UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

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Rockwood Holdings, Inc.

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GRAPHIC

 

November 3, 2014

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important special meeting of shareholders of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. to be held on November 14, 2014.  Your board of directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR all the proposals in connection with the proposed merger with Albemarle Corporation.

 

If you fail to vote, it will have the same effect as a vote against the proposed merger.  To ensure that your shares are represented at the special meeting, please vote TODAY—by telephone, via the Internet or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

 

GRAPHIC

 

Robert J. Zatta

 

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

REMEMBER:

You can vote your shares by telephone or by Internet.

Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.

 

If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting

your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,

 

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