IMERYS (EPA:NK) - Imerys enlarges its specialty offering in high-purity zirconia

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29/06/2017 17:45

PRESS RELEASE
PARIS, JUNE 29, 2017

Imerys enlarges its specialty offering in high-purity zirconia with the
acquisition of a leading producer in China

Imerys has signed an agreement to buy Zhejiang Zr-Valley Science & Technology
Co, a leading producer of zirconium oxychloride and high-purity zirconia in
China. This company operates a research center and a manufacturing plant with a
revenue of ca. CNY220 million (EUR29 million) and 460 employees.

Following this deal, Imerys, which is the world leader in fused zirconia, will
extend its range of technologies and processes, and enlarge its zirconia
specialty offering, in particular to new products based on high-purity zirconia
for advanced ceramics (3D-pigments, electronics,...).

The closing of this transaction is expected during the third quarter of 2017.
This business will be consolidated in the Fused Minerals division, which is
part of the High Resistance Minerals business group.

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:
Vincent Gouley - +33 (0)1 4955 6469
finance@imerys.com

Press contacts:
Vincent Gouley - +33 (0)1 4955 6469
Philémon Tassel - +33 (0)6 3010 9611

www.imerys.com

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