Albemarle Corporation announced the commencement of a consent solicitation relating to the 4.625% Senior Notes due 2020 which were issued by Rockwood Specialties Group Inc. and are guaranteed by Albemarle. As of January 16, 2015, there was $1,249,340,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding. The consent solicitation will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 28, 2015, unless extended or earlier terminated.

It is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the consent solicitation statement, dated January 20, 2015, including receipt of consents from holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes.