ELM Elementis Plc

1 November 2016

Elementis plc (the “Company”) – Confirmation of Board Changes

Further to the announcement on 13 September 2016, the Company confirms that Ralph Hewins has taken up the role as Group CFO with immediate effect and Brian Taylorson has stepped down from that role as well as from the Board.

The required Companies Act statement in respect of Brian Taylorson and a separate statement from the Company on Ralph Hewins’ remuneration package and key contract terms will be published on the Company’s corporate website later today and may be found at: http://www.elementisplc.com/investors/regulatory-announcements and then under ‘related information’.

Wai Wong

Company Secretary

020 7067 2999