Press Information

13 June 2005

Completion of the sale of Hardman epoxy and urethane products business

Elementis plc (LSE:ELM) is pleased to announce that the sale of its Hardman epoxy and urethane products business, headquartered in Belleville, New Jersey, US ("Hardman"), completed today.

As previously announced, the sale of Hardman was made to Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC ("Royal") for a cash payment of approximately £7.8m. Royal is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty adhesives and sealants for use primarily in industrial and commercial applications throughout the United States.

Notes to Editors

This announcement has assumed an exchange rate of US$1.9 to the UK pound.

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