Corporate Action

Elementis PLC
4 October 2000

CAPITALISATION ISSUE
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE        *ELM
SEDOL CODE           *241-854
TERMS                *Issue Redeemable B shares with a total nominal value of   
                     2.1p for every Ordinary Share held.         
DEALINGS COMMENCE NEW SHARES *02-11-00
PROVISIONAL EX DATE  *02-11-00
RECORD DATE          *27-10-00
NOTES *Confirmation of Ex date.