Imerys

Regulatory Filings • Apr 17, 2018

PARIS, APRIL 17, 2018

Review of strategic options for Imerys' Roofing business

As part of its long term value creation strategy, Imerys regularly reviews its options for resources allocation within its business portfolio in order to ensure the optimization of its business and growth profile. The Group has initiated a strategic review for the future of its Roofing division. This business, which is the leader of roofing solutions in France, generated €300 million in revenue in 2017. Should this review result into tangible options, they would be submitted for review to the Group's governance bodies.

About Imerys

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with €4.6 billion revenue and 18,000 employees in 2017, 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.

Analysts/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