.S. and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes:

Income from continuing operations before income taxes:

U.S. 

Foreign

Total

The following table presents the components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes:

Provision (benefit) for income taxes:

Current:

Federal

State

Foreign

Total current tax provision

Deferred:

Federal

State

Foreign

Total deferred tax provision

Total provision for income taxes

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

$

53.6

38.1

91.7

$

68.3

34.7

$ 103.0

$

$

62.2

27.7

89.9

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

$

4.7

0.5

6.4

11.6

(1.8)
(0.1)
1.7
(0.2)
11.4

$

$

7.1
(0.5)
5.9

12.5

14.8

1.8

0.5

17.1

29.6

$

12.7

1.3

5.1

19.1

7.7

2.3

0.3

10.3

29.4

$

The federal deferred tax provision was reduced by a net $8.1 million as a result of the Tax Act and the German tax rate 
increase. This amount includes $10.3 million of tax rate reduction from the Tax Act, less $0.6 million from the German tax 
rate increase, less $1.6 million of impact of the mandatory one-time tax on the accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries 
from the Tax Act. The remaining $2.2 million of impact of the mandatory one-time tax on foreign earnings increased the 
federal current tax provision.

The Company has elected to treat its Canadian operations as a branch for U.S. income tax purposes. Therefore, the amount 
of income (loss) before income taxes from Canadian operations are included in the Company's consolidated U.S. income 
tax returns and such amounts are subject to U.S. income taxes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The asset and liability approach is used to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax 
consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The 
components of deferred tax assets and liabilities, net of reserves for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances, are as 
follows:

Deferred income tax assets (liabilities)

Research and development tax credits

Net operating losses and credits

Employee benefits

Inventories

Accrued liabilities
Intangibles

Accelerated depreciation

Undistributed foreign earnings

Other

Net deferred income tax assets

Deferred income tax assets (liabilities)

Accelerated depreciation

Intangibles

Interest limitation

Other

Inventories

Accrued liabilities

Net operating losses

Research and development tax credits

Employee benefits

Net deferred income tax liabilities

December 31,

2017

2016

$

$

6.6

4.2

1.1

0.2

0.1
(0.5)
(1.6)
—

—

15.0

10.5

26.0
(0.5)
3.2
(10.8)
(34.0)
(4.4)
1.1

$

10.1

$

6.1

$

(45.1) $
(11.4)
—

1.3

1.8

1.9

5.0

8.6

(12.3)
(2.8)
(0.3)
—

0.3

—

—

—

22.9
(15.0) $

5.0
(10.1)

$

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As of December 31, 2017, the net deferred tax assets relate to the state of Wisconsin and the net deferred tax liabilities 
relate to U.S. federal and all other U.S. state jurisdictions, and operations of Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. The 
presentation as of December 31, 2016 reflected net deferred tax assets of U.S. federal and state jurisdictions and the net 
deferred tax liabilities related to operations of Germany and the U.K. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $37.3 
million of undistributed earnings (net of foreign taxes) of foreign subsidiaries. There were $12.5 million undistributed 
earnings (net of foreign taxes) of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $15.5 million of U.S. federal and $6.9 million of U.S. state R&D tax credits 
which, if not used, will expire between 2030 and 2037 for the U.S. federal R&D tax credits and between 2020 and 2032 for 
the state R&D tax credits. As of December 31, 2017, we had $44.0 million of state NOLs which may be used to offset state 
taxable income. The NOLs are reflected in the consolidated financial statements as a deferred tax asset of $2.6 million. If 
not used, substantially all of the NOLs will expire in various amounts between 2018 and 2036. The Company also had pre-
acquisition and recognized built-in loss carryovers of $9.3 million, reflected as a deferred tax asset of $2.0 million. In 
addition, the Company had $3.1 million of federal Alternative Minimum Tax Credit carryovers, which under the Tax Act 
are fully refundable by no later than 2021.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of uncertain tax positions as of and for the years ended 
December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015:

Balance at January 1,

Increases in prior period tax positions

Decreases in prior period tax positions

Increases in current period tax positions

Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations

Increases due to change in tax rates

Increases (decreases) from foreign exchange rate changes

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

10.3

$

12.9

$

0.4
(1.0)
0.7
(1.0)
0.4

0.2

—
(2.6)
0.6
(0.3)
—
(0.3)
10.3

$

7.0

0.5

—

5.5

—

—
(0.1)
12.9

Balance at December 31,

$

10.0

$

The $10.0 million of reserves for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2017 were reflected on the consolidated 
balance sheets as follows: $2.3 million netted against deferred tax assets, $5.3 million added to deferred tax liabilities and 
$2.4 million in other noncurrent obligations. The $10.3 million of reserves for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 
2016 were reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as follows: $7.6 million netted against deferred tax assets, $1.2 
million netted against (added to) deferred tax liabilities and $1.5 million in other noncurrent obligations.

If recognized, $9.6 million of the benefit for uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2017 would favorably affect the 
Company's effective tax rate in future periods. The Company does not expect that the expiration of the statute of limitations 
or the settlement of audits in the next 12 months will result in liabilities for uncertain income tax positions that are 
materially different than the amounts that were accrued as of December 31, 2017.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in the Provision for 
income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $0.1 
million and $0.2 million, respectively, accrued for interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a valuation allowance of $0.4 million against its state NOLs. As of 
December 31, 2016, the Company had a valuation allowance of $3.1 million against its state R&D tax credits and $0.4 
million against its state NOLs. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers many factors, 
including specific taxing jurisdictions, sources of taxable income, income tax strategies and forecasted earnings for the 
entities in each jurisdiction. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, the 
Company concludes that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax asset will not be 
realized.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Note 7. Debt

Note 7. Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

2021 Senior Notes (5.25% fixed rate) due May 2021

2021 Senior Notes (5.25% fixed rate) due May 2021

Global Revolving Credit Facilities (variable rates) due December 2019

Global Revolving Credit Facilities (variable rates) due December 2019

Second German Loan Agreement (2.45% fixed rate) due in 32 equal quarterly installments ending
September 2022

Second German Loan Agreement (2.45% fixed rate) due in 32 equal quarterly installments ending
September 2022

Deferred financing costs

Deferred financing costs

Total Debt

Total Debt

Less: Debt payable within one year

Less: Debt payable within one year

Long-term debt

Long-term debt

Unsecured Senior Notes

Unsecured Senior Notes

2021 Senior Notes

2021 Senior Notes

December 31,

December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

$

$

175.0

175.0

$

$

175.0

175.0

76.9

76.9

42.9

42.9

6.4
6.4
(2.8)
(2.8)
255.5
255.5

6.8
6.8
(3.8)
(3.8)
220.9
220.9

1.4

1.4

1.2

1.2

$

$

254.1

254.1

$

$

219.7

219.7

In May 2013, the Company completed an underwritten offering of eight-year senior unsecured notes (the "2021 Senior 
In May 2013, the Company completed an underwritten offering of eight-year senior unsecured notes (the "2021 Senior 
Notes") at a face amount of $175 million. The 2021 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.25%, payable in arrears on 
Notes") at a face amount of $175 million. The 2021 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.25%, payable in arrears on 
May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2013, and mature on May 15, 2021. Proceeds from 
May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2013, and mature on May 15, 2021. Proceeds from 
this offering were used to redeem the remaining $70 million outstanding principal amount of ten-year 7.375% senior 
this offering were used to redeem the remaining $70 million outstanding principal amount of ten-year 7.375% senior 
unsecured notes, originally issued on November 30, 2004, to repay approximately $56 million in outstanding revolving 
unsecured notes, originally issued on November 30, 2004, to repay approximately $56 million in outstanding revolving 
credit agreement borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The 2021 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally 
credit agreement borrowings and for general corporate purposes. The 2021 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally 
guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"). The 2021 Senior Notes were 
guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"). The 2021 Senior Notes were 
sold in a private placement transaction, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not 
sold in a private placement transaction, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not 
be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

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The 2021 Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all the Company's existing and future senior unsecured 
The 2021 Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all the Company's existing and future senior unsecured 
indebtedness. The guarantees of the 2021 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Guarantors and rank equally 
indebtedness. The guarantees of the 2021 Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Guarantors and rank equally 
in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Guarantors. The 2021 Senior Notes 
in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Guarantors. The 2021 Senior Notes 
and the guarantees of the 2021 Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and 
and the guarantees of the 2021 Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and 
future secured indebtedness (to the extent of the value of the collateral) and are structurally subordinated to all 
future secured indebtedness (to the extent of the value of the collateral) and are structurally subordinated to all 
indebtedness and other obligations of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2021 Senior Notes, including 
indebtedness and other obligations of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 2021 Senior Notes, including 
the trade creditors of such non-guarantor subsidiaries.
the trade creditors of such non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The 2021 Senior Notes contain terms, covenants and events of default with which the Company must comply, which the 
The 2021 Senior Notes contain terms, covenants and events of default with which the Company must comply, which the 
Company believes are ordinary and standard for notes of this nature. Among other things, the 2021 Senior Notes contain 
Company believes are ordinary and standard for notes of this nature. Among other things, the 2021 Senior Notes contain 
covenants restricting the Company's ability to incur certain additional debt, make specified restricted payments, pay 
covenants restricting the Company's ability to incur certain additional debt, make specified restricted payments, pay 
dividends, authorize or issue capital stock, enter into transactions with the Company's affiliates, consolidate or merge with 
dividends, authorize or issue capital stock, enter into transactions with the Company's affiliates, consolidate or merge with 
or acquire another business, sell certain of the Company's assets or liquidate, dissolve or wind-up the Company. As of 
or acquire another business, sell certain of the Company's assets or liquidate, dissolve or wind-up the Company. As of 
December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all terms of the indenture for the 2021 Senior Notes.
December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all terms of the indenture for the 2021 Senior Notes.

Amended and Restated Secured Revolving Credit Facility

Amended and Restated Secured Revolving Credit Facility

In December 2014, the Company amended and restated its existing credit facility by entering into the Third Amended and 
In December 2014, the Company amended and restated its existing credit facility by entering into the Third Amended and 
Restated Credit Agreement (the "Third Amended Credit Agreement") by and among the Company and certain of its 
Restated Credit Agreement (the "Third Amended Credit Agreement") by and among the Company and certain of its 
domestic subsidiaries as the "Domestic Borrowers", Neenah Services GmbH & Co. KG ("Neenah Services") and certain of 
domestic subsidiaries as the "Domestic Borrowers", Neenah Services GmbH & Co. KG ("Neenah Services") and certain of 
its German subsidiaries as the "German Borrowers", certain other subsidiaries as the "German Guarantors", the financial 
its German subsidiaries as the "German Borrowers", certain other subsidiaries as the "German Guarantors", the financial 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

institutions signatory to the Third Amended Credit Agreement as lenders (the "Lenders"), and JPMorgan Chase Bank, 
N.A., as agent for the Lenders (the "Administrative Agent").

On August 30, 2017, the Company amended the Third Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, to make certain 
definitional and administrative changes to address definition of EBITDA, Inter-Company Loans and Permitted Offshore 
Acquisitions, as further defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement, in order to enable the Company to more 
efficiently operate and grow in international markets.

On December 14, 2017, the Company amended the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among other things, to 
make certain definitional and administrative changes to the definition of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and amend certain 
restrictive covenants to reflect the financing structure of the Company's acquisition of Coldenhove. 

The Third Amended Credit Agreement, among other things: (1) increased the maximum principal amount of the existing 
credit facility for the Domestic Borrowers to $125 million (the "U.S. Revolving Credit Facility"); (2) established a secured, 
multicurrency, revolving credit facility for the German Borrowers in the maximum principal amount of $75 million (the 
"German Revolving Credit Facility," and together with the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility, the "Global Revolving Credit 
Facilities"); (3) caused the Company and the other Domestic Borrowers to guarantee, among other things, the obligations 
of the German Borrowers arising under the German Revolving Credit Facility; (4) provides for the Global Revolving 
Credit Facilities to mature on December 18, 2019; and (5) provides for an accordion feature permitting one or more 
increases in the Global Revolving Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $50 million, such that 
the aggregate commitments under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities do not exceed $250 million. In addition, the 
Domestic Borrowers may request letters of credit under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate face amount not 
to exceed $20 million outstanding at any time, and the German Borrowers may request letters of credit under the German 
Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate face amount not to exceed $2 million outstanding at any time.

Proceeds of borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities may be used to finance working capital needs, 
permitted acquisitions, permitted investments (including certain inter-company loans), certain dividends, distributions and 
other restricted payments, and for other general corporate purposes.

The consolidated statements of cash flows present borrowings and repayments under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities 
and the predecessor revolving bank credit facility using a gross approach. This approach presents not only discrete 
borrowings for transactions such as a business acquisition, but also reflects all borrowings and repayments that occur as 
part of daily management of cash receipts and disbursements. For the year ended December 31, 2017, $31 million was 
borrowed in conjunction with the Coldenhove Acquisition and the remaining $293 million included borrowings for daily 
cash management. For the year ended December 31, 2016, all of the borrowings related to daily cash management. For the 
year ended December 31, 2015, $38.0 million was borrowed in conjunction with the FiberMark Acquisition and the 
remaining $113.6 million included borrowings for daily cash management. 

The right of the Domestic Borrowers to borrow and obtain letters of credit under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility is 
subject to, among other things, the borrowing base of the Domestic Borrowers on a consolidated basis (the "Domestic 
Borrowing Base"). The right of the German Borrowers to borrow and obtain letters of credit under the German Revolving 
Credit Facility is similarly subject to a borrowing base requirement (the "German Borrowing Base"). The German 
Borrowing Base is initially determined on a combined basis for all German Borrowers. Under certain circumstances 
(including the occurrence of an event of default resulting from an act or omission of any German Borrower or German 
Guarantor), the Administrative Agent may require the German Borrowing Base to be determined separately for each of the 
German Borrowers. At its option the Company may, from time to time, allocate a portion of the Domestic Borrowing Base 
to the German Borrowing Base (resulting in a corresponding reduction of the Domestic Borrowing Base); however, the 
principal amount of borrowings and the outstanding letter of credit exposure under the German Revolving Credit Facility 
may not at any time exceed the German Revolving Credit Facility commitment amount then in effect.

The guarantees of the German Guarantors are limited solely to the German Revolving Credit Facility obligations. Under 
the terms of the Third Amended Credit Agreement and related loan documentation, neither the German Borrowers nor the 
German Guarantors (collectively, the "German Loan Parties") will be liable for any obligations relating to the U.S. 
Revolving Credit Facility. The Global Revolving Credit Facilities are secured by liens on all or substantially all of the 
assets of the Domestic Borrowers. The German Revolving Credit Facility is secured by liens on all or substantially all of 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

the assets of the German Borrowers and certain assets of the German Guarantors. Any liens granted by the German Loan 
Parties secure only the German Revolving Credit Facility obligations.

