Imerys

M&A Activity • Nov 27, 2017

Imerys strengthens its presence in ground calcium carbonates in Brazil

Imerys has completed the acquisition of Micron-Ita, a key Brazilian producer in micronized ground calcium carbonates for polymer applications. This company generates a revenue of ca. BRL 60 million (€16 million).

Following this deal, Imerys, which is a global leader of Carbonates, strengthens its presence in Brazil by opening up its portfolio to new dynamic market applications (PVC compounds, roofing linings and profiles, pipes and fittings).

This business will be consolidated in the Carbonates division, which is part of the Energy Solutions & Specialties business group.

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with €4.2 billion revenue in 2016 and 18,500 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.

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