Global specialty chemicals company under investigation for possible FCPA violations

Albemarle Corporation has disclosed an ongoing investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Dutch Public Prosecutor (DPP) following the receipt of information regarding potential improper payments made by third party sales representatives in the company’s refining solutions business.  The company reports that it self-reported potential issues related to its third party sales agents to DOJ, SEC, and DPP following an internal investigation.

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