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夏洛特,N.C., 10月. 15, 2023 /PR新闻wire/ -- Albemarle集团oration (NYSE: 铝青铜), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, 能源, 连接性和运行状况, announced today it will not pursue a binding agreement to purchase Liontown 资源 Limited (ASX:LTR) and has formally withdrawn its non-binding offer to Liontown's Board of Directors. 

The decision comes as Albemarle nears the end of its exclusive due diligence process. 

"Our engagement with the Liontown team has been meaningful and productive. We appreciate the level of cooperation we have received, and we thank the entire team for their efforts,肯特·马斯特斯说, Albemarle的首席执行官. "That said, moving forward with the acquisition, at this time, is not in Albemarle's best interests."   

The company noted growing complexities associated with the proposed transaction as a factor in its decision.    

Today's announcement is consistent with Albemarle's disciplined approach to capital allocation and the company will continue to execute its long-term growth strategy. Planned expansions to deliver volumetric growth continue to progress across the company's global portfolio. Albemarle's capital allocation priorities remain investing in high-return organic and inorganic growth, maintaining its financial flexibility and investment grade credit rating, and funding its dividends.   

Albemarle is one of 澳大利亚's biggest lithium 投资者, with mining assets at Wodgina and Greenbushes, and with the Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant, which is currently undergoing a significant expansion. 

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Albemarle集团oration (NYSE: 铝青铜) leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, 能源, 连接, 和健康.  We partner to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind.  A reliable and high-quality global supply of lithium and bromine allows us to deliver advanced solutions for our customers. Learn more about how the people of Albemarle are enabling a more resilient world at Albemarle.com and on Twitter @AlbemarleCorp. 

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