IOSP Innospec Inc

Innospec, Inc. (Nasdaq:IOSP), an international specialty chemicals company serving the refining, transportation, energy, personal care and fragrances markets, today announced that it has successfully closed on a new, multi-currency revolving credit agreement with various lenders, led by Lloyds TSB Bank Plc. The secured facility provides for the availability of $100 million in credit for a five-year term, through 2016.

Commenting on the refinancing, Patrick Williams, president and chief executive officer of Innospec, noted, "We are very pleased to complete this refinancing on favorable terms, which recognizes the strength of our business model and prospects for growth, profitability and visibility over the long term.  It is also important to note that our core lending group now includes a U.S.-based bank, Wells Fargo, among Lloyds TSB Bank plc, Barclays, Yorkshire Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Suisse AG. The credit facility will support our strategic and financial initiatives for continued growth and expansion at Innospec."

About Innospec Inc.

Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 850 employees in 20 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Innospec's Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying the fuel additives that help improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Innospec's Active Chemicals business provides effective technology-based solutions for our customers' processes or products focused in the Personal Care; Household, Industrial & Institutional; and Fragrance Ingredients markets. Innospec's Octane Additives business is the world's only producer of tetra ethyl lead.

Forward-Looking Statements

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For more information about Innospec, please visit our website at www.innospecinc.com.

CONTACT:  Brian Watt
          Innospec Inc.
          +44-151-356-6241
          Brian.Watt@innospecinc.com
         
          Robert Ferris
          RF Binder Partners
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          Dan Scorpio
          RF Binder Partners
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