Imerys

M&A Activity • Feb 1, 2018

Imerys strengthens its presence in ground calcium carbonates in India

Imerys has completed the acquisition of the carbonate business of Vimal Microns, a key Indian producer of ground calcium carbonates. With almost 200 employees, this business generates a revenue of ca. 500 million of Indian Rupees (€7 million).

Following this deal, Imerys, which is a global player in Carbonates, strengthens its presence in India, in particular for growing market applications (polymers and coatings).

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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