Albemarle Completes Sale of Fine Chemistry Services Business to W. R. Grace & Co.

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Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) has finalized the $570 million sale of its Fine Chemistry Services business to W. R. Grace & Co.. The transaction includes $300 million in cash and $270 million in preferred equity from a W. R. Grace subsidiary. This divestiture encompasses operations in Tyrone, Pennsylvania and South Haven, Michigan. CEO Kent Masters stated that the sale unlocks significant value, enhancing resources for long-term growth strategies.

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• Generated $570 million through the sale, improving financial resources.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, today announced that it has completed the sale of its Fine Chemistry Services business to W. R. Grace & Co. for approximately $570 million, consisting of $300 million in cash, and the issuance to Albemarle of preferred equity of a W. R. Grace & Co. subsidiary having an aggregate stated value of $270 million. The sale includes Albemarle's operations in Tyrone, Pennsylvania and South Haven, Michigan.

"The sale of our Fine Chemistry Services business has enabled us to unlock substantial value from our portfolio of quality assets," said Albemarle's CEO Kent Masters. "With the proceeds from this transaction, we have enhanced our available resources to execute our long-term growth strategy."

BofA Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor to Albemarle and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP acted as legal advisor in connection with this transaction.

About Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and refining catalysts. We think beyond business-as-usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.

We regularly post information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding our company, its businesses and the markets it serves.

 

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FAQ

What is the value of the sale of Albemarle's Fine Chemistry Services business?

The sale was completed for approximately $570 million.

Who purchased Albemarle's Fine Chemistry Services business?

The Fine Chemistry Services business was sold to W. R. Grace & Co..

What are the components of the sale price for Albemarle's Fine Chemistry Services?

The sale includes $300 million in cash and $270 million in preferred equity.

Which locations were included in the sale of Albemarle's business?

The sale includes operations in Tyrone, Pennsylvania and South Haven, Michigan.

How will the sale impact Albemarle's growth strategies?

CEO Kent Masters indicated that the proceeds will enhance resources for executing long-term growth strategies.