Press Releases

CINCINNATI – (Aug. 18, 2009) – In a move that creates great value in the marketplace and builds value for stakeholders, Syrgis Performance Products (“Syrgis”), an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced the sale of H&S Chemical Company, Inc. (“H&S”) to Iofina Chemical LLC (“Iofina”).

COVINGTON, KY. – (June 30, 2009) – Syrgis Performance Products, an international
diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers, today announced the promotion
of Jeffrey A. Gates, Ph.D., to Director of Marketing, a newly created position within the
company.