Terms, Covenants and Events of Default. In general, borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities will bear 
interest at LIBOR (which cannot be less than zero percent) plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.00%, 
depending on the amount of availability under the Third Amended Credit Agreement. In addition, the Company may elect 
an Alternate Borrowing Rate ("ABR") for borrowings under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities. ABR borrowings under 
the Global Revolving Credit Facilities will bear interest at the highest interest rate shown in the following table:

Prime rate

Federal funds rate +0.50%

Monthly LIBOR (which cannot be less than zero percent) +1.00%

Overnight LIBOR (which cannot be less than zero percent)

Applicable Margin

U.S. Revolving
Credit Facility

0.00%-0.50%

0.00%-0.50%

0.00%-0.50%

Not applicable

German Revolving
Credit Facility

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

1.50%-2.00%

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The Company is also required to pay a monthly commitment fee on the unused amounts available under the Global 
Revolving Credit Facilities at a per annum rate of 0.25%.

If aggregate availability under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities is less than the greater of (i) $20 million and (ii) 10% 
of the maximum aggregate commitments under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities as then in effect, the Company is 
required to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the Third Amended Credit Agreement) of not less than 
1.1 to 1.0 for the preceding four-quarter period, tested as of the end of each quarter. Such compliance, once required, would 
no longer be necessary once (x) aggregate availability under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities exceeds the greater of 
(i) 17.5% of the aggregate commitment for the Global Revolving Credit Facilities and (ii) $35 million for 60 consecutive 
days and (y) no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing during such 60-day period. As of December 31, 
2017, aggregate availability under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities exceeded the minimum required amount, and the 
Company is not required to comply with such fixed charge coverage ratio.

The Third Amended Credit Agreement contains covenants, which the Company believes are ordinary and standard for 
agreements of this nature, with which the Company and its subsidiaries must comply during the term of the agreement. 
Among other things, such covenants restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur certain debt, incur or 
create certain liens, make specified restricted payments, authorize or issue capital stock, enter into transactions with their 
affiliates, consolidate, merge with or acquire another business, sell certain of their assets, or dissolve or wind up. In 
addition, if the aggregate availability under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities is less than the greater of (i) $25 million 
and (ii) 12.5% of the maximum aggregate commitments under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities as then in effect, the 
Company will be subject to increased reporting obligations and controls until such time as availability is more than the 
greater of (a) $35 million and (b) 17.5% of the maximum aggregate commitments under the Global Revolving Credit 
Facilities as then in effect.

Under the most restrictive terms of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we are permitted to pay cash 
dividends on or repurchase shares of our common stock up to the amount available under the Third Amended and Restated 
Credit Agreement, as long as the availability under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement exceeds $25 
million. If the availability is below $25 million, we are restricted from paying dividends or repurchasing shares. As of 
December 31, 2017, the Company's availability exceeded $25 million, so this restriction did not apply.

The Third Amended Credit Agreement also contains events of default customary for financings of this type, including 
failure to pay principal or interest, materially false representations or warranties, failure to observe covenants and certain 
other terms of the Third Amended Credit Agreement, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, bankruptcy, insolvency, 
various ERISA and foreign pension violations, the incurrence of material judgments and changes in control.

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Availability under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities varies over time depending on the value of the Company's 
inventory, receivables and various capital assets. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $76.9 million of borrowings 
and $0.9 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Global Revolving Credit Facilities and $91.9 million of available 
credit (based on exchanges rates at December 31, 2017). As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the weighted-average interest 
rate on outstanding Revolver borrowings was 2.7 percent and 2.8 percent per annum, respectively.

Under the most restrictive terms of the 2021 Senior Notes, the Company is permitted to pay cash dividends of up to $25 
million in a calendar year, but not permitted to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock. However, as long as the 
net leverage ratio (net debt/EBITDA) under the 2021 Senior Notes is below 2.5x, the Company can pay dividends or 
repurchase shares without limitation. In the event the net leverage ratio exceeds 2.5x, the Company may still pay dividends 
in excess of $25 million or repurchase shares by utilizing "restricted payment baskets" as defined in the indenture for the 
2021 Senior Notes. As of December 31, 2017, since the Company's leverage ratio was less than 2.5x, none of these 
covenants were restrictive to the Company's ability to pay dividends on or repurchase shares of the Company's common 
stock.

Other Debt

In January 2013, Neenah Germany entered into a project financing agreement for the construction of a melt blown machine 
(the "Second German Loan Agreement"). The agreement provides for €9.0 million of construction financing which is 
secured by the melt blown machine. The loan matures in September 2022 and principal is repaid in equal quarterly 
installments beginning in December 2014. The interest rate on amounts outstanding is 2.45% based on actual days elapsed 
in a 360-day year and is payable quarterly. At December 31, 2017, €5.3 million ($6.4 million, based on exchange rates at 
December 31, 2017) was outstanding under the Second German Loan Agreement.

Principal Payments

The following table presents the Company's required debt payments:

Debt payments

2018

$

1.4

2019
$ 78.2

2020

$

1.3

2021
$ 176.4

2022

Thereafter

Total

$

1.0

$

— $

258.3

Note 8. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

Pension Plans

Substantially all active employees of the Company's U.S. operations participate in defined benefit pension plans and/or 
defined contribution retirement plans. The Company also has defined benefit plans and/or alternative retirement plans for 
substantially all its employees in Germany, the U.K, and the Netherlands. In addition, the Company maintains a SERP 
which is a non-qualified defined benefit plan. The Company provides benefits under the SERP to the extent necessary to 
fulfill the intent of its defined benefit retirement plans without regard to the limitations set by the Internal Revenue Code on 
qualified defined benefit plans.

During 2017, the Company recorded a $0.6 million settlement loss in SERP for a total payment of $1.3 million.

During 2016, the Company offered a lump sum payout option to all eligible U.S. participants with a deferred vested 
pension benefit (the participant had a vested pension benefit but was no longer an employee of the Company). For the year 
ended December 31, 2016, 265 individuals elected the option and the Company paid a total of $8.1 million in lump-sum 
payments. For the year ended December 31, 2016, as allowed under ASC Topic 715, Compensation — Retirement Benefits 
("ASC Topic 715"), the Company adopted a policy to recognize settlement losses for deferred vested pension benefit 
payments regardless of whether the amount exceeded the sum of expected service cost and interest costs of the pension 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

plan for the respective calendar year. In accordance with ASC Topic 715, for the year ended December 31, 2016, the 
Company measured the liabilities of the post-retirement benefit plans and recognized a settlement loss of $0.8 million.

The Company's funding policy for its U.S. qualified defined benefit plans and its U.K. defined benefit plan is to contribute 
assets in compliance with regulatory requirements to fund the projected benefit obligation. Nonqualified plans providing 
pension benefits in excess of limitations imposed by taxing authorities are not funded. There is no legal or governmental 
obligation to fund Neenah Germany's benefit plans and as such the Neenah Germany defined benefit plans are currently 
unfunded. As of December 31, 2017, Neenah Germany had investments of $1.7 million that were restricted to the payment 
of certain post-retirement employee benefits. As of December 31, 2017, $0.6 million and $1.1 million of such investments 
are classified as Prepaid and other current assets and Other assets, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheet. Neenah 
Coldenhove retirement benefit obligations are administered by a third-party insurance company, and funding for these 
benefits comes from premiums paid. The Company also holds $3.6 million of marketable securities that are designated for 
the payment of benefits under the SERP as of December 31, 2017, classified as Other assets on the consolidated balance 
sheet. 

 The Company uses the fair value of pension plan assets to determine pension expense, rather than averaging gains and 
losses over a period of years. Investment gains or losses represent the difference between the expected return calculated 
using the fair value of the assets and the actual return based on the fair value of assets. The Company's pension obligations 
are measured annually as of December 31.

Multi-Employer plan

The hourly employees of the Lowville, New York facility are covered by a multi-employer defined benefit plan. The 
Company's expense under this plan was less than $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company 
contributes to the multi-employer pension plan under a collective bargaining agreement which provides retirement benefits 
for certain union employees. The risks of participating in a multi-employer plan are different from single employer plans, 
as assets contributed are available to provide benefits to all participants of the plan (including employees of other 
employers) and unfunded obligations are the responsibility of all remaining employers. In the event the Company ceases 
participation or in the event of the multi-employer plan's termination, the Company may be liable for a portion of the multi-
employer plan’s unfunded benefits. 

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The most recent Pension Protection Act zone status available is for the plan's year-end at December 31, 2016. The zone 
status in the following table is based on information that the Company received from the plan and is certified by the plan's 
actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less 
than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. Information for the multi-employer pension plan in 
which the Company participates is shown in the table below. The "FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented" column indicates 
a financial improvement plan ("FIP") or a rehabilitation plan ("RP") is either pending or has been implemented for the 
plan. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company's contributions to the plan were less than 5% of total plan 
contributions.

EIN/Pension
Plan Number

Pension
Zone
Status
2016

FIP/RP Status
Pending or
Implemented

Contributions
2017

Surcharge
Imposed

Expiration
Date of
Collective
Bargaining
Agreement

11-6166763

Red

Implemented

$0.1 million

Yes

11/9/2021

Pension Fund

PACE Industry Union Management
Pension Fund

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The Company maintains postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans for active employees of the Company 
and former employees of the Canadian pulp operations. The Canadian plans are generally noncontributory for employees 
who were eligible to retire on or before December 31, 1992 and contributory for most employees who became eligible to 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

retire on or after January 1, 1993. The Company does not provide a subsidized benefit to non-union U.S. employees hired 
after 2003 or collectively bargained employees after 2005.

The Company's obligations for postretirement benefits other than pensions are measured annually as of December 31. At 
December 31, 2017, the assumed inflationary health care cost trend rates used to determine obligations at December 31, 
2017 and costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 is 6.8 percent gradually decreasing to an ultimate rate of 4.5 percent 
in 2037. The assumed inflationary health care cost trend rates used to determine obligations at December 31, 2016 and 
costs for the year ended December 31, 2017 were 7.0 percent gradually decreasing to an ultimate rate of 4.5 percent in 
2037.

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table reconciles the benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status and net liability information of the 
Company's pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

Change in Benefit Obligation:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Currency

Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefit payments from plans

Settlement payments

Net transfer in (1)

Other

Benefit obligation at end of year

Change in Plan Assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

Actual gain (loss) on plan assets

Employer contributions

Currency

Benefit payments

Settlement payments

Net transfers in (1)

Other

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Reconciliation of Funded Status

Fair value of plan assets

Projected benefit obligation

Net liability recognized in statement of financial position

Amounts recognized in statement of financial position consist of:

Current liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities

Net amount recognized

_______________________

Pension Benefits

Postretirement
Benefits Other
than Pensions

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2017

2016

$

370.9

$

360.1

$

40.7

$

40.5

5.5

15.0

6.8

33.3
(18.1)
(1.5)
51.7

0.3

463.9

318.1

38.5

14.3

2.2
(18.1)
(1.5)
46.8

0.1

400.4

400.4

$

$

$

$

4.9

15.9
(3.1)
18.2
(17.1)
(8.1)
0.1

—

370.9

308.3

17.6

17.8
(1.7)
(15.8)
(8.1)
—

—

318.1

318.1

$

$

$

$

463.9
(63.5) $

370.9
(52.8) $

1.2

1.4

0.6

3.9
(3.8)
—

—

—

1.3

1.6

0.1
(1.2)
(3.8)
—

—

2.2

44.0

$

40.7

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— $

— $

44.0
(44.0) $

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—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

40.7
(40.7)

(4.3)
(36.4)
(40.7)

(3.7) $
(59.8)
(63.5) $

(3.8) $
(49.0)
(52.8) $

(5.3) $
(38.7)
(44.0) $

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

(1)  For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company acquired $51.7 million of pension liabilities and $46.8 

million of pension assets in conjunction with the Coldenhove Acquisition.

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

Accumulated actuarial loss

Prior service cost

Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income

Summary disaggregated information about the pension plans follows:

Pension
Benefits

Postretirement
Benefits Other
than Pensions

December 31,

2017

2016

2017

2016

$ 105.9

0.8

$ 106.7

$

$

95.8

0.9

96.7

$

$

8.6
(0.2)
8.4

$

$

4.9
(0.4)
4.5

Projected benefit obligation

Accumulated benefit obligation

Fair value of plan assets

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets (a)

Recognized net actuarial loss

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

Amount of settlement loss recognized

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

Amounts related to discontinued operations

Net periodic benefit cost

_______________________

Assets Exceed
ABO

December 31,

ABO Exceed
Assets

Total

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

$

— $

291.3

$ 463.9

$

—

—

281.5

284.2

451.4

400.4

79.6

79.4

33.9

$

463.9

$

451.4

400.4

370.9

360.9

318.1

Pension Benefits

Postretirement Benefits
Other than Pensions

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

2017

2016

2015

$ 5.5

$ 4.9

$ 5.5

$ 1.2

$ 1.3

$ 1.7

15.0
(19.9)
5.6

0.2

0.6

7.0

—

$ 7.0

15.9
(18.9)
6.6

0.2

0.8

1.4
13.8
(19.3) —
0.3
(0.2)
—

6.3

0.2

—

9.5
2.7
6.5
— (14.9) —
$ (8.4) $ 2.7

$ 9.5

1.6

—

0.6
(0.2)
—

3.3

—

1.6

—

0.3
(0.2)
—

3.4

—

$ 3.3

$ 3.4

(a)  The expected return on plan assets, excluding the Dutch plan assets, is determined by multiplying the fair value of 

plan assets at the prior year-end (adjusted for estimated current year cash benefit payments and contributions) by 
the expected long-term rate of return. The Dutch pension plan is funded through an insurance contract, and the 
expected return on plan assets is calculated based on the discount rate of the insured obligations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Postretirement Benefits
Other than Pensions

Postretirement Benefits
Other than Pensions

Year Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

Net periodic benefit expense

Net periodic benefit expense

Accumulated actuarial gain (loss)

Accumulated actuarial gain (loss)

Prior service cost (credit)

Prior service cost (credit)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive
income

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive
income

$ 7.0

$ 7.0

$

$

9.5

9.5

10.1
(0.1)
10.0

10.1
(0.1)
10.0

11.7
(0.3)
11.4

11.7
(0.3)
11.4

$ (8.4) $ 2.7
(7.1)
3.7
(0.3)
(7.4)

$ (8.4) $ 2.7
(7.1)
3.7
(0.3)
(7.4)

3.9

0.2

0.2

3.9

$ 3.3
(0.9)
0.1
(0.8)

$ 3.3
(0.9)
0.1
(0.8)

$ 3.4

$ 3.4

1.1

1.1

0.2

0.2

1.3

1.3

$ 17.0

$ 17.0

$ 20.9

$ 20.9

$(15.8) $ 6.6

$(15.8) $ 6.6

$ 2.5

$ 2.5

$ 4.7

$ 4.7

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans expected to be amortized from 
The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans expected to be amortized from 
accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $5.4 million and $0.2 
accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $5.4 million and $0.2 
million, respectively. The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service (credit) for postretirement benefits other than 
million, respectively. The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service (credit) for postretirement benefits other than 
pensions expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the 
pensions expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the 
next fiscal year is $0.6 million and $(0.2) million, respectively.
next fiscal year is $0.6 million and $(0.2) million, respectively.

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations at December 31

Discount rate

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

Rate of compensation increase

Pension
Benefits

Pension
Benefits

Postretirement
Postretirement
Benefits
Benefits
Other than
Other than
Pensions
Pensions

2017

2017

2016

2016

2017

2017

2016

2016

3.49% 4.16% 3.27% 3.69%

3.49% 4.16% 3.27% 3.69%

2.40% 2.22%

2.40% 2.22%

—%

—%

—%

—%

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Weighted-Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Years Ended December 31

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits

Postretirement
Postretirement
Benefits Other than
Benefits Other than
Pensions
Pensions

Year Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

Discount rate

Discount rate

4.18% 4.54% 3.91% 3.89% 4.07% 4.05%

4.18% 4.54% 3.91% 3.89% 4.07% 4.05%

Expected long-term return on plan assets (a)

Expected long-term return on plan assets (a)

6.31% 6.20% 6.50%

6.31% 6.20% 6.50%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

Rate of compensation increase

Rate of compensation increase

_______________________

_______________________

2.49% 2.18% 2.92%

2.49% 2.18% 2.92%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

(a)  The expected long-term return on plan assets does not include the Dutch plan assets. The Dutch pension plan is 
(a)  The expected long-term return on plan assets does not include the Dutch plan assets. The Dutch pension plan is 
funded through an insurance contract, and the expected return on plan assets is calculated based on the discount 
funded through an insurance contract, and the expected return on plan assets is calculated based on the discount 
rate of the insured obligations.
rate of the insured obligations.

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Expected Long-Term Rate of Return and Investment Strategies

The expected long-term rate of return on pension fund assets held by the Company's pension trusts was determined based 
on several factors, including input from pension investment consultants and projected long-term returns of broad equity 
and bond indices. Also considered were the plans' historical compounded annual returns. It is anticipated that, on average, 
the managed pension plan assets will generate annual long-term rates of return of 6.30 percent. The expected long-term rate 
of return on the assets in the plans was based on an asset allocation assumption of approximately 35 percent with equity 
managers, with expected long-term rates of return of approximately 8 to 10 percent, 8 percent with hedge funds, with 
expected long-term rates of return of approximately 6 to 8 percent, and 57 percent with fixed income managers, with an 
expected long-term rate of return of about 3 to 5 percent. The actual asset allocation is regularly reviewed and periodically 
rebalanced to the targeted allocation when considered appropriate.

Plan Assets

Pension plan asset allocations are as follows:

Asset Category (a)

Equity securities

Hedge fund

Debt securities

Total

Percentage of Plan
Assets At
December 31,

2017

2016

35%

8%

57%

36%

7%

57%

100% 100%

(a) The asset categories do not include the insurance contract related to the Dutch pension plan.

The Company's investment objective for pension plan assets are to ensure, over the long-term life of the pension plans, an 
adequate pool of assets to support the benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and beneficiaries. Specifically, these 
objectives include the desire to: (a) invest assets in a manner such that future assets are available to fund liabilities, 
(b) maintain liquidity sufficient to pay current benefits when due and (c) diversify, over time, among asset classes so assets 
earn a reasonable return with acceptable risk to capital.

The weighted average target investment allocation and permissible allocation range for plan assets by category are as 
follows:

Asset Category

Equity securities

Hedge fund

Debt securities / Fixed Income

Strategic Target

Permitted Range

35%

8%

57%

30-40%

3-12%

52-62%

As of December 31, 2017, no company or group of companies in a single industry represented more than five percent of 
plan assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The Company's investment assumptions are established by an investment committee composed of members of senior 
The Company's investment assumptions are established by an investment committee composed of members of senior 
management and are validated periodically against actual investment returns. As of December 31, 2017, the Company's 
management and are validated periodically against actual investment returns. As of December 31, 2017, the Company's 
investment assumptions are as follows:
investment assumptions are as follows:

(a)  The plan should be substantially fully invested in debt and equity securities at all times because substantial cash 

(a)  The plan should be substantially fully invested in debt and equity securities at all times because substantial cash 

holdings will reduce long-term rates of return;

holdings will reduce long-term rates of return;

(b)  Equity investments will provide greater long-term returns than fixed income investments, although with greater 

(b)  Equity investments will provide greater long-term returns than fixed income investments, although with greater 

short-term volatility;

short-term volatility;

(c)  It is prudent to diversify plan investments across major asset classes;
(d)  Allocating a portion of plan assets to foreign equities will increase portfolio diversification, decrease portfolio risk 

(c)  It is prudent to diversify plan investments across major asset classes;
(d)  Allocating a portion of plan assets to foreign equities will increase portfolio diversification, decrease portfolio risk 

and provide the potential for long-term returns;

and provide the potential for long-term returns;

(e)  Investment managers with active mandates can reduce portfolio risk below market risk and potentially add value 
(e)  Investment managers with active mandates can reduce portfolio risk below market risk and potentially add value 
through security selection strategies, and a portion of plan assets should be allocated to such active mandates;
through security selection strategies, and a portion of plan assets should be allocated to such active mandates;
(f)  A component of passive, indexed management can benefit the plans through greater diversification and lower 
(f)  A component of passive, indexed management can benefit the plans through greater diversification and lower 

cost, and a portion of the plan assets should be allocated to such passive mandates, and

cost, and a portion of the plan assets should be allocated to such passive mandates, and

(g)  It is appropriate to retain more than one investment manager, given the size of the plans, provided that such 

(g)  It is appropriate to retain more than one investment manager, given the size of the plans, provided that such 

managers offer asset class or style diversification.

managers offer asset class or style diversification.

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, no plan assets were invested in the Company's securities.

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, no plan assets were invested in the Company's securities.

Cash Flows

Cash Flows

At December 31, 2017, the Company expects to make aggregate contributions to qualified pension trusts and payments of 
pension benefits for unfunded pension plans in 2018 of approximately $14.7 million (based on exchange rates at 
December 31, 2017).

At December 31, 2017, the Company expects to make aggregate contributions to qualified pension trusts and payments of 
pension benefits for unfunded pension plans in 2018 of approximately $14.7 million (based on exchange rates at 
December 31, 2017).

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Future Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Years 2023-2027

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Years 2023-2027

$

Pension Plans
$

Pension Plans
22.7
22.7
24.4
24.4
21.7
21.7
23.4
23.4
23.3
23.3
128.1
128.1

Postretirement 
Postretirement 
Benefits
Benefits
Other than 
Other than 
Pensions
Pensions

$

$

5.3
5.3
4.3
4.3
4.6
4.6
4.9
4.9
4.8
4.8
18.1
18.1

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Health Care Cost Trends

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the amounts reported for postretirement health care benefit plans. A one 
percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

Effect on total of service and interest cost components

Effect on post-retirement benefit other than pension obligation

One Percentage-
Point

Increase

Decrease

$

— $

0.2

—
(0.3)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

Company contributions to defined contribution retirement plans are primarily based on the age and compensation of 
covered employees. Contributions to these plans, all of which were charged to expense, were $2.5 million in 2017, $2.7 
million in 2016 and $2.5 million in 2015. In addition, the Company maintains a supplemental retirement contribution plan 
(the "SRCP") which is a non-qualified, unfunded defined contribution plan. The Company provides benefits under the 
SRCP to the extent necessary to fulfill the intent of its defined contribution retirement plans without regard to the 
limitations set by the Internal Revenue Code on qualified defined contribution plans. For the years ended December 31, 
2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized expense related to the SRCP of $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million, 
respectively. At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the unfunded obligation of the SRCP was $1.7 million and 
$1.3 million, respectively.

Investment Plans

The Company provides voluntary contribution investment plans to substantially all North American employees. Under the 
plans, the Company matches a portion of employee contributions. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, 
costs charged to expense for Company matching contributions under these plans were $3.7 million, $3.1 million and $2.7 
million, respectively.

Note 9. Stock Compensation Plans

The Company established the 2004 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (the "2004 Omnibus Plan") in December 2004 and 
reserved 3,500,000 shares of $0.01 par value common stock ("Common Stock") for issuance under the Omnibus Plan. 
Pursuant to the terms of the 2004 Omnibus Plan, the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors may 
grant various types of equity-based compensation awards, including incentive and nonqualified stock options, SARs, 
restricted stock, RSUs, Performance Units, in addition to certain cash-based awards. All grants under the Omnibus Plan 
will be made at fair market value and no grant may be repriced. In general, the options expire 10 years from the date of 
grant and vest over a 3-year service period.

At the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company's stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 
2004 Omnibus Plan (as amended and restated the "2013 Omnibus Plan"). The amendment and restatement authorized the 
Company to reserve an additional 1,577,000 shares of Common Stock for future issuance. As of December 31, 2017, the 
Company had 680,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance under the 2013 Omnibus Plan. As of 
December 31, 2017, the number of shares available for future issuance was reduced by approximately 134,000 shares for 
outstanding SARs where the closing market price for the Company's common stock was greater than the exercise price of 
the SAR. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation pursuant to the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 
Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation ("ASC Topic 718").

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Valuation and Expense Information Under ASC Topic 718

Valuation and Expense Information Under ASC Topic 718

Substantially all stock-based compensation expense has been recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The 
following table summarizes stock-based compensation costs and related income tax benefits.

Substantially all stock-based compensation expense has been recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The 
following table summarizes stock-based compensation costs and related income tax benefits.

Stock-based compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense

Income tax benefit

Income tax benefit

Stock-based compensation, net of income tax benefit

Stock-based compensation, net of income tax benefit

Year Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

$

$

$

$

6.4
(2.5)
3.9

$
6.4
(2.5)
$
3.9

$

$

5.8
(2.2)
3.6

$
5.8
(2.2)
$
3.6

$

$

6.5
(2.5)
4.0

6.5
(2.5)
4.0

The following table summarizes total compensation costs related to the Company's equity awards and amounts recognized 
in the year ended December 31, 2017.

The following table summarizes total compensation costs related to the Company's equity awards and amounts recognized 
in the year ended December 31, 2017.

Unrecognized compensation cost — December 31, 2016

Unrecognized compensation cost — December 31, 2016

$

$

0.6

0.6

$

$

Grant date fair value current year grants

Grant date fair value current year grants

Compensation expense recognized

Compensation expense recognized

Unrecognized compensation cost — December 31, 2017

Unrecognized compensation cost — December 31, 2017

$

$

Expected amortization period (in years)

Expected amortization period (in years)

1.9
(1.9)
0.6

1.9
(1.9)
$
0.6

1.8

1.8

$

1.7

1.7

5.1
(4.5)
2.3

5.1
(4.5)
2.3

1.7

1.7

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Stock Options

Stock Options

Performance
Performance
Shares and RSUs
Shares and RSUs

Stock Options/SARs

Stock Options/SARs

In August 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the conversion of approximately 
In August 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the conversion of approximately 
545,000 outstanding non-qualified stock options held by U.S. employees and U.S. non-employee directors to an equal 
545,000 outstanding non-qualified stock options held by U.S. employees and U.S. non-employee directors to an equal 
number of SARs. Upon exercise, the holder of an SAR will receive common shares equal to the number of SARs exercised 
number of SARs. Upon exercise, the holder of an SAR will receive common shares equal to the number of SARs exercised 
multiplied by a fraction where the numerator is equal to the market price at the time of exercise minus the exercise price of 
multiplied by a fraction where the numerator is equal to the market price at the time of exercise minus the exercise price of 
the SAR and the denominator is equal to the market price at the time of exercise. The SARs can only be settled for shares 
the SAR and the denominator is equal to the market price at the time of exercise. The SARs can only be settled for shares 
of Common Stock and the Company will not receive any cash proceeds upon exercise. All other contractual terms of the 
of Common Stock and the Company will not receive any cash proceeds upon exercise. All other contractual terms of the 
SARs are unchanged from those of the converted non-qualified stock options. At the date of conversion the fair value of 
SARs are unchanged from those of the converted non-qualified stock options. At the date of conversion the fair value of 
the SARs was equal to the fair value of the stock options exchanged. As a result, the Company did not recognize any 
the SARs was equal to the fair value of the stock options exchanged. As a result, the Company did not recognize any 
additional compensation expense due to the conversion.
additional compensation expense due to the conversion.

The following tables present information regarding stock options awarded during the years ended December 31, 2017, 
2016 and 2015.

The following tables present information regarding stock options awarded during the years ended December 31, 2017, 
2016 and 2015.

Nonqualified stock options granted

Nonqualified stock options granted

Per share weighted-average exercise price

Per share weighted-average exercise price

Per share weighted-average grant date fair value

Per share weighted-average grant date fair value

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

144,089

144,089

113,935

113,935

87,930

87,930

$

$

$

$

82.11

82.11

$

13.54

13.54

$

$

$

58.03

58.03

$

13.51

13.51

$

$

$

59.72

59.72

16.47

16.47

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NEENAH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The weighted-average grant date fair value for stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 
2015 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions:
The weighted-average grant date fair value for stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 
The weighted-average grant date fair value for stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 
2015 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions:
2015 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions:

Expected term in years

Risk free interest rate
Expected term in years
Expected term in years
Volatility
Risk free interest rate
Risk free interest rate
Dividend yield
Volatility
Volatility

Dividend yield
Dividend yield

2017

5.8

2017
2017

2016

5.8

2016
2016

2015

5.8

2015
2015

2.1%
5.8
5.8

1.4%
1.8%
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
22.9% 32.1% 34.4%
1.4%
1.4%
1.8%
1.8%
2.1%
2.1%
2.0%
3.0%
3.0%
22.9% 32.1% 34.4%
22.9% 32.1% 34.4%

3.0%
3.0%

3.0%
3.0%

2.0%
2.0%

Expected volatility and the expected term were estimated by reference to the historical stock price performance of the 
Company and historical data for the Company's stock option awards, respectively. The risk-free interest rate was based on 
Expected volatility and the expected term were estimated by reference to the historical stock price performance of the 
Expected volatility and the expected term were estimated by reference to the historical stock price performance of the 
the yield on U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining term approximately equal to the expected term of the stock option 
Company and historical data for the Company's stock option awards, respectively. The risk-free interest rate was based on 
Company and historical data for the Company's stock option awards, respectively. The risk-free interest rate was based on 
awards. Forfeitures were estimated at the date of grant.
the yield on U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining term approximately equal to the expected term of the stock option 
the yield on U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining term approximately equal to the expected term of the stock option 
awards. Forfeitures were estimated at the date of grant.
awards. Forfeitures were estimated at the date of grant.

The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Omnibus Plan for the year ended December 31, 2017:

The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Omnibus Plan for the year ended December 31, 2017:
The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Omnibus Plan for the year ended December 31, 2017:

Number of
Stock Options

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

Options outstanding — December 31, 2016

Add: Options granted
Options outstanding — December 31, 2016
Options outstanding — December 31, 2016
Less: Options exercised
Add: Options granted
Add: Options granted
Less: Options forfeited/cancelled
Less: Options exercised
Less: Options exercised
Options outstanding — December 31, 2017
Less: Options forfeited/cancelled
Less: Options forfeited/cancelled

Options outstanding — December 31, 2017
Options outstanding — December 31, 2017

530,462

Number of
Number of
Stock Options
Stock Options

144,089
530,462
530,462
207,973
144,089
144,089
1,620
207,973
207,973
464,958
1,620
1,620

464,958
464,958

$

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$

Weighted-Average
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Exercise Price

38.35

82.11
38.35
38.35
29.88
82.11
82.11
65.60
29.88
29.88
55.60
65.60
65.60

55.60
55.60

The status of outstanding and exercisable stock options as of December 31, 2017, summarized by exercise price follows:

The status of outstanding and exercisable stock options as of December 31, 2017, summarized by exercise price follows:
The status of outstanding and exercisable stock options as of December 31, 2017, summarized by exercise price follows:

Options Vested or Expected to Vest

Options Exercisable

Exercise Price

$7.41 — $19.25
Exercise Price
Exercise Price
$21.13 — $31.23
$7.41 — $19.25
$7.41 — $19.25
$42.82 — $51.99
$21.13 — $31.23
$21.13 — $31.23
$55.49 — $60.56
$42.82 — $51.99
$42.82 — $51.99
>$60.56
$55.49 — $60.56
$55.49 — $60.56

>$60.56
>$60.56
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Options Vested or Expected to Vest
Options Vested or Expected to Vest

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Weighted-
Weighted-
Price
Average
Average
Exercise
Exercise
Price
Price

$

13.06

$

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (a)
Aggregate
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Intrinsic
Value (a)
Value (a)

4.1

Options Exercisable
Options Exercisable
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Weighted-
Weighted-
Price
Average
Average
Exercise
Exercise
Price
Price

13.06

$

Number of
Options

52,727

Number of
Number of
Options
Options

Number of
Options

52,727

Number of
Number of
Options
Options

$
$

58,490
52,727
52,727
37,526
58,490
58,490
172,626
37,526
37,526
143,589
172,626
172,626
464,958
143,589
143,589

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
$
$
$
$
$

3.7
4.1
4.1
1.8
3.7
3.7
NEENAH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
5.5
1.8
1.8
1.2
5.5
5.5
16.3
1.2
1.2
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
16.3
16.3

58,490
52,727
52,727
37,526
58,490
58,490
76,141
37,526
37,526
17,060
76,141
76,141
241,944
17,060
17,060

27.56
13.06
13.06
43.49
27.56
27.56
58.68
43.49
43.49
82.11
58.68
58.68
55.60
82.11
82.11

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

464,958
464,958

55.60
55.60

6.6
6.6

$

$
$

$
$

27.56
13.06
13.06
43.49
27.56
27.56
58.93
43.49
43.49
82.15
58.93
58.93
40.59
82.15
82.15

241,944
241,944

$
$

40.59
40.59

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Weighted-
Weighted-
Contractual
Average
Average
Life (Years)
Remaining
Remaining
1.9
Contractual
Contractual
Life (Years)
Life (Years)
3.9
1.9
1.9
6.0
3.9
3.9
7.5
6.0
6.0
8.5
7.5
7.5
6.6
8.5
8.5

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (a)
Aggregate
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Intrinsic
Value (a)
Value (a)

4.1

3.7
4.1
4.1
1.8
3.7
3.7
2.4
1.8
1.8
0.1
2.4
2.4
12.1
0.1
0.1

12.1
12.1

$

$
$

$

$
$

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(a)  Represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value as of December 31, 2017 that option holders would have received had 

they exercised their options as of such date. The pre-tax intrinsic value is based on the closing market price for the 
Company's common stock of $90.65 on December 31, 2017.

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The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 
was $11.5 million, $4.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the status of the Company's unvested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and activity 

for the year then ended:

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Number of

Stock Options

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

194,126

144,089

115,201

223,014

$

$

$

$

15.15

13.54

14.06

13.87

Outstanding — December 31, 2016

Add: Options granted

Less: Options vested

Outstanding — December 31, 2017

stock option grant.

PSUs/RSUs

As of December 31, 2017, certain participants met age and service requirements that allowed their options to qualify for 

accelerated vesting upon retirement. As of December 31, 2017, there were approximately 155,000 stock options subject to 

accelerated vesting that such participants would have been eligible to exercise if they had retired as of such date. The 

aggregate grant date fair value of options subject to accelerated vesting was $2.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 

2017, stock-based compensation expense for such options was $1.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the 

aggregate grant date fair value of options vested, including options subject to accelerated vesting, was $1.9 million. Stock 

options that reflect accelerated vesting for expense recognition become exercisable according to the contract terms of the 

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company granted target awards of 41,883 PSUs. The measurement period for 

three fourths of the PSUs is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and for the remaining fourth of the PSUs is 

January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. The PSUs vest on December 31, 2019. Common Stock equal to not less than 

40 percent and not more than 200 percent of the PSUs target will be awarded based on the Company’s return on invested 

capital, consolidated revenue growth, EPS and total return to shareholders relative to the companies in the Russell 2000® 

Value small cap index. The Company’s return on invested capital, consolidated revenue growth and EPS are adjusted for 

certain items as further described in the Performance Share Award Agreement.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company expects that Common Stock equal to approximately 101 percent of the PSU 

targets will be earned. The market price on the date of grant for the PSUs was $82.12 per share. At the end of the 

measurement period, the PSUs convert into RSUs, at the determined rate mentioned above, that are entitled to dividends 

but do not have voting rights. The Company is recognizing stock-based compensation expense pro-rata over the vesting 

term of the PSUs/RSUs. For further discussion on participating securities refer to Note 3. "Earnings Per Share". 

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company awarded 9,226 RSUs to non-employee members of the Board of 

Directors and 866 RSUs to employees. The weighted-average grant date fair value of such awards was $76.78 per share 

and the awards vest one year from the date of grant for the Board of Directors grants and three years from the date of grant 

for the employee grants. During the vesting period, the holders of the RSUs are entitled to dividends, but the RSUs do not 

have voting rights and are forfeited in the event the holder is no longer an employee or member of the Board of Directors 

on the vesting date.

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(a)  Represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value as of December 31, 2017 that option holders would have received had 

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

they exercised their options as of such date. The pre-tax intrinsic value is based on the closing market price for the 
Company's common stock of $90.65 on December 31, 2017.

(a)  Represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value as of December 31, 2017 that option holders would have received had 
(a)  Represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value as of December 31, 2017 that option holders would have received had 

they exercised their options as of such date. The pre-tax intrinsic value is based on the closing market price for the 
they exercised their options as of such date. The pre-tax intrinsic value is based on the closing market price for the 
Company's common stock of $90.65 on December 31, 2017.
Company's common stock of $90.65 on December 31, 2017.

The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 
was $11.5 million, $4.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the status of the Company's unvested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and activity 
The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 
The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 
for the year then ended:
was $11.5 million, $4.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively.
was $11.5 million, $4.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively.

Weighted-Average
The following table summarizes the status of the Company's unvested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and activity 
The following table summarizes the status of the Company's unvested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and activity 
Grant Date
for the year then ended:
for the year then ended:
Fair Value

Number of
Stock Options

Outstanding — December 31, 2016

Add: Options granted

Less: Options vested
Outstanding — December 31, 2016
Outstanding — December 31, 2016
Outstanding — December 31, 2017
Add: Options granted
Add: Options granted

Less: Options vested
Less: Options vested

194,126

144,089

Number of
Number of
Stock Options
Stock Options

115,201
194,126
194,126
223,014
144,089
144,089

115,201
115,201

$

$

$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$

15.15

Weighted-Average
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Grant Date
Fair Value
Fair Value

13.54

14.06
15.15
15.15
13.87
13.54
13.54

14.06
14.06

223,014
223,014

Outstanding — December 31, 2017
Outstanding — December 31, 2017
As of December 31, 2017, certain participants met age and service requirements that allowed their options to qualify for 
accelerated vesting upon retirement. As of December 31, 2017, there were approximately 155,000 stock options subject to 
accelerated vesting that such participants would have been eligible to exercise if they had retired as of such date. The 
aggregate grant date fair value of options subject to accelerated vesting was $2.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 
As of December 31, 2017, certain participants met age and service requirements that allowed their options to qualify for 
As of December 31, 2017, certain participants met age and service requirements that allowed their options to qualify for 
2017, stock-based compensation expense for such options was $1.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the 
accelerated vesting upon retirement. As of December 31, 2017, there were approximately 155,000 stock options subject to 
accelerated vesting upon retirement. As of December 31, 2017, there were approximately 155,000 stock options subject to 
aggregate grant date fair value of options vested, including options subject to accelerated vesting, was $1.9 million. Stock 
accelerated vesting that such participants would have been eligible to exercise if they had retired as of such date. The 
accelerated vesting that such participants would have been eligible to exercise if they had retired as of such date. The 
options that reflect accelerated vesting for expense recognition become exercisable according to the contract terms of the 
aggregate grant date fair value of options subject to accelerated vesting was $2.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 
aggregate grant date fair value of options subject to accelerated vesting was $2.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 
stock option grant.
2017, stock-based compensation expense for such options was $1.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the 
2017, stock-based compensation expense for such options was $1.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the 
aggregate grant date fair value of options vested, including options subject to accelerated vesting, was $1.9 million. Stock 
aggregate grant date fair value of options vested, including options subject to accelerated vesting, was $1.9 million. Stock 
options that reflect accelerated vesting for expense recognition become exercisable according to the contract terms of the 
options that reflect accelerated vesting for expense recognition become exercisable according to the contract terms of the 
PSUs/RSUs
stock option grant.
stock option grant.

$
$

13.87
13.87

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For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company granted target awards of 41,883 PSUs. The measurement period for 
three fourths of the PSUs is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and for the remaining fourth of the PSUs is 
PSUs/RSUs
PSUs/RSUs
January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. The PSUs vest on December 31, 2019. Common Stock equal to not less than 
40 percent and not more than 200 percent of the PSUs target will be awarded based on the Company’s return on invested 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company granted target awards of 41,883 PSUs. The measurement period for 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company granted target awards of 41,883 PSUs. The measurement period for 
capital, consolidated revenue growth, EPS and total return to shareholders relative to the companies in the Russell 2000® 
three fourths of the PSUs is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and for the remaining fourth of the PSUs is 
three fourths of the PSUs is January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, and for the remaining fourth of the PSUs is 
Value small cap index. The Company’s return on invested capital, consolidated revenue growth and EPS are adjusted for 
January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. The PSUs vest on December 31, 2019. Common Stock equal to not less than 
January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019. The PSUs vest on December 31, 2019. Common Stock equal to not less than 
certain items as further described in the Performance Share Award Agreement.
40 percent and not more than 200 percent of the PSUs target will be awarded based on the Company’s return on invested 
40 percent and not more than 200 percent of the PSUs target will be awarded based on the Company’s return on invested 
capital, consolidated revenue growth, EPS and total return to shareholders relative to the companies in the Russell 2000® 
capital, consolidated revenue growth, EPS and total return to shareholders relative to the companies in the Russell 2000® 
As of December 31, 2017, the Company expects that Common Stock equal to approximately 101 percent of the PSU 
Value small cap index. The Company’s return on invested capital, consolidated revenue growth and EPS are adjusted for 
Value small cap index. The Company’s return on invested capital, consolidated revenue growth and EPS are adjusted for 
targets will be earned. The market price on the date of grant for the PSUs was $82.12 per share. At the end of the 
certain items as further described in the Performance Share Award Agreement.
certain items as further described in the Performance Share Award Agreement.
measurement period, the PSUs convert into RSUs, at the determined rate mentioned above, that are entitled to dividends 
but do not have voting rights. The Company is recognizing stock-based compensation expense pro-rata over the vesting 
As of December 31, 2017, the Company expects that Common Stock equal to approximately 101 percent of the PSU 
As of December 31, 2017, the Company expects that Common Stock equal to approximately 101 percent of the PSU 
term of the PSUs/RSUs. For further discussion on participating securities refer to Note 3. "Earnings Per Share". 
targets will be earned. The market price on the date of grant for the PSUs was $82.12 per share. At the end of the 
targets will be earned. The market price on the date of grant for the PSUs was $82.12 per share. At the end of the 
measurement period, the PSUs convert into RSUs, at the determined rate mentioned above, that are entitled to dividends 
measurement period, the PSUs convert into RSUs, at the determined rate mentioned above, that are entitled to dividends 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company awarded 9,226 RSUs to non-employee members of the Board of 
but do not have voting rights. The Company is recognizing stock-based compensation expense pro-rata over the vesting 
but do not have voting rights. The Company is recognizing stock-based compensation expense pro-rata over the vesting 
Directors and 866 RSUs to employees. The weighted-average grant date fair value of such awards was $76.78 per share 
term of the PSUs/RSUs. For further discussion on participating securities refer to Note 3. "Earnings Per Share". 
term of the PSUs/RSUs. For further discussion on participating securities refer to Note 3. "Earnings Per Share". 
and the awards vest one year from the date of grant for the Board of Directors grants and three years from the date of grant 
for the employee grants. During the vesting period, the holders of the RSUs are entitled to dividends, but the RSUs do not 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company awarded 9,226 RSUs to non-employee members of the Board of 
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company awarded 9,226 RSUs to non-employee members of the Board of 
have voting rights and are forfeited in the event the holder is no longer an employee or member of the Board of Directors 
Directors and 866 RSUs to employees. The weighted-average grant date fair value of such awards was $76.78 per share 
Directors and 866 RSUs to employees. The weighted-average grant date fair value of such awards was $76.78 per share 
on the vesting date.
and the awards vest one year from the date of grant for the Board of Directors grants and three years from the date of grant 
and the awards vest one year from the date of grant for the Board of Directors grants and three years from the date of grant 
for the employee grants. During the vesting period, the holders of the RSUs are entitled to dividends, but the RSUs do not 
for the employee grants. During the vesting period, the holders of the RSUs are entitled to dividends, but the RSUs do not 
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have voting rights and are forfeited in the event the holder is no longer an employee or member of the Board of Directors 
have voting rights and are forfeited in the event the holder is no longer an employee or member of the Board of Directors 
on the vesting date.
on the vesting date.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's unvested stock-based awards (other than stock options) for 
The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's unvested stock-based awards (other than stock options) for 
the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015:
the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015:

Outstanding — December 31, 2014
Outstanding — December 31, 2014

Shares granted (a)
Shares granted (a)

Shares vested
Shares vested

Performance Shares vested
Performance Shares vested

Shares expired or cancelled
Shares expired or cancelled

Outstanding — December 31, 2015
Outstanding — December 31, 2015

Shares granted (a)
Shares granted (a)

Shares vested
Shares vested

Performance Shares vested
Performance Shares vested

Shares expired or cancelled
Shares expired or cancelled

Outstanding — December 31, 2016
Outstanding — December 31, 2016

Shares granted (a)
Shares granted (a)

Shares vested
Shares vested

Performance Shares vested
Performance Shares vested

Shares expired or cancelled
Shares expired or cancelled

Outstanding — December 31, 2017 (b)
Outstanding — December 31, 2017 (b)

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Weighted-Average
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Grant Date
Fair Value
Fair Value

RSUs
RSUs

PSUs
PSUs

Weighted-Average
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Grant Date
Fair Value
Fair Value

105,294
105,294

$
$

13,415
$
$
13,415
(105,564) $
(105,564) $
$
$
107,219
107,219
(1,526) $
(1,526) $
$
$

118,838
118,838

10,047
$
$
10,047
(110,749) $
(110,749) $
$
$
62,874
62,874
(291) $
(291) $
$
$

80,719
80,719

10,318
$
$
10,318
(72,451) $
(72,451) $
$
$
73,838
73,838
(3,625) $
(3,625) $
$
$
88,799
88,799

31.15
31.15

61.41
61.41

32.12
32.12

40.65
40.65

51.14
51.14

43.29
43.29

68.25
68.25

42.96
42.96

53.63
53.63

40.65
40.65

54.91
54.91

76.84
76.84

55.26
55.26

52.11
52.11

50.48
50.48

53.33
53.33

58,270
58,270

$
$

45,060
45,060

$
$
(810) $
(810) $
(58,270) $
(58,270) $
(1,200) $
(1,200) $
$
$
43,050
43,050

54,364
54,364

$
$

— $
— $
(43,050) $
(43,050) $
(858) $
(858) $
$
$

53,506
53,506

41,883
41,883

$
$

— $
— $
(53,506) $
(53,506) $
(506) $
(506) $
$
$

41,377
41,377

74.79
74.79

78.32
78.32

78.32
78.32

74.79
74.79

78.32
78.32

78.32
78.32

73.82
73.82

—
—

78.32
78.32

75.98
75.98

73.79
73.79

81.85
81.85

—
—

73.79
73.79

81.85
81.85

81.85
81.85

(a)  For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, includes 226 RSUs, 312 RSUs and 495 RSUs, 
(a)  For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, includes 226 RSUs, 312 RSUs and 495 RSUs, 

respectively, that were granted in lieu of cash dividends. Such dividends-in-kind vest concurrently with the 
respectively, that were granted in lieu of cash dividends. Such dividends-in-kind vest concurrently with the 
underlying RSUs.
underlying RSUs.

