IMERYS (EPA:NK) - Imerys confirms the completion of Kerneos acquisition by end of July
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23/06/2017 18:07
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PRESS RELEASE
PARIS, JUNE 23, 2017
Following European Commission authorization, Imerys confirms the completion of
Kerneos acquisition by end of July
Imerys announces that it has received on June 20 the unreserved approval of the
European Commission on the proposed acquisition of Kerneos. Relevant workers
councils already gave a favorable opinion on this operation.
The completion of this acquisition is now subject to only the receipt of a
final regulatory authorization in South Africa. As announced on December 11,
finalization of the operation is expected to take place by end of July.
The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with EUR4.2
billion revenue and close to 16,000 employees, Imerys delivers high
value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing
industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications,
technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver resources
based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and
formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers' products and
performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity,
durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is
determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of
environmentally-friendly products and processes.
More comprehensive information about Imerys may be obtained from its website
(www.imerys.com) under Regulated Information, particularly in its Registration
Document filed with Autorité des marchés financiers on March 21, 2017 under
number D.17-0190 (also available from the Autorité des marchés financiers
website, www.amf-france.org). Imerys draws the attention of investors to
chapter 4, "Risk Factors and Internal Control", of its Registration Document.
Analyst / Investor Relations: Press contacts:
Vincent Gouley - +33 (0)1 4955 6469 Vincent Gouley - +33 (0)1 4955 6469
finance@imerys.com Philémon Tassel - +33 (0)6 3010 9611
Sarah Fornier - +33 (0)7 8740 8350
www.imerys.com