SC TO-T/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE TO

TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(D)(1) OR 13(E)(1)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

AMCOL International Corporation

(Name of Subject Company (Issuer))

Imerys Minerals Delaware, Inc.

an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of

Imerys SA

(Names of Filing Persons (Offerors))

COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE

(Title of Class Of Securities)

02341W103

(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

Denis Musson

Vice-President, General Counsel & Company Secretary

Imerys SA

154 rue de l’Université

75007 Paris, France

+ 33 (0) 1 49 55 63 00

(Name, address, and telephone numbers of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons)

With copies to:

Kenneth M. Wolff

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Four Times Square

New York, NY 10036

(212) 735-3000

CALCULATION OF FILING FEE

Transaction Valuation(1)	Amount Of Filing Fee(2)
$1,543,854,614	$198,849

(1) The transaction valuation is an estimate calculated solely for purposes of determining the amount of the filing fee. The transaction valuation was determined by multiplying (x) $45.25 (i.e., the per share tender offer price) by (y) the sum of (a) 32,501,070, the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding, plus (b) 994,756, the number of shares of common stock issued with respect to outstanding stock options, plus (c) 397,778, the number of shares of common stock to which stock appreciation rights were issued, plus (d)

129,300, the number of shares of common stock that were subject to restricted stock unit awards, plus (e) 95,430 phantom shares of common stock credited under a deferred compensation plan. The foregoing share figures have been provided by the issuer to the offerors and are as of February 11, 2014, the most recent practicable date.

(2) The filing fee was calculated in accordance with Rule 0-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Fee Rate Advisory #1 for Fiscal Year 2014, issued August 30, 2013, by multiplying the transaction value by 0.00012880.

x Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

Amount Previously Paid: $187,863	Filing Party: Imerys Minerals Delaware, Inc; Imerys SA
Form or Registration No.:	Date Filed: February 20, 2014, February 27, 2014
Schedule TO-T, Schedule TO-T/A

¨ Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.

Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:

x third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.

¨ issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.

¨ going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.

¨ amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.

Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer:  ¨

If applicable, check the appropriate box(es) below to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon:

¨ Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)

¨ Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)

This Amendment No. 2 (this “Amendment”) amends and supplements the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2014 (together with this Amendment and any subsequent amendments and supplements thereto, collectively the “Schedule TO”) and relates to the offer of Imerys Minerals Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Purchaser”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Imerys SA, a corporation organized under the laws of France (“Imerys”), to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each, a “Share”), of AMCOL International Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“AMCOL” or the “Company”), at a price of $42.75 per Share, net to the seller in cash, without interest (the “Offer Price”), less any applicable withholding taxes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase of Imerys and the Purchaser, dated February 20, 2014 (as it may be amended or supplemented, the “Offer to Purchase”) and in the related Letter of Transmittal (as it may be amended or supplemented, the “Letter of Transmittal” and, together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer”), which are annexed to and filed with the Schedule TO as Exhibits (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B), respectively. This Amendment is being filed on behalf of the Purchaser and Imerys. All information set forth in the Offer to Purchase is incorporated by reference in answers to Items 1 through 11 in the Schedule TO, except as to those items as to which information is specifically provided herein. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offer to Purchase.

ITEMS 1–11.

The Offer to Purchase and Items 1 through 11 of the Schedule TO, to the extent such Items incorporate by reference the information contained in the Offer to Purchase, are hereby amended and supplemented by:

Amending and replacing all references in the Offer to Purchase (Exhibit (a)(1)(A)), Form of Letter of Transmittal (Exhibit (a)(1)(B)), Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (Exhibit (a)(1)(C)), Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees (Exhibit (a)(1)(D)) and Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees (Exhibit (a)(1)(E)) to the Offer Price being “$42.75 per Share, net to the seller in cash, without interest” with “$45.25 per Share, net to the seller in cash, without interest”.

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Amending and replacing all references in the Offer to Purchase to the estimate of the total funds required to purchase all outstanding Shares pursuant to the Offer and to complete the Merger and to pay related transaction fees and expenses being “$1,470,000,000” with “$1,550,000,000”.

