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Risk Factors

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You should consider carefully the following risks when reading the information, including the financial information, contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As noted in Item 1. Business above, the Company has entered into definitive agreements to divest the controlling ownership interest in its Refining Solutions business, with the transactions expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. Upon completion of the transactions, the Company will still maintain a 49% ownership interest in the Refining Solutions business and all of its PCS business. Certain of the risks included in this section relate to the Refining Solutions business and will continue to be risks for the Company upon completion of the divestiture, however, the potential adverse impact of such risks that primarily pertain to the Refining Solutions business on our cash flows, results of operations and financial condition may no longer be material. 11 11 11 Albemarle Corporation and Subsidiaries Albemarle Corporation and Subsidiaries

🟢 New in Current Filing We are subject to risks related to brine extraction limits, particularly with respect to our early warning plan at our facilities in Chile. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing We may discontinue or divest all or part of a particular business or plant as we periodically assess our business structure. Any such discontinuations or divestitures may introduce significant risks and uncertainties. 🔒

🟢 New in Current Filing Integration of AI technologies into our operations may introduce new risks, require significant additional investment, and materially impact our competitive position if unsuccessful. 🔒

🔴 No Match in Current Filing Risk Factors 🔒

🔴 No Match in Current Filing We are subject to extensive foreign government regulation that can negatively impact our business. 🔒

🔴 No Match in Current Filing There is risk to the growth of lithium markets. 🔒

🔴 No Match in Current Filing Restrictive covenants in our debt instruments may adversely affect our business. 🔒

🔴 No Match in Current Filing We may continue to expand our business through acquisitions and we may incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness related to acquisitions. 🔒

🟡 Modified Our inability to develop lithium or bromine reserves that are economically viable could have a material adverse effect on our future profitability. 🔒

🟡 Modified The occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including domestic and international terrorist attacks, may disrupt our operations and increase costs. 🔒

🟡 Modified Changes in, or the interpretation of, tax legislation or rates throughout the world could materially impact our results. 🔒

🟡 Modified Our business and operations could suffer in the event of cybersecurity breaches, information technology system failures, or network disruptions. 🔒

🟡 Modified Failure to meet sustainability expectations or standards or achieve our sustainability goals could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, or stock price. 🔒

🟡 Modified Some of our employees are unionized, represented by works councils or are employed subject to local laws that are less favorable to employers than the laws of the U.S. 🔒

🟡 Modified Development projects are inherently risky and may require more capital than anticipated or not prove to be economically viable based on ultimate costs and returns of a project, which could adversely affect our business. The development of our mines and operations are also subject to other unique risks. 🔒

🟡 Modified Write-offs or impairment of our goodwill, intangible assets or long-lived assets can result in significant charges to earnings. 🔒

🟡 Modified Because we conduct substantial operations in China, risks associated with regulatory activity and political and social events in China could negatively affect our business and operating results. 🔒

🟡 Modified We may be subject to indemnity claims and liable for other payments relating to properties or businesses we have divested, including in connection with the divestiture of the controlling interest in our Refining Solutions business. 🔒

🟡 Modified Demand and market prices for lithium will greatly affect the value of our investment in our lithium resources and conversion facilities, and our revenues and profitability generally. 🔒

🟡 Modified Our insurance may not fully cover all potential exposures. 🔒

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