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## AMCOL 

On March 10, 2014, Minerals Technologies entered into a merger agreement to acquire AMCOL International, which will result in a $2 billion company that combines the global leaders in precipitated calcium carbonate and bentonite. MTI is the largest supplier of PCC to the worldwide paper industry and AMCOL is the premier producer of bentonite, an exceptionally versatile mineral with multiple applications in worldwide markets. Both companies are also leaders in a number of other significant, diverse and growing product areas. 

## Acquisition of AMCOL accelerates MTI’s growth and creates shareholder value 

Combining MTI and AMCOL extends and deepens our platform for future growth through geographic expansion and new product innovation, and will create a broader portfolio to penetrate new end markets in energy, environmental and consumer products. 

From a research and development standpoint, both MTI and AMCOL have deep resources and extensive expertise in mineralogy, fine particle technology and polymer chemistry, which together, we can leverage to accelerate new product development and commercialization. 

Over the last seven years, MTI has been transformed into a strong operating company through deployment of employee-driven Operational Excellence and Lean processes that drives our continuous improvement. We believe that a prioritized and prompt integration of AMCOL into our business system will enable us to realize the targeted synergies quickly and rapidly deleverage the debt level that we will be taking on. 

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## Minerals Technologies’ vision for the future 

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