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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As reported in

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 6, 2026 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on May 7, 2026, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The teleconference will be webcast on the Company…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 13, 2026, Donald J. LaBauve Jr. advised Albemarle Corporation (the “Company ”) of his intent to retire from his position as Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 1, 2026, following more than 36 years of service to the Company. Mr. LaBauve’s retirement is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company, including with resp…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On March 19, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”), Albemarle Europe Srl, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, entered into the third amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to that certain amended and restated credit agreement dated as of October 28, 2022, as previously amended on February 9, 2024 and October 31, 2024 (the “2022 Credit Agreement”). The Third Amendment modifies the 2022 Credit Agreement by, a…

Other Events. On March 2, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the redemption of its 4.650% Senior Notes due 2027 and its offers to purchase for cash up to an aggregate purchase price of $500 million for (i) its 5.65% Senior Notes due 2052, (ii) its 5.45% Senior Notes due 2044, (iii) the 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029 of Albemarle Wodgina Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and (iv) its 5.05% Senior Notes due 2032, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set fo…

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. On March 2, 2026, Albemarle Corporation, a Virginia corporation (the “Company” or “Albemarle”), completed the previously announced sale of its 51% ownership interests (the “Sale”) in Ketjen Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Ketjen”), to ChemCat AcquisitionCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company organized by and affiliated with KPS Capital Partners LP, a New York based private equity firm. Ketjen’s business consists of developing, m…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (d) Effective as of February 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Michelle T. Collins and Mr. Mark R. Widmar as independent members of the Board. Ms. Collins has been appointed to the Board’s Audit & Finance Committee and Governance & Public Policy Committee. Mr. Widmar has been appoi…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 11, 2026 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on February 12, 2026, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The teleconfe…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On December 8, 2025, Dean L. Seavers tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation and all committees on which he serves, effective December 12, 2025. His resignation is not related to any disagreement regarding the organization’s operations, policies, or practices.. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on November 6, 2025, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The teleconference will be webc…

Material Impairments. In connection with the transactions described under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 25, 2025, Albemarle Corporation, a Virginia corporation (the “Albemarle”), Ketjen Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Ketjen”) that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albemarle, and ChemCat AcquisitionCo, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which Albemarle agreed to pursue a series of transactions that will result in the sale of a…

below) and the transfer of its performance catalysts solutions business to Albemarle or one or more of its affiliates. Ketjen’s business at the closing of the Transaction will consist of developing, manufacturing (including through toll manufacturing arrangements), and marketing catalysts and related products on a global basis. The Transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026 upon the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions contained in the Stock Purchase Agreement. Und…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On August 11, 2025, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) announced changes to its organizational structure that resulted in Netha N. Johnson, Chief Operations Officer, leaving the Company effective August 10, 2025. (c) Mark M. Mummert, age 57, will succeed Mr. Johnson as Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Mummert has served as Senior Vice President…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 30, 2025, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) and J. Kent Masters, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, entered into an Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement (the “New Employment Agreement”) and an Amended and Restated Severance Compensation Agreement (the “New Change in Control Agre…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 30, 2025 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on July 31, 2025, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The teleconference will be webcast on the Com…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2025 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on May 1, 2025, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The teleconference will be webcast on the Comp…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 12, 2025 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on February 13, 2025, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The teleconfe…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 6, 2024 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on November 7, 2024, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The teleconference will be webc…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 28, 2024, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Donald J. LaBauve, Jr. (Jim) as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, effective November 11, 2024. In connection with his appointment, Mr. LaBauve will assume the role of the Company’s principal accounting officer. As previously announced, John C. Barichivich III will cease serv…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 7, 2024, in connection with the implementation of the new operating structure described in

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward -Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains statements concerning Albemarle’s and its subsidiaries’ exp…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 31, 2024 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on August 1, 2024, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The teleconference will be webcast on the Co…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 1, 2024 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of this release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, on May 2, 2024, the Company will hold a teleconference for analysts and media to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The teleconference will be webcast on the Company…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On March 5, 2024, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “ Underwriting Agreement ”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representative of the several underwriters named in Schedule 1 thereto (collectively, the “ Underwriters ”), pursuant to which the Company issued and sold an aggregate of 40,000,000 depositary shares (the “ Depositary Shares ”), each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of the Compan…