Amending and restating in its entirety the response to the question “How much are you offering to pay for my Shares and what is the form of payment?” in the section of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Summary Term Sheet” to read as follows:

“We are offering to pay $45.25 per Share, net to you, in cash, without interest thereon and less any applicable withholding taxes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained in this Offer to Purchase and the accompanying Letter of Transmittal.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the first sentence of the response to the question “Is your financial condition relevant to my decision to tender my Shares pursuant to the Offer and do you have financial resources to make payment?” in the section of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Summary Term Sheet” to read as follows:

“Imerys and the Purchaser estimate that the total funds required to purchase all issued and outstanding Shares pursuant to the Offer and to complete the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement will be approximately $1,550,000,000, including related transaction fees and expenses.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the third sentence of the response to the question “Will the consummation of the Offer be followed by a merger if less than all of the Shares are tendered pursuant to the Offer?” in the section of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Summary Term Sheet” to read as follows:

“If the Merger takes place, each Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than (i) Shares held by AMCOL as treasury stock or owned by Imerys or the Purchaser, all of which will be canceled and will cease to exist, and (ii) Shares owned by any stockholder of AMCOL who or which is entitled to demand, and who properly demands, appraisal rights pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL) will be converted into the right to receive $45.25 per Share, net in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes (or any higher price per Share that is paid to the stockholders of AMCOL pursuant to the Offer) and AMCOL will become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Imerys.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the second sentence of the response to the question “What is the market value of my Shares as of a recent date?” in the section of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Summary Term Sheet” to read as follows:

“Therefore, the Offer Price of $45.25 per Share represents a premium of approximately 23% over the closing price of the Shares before announcement of the Merger Agreement.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the response to the question “If I accept the Offer, when and how will I get paid?” in the section of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Summary Term Sheet” to read as follows:

“If the conditions to the Offer as described in Section 15—“Conditions of the Offer” are satisfied or waived and we consummate the Offer and accept your Shares for payment, we will pay you an amount equal to the number of Shares you tendered multiplied by $45.25 in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes promptly following the Expiration Time. See Sections 1—“Terms of the Offer” and 2—“Acceptance for Payment and Payment for Shares.””

Amending and supplementing the information set forth in Section 11 of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Background of the Offer; Past Contacts or Negotiations with AMCOL” by adding the following paragraphs at the end of the section:

“On March 3, 2014, AMCOL received a revised, unsolicited proposal from MTI to acquire all of AMCOL’s outstanding Shares at a price per Share of $45.00 in cash (the “Second MTI Proposal”). The Second MTI Proposal included a draft merger agreement with terms substantially identical to those in the draft merger agreement included in the MTI Proposal, except that the Offer Price was increased from $42.50 to $45.00. In addition, the Second MTI Proposal included a financing commitment letter also containing terms substantially identical to those in the MTI Proposal, except that the amount of the debt facilities was increased to accommodate the higher aggregate Offer Price.

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On March 3, 2014, AMCOL provided a copy of the Second MTI Proposal to Imerys and the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement.

On March 4, 2014, Mr. Michel called Mr. McKendrick and informed him that in light of the Second MTI Proposal, Imerys would increase the price it was proposing to pay AMCOL’s stockholders for their shares.

Also on March 4, 2014, MTI’s legal advisor called a representative of Kirkland & Ellis to report that MTI had determined to revise further its proposal (such further revised proposal, the “Third MTI Proposal”) to provide AMCOL with the right to specifically enforce MTI’s obligation to close the transaction. MTI also proposed to remove those provisions in MTI’s previous draft merger agreement that would have made the transaction contingent on MTI’s receipt of sufficient financing for the transaction pursuant to MTI’s commitment letter with its lenders and that provided, in lieu of such specific enforcement remedy, for the payment by MTI of a reverse break-up fee to AMCOL if such financing were not obtained. The Third MTI Proposal did not, however, increase MTI’s offer price of $45.00 per Share.

Also on March 4, 2014, a representative of Skadden sent to a representative of Kirkland & Ellis an amendment to the Merger Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) which proposed an increase in the Offer Price to $45.25 per Share in cash (the “Second Amended Offer”), but which otherwise did not change the terms of the Merger Agreement.

Later on March 4, 2014, the AMCOL Board held a telephonic