Major shareholder Bain Capital places 4 million shares of IMCD with institutional investors

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (2 December, 2015) - IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, today announces that is has been informed that Emma (BC) Holding S.C.A., an entity indirectly controlled by the investment funds managed by Bain Capital Investors, LLC ("Bain Capital"), the major shareholder of IMCD, has placed 4 million IMCD shares at EUR 33.60 per share with institutional investors in an accelerated bookbuilding process.

Following this transaction, Bain Capital now holds 7.9% in IMCD, increasing the free float to 92.1%. The transaction was led by Goldman Sachs International and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch.

For further information:

Investor Relations
Carina Hamaker
T: +31 102908674
M: +31 655298778
@: carina.hamaker@imcdgroup.com

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About IMCD N.V.

IMCD is a market-leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients. Its dedicated experts provide market-focused solutions to suppliers and customers across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Brazil, offering a range of comprehensive product portfolios, including innovative formulations that embrace industry trends.

Listed at Euronext, Amsterdam (IMCD.AS), IMCD realised revenues of €1,358 million in 2014. In over 35 countries on 6 continents its dedicated team of about 1,700 technical and commercial experts work in close partnership to tailor best in class solutions for around 33,000 customers and a diverse range of world class suppliers.

To find out more about IMCD, please visit http://www.imcdgroup.com