(b)  The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of outstanding RSUs as of December 31, 2017 was $8.0 million.
(b)  The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of outstanding RSUs as of December 31, 2017 was $8.0 million.

The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of restricted stock and RSUs that vested for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 
The aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of restricted stock and RSUs that vested for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 
and 2015 was $6.3 million, $9.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively.
and 2015 was $6.3 million, $9.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively.

Excess Tax Benefits
Excess Tax Benefits

Excess tax benefits represent the difference between the tax deduction the Company will receive on its tax return for 
Excess tax benefits represent the difference between the tax deduction the Company will receive on its tax return for 
compensation recognized by employees upon the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards and the tax benefit recognized 
compensation recognized by employees upon the vesting or exercise of stock-based awards and the tax benefit recognized 
for the grant date fair value of such awards. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company 
for the grant date fair value of such awards. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company 
recognized excess tax benefits related to the exercise or vesting of stock-based awards of $4.5 million, $3.1 million and 
recognized excess tax benefits related to the exercise or vesting of stock-based awards of $4.5 million, $3.1 million and 
$2.6 million, respectively. 
$2.6 million, respectively. 

Note 10. Stockholders' Equity
Note 10. Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock
Common Stock

The Company has authorized 100 million shares of Common Stock. Holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled 
The Company has authorized 100 million shares of Common Stock. Holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled 
to one vote per share.
to one vote per share.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

In May 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a program that would allow the Company to repurchase up to 
$25 million of its outstanding Common Stock over the next 12 months (the "2017 Stock Purchase Plan"). Purchases by the 
Company under the 2017 Stock Purchase Plan would be made from time to time in the open market or in privately 
negotiated transactions in accordance with the requirements of applicable law. The timing and amount of any purchases 
will depend on share price, market conditions and other factors. The 2017 Stock Purchase Plan does not require the 
Company to purchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The 2017 Stock 
Purchase Plan is expected to be funded using cash on hand or borrowings under the Company's bank credit facility. The 
Company also had $25 million repurchase programs in place during the preceding two years that expired in May 2017 (the 
“2016 Stock Purchase Plan”) and May 2016 (the “2015 Stock Purchase Plan”), respectively.

The following table shows shares purchased under the respective stock purchase plans:

2017 Stock Purchase Plan

2016 Stock Purchase Plan

2015 Stock Purchase Plan

2014 Stock Purchase Plan

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

Shares

$

Shares

$

Shares

$

— $ —

85,354

$

6.8

91,542

93,600

$

$

7.4

5.2

42,100

$ 2.4

60,900

$ 3.5

As of December 31, 2017, under the terms of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and the 2021 Senior 
Notes, the Company has limitations on its ability to repurchase shares of its Common Stock, as further discussed in Note 7, 
"Debt."

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company acquired 28,000 shares, 46,000 shares and 40,000 
shares of Common Stock, respectively, at a cost of $2.5 million, $3.8 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for shares 
surrendered by employees to pay taxes due on vested restricted stock awards and SARs exercised.

Each share of Common Stock contains a preferred stock purchase right that is associated with the share. These preferred 
stock purchase rights are transferred only with shares of Common Stock. The preferred stock purchase rights become 
exercisable and separately certificated only upon a "Rights Distribution Date" as that term is defined in the stockholder 
rights agreement adopted by the Company at the time of the Spin-Off. In general, a Rights Distribution Date occurs 10 
business days following either of these events: (i) a person or group has acquired or obtained the right to acquire beneficial 
ownership of 15 percent or more of the outstanding shares of the Company's Common Stock then outstanding or (ii) a 
tender offer or exchange offer is commenced that would result in a person or group acquiring 15 percent or more of the 
outstanding shares of Common Stock then outstanding.

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Preferred Stock

The Company has authorized 20 million shares of $0.01 par value preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in 
one or more series and with such designations and preferences for each series as shall be stated in the resolutions providing 
for the designation and issue of each such series adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company. The Board of 
Directors is authorized by the Company's articles of incorporation to determine the voting, dividend, redemption and 
liquidation preferences pertaining to each such series. No shares of preferred stock have been issued by the Company.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) includes, in addition to net income (loss), gains and losses recorded directly into 
stockholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheet. These gains and losses are referred to as other comprehensive 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

income items. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of foreign currency translation gains and (losses), 
deferred gains and (losses) on "available-for-sale" securities, and adjustments related to pensions and other post-retirement 
benefits. The Company does not provide income taxes for foreign currency translation adjustments related to indefinite 
investments in foreign subsidiaries.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes are as follows:

December 31,

2017

2016

Unrealized foreign currency translation losses, net of income tax benefit of $0.4 and $0.4,
respectively

$

(7.5) $

(27.5)

Unrealized loss on "available-for-sale" securities, net of income tax benefit of $0.1 million

(0.3)

—

Net loss from pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities, net of income tax benefits of
$28.8 million and $36.8 million, respectively (a)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

_________________

(86.3)
(94.1) $

(64.5)
(92.0)

$

(a)  In conjunction with the Tax Act, The Company early adopted ASU 2018-02 in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 

accordingly reclassified $10.9 million related to stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act from AOCI to retained 
earnings. The Company’s policy is to release stranded tax effects for “available-for-sale” securities using the portfolio 
approach.

The following table presents changes in comprehensive income:

Year Ended December 31,

Pretax
Amount

2017

Tax
Effect

Net
Amount

Pretax
Amount

2016

Tax
Effect

Net
Amount

Pretax
Amount

2015

Tax
Effect

Net
Amount

Unrealized foreign currency
translation gains (losses)

Unrealized loss on "available-
for-sale" securities

Adjustment to pension and other
benefit liabilities
Other comprehensive income
(loss)

$

20.0

$ — $ 20.0

$

(7.1) $ 0.4

$ (6.7) $ (15.0) $ — $ (15.0)

(0.4)

0.1

(0.3)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(13.8)

2.9

(10.9)

(10.0)

3.0

(7.0)

6.3

(1.2)

5.1

$

5.8

$ 3.0

$

8.8

$ (17.1) $ 3.4

$ (13.7) $

(8.7) $ (1.2) $ (9.9)

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company reclassified $5.9 million, $7.2 million and $7.1 
million, respectively, of costs from accumulated other comprehensive income to cost of products sold and selling, general 
and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 
and 2015, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $2.3 million, $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, 
related to such reclassifications classified as Provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company reclassified $0.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of 
costs from accumulated other comprehensive income to pension plan settlement charge on the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company reclassified $5.5 million of costs from accumulated other 
comprehensive income to loss from discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For both of the 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $0.2 million related to such 
years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $0.2 million related to such 
reclassifications classified as Provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the year ended 
reclassifications classified as Provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the year ended 
December 31, 2015, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $2.1 million, related to reclassifications classified 
December 31, 2015, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $2.1 million, related to reclassifications classified 
as Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
as Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Note 11. Commitments

Note 11. Commitments

Leases

Leases

The future minimum obligations under operating leases having a noncancelable term in excess of one year as of 
December 31, 2017, are as follows:

The future minimum obligations under operating leases having a noncancelable term in excess of one year as of 
December 31, 2017, are as follows:

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2018

2018

2019

2019

2020

2020

2021

2021

2022

2022

Thereafter

Thereafter

Future minimum lease obligations

Future minimum lease obligations

$

$

4.0

4.0

2.6

2.6

2.1

2.1

1.8

1.8

1.6

1.6

3.7

3.7

$

$

15.8

15.8

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 rent expense under operating leases was $6.8 million, $6.4 million 
and $5.4 million, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 rent expense under operating leases was $6.8 million, $6.4 million 
and $5.4 million, respectively.

Purchase Commitments

Purchase Commitments

The Company has certain minimum purchase commitments that extend beyond December 31, 2017. Commitments under 
The Company has certain minimum purchase commitments that extend beyond December 31, 2017. Commitments under 
these contracts are approximately $12.3 million and $6.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, 
these contracts are approximately $12.3 million and $6.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, 
respectively. Such purchase commitments for the year ended December 31, 2018 are primarily for coal and corn starch 
respectively. Such purchase commitments for the year ended December 31, 2018 are primarily for coal and corn starch 
contracts. Although the Company is primarily liable for payments on the above-mentioned leases and purchase 
contracts. Although the Company is primarily liable for payments on the above-mentioned leases and purchase 
commitments, management believes exposure to losses, if any, under these arrangements is not material.
commitments, management believes exposure to losses, if any, under these arrangements is not material.

Note 12. Contingencies and Legal Matters

Note 12. Contingencies and Legal Matters

Litigation

Litigation

The Company is involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome 
The Company is involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome 
of these legal actions and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the outcome of 
of these legal actions and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the outcome of 
any such claim which is pending or threatened, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a material effect 
any such claim which is pending or threatened, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a material effect 
on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.
on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company periodically undergoes examination by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") as well as various state and 
The Company periodically undergoes examination by the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") as well as various state and 
foreign jurisdictions. These tax authorities routinely challenge certain deductions and credits reported by the Company on 
foreign jurisdictions. These tax authorities routinely challenge certain deductions and credits reported by the Company on 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

its income tax returns. No significant tax audit findings are being contested at this time with either the IRS or any state or 
its income tax returns. No significant tax audit findings are being contested at this time with either the IRS or any state or 
foreign tax authority.
foreign tax authority.

Environmental, Health and Safety Matters
Environmental, Health and Safety Matters

The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to various environmental, 
The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to various environmental, 
health and safety matters. The Company is in compliance with, or is taking actions designed to ensure compliance with, 
health and safety matters. The Company is in compliance with, or is taking actions designed to ensure compliance with, 
these laws, regulations and ordinances. However, the nature of the Company's business exposes it to the risk of claims with 
these laws, regulations and ordinances. However, the nature of the Company's business exposes it to the risk of claims with 
respect to environmental, health and safety matters, and there can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not 
respect to environmental, health and safety matters, and there can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not 
be incurred in connection with such claims. Except for certain orders issued by environmental, health and safety regulatory 
be incurred in connection with such claims. Except for certain orders issued by environmental, health and safety regulatory 
agencies, with which management believes the Company is in compliance and which management believes are immaterial 
agencies, with which management believes the Company is in compliance and which management believes are immaterial 
to the results of operations of the Company's business, Neenah is not currently named as a party in any judicial or 
to the results of operations of the Company's business, Neenah is not currently named as a party in any judicial or 
administrative proceeding relating to environmental, health and safety matters.
administrative proceeding relating to environmental, health and safety matters.

While the Company has incurred in the past several years, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures in 
While the Company has incurred in the past several years, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures in 
order to comply with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, management believes that the 
order to comply with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, management believes that the 
Company's future cost of compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, and its 
Company's future cost of compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, and its 
exposure to liability for environmental, health and safety claims will not have a material effect on its financial condition, 
exposure to liability for environmental, health and safety claims will not have a material effect on its financial condition, 
results of operations or liquidity. However, future events, such as changes in existing laws and regulations or contamination 
results of operations or liquidity. However, future events, such as changes in existing laws and regulations or contamination 
of sites owned, operated or used for waste disposal by the Company (including currently unknown contamination and 
of sites owned, operated or used for waste disposal by the Company (including currently unknown contamination and 
contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites or other waste generators) may give rise to additional 
contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites or other waste generators) may give rise to additional 
costs which could have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
costs which could have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

The Company incurs capital expenditures necessary to meet legal requirements and otherwise relating to the protection of 
The Company incurs capital expenditures necessary to meet legal requirements and otherwise relating to the protection of 
the environment at its facilities in the United States and internationally. The Company's anticipated capital expenditures for 
the environment at its facilities in the United States and internationally. The Company's anticipated capital expenditures for 
environmental projects are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of 
environmental projects are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of 
operations or liquidity.
operations or liquidity.

Employees and Labor Relations
Employees and Labor Relations

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately 2,612 regular full-time employees of whom 1,174 hourly and 
As of December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately 2,612 regular full-time employees of whom 1,174 hourly and 
578 salaried employees were located in the United States and 431 hourly and 429 salaried employees were located in 
578 salaried employees were located in the United States and 431 hourly and 429 salaried employees were located in 
Europe. All of the Company's U.S. hourly union employees are represented by the United Steelworkers Union (the 
Europe. All of the Company's U.S. hourly union employees are represented by the United Steelworkers Union (the 
"USW"). In Netherlands, most of our employees are eligible to be represented by the Christelijke Nationale Vakbond 
"USW"). In Netherlands, most of our employees are eligible to be represented by the Christelijke Nationale Vakbond 
("CNV") and the Federatie Nederlandse Vakvereniging ("FNV"). Under Dutch law the union membership is voluntary and 
("CNV") and the Federatie Nederlandse Vakvereniging ("FNV"). Under Dutch law the union membership is voluntary and 
does not need to be disclosed to the Company. The collective bargaining arrangement with CNV and FNV will expire in 
does not need to be disclosed to the Company. The collective bargaining arrangement with CNV and FNV will expire in 
April 2018. Hourly union employees at the Company's Bolton, England manufacturing facility are represented by Unite the 
April 2018. Hourly union employees at the Company's Bolton, England manufacturing facility are represented by Unite the 
Union ("UNITE"). 
Union ("UNITE"). 

The following table shows the status of the Company's bargaining agreements as of December 31, 2017.
The following table shows the status of the Company's bargaining agreements as of December 31, 2017.

Contract Expiration Date
Contract Expiration Date
January 2018 (c)
January 2018 (c)
June 2018
June 2018
July 2018
July 2018
February 2019
February 2019
May 2019
May 2019
August 2021
August 2021
November 2021
November 2021

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Location
Location

Whiting, WI (b)
Whiting, WI (b)
  Neenah, WI (b)
  Neenah, WI (b)
  Munising, MI (b)
  Munising, MI (b)
  Neenah Germany
  Neenah Germany
  Appleton, WI (b)
  Appleton, WI (b)
  Brattleboro, VT
  Brattleboro, VT
  Lowville, NY
  Lowville, NY

Union
Union

USW
USW
  USW
  USW
  USW
  USW
  IG BCE
  IG BCE
  USW
  USW
  USW
  USW
  USW
  USW

Number of
Number of
Employees
Employees
201
201
264
264
203
203
(a)
(a)
103
103
94
94
108
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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

its income tax returns. No significant tax audit findings are being contested at this time with either the IRS or any state or 

foreign tax authority.

Environmental, Health and Safety Matters

The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances relating to various environmental, 

health and safety matters. The Company is in compliance with, or is taking actions designed to ensure compliance with, 

these laws, regulations and ordinances. However, the nature of the Company's business exposes it to the risk of claims with 

respect to environmental, health and safety matters, and there can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not 

be incurred in connection with such claims. Except for certain orders issued by environmental, health and safety regulatory 

agencies, with which management believes the Company is in compliance and which management believes are immaterial 

to the results of operations of the Company's business, Neenah is not currently named as a party in any judicial or 

administrative proceeding relating to environmental, health and safety matters.

While the Company has incurred in the past several years, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures in 

order to comply with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, management believes that the 

Company's future cost of compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances, and its 

exposure to liability for environmental, health and safety claims will not have a material effect on its financial condition, 

results of operations or liquidity. However, future events, such as changes in existing laws and regulations or contamination 

of sites owned, operated or used for waste disposal by the Company (including currently unknown contamination and 

contamination caused by prior owners and operators of such sites or other waste generators) may give rise to additional 

costs which could have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

The Company incurs capital expenditures necessary to meet legal requirements and otherwise relating to the protection of 

the environment at its facilities in the United States and internationally. The Company's anticipated capital expenditures for 

environmental projects are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of 

operations or liquidity.

Employees and Labor Relations

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately 2,612 regular full-time employees of whom 1,174 hourly and 
578 salaried employees were located in the United States and 431 hourly and 429 salaried employees were located in 
Europe. All of the Company's U.S. hourly union employees are represented by the United Steelworkers Union (the 
"USW"). In Netherlands, most of our employees are eligible to be represented by the Christelijke Nationale Vakbond 
("CNV") and the Federatie Nederlandse Vakvereniging ("FNV"). Under Dutch law the union membership is voluntary and 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
does not need to be disclosed to the Company. The collective bargaining arrangement with CNV and FNV will expire in 
April 2018. Hourly union employees at the Company's Bolton, England manufacturing facility are represented by Unite the 
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
Union ("UNITE"). 

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The following table shows the status of the Company's bargaining agreements as of December 31, 2017.

Union

Location

Until a new contract is signed, the terms of the previous contract still apply.
Until a new contract is signed, the terms of the previous contract still apply.

The current agreement on pension matters will remain in effect until September 2019.
The current agreement on pension matters will remain in effect until September 2019.

(a)   Under German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, 
(a)   Under German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, 
the number of employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE cannot be determined.
the number of employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE cannot be determined.

(b)   On pension matters, the Whiting, Neenah, Munising and Appleton mills have bargained jointly with the USW. 
(b)   On pension matters, the Whiting, Neenah, Munising and Appleton mills have bargained jointly with the USW. 

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(c)  The Company is currently in negotiations with the USW and a new contract is expected to be signed in 2018. 
(c)  The Company is currently in negotiations with the USW and a new contract is expected to be signed in 2018. 

USW
  USW
  USW
  IG BCE
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  USW
  USW
  USW

Contract Expiration Date
January 2018 (c)
June 2018
July 2018
February 2019
May 2019
August 2021
(Dollars in millions, except as noted)
November 2021
Approximately 50 percent of salaried employees and 80 percent of hourly employees of Neenah Germany are eligible to be 
Approximately 50 percent of salaried employees and 80 percent of hourly employees of Neenah Germany are eligible to be 
represented by the Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie and Energie (the 
represented by the Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie and Energie (the 
_______________________
"IG BCE"). In June 2017, the IG BCE and a national trade association representing all employers in the industry signed a 
"IG BCE"). In June 2017, the IG BCE and a national trade association representing all employers in the industry signed a 
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collective bargaining agreement covering union employees of Neenah Germany that expires in February 2019. Under 
collective bargaining agreement covering union employees of Neenah Germany that expires in February 2019. Under 
(a)   Under German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, 
German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, the number of 
German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, the number of 
the number of employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE cannot be determined.
employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE that expires in February 2019 cannot be 
employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE that expires in February 2019 cannot be 
determined. As of December 31, 2017, 668 employees are covered under collective bargaining agreements that have 
determined. As of December 31, 2017, 668 employees are covered under collective bargaining agreements that have 
already expired or will expire in the next 12 months, with the exception of the employees covered by the collective 
already expired or will expire in the next 12 months, with the exception of the employees covered by the collective 
bargaining arrangement with the IG BCE.
bargaining arrangement with the IG BCE.

Whiting, WI (b)
  Neenah, WI (b)
  Munising, MI (b)
  Neenah Germany
  Appleton, WI (b)
  Brattleboro, VT
  Lowville, NY

(b)   On pension matters, the Whiting, Neenah, Munising and Appleton mills have bargained jointly with the USW. 

Number of
Employees
201
264
203
(a)
103
94
108

The current agreement on pension matters will remain in effect until September 2019.

(c)  The Company is currently in negotiations with the USW and a new contract is expected to be signed in 2018. 

Until a new contract is signed, the terms of the previous contract still apply.

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Note 13. Discontinued Operations 
Approximately 50 percent of salaried employees and 80 percent of hourly employees of Neenah Germany are eligible to be 
represented by the Mining, Chemicals and Energy Trade Union, Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie and Energie (the 
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations
"IG BCE"). In June 2017, the IG BCE and a national trade association representing all employers in the industry signed a 
On October 31, 2015, the Company sold the Lahnstein Mill to a privately-owned enterprise specializing in equity holdings 
On October 31, 2015, the Company sold the Lahnstein Mill to a privately-owned enterprise specializing in equity holdings 
collective bargaining agreement covering union employees of Neenah Germany that expires in February 2019. Under 
in German medium-sized companies, for net cash proceeds of approximately $5.4 million. The buyer acquired all the assets 
in German medium-sized companies, for net cash proceeds of approximately $5.4 million. The buyer acquired all the assets 
German law union membership is voluntary and does not need to be disclosed to the Company. As a result, the number of 
and liabilities of the Lahnstein Mill, including pension and related liabilities of approximately $21 million. The Lahnstein 
and liabilities of the Lahnstein Mill, including pension and related liabilities of approximately $21 million. The Lahnstein 
employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement with the IG BCE that expires in February 2019 cannot be 
Mill, which had annual sales of approximately €50 million, had been operating as a stand-alone business, manufacturing 
Mill, which had annual sales of approximately €50 million, had been operating as a stand-alone business, manufacturing 
determined. As of December 31, 2017, 668 employees are covered under collective bargaining agreements that have 
non-woven wallcoverings and various other specialty papers. The sale focuses the Company's portfolio on targeted growth 
non-woven wallcoverings and various other specialty papers. The sale focuses the Company's portfolio on targeted growth 
already expired or will expire in the next 12 months, with the exception of the employees covered by the collective 
markets such as filtration, premium fine papers and packaging and other performance materials.
markets such as filtration, premium fine papers and packaging and other performance materials.
bargaining arrangement with the IG BCE.

Upon reaching an agreement for the sale of the Lahnstein Mill, the Company compared the carrying value of the Lahnstein 
Upon reaching an agreement for the sale of the Lahnstein Mill, the Company compared the carrying value of the Lahnstein 
Mill assets to the fair value of such assets reflected in the sales agreement. As a result, the Company recognized an 
Mill assets to the fair value of such assets reflected in the sales agreement. As a result, the Company recognized an 
impairment charge of $12.0 million to reduce the carrying value of the Lahnstein Mill assets to fair value. In addition, the 
impairment charge of $12.0 million to reduce the carrying value of the Lahnstein Mill assets to fair value. In addition, the 
Note 13. Discontinued Operations 
Company recognized approximately $1.7 million of transaction costs related to the sale in 2015. For the year ended 
Company recognized approximately $1.7 million of transaction costs related to the sale in 2015. For the year ended 
December 31, 2016, discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of operations includes an additional 
December 31, 2016, discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of operations includes an additional 
Discontinued Operations
loss on sale arising from final adjustments to the transaction price. 
loss on sale arising from final adjustments to the transaction price. 
On October 31, 2015, the Company sold the Lahnstein Mill to a privately-owned enterprise specializing in equity holdings 
in German medium-sized companies, for net cash proceeds of approximately $5.4 million. The buyer acquired all the assets 
and liabilities of the Lahnstein Mill, including pension and related liabilities of approximately $21 million. The Lahnstein 
Mill, which had annual sales of approximately €50 million, had been operating as a stand-alone business, manufacturing 
non-woven wallcoverings and various other specialty papers. The sale focuses the Company's portfolio on targeted growth 
markets such as filtration, premium fine papers and packaging and other performance materials.

Upon reaching an agreement for the sale of the Lahnstein Mill, the Company compared the carrying value of the Lahnstein 
Mill assets to the fair value of such assets reflected in the sales agreement. As a result, the Company recognized an 
impairment charge of $12.0 million to reduce the carrying value of the Lahnstein Mill assets to fair value. In addition, the 
Company recognized approximately $1.7 million of transaction costs related to the sale in 2015. For the year ended 
December 31, 2016, discontinued operations reported on the consolidated statements of operations includes an additional 
loss on sale arising from final adjustments to the transaction price. 

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The following table presents selected financial information for discontinued operations:

For the Year ended December 31,
2016

2015

2017

Net sales

Cost of products sold 

Gross Profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Restructuring costs

Other income — net

Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations Before Income Taxes

Loss on sale (a)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Income tax provision (benefit) (a)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

_______________________

$

$

— $
—
—

—

—

—
—

—
—

—
— $

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—
(0.6)
(0.6)
(0.2)
(0.4) $

43.2

39.7

3.5

3.5

0.1
(0.3)
0.2
(13.6)
(13.4)
(4.0)
(9.4)

(a) For 2015, this amount includes a net curtailment gain related to the divesture of the pension plan of $15.8 

million, including a $5.5 million write-off of deferred actuarial losses.

The following table presents selected cash flow information for discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 
2015:

For the Year ended December 31,
2016

2015

2017

Depreciation and amortization

Capital expenditures

$

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

2.7

0.6

Note 14. Business Segment and Geographic Information

On July 1, 2015, the Company reorganized its internal management structure and, accordingly, addressed its segment 
reporting structure. As a result of this reorganization, the Other operating segment (composed of the non-premium Index, 
Tag and Vellum Bristol product lines acquired as part of the purchase of the Wausau brands) was combined with the Fine 
Paper and Packaging operating segment to reflect the manner in which this business is managed. Segment information for 
prior periods has been restated to conform to the current period presentation. In addition, as part of the FiberMark 
acquisition, the Company acquired certain product lines composed of papers sold to converters for end uses such as 
covering materials for datebooks, diaries, yearbooks and traditional photo albums. Due to the dissimilar nature of these 
products, management decided that they would not be managed as part of either the existing Fine Paper and Packaging or 
Technical Products businesses. These product lines represent an operating segment which does not meet the quantitative 
threshold for a reportable segment.

The Company's reportable operating segments now consist of Technical Products, Fine Paper and Packaging and Other. 
The Technical Products segment is an aggregation of the Company's filtration and performance materials businesses which 
are similar in terms of economic characteristics, nature of products, processes, customer class and product distribution 
methods.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

The technical products business is an international producer of fiber-formed, coated and/or saturated specialized media that 
The technical products business is an international producer of fiber-formed, coated and/or saturated specialized media that 
delivers high performance benefits to customers. Included in this segment are filtration media ("Filtration"), tape and 
delivers high performance benefits to customers. Included in this segment are filtration media ("Filtration"), tape and 
abrasives backings products ("Backings"), digital image transfer, durable label, and other specialty substrate products 
abrasives backings products ("Backings"), digital image transfer, durable label, and other specialty substrate products 
("Specialty"). The following table presents sales by product category for the technical products business:
("Specialty"). The following table presents sales by product category for the technical products business:

Filtration
Filtration
Backings
Backings
Specialty
Specialty
Total
Total

Year Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

44%
44%
32%
32%
24%
24%
100%
100%

42%
42%
31%
31%
27%
27%
100%
100%

45%
45%
30%
30%
25%
25%
100%
100%

The fine paper and packaging business is a leading supplier of premium printing and other high end specialty papers 
The fine paper and packaging business is a leading supplier of premium printing and other high end specialty papers 
("Graphic Imaging"), premium packaging ("Packaging") and specialty office papers ("Filing/Office") primarily in North 
("Graphic Imaging"), premium packaging ("Packaging") and specialty office papers ("Filing/Office") primarily in North 
America. The following table presents sales by product category for the fine paper and packaging business:
America. The following table presents sales by product category for the fine paper and packaging business:

Graphic Imaging

Graphic Imaging

Packaging

Packaging

Filing/Office

Filing/Office

Total

Total

Year Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

2015

2015

80%  

80%  

16%  

16%  

4%  

4%  

81%  

81%  

14%  

14%  

5%  

5%  

80%

80%

15%

15%

5%

5%

100%  

100%  

100%  

100%  

100%

100%

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Each segment employs different technologies and marketing strategies. Disclosure of segment information is on the same 
Each segment employs different technologies and marketing strategies. Disclosure of segment information is on the same 
basis that management uses internally for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. Transactions between 
basis that management uses internally for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. Transactions between 
segments are eliminated in consolidation. The costs of shared services, and other administrative functions managed on a 
segments are eliminated in consolidation. The costs of shared services, and other administrative functions managed on a 
common basis, are allocated to the segments based on usage, where possible, or other factors based on the nature of the 
common basis, are allocated to the segments based on usage, where possible, or other factors based on the nature of the 
activity. General corporate expenses that do not directly support the operations of the business segments are shown as 
activity. General corporate expenses that do not directly support the operations of the business segments are shown as 
Unallocated corporate costs. The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described 
Unallocated corporate costs. The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described 
in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."
in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Business Segments

Net sales

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Consolidated

Operating income (loss)

Technical Products (a)

Fine Paper and Packaging (b)

Other (c)

Unallocated corporate costs (d)

Consolidated

_______________________

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

502.1

$

466.4

$

455.3

22.5

452.1

23.0

429.2

442.7

15.8

$

979.9

$

941.5

$

887.7

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

55.3

$

65.6

$

54.1

69.5
(0.4)
(20.1)
104.3

$

70.7
(1.1)
(21.1)
114.1

$

67.3
(2.0)
(18.0)
101.4

$

(a)  Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2016 included integration costs of $1.4 million. Operating 
income for the year ended December 31, 2015 included acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $1.7 
million.

(b)  Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2017 included a representations and warranties insurance 
settlement of $2.9 million. Operating income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included 
acquisition and integration costs of $1.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

(c)  Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2017 included a representations and warranties insurance 
settlement of $0.3 million. Operating income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included 
acquisition and integration costs of $1.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

(d)  Unallocated corporate costs for the year ended December 31, 2017 included acquisition and integration costs of 
$1.3 million and $0.6 million from pension plan and SERP settlement costs. December 31, 2016 included $2.7 
million of pre-operating costs related to conversion of a fine paper machine to filtration and $0.8 million for a 
pension plan settlement charge. December 31, 2015 included $0.8 million of costs related to this filtration project. 

Depreciation and amortization

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Corporate

Total Continuing Operations

Discontinued operations

Consolidated

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Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

$

19.4

11.0

1.2

1.7

33.3

—

18.1

11.1

1.3

1.5

32.0

—

$

16.5

9.8

0.6

1.9

28.8

2.7

$

33.3

$

32.0

$

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Capital expenditures

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Other

Corporate

Total Continuing Operations

Discontinued operations

Consolidated

Total Assets (a)

Technical Products

Fine Paper and Packaging

Corporate and other (b)

Total

_______________________

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

28.6

12.5

1.1

0.5

42.7

—

$

57.9

$

7.6

0.3

2.7

68.5

—

36.0

10.3

0.4

0.8

47.5

0.6

$

42.7

$

68.5

$

48.1

December 31,

2017

2016

$

613.0

$

261.6

29.8

487.6

248.9

29.1

$

904.4

$

765.6

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(b)  Corporate assets are primarily cash and income taxes.

Geographic Information

Net sales
United States
Europe

Consolidated

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

$

748.9
231.0
979.9

$

$

727.6
213.9
941.5

$

$

687.3
200.4
887.7

Net sales are attributed to geographic areas based on the physical location of the selling entities.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Long-Lived Assets
United States
Europe
Total

December 31,

2017

2016

$

$

393.1
226.1
619.2

$

$

377.4
151.9
529.3

Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, deferred income taxes, goodwill, intangibles and other assets.

Concentrations

For the year ended December 31, 2017, sales to Veritiv and CNG each represented approximately 7 percent of consolidated 
net sales and approximately 15 percent of net sales of the fine paper and packaging business. For the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 sales to Veritiv represented approximately 8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, of 
consolidated net sales and approximately 15 percent and 20 percent, respectively, of net sales of the fine paper and 
packaging business. Except for certain specialty latex grades and specialty softwood pulp used by Technical Products, 
management is not aware of any significant concentration of business transacted with a particular supplier that could, if 
suddenly eliminated, have a material effect on its operations.

Note 15. Supplemental Data

Supplemental Statement of Operations Data

Summary of Advertising and Research and Development Expenses

Advertising expense

Research and development expense

_______________________

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$

$

6.0

8.9

$

6.2

9.4

6.8

6.8

(a)  Advertising expense and research and development expense are recorded in selling, general and administrative 

expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.

Supplemental Balance Sheet Data

Summary of Accounts Receivable — net

From customers

Less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales discounts

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2017

2016

$ 117.0
(1.3)
$ 115.7

$

$

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(1.5)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Summary of Inventories

Summary of Inventories

Inventories by Major Class:

Inventories by Major Class:

Raw materials

Raw materials

Work in progress

Work in progress

Finished goods

Finished goods

Supplies and other

Supplies and other

Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost

Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost

Total

Total

December 31,

December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

$

$

36.2

36.2

$

$

31.6

31.6

35.0

35.0

79.2

79.2

3.6

3.6

26.8

26.8

63.0

63.0

3.1

3.1

154.0
(10.5)
143.5

154.0
(10.5)
$
143.5

$

124.5
124.5
(8.2)
(8.2)
116.3
116.3

$

$

The FIFO value of inventories valued on the LIFO method was $120.1 million and $106.8 million at December 31, 2017 
The FIFO value of inventories valued on the LIFO method was $120.1 million and $106.8 million at December 31, 2017 
and 2016, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, income from continuing operations before 
and 2016, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, income from continuing operations before 
income taxes was reduced by less than $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, due to a decrease in certain LIFO 
income taxes was reduced by less than $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, due to a decrease in certain LIFO 
inventory quantities.
inventory quantities.

Summary of Prepaid and Other Current Assets

Summary of Prepaid and Other Current Assets

Prepaid and other current assets
Spare parts
Receivable for income taxes
Total

Prepaid and other current assets
Spare parts
Receivable for income taxes
Total

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment — Net

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment — Net

Land and land improvements

Land and land improvements

Buildings

Buildings

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment

Construction in progress

Construction in progress

Less accumulated depreciation

Less accumulated depreciation

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

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December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

$

$

$

$

11.3
11.3
6.9
6.9
3.3
3.3
21.5
21.5

$

$

$

$

10.5
10.5
5.8
5.8
4.1
4.1
20.4
20.4

December 31,

December 31,

2017

2017

2016

2016

$

$

20.2

20.2

$

$

18.3

18.3

157.7

157.7

650.8

650.8

21.8

21.8

850.5

850.5

425.3

425.3

126.1

126.1

597.5

597.5

13.7

13.7

755.6

755.6

391.0

391.0

$

$

425.2

425.2

$

$

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $28.3 million, $27.1 million and $24.8 
million, respectively. Interest expense capitalized as part of the costs of capital projects was zero, $0.8 million and $0.2 
million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Summary of Accrued Expenses

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

Amounts due to customers

Accrued interest

Accrued income taxes

Other

Total

Summary of Noncurrent Employee Benefits

Pension benefits

Post-employment benefits other than pensions (a)

Total

_______________________

December 31,

2017

2016

$

29.6

$

26.3

7.2

1.3

4.2

15.2

57.5

$

7.3

1.3

2.0

14.3

51.2

$

December 31,

2017

2016

$

59.8

40.5

$ 100.3

$

$

49.0

37.7

86.7

(a)  Includes $1.8 million of SRCP benefits as of December 31, 2017 and $1.3 million of SRCP benefits as of 

December 31, 2016.

Supplemental Cash Flow Data

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Cash paid during the year for interest, net of interest expense capitalized

$

11.3

$

Cash paid during the year for income taxes, net of refunds

Non-cash investing activities:

Liability for equipment acquired

7.6

5.4

10.0

15.0

$ 10.6

16.2

11.1

6.6

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

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(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Net cash provided by (used in) changes in operating working capital, net of effect of acquisitions

Accounts receivable

Inventories

Income taxes receivable/payable

Prepaid and other current assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Other

Total

Note 16. Unaudited Quarterly Data

Year Ended December 31,

2017

2016

2015

$ (10.2) $
(11.7)
4.5
(0.4)
10.6
(4.2)
(0.4)
$ (11.8) $

1.5

$

4.3
(1.5)
—
(2.7)
(2.8)
—
(1.2) $

(5.2)
7.7

1.0
(4.8)
(0.5)
3.2

0.4

1.8

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Operating Income

Income From Continuing Operations

Earnings Per Common Share From Continuing Operations:

Basic

Diluted

_______________________

2017 Quarters

First

Second (a)

Third (b)

Fourth (c)

Year

$

242.1

$

248.7

$

245.1

$

244.0

$

52.0

27.0

17.6

53.6

29.2

25.0

48.0

29.0

18.8

45.1

19.1

18.9

979.9

198.7

104.3

80.3

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$

$

1.04

1.03

$

$

1.47

1.46

$

$

1.11

1.10

$

$

1.11

1.10

$

$

4.74

4.68

(a)  Income from continuing operations includes a prior year tax adjustment of $4.1 million related to the Company's 

assertion of indefinite reinvestment of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

(b)  Includes proceeds of a representations and warranties insurance settlement related to the FiberMark acquisition of 

$3.2 million, less acquisition costs of $0.7 million and SERP settlement charges of $0.2 million. 

(c)  Includes acquisition/integration costs of $0.6 million and pension/SERP settlement charges of $0.4 million. Also, 

income from continuing operations includes net tax benefits of $5.9 million, primarily from the Tax Act.

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NEENAH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Dollars in millions, except as noted)

Net Sales

Gross Profit

Operating Income

Income From Continuing Operations

Earnings Per Common Share From Continuing Operations:

Basic

Diluted

_______________________

(d)   Includes integration/restructuring costs of $7.0 million.
(e)   Includes a pension plan settlement charge of $0.8 million.

2016 Quarters

First

Second

Third

Fourth (e)

Year (d)(e)

$ 242.1

$ 246.0

$ 232.9

$

220.5

$

58.8

31.4

19.2

60.0

33.9

21.4

49.2

26.9

16.4

46.5

21.9

16.4

941.5

214.5

114.1

73.4

$ 1.13

$ 1.26

$ 0.97

$ 1.11

$ 1.24

$ 0.95

$

$

0.97

0.95

$

$

4.33

4.26

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SCHEDULE II

NEENAH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in millions)

Description

December 31, 2017

Allowances deducted from assets to
which they apply

Allowance for doubtful accounts

$

Allowance for sales discounts

Valuation allowance — deferred
income taxes

December 31, 2016

Allowances deducted from assets to
which they apply

Allowance for doubtful accounts

$

Allowance for sales discounts

Valuation allowance — deferred
income taxes

December 31, 2015

Allowances deducted from assets to
which they apply

Allowance for doubtful accounts

$

Allowance for sales discounts
Valuation allowance — deferred
income taxes

Balance at
Beginning
of Period

Charged to
Costs and
Expenses

Charged
to Other
Accounts

Write-offs
and
Reclassifications

Balance at
End of Period

$

$

$

1.0

0.5

3.5

1.1

0.6

3.0

0.9

0.6

—

0.2

—

—

$

— $

—

—

(0.4) $
—

(3.1)

(0.1) $
(0.1)

0.1

— $

— $

—

—

—

0.4

(0.4) $
—

3.0

$

1.0

—

—

(0.4) $
—

—

0.8

0.5

0.4

1.0

0.5

3.5

1.1

0.6

3.0

F
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m
1
0
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K

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NEENAH, INC. 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

S H A R E H O L D E R

INFORMATION

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

TRADEMARKS

2011

2012

2010

2007

2009

STOCK EXCHANGE

S H A R E H O L D E R

FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION

Neenah common stock is traded on the  
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.

As of March 31, 2018, Neenah had approximately 
1,240 holders of record of its common stock. 

Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
of Neenah, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Crane & Co. Inc.

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
The 2018 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
Neenah, Inc. will be held Wednesday,
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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Neenah, Inc. 
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
Suite 600 
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
678.566.6500 
S H A R E H O L D E R
S H A R E H O L D E R
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
www.neenah.com
S H A R E H O L D E R
S H A R E H O L D E R
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
S H A R E H O L D E R
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
S H AR E H O L D E R
S H AR E H O L D E R
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
S H AR E H O L D E R
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
191 Peachtree Street 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANG E
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah, Inc. 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah, Inc. 
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Suite 1500 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
of Neenah, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
of Neenah, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah, Inc. 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
Atlanta, GA 30303
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah, Inc. 
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Neenah, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Suite 600 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Suite 600 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
of Neenah, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Suite 600 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Suite 600 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
STOCK EXCHANGE
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
STOCK EXCHANGE
TRADEMARKS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Suite 600 
Among Neenah, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
678.566.6500 
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
678.566.6500 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
Brand names mentioned in this report are trademarks 
Neenah common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper, Inc. 
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
191 Peachtree Street 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
www.neenah.com
$180
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
678.566.6500 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
STOCK EXCHANGE
www.neenah.com
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Crane & Co. Inc.
of Neenah Paper, Inc. Crane is a registered trademark 
678.566.6500 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
3460 Preston Ridge Road 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Neenah common stock is traded on the  
Suite 600 
Suite 600 
Neenah’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Suite 1500 
191 Peachtree Street 
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
678.566.6500 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Neenah common stock is traded on the  
of Crane & Co. Inc.
$160
www.neenah.com
of Crane & Co. Inc.
Suite 600 
www.neenah.com
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Suite 600 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Computershare
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Atlanta, GA 30303
Suite 1500 
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
www.neenah.com
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
$140
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
Alpharetta, GA 30005 
STOCK EXCHANGE
678.566.6500 
678.566.6500 
The 2018 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
P.O. Box 30170
The 2018 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
STOCK EXCHANGE
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
678.566.6500 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
$120
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
678.566.6500 
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
www.neenah.com
www.neenah.com
Neenah, Inc. will be held Wednesday,
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Neenah Paper’s common stock is traded on the  
191 Peachtree Street 
The 2018 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
College Station, TX 77842
Neenah, Inc. will be held Wednesday,
The 2016 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
191 Peachtree Street 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
www.neenah.com
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
$100
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
The 2018 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
www.neenah.com
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NP.
Suite 1500 
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Neenah, Inc. will be held Wednesday,
Contact Center: 
Suite 1500 
191 Peachtree Street 
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
191 Peachtree Street 
$80
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Neenah, Inc. will be held Wednesday,
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
191 Peachtree Street 
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
$180
$180
$180
$180
Atlanta, GA 30303
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Suite 1500 
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
Suite 1500 
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
May 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
$60
The 2014 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Suite 1500 
May 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
$180
$180
$180
$160
$160
$160
$160
Atlanta, GA 30303
$180
$180
$180
Atlanta, GA 30303
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
191 Peachtree Street 
The 2015 annual meeting of the shareholders of  
$40
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
191 Peachtree Street 
191 Peachtree Street 
Deloitte & Touche LLP 
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REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Atlanta, GA 30303
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
As of March 31, 2018, Neenah had approximately 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
$160
$160
$160
$140
$140
$140
$140
As of March 31, 2018, Neenah had approximately 
$180
$180
$180
$160
$160
$160
Suite 1500 
May 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
Neenah Paper, Inc. will be held Thursday,  
$20
Suite 1500 
Suite 1500 
191 Peachtree Street 
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Among Neenah, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Computershare
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P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
Among Neenah, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Computershare
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1,240 holders of record of its common stock. 
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
$140
$140
$140
$120
$120
$120
$120
Atlanta, GA 30303
As of March 31, 2018, Neenah had approximately 
1,240 holders of record of its  common stock. 
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
As of March 31, 2016, Neenah had approximately 
$160
$160
$160
$140
$140
$140
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30303
Suite 1500 
$0
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time at  
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
Among Neenah, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
As of March 31, 2018, Neenah had approximately 
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Computershare
Computershare
Computershare
$180
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
$120
$120
$120
$100
$100
$100
$100
$180
1,240 holders of record of its  common stock. 
1,450 holders of record of its common stock. 
$140
$140
$140
$120
$120
$120
2008
Among Neenah, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
www.computershare.com/investor 
Atlanta, GA 30303
Neenah’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
1,240 holders of record of its  common stock. 
As of February 28, 2014, Neenah had approximately 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
$160
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
$100
$100
$100
$180
$80
$80
$80
$80
$160
$450
$180
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
$120
$120
$120
$100
$100
$100
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
Computershare
$180
Computershare
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
$140
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
$80
$80
$80
$160
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
$60
$60
$60
$60
$400
$140
$160
COMPARISON OF FIVE YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
$100
$100
$100
$80
$80
$80
As of February 28, 2015, Neenah had approximately 
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
P.O. Box 30170
Computershare
$160
Computershare
P.O. Box 30170
Computershare
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
$120
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
Among Neenah Paper, Inc., the Russell 2000 Value Index and a Peer Group
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
$60
$60
$60
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
$140
$40
$40
$40
$40
$350
$120
$140
$80
$80
$80
$60
$60
$60
Computershare
$180
$180
College Station, TX 77842
$140
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 505000
College Station, TX 77842
P.O. Box 30170
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
Computershare
ended December 31, 2017 is available on our website 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
$100
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
$40
$40
$40
$120
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
$20
$20
$20
$20
$100
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
$120
$300
$60
$60
$60
$40
$40
$40
$180
P.O. Box 30170
$160
$160
Contact Center: 
$120
P.O. Box 43006
Louisville, KY 40233
College Station, TX 77842
Contact Center: 
College Station, TX 77842
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
$80
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
Computershare
Computershare
$20
$20
$20
$100
$0
$0
$0
$0
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
$80
$100
$250
$40
$40
$40
$20
$20
$20
$160
$140
$140
College Station, TX 77842
Providence, RI 02940-3006
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
$100
Contact Center: 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
Contact Center: 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
$60
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
Computershare
$0
$0
$0
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
P.O. Box 30170
P.O. Box 30170
$80
$60
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
$80
$200
$20
$20
$20
$0
$0
$0
$140
$120
$120
Contact Center: 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information. 
Contact Center: 
$80
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
2009
2008
2007
2008
2009
2008
2007
2007
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
* $100 invested on December 31, 2012 in stock or index, including
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
$40
P.O. Box 30170
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2007
2007
2007
$60
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
College Station, TX 77842
College Station, TX 77842
$40
$60
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
$0
$0
$0
$150
For a printed copy of our Form 10-K and Annual Report 
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Nee nah Pap er, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
$120
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
$100
$100
   reinvestment of dividends.
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
$60
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
$20
Russell 2000  Value
Russ ell  200 0 Value
Russell 2000 Value
Russell 2000  Value
2008
2009
2009
2008
2008
2012
2012
2012
2007
2007
2007
College Station, TX 77842
$40
$20
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
Contact Center: 
Contact Center: 
materials, without charge, please contact: 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
$100
$100
$80
$80
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
$40
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
Russell 2000  Value
Russell 2000  Value
Russell 2000  Value
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
$0
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
$20
Contact Center: 
$0
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
$20
Russell 2000 Value
Russell 2000  Value
Russell 2000  Value
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS In dustrie s, In c., P.H.  Glatfelter Comp any, KapS ton e Paper  and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
$ 50
$80
$60
$60
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Neenah Paper, Inc.
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Neenah, Inc.
2009
2012
$20
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
www.computershare.com/investor 
2009
2012
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
www.computershare.com/investor 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
$0
        Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 877-498-8847 
Russell 2000  Value
Russell 2000  Value
Russell 2000  Value
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
$0
$0
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
$60
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
$40
$40
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Poly pore Interna tional, In c., Sch weitze r-Mauduit In terna tio nal,  Inc., Verso  
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Year
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
Attn: Stockholder Services
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
$0
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP  Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
2014
2016
2017
2009
2011
2012
2007
www.computershare.com/investor 
2009
2012
www.computershare.com/investor 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Pape r Corp.  and Wausau  Paper  Corp . Th e peer group  avera ge is  weigh ted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
www.computershare.com/investor 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
        TDD for hearing impaired: 800-231-5469 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
on Year
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
Neenah, Inc.
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
$40
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Neenah, Inc.
$20
$20
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
2011
2009
2012
2007
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
ended December 31, 2014, is available on our website 
www.computershare.com/investor 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
by market capitalization.
by market c apitalization.
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
3460 Preston Ridge Road
Neenah, Inc
% Change
Russell 2000 Value
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Peer Group: AEP Industries, Inc., Clearwater Paper Corporation, Innophos 
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Russell 2000 Value
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
        Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6578 
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
Neenah, Inc.
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
$20
$0
$0
Neenah Paper, Inc.
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
at www.neenah.com. In addition, financial reports, 
Holdings, Inc., Innospec, Inc., Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc., Mercer 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
Polypore International, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International,  Inc., Verso 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
Suite 600
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
Russell 2000 Value
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Neenah, Inc.
Russell 2000 Value
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H. Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
2009
2011
2009
2011
2012
2012
2007
2007
International, Omnova Solutions, Inc., P.H. Glatfelter Co., Quaker Chemical 
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper  Corp. The peer group  average is weighted
        TDD Foreign Shareowners: 201-680-6610 
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H. Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
FINANCIAL AND OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
www.computershare.com/investor 
www.computershare.com/investor 
ended December 31, 2017 is available on our website 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange 
   reinvestment of dividends.
   reinvestment of dividends.
   reinvestment of dividends.
   reinvestment of dividends.
$0
ended December 31, 2017 is available on our website 
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Russell 2000 Value
 $42.77 
2013
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
Form 10-K and Annual Report materials, without 
Form 10-K and Annual Report materials, without 
Form 10-K and Annual Report materials, without 
Form 10-K and Annual Report materials, without 
Corp., Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc., Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., 
Alpharetta, GA 30005
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
by market capitalization.
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
* $100 invested on December 31, 2009 in stock or index, including
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
are available on our website. For a printed copy of our 
2010
2011
2009
2012
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H. Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Commision (SEC), news releases and other information 
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
www.computershare.com/investor 
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H.  Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper
Polypore International, Inc., SWM , Verso 
   reinvestment of dividends.
   reinvestment of dividends.
   reinvestment of dividends.
Tredegar Corp. The peer group average is weighted by market capitalization.
ended December 31, 2017 is available on our website 
Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper
Polypore International, Inc., SWM , Verso 
ended December 31, 2015 is available on our website 
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 $28.47 
 $19.68 
 $19.68 
 $19.68 
 $62.43 
 $62.43 
 $62.43 
 $62.43 
$85.20
 $28.47 
Paper, Inc.
Paper, Inc.
 $42.77 
Neenah 
 $19.68 
 $19.68 
 $19.68 
 $62.43 
 $62.43 
 $62.43 
 $28.47 
$22.32
 $28.47 
$62.43
$22.32
 $60.27 
 $60.27 
 $60.27 
Paper, Inc.
 $28.47 
$22.32
 $60.27 
 $60.27 
 $60.27 
$22.32
 $19.68 
$60.27
 $42.77 
 $42.77 
 $19.68 
$22.32
 $42.77 
 $19.68 
 $19.68 
 $60.27 
$42.77
 $28.47 
 $28.47 
 $60.27 
 $19.68 
 $28.47 
 $60.27 
 $60.27 
$22.32
$22.32
 $60.27 
$22.32
 $19.68 
 $19.68 

Neenah, Inc.
Russell 2000 Value
Peer Group: AEP Industries Inc., Boise Inc., Buckeye Technologies Inc., 
CSS Industries, Inc., P.H. Glatfelter Company, KapStone Paper and
Packaging Corporation, Minerals Technologies Inc., OMNOVA Solutions Inc., 
Polypore International, Inc., SWM , Verso 
Corp. The peer group average is weighted by market capitalizati on.
2010
2010

STOCK PRICE PERFORMANCE
2007
2007

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Year
2010
on Year
2010
% Change

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Russell 
2000
Value 

   of the year indicated.
   of the year indicated.

   of the year indicated.

Paper Corp. and Wausau Paper

Neenah 
Paper, Inc.

 $19.68 
 $60.27 
 $60.27 

 1,491.42 

41%
41%
41%

 $60.27 

22%
 2%
 2%

2013
2008
2008

% Change

 $42.77 

 $28.47 

 $19.68 

 $13.95 

2010
2010
2010
2010

2011
2011
2011
2011

2012
2012
2012
2012

2014

$22.32

 50%

 32%

on Year

22%

41%

41%

28%

2009
2009

15%

13%

41%

-7%

 2%

 32%

2010
2010

2011
2011

2008
2008

2007
2007
2007

22%

58%

18%

15%

13%

2015
2010

41%

2009
2009

2010
2010

2011
2011

2010
2010

2012
2012

Year

2008
2008

2008
2008

2011
2011

2010

2007

2010

2007

2010

2008

2011

2011

2009

2008

2008

2011

2007

2009

2011

2008

2012

2012

2012

2010

2011

2009

2012

2011

2010

2012

$40

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2016 1,779.87  29% $85.20  36%2016 1,779.87  29% $85.20  36%2016 1,779.87  29% $85.20  36%2016 1,779.87  29% $85.20  36%2016 1,779.87  29% $85.20  36%Compensation	GroupStart12/31/12End12/31/1712/31/1212/31/1312/31/1412/31/1512/30/1612/29/17CAGRNPNeenah,	Inc.$100$153$220$233$324$35128.5%IYBBKRussell	2000	Value	(TR)$100$135$140$130$171$18413.0%Peer	Group	Average$100$123$132$106$155$1559.2%Mkt	Cap	@	StartWeight1aepiAEP	Industries,	Inc.1008998130198327.33.95%2omnOMNOVA	Solutions,	Inc.10013011687143143327.63.95%3gltP.H.	Glatfelter	Co.100161152112149136749.19.03%4swmSchweitzer-Mauduit	International,	Inc.1001351151191351401211.314.61%5clwClearwater	Paper	Corp.100134175116167116908.710.96%6iphsInnophos	Holdings,	Inc.100108134691311221010.012.18%7iospInnospec,	Inc.100135127163208217802.99.68%8kraKraton	Corp.100968769119200775.59.35%9mercMercer	International,	Inc.100139172129160224399.64.82%10kwrQuaker	Chemical	Corp.100145176150252300704.68.50%11ryamRayonier	Advanced	Materials,	Inc.100457398419.75.06%12tgTredegar	Corp.10014311370127104655.97.91%Avg8292.3$0$50$100$150$200$250$300$350$40012/31/1212/31/1312/31/1412/31/1512/30/1612/29/17Neenah,	Inc.Russell	2000	Value	(TR)Peer	Group	Average 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE TEAM
EXECUTIVE TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE TEAM

John  P.  O’Donnell
John  P.  O’Donnell
President and  
President and  

William M. Cook
William M. Cook
Retired Executive
Retired Executive
Chairman of Donaldson
Chairman of Donaldson
Company Inc.
Company Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Margaret S. Dano
Margaret S. Dano

Former Vice President,
William M. Cook
Former Vice President,
Honeywell International 
Honeywell International 
Retired Executive
Inc., Worldwide 
Inc., Worldwide 
Operations of Garrett 
Chairman of Donaldson
Operations of Garrett 
Engine Boosting Systems
Company Inc.
Engine Boosting Systems

Margaret S. Dano
Sean T. Erwin
Sean T. Erwin
Former Vice President,
Chairman of the Board,  
Honeywell International 
Chairman of the Board,  
Former President and  
Inc., Worldwide 
Former President and  
Operations of Garrett 
Neenah, Inc.
Engine Boosting Systems
Neenah, Inc.

Timothy S. Lucas, CPA
Sean T. Erwin
Timothy S. Lucas, CPA
Independent Consultant,  
Chairman of the Board,  
Retired Independent 
Independent Consultant,  
Lucas Financial Reporting  
Former President and  
Consultant, Lucas Financial 
Lucas Financial Reporting  
and Former Director of  
Reporting and Former 
and Former Director of  
Director of Research, FASB
Research, FASB
Neenah, Inc.
Research, FASB

Timothy S. Lucas, CPA

Independent Consultant,  
Lucas Financial Reporting  
and Former Director of  
Research, FASB

Bonnie C. Lind
Bonnie C. Lind
John  P.  O’Donnell
Senior Vice President,  
Senior Vice President,  
President and  
and Treasurer
and Treasurer

Steven S. Heinrichs
Bonnie C. Lind
Steven S. Heinrichs
Senior Vice President,  
Senior Vice President,  
Senior Vice President,  
General Counsel  
General Counsel  
and Secretary
and Treasurer
and Secretary

Julie A. Schertell
Steven S. Heinrichs
Julie A. Schertell

Senior Vice President, 
Senior Vice President,  
Senior Vice President, 
President Fine Paper
General Counsel  
President Fine Paper
and Packaging
and Secretary
and Packaging

Byron J. Racki
Armin G. Schwinn
Julie A. Schertell
Armin G. Schwinn
Senior Vice President, 
Senior Vice President,
Senior Vice President, 
Senior Vice President, 
President Performance
Managing Director,  
President Fine Paper
Managing Director,  
Materials
Neenah Germany  
and Packaging
Neenah Germany  

Armin G. Schwinn
Matt L. Duncan
Matt L. Duncan
Senior Vice President, 
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President
Managing Director,  
and Chief Human
and Chief Human
Neenah Germany  
Resources Officer
Resources Officer

Matt L. Duncan

Senior Vice President
and Chief Human
Resources Officer

John F. McGovern
John F. McGovern
Partner, Aurora Capital LLC  
Partner, Aurora Capital LLC  
and Former Executive  
and Former Executive  
Vice President and  
Vice President and  

John F. McGovern
Philip C. Moore
Philip C. Moore
Partner, Aurora Capital LLC  
Retired Senior Vice President, 
and Former Executive  
Retired Senior Vice President, 
Deputy General Counsel 
Vice President and  
Deputy General Counsel 
and Corporate Secretary, 
and Corporate Secretary, 
TD Bank Group
TD Bank Group

Philip C. Moore
John P. O’Donnell
John P. O’Donnell
Retired Senior Vice President, 
President and  
Deputy General Counsel 
President and  
, 
and Corporate Secretary, 
, 
Neenah, Inc.
TD Bank Group
Neenah, Inc.

Stephen M. Wood, Ph.D.
John P. O’Donnell
Stephen M. Wood, Ph.D.
Former President and  
President and  
Former President and  

, 
FiberVisions Corporation
Neenah, Inc.
FiberVisions Corporation

Stephen M. Wood, Ph.D.

Former President and  

FiberVisions Corporation

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