# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000915913-26-000057.hdr.sgml**: 20260325

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000915913-26-000057

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260319

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260325

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260325

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ALBEMARLE CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000915913
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 541692118
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** VA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12658
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26792705

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4250 CONGRESS STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28209
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 980-299-5700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4250 CONGRESS STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 900
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28209

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ECHEM INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19931208

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): **March 19, 2026**

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**ALBEMARLE CORPORATION**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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| **Virginia** | **001-12658** | **54-1692118** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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**4250 Congress Street, Suite 900**

**Charlotte, North Carolina 28209**

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(980) 299-5700** 

**Not applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a- 12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **COMMON STOCK, $.01 Par Value** | **ALB** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **DEPOSITARY SHARES, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 7.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock** | **ALB PR A** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**

On March 19, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (the "Company"), Albemarle Europe Srl, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, entered into the third amendment (the "Third Amendment") to that certain amended and restated credit agreement dated as of October 28, 2022, as previously amended on February 9, 2024 and October 31, 2024 (the "2022 Credit Agreement"). The Third Amendment modifies the 2022 Credit Agreement by, among other things, (a) extending the maturity date of the 2022 Credit Agreement (the "Maturity Date") to the later of (i) October 28, 2028 and (ii) one year thereafter, in the event the Maturity Date is extended pursuant to Section 2.15 of the 2022 Credit Agreement, (b) deleting the 0.10% adjustment in respect of the calculation of interest for SOFR-based loans under the 2022 Credit Agreement, and (c) reducing the number of times the Company can request an extension of the Maturity Date under Section 2.15 of the 2022 Credit Agreement from two to one.

The foregoing description of the Third Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Third Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

**Item 9.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) *Exhibits.*

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| Exhibit |  |
| Number | Exhibit |
| 10.1\* | <u>[Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2026, among Albemarle Corporation and Albemarle Europe SRL, as borrowers, the Lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders.](exhibit101031920268k.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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\* Included with this filing.

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **ALBEMARLE CORPORATION** | **ALBEMARLE CORPORATION** |
| Date: March 25, 2026 | By: | /s/ Ander C. Krupa |
|  |  | Ander C. Krupa |
|  |  | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

<u>THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT</u>

THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of March 19, 2026 (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), is entered into among ALBEMARLE CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), ALBEMARLE EUROPE SRL, a limited liability company (*société à responsabilité limitée*) having its registered office at rue du Bosquet 9 (Parc scientifique Einstein), 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 0403.062.021 (RPR/RPM Walloon Brabant) ("<u>Belgian Borrower</u>" and, together with the Company and any other Subsidiary of the Company party thereto pursuant to <u>Section 2.14</u> thereof, collectively, the "<u>Borrowers</u>"), the Lenders party hereto, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Credit Agreement (as defined below and as amended by this Amendment).

<u>RECITALS</u>

WHEREAS, the Borrowers, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2022 (as amended or modified, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>");

WHEREAS, the Company has requested certain amendments to the Credit Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties hereto have agreed to amend the Credit Agreement as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

<u>AGREEMENT</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Amendments to Credit Agreement</u>: Effective upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in <u>Section 2</u> below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The definition of "Maturity Date" in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:

"<u>Maturity Date</u>" means the later of (a) October 28, 2028 and (b) if maturity is extended pursuant to <u>Section 2.15</u>, such extended maturity date as determined pursuant to such Section; provided, however that, in each case, if such date is not a Business Day, the Maturity Date shall be the next preceding Business Day.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the definition of "SOFR Adjustment" therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The definition of "Term SOFR" in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the reference to ", in each case, plus the SOFR Adjustment for such Interest Period" therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The definition of "Term SOFR Daily Floating Rate" in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete the reference to ", in each case, plus the SOFR Adjustment" therein.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to add the following new definition in the appropriate alphabetical order to read as follows:

"<u>Third Amendment Effective Date</u>" means March 19, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)Section 2.15(a) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Requests for Extension</u>. Not more than one time after the Third Amendment Effective Date, the Company may, by notice to the Administrative Agent (who shall promptly notify the Lenders) request that each Lender extend such Lender's Maturity Date for an additional year from the Maturity Date then in effect hereunder (the "<u>Existing Maturity Date</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)Section 3.03(b) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to delete both references to "<u>plus</u> the SOFR Adjustment" therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Effectiveness; Conditions Precedent</u>. This Amendment shall be and become effective as of the date when all of the conditions set forth in this <u>Section 2</u> shall have been satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Execution of Counterparts of Amendment</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts of this Amendment, which collectively shall have been duly executed on behalf of each of the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Resolutions</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received (i) a certificate of the Company dated as of the date hereof signed by a Responsible Officer of the Company certifying and attaching the resolutions adopted by the Company approving or consenting to this Amendment and (ii) a decision of the director of the Belgian Borrower dated as of the date hereof signed by the director of the Belgian Borrower approving the Belgian Borrower's execution of this Amendment and granting power of attorney to Francesco Gattiglio to execute this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Legal Opinions</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have received opinions of counsel to the Borrowers in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Extension Fees</u>. The Company shall have paid all separately agreed extension fees to each Lender executing this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Expenses</u>. The Borrowers agree to reimburse the Administrative Agent for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment, including without limitation the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of Moore & Van Allen PLLC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Ratification</u>. Each Borrower acknowledges and consents to the terms set forth herein and agrees that this Amendment does not impair, reduce or limit any of its obligations under the Loan Documents, as amended hereby. This Amendment is a Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Authority/Enforceability</u>. Each Borrower represents and warrants as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)It has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by such Borrower and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligations, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be subject to (i) applicable Debtor Relief Laws, (ii) fraudulent

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transfer or conveyance laws, and (iii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)No consent, approval, authorization or order of, or filing, registration or qualification with, any court or Governmental Authority or third party is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by such Borrower of this Amendment, except for those the failure to obtain, occur or make would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The execution and delivery of this Amendment does not (i) violate, contravene or conflict with any provision of its Organization Documents or (ii) violate, contravene or conflict with any Laws applicable to it, except in the case of clause (ii), to the extent that it would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Representations and Warranties of the Borrowers</u>. Each Borrower represents and warrants to the Lenders that after giving effect to this Amendment (a) the representations and warranties set forth in Article VI of the Credit Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof unless they specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date, and (b) no Default exists.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Counterparts/Telecopy</u>. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of executed counterparts of this Amendment by telecopy or other secure electronic format (.pdf) shall be effective as an original.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>GOVERNING LAW</u>. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Headings</u>. The headings of the sections hereof are provided for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Severability</u>. If any provision of this Amendment is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, (a) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Amendment shall not be affected or impaired thereby and (b) the parties shall endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions. The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

[*signature pages follow*]

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Each of the parties hereto has caused a counterpart of this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

BORROWERS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ALBEMARLE CORPORATION,

a Virginia corporation

By: <u>/s/ Matthew R. Essen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Matthew R. Essen

Title: Vice President and Treasurer

ALBEMARLE EUROPE SRL,

a *société à responsabilité limitée* organized under the laws of Belgium

By: <u>/s/ Francesco Gattiglio&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Francesco Gattiglio

Title: Managing Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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ADMINISTRATIVE

AGENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Administrative Agent

By: <u>/s/ DeWayne D. Rosse&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: DeWayne D. Rosse

Title: Vice President

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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LENDERS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,<br>as a Lender, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer

By: <u>/s/ Daniel Phelan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u><br> Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daniel Phelan

Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as a Lender and L/C Issuer

By: <u>/s/ Kody J. Nerios&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u><br>Name: Kody J. Nerios&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Title: Authorized Officer

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as a Lender and L/C Issuer

By: <u>/s/ Peggy Yip&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Peggy Yip

Title: Managing Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,

as a Lender and L/C Issuer

By: <u>/s/ Donna DeMagistris&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Donna DeMagistris

Title: Managing Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

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BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., NEW YORK BRANCH,

as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ Andres Barbosa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Andres Barbosa

Title: Managing Director

By: <u>/s/ Zara Kamal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Zara Kamal

Title: Executive Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA,<br>as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ Andrew Vernon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u><br> Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrew Vernon

Title: Authorized Signatory

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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MUFG BANK, LTD., as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ George Stoecklein&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: George Stoecklein

Title: Managing Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION,

as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ Jun Ashley&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Jun Ashley

Title: Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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TRUIST BANK,

as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ Alexander Harrison&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Alexander Harrison

Title: Director

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as a Lender

By: <u>/s/ Petcharath Loyd&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name: Petcharath Loyd

Title: Vice President

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

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