Disclaimer

This Micro-site relates to the recommended acquisition (the “Acquisition”) by Cytec UK Holdings Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Cytec Industries Inc.) ("Cytec") for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Umeco plc ("Umeco") announced on April 12, 2012, by means of scheme of arrangement of Umeco under Part 26 of the UK Companies Act 2006.

THIS SECTION OF THE WEBSITE (THE “MICRO-SITE”) CONTAINS ANNOUNCEMENTS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PUBLISHED BY CYTEC OR UMECO RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION (THE "INFORMATION") IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UK CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE"). THE INFORMATION IS BEING MADE AVAILABLE IN GOOD FAITH AND FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND AVAILABILITY OF THE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT BELOW:

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Forward-looking statements

The Information set out herein contains certain forward-looking statements (including “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Cytec and Umeco and certain plans and objectives of the boards of directors of Cytec and Umeco. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate to historical or current facts. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include words such as “target”, “plan”, “believe”, “expect”, "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "goal", "will", "may", "should", "would", "could" or words or terms of similar substance or the negative of such words are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by the boards of directors of Cytec or Umeco in the light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In any event, these statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, subject to compliance with the Code and applicable law, Cytec does not intend nor undertake any obligation to update or revise any such statement except as required by applicable law or regulation.

Basis of access to Information

Access to the electronic version of any Information relating to the Acquisition is being made available by Cytec in good faith and for information purposes only. Any person seeking access to the Information on this Micro-site represents and warrants to Cytec that he or she is doing so for information purposes only. Making Information relating to the Acquisition available in electronic format does not constitute an invitation or offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, or subscribe for, shares in either Cytec or Umeco nor does it constitute an invitation, solicitation or recommendation by Cytec, Umeco or any other person to any other person to take any action in relation to the Acquisition.

If you are in any doubt about the contents of this Micro-site or, where applicable, the action you should take, you should seek your own financial advice from an independent financial adviser authorized under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 or, if you are located outside the United Kingdom, from an appropriately authorized independent financial adviser. Any actions or decisions required by Umeco’s shareholders in connection with the Acquisition should only be made on the basis of the information set out in documents sent to or made available to Umeco’s shareholders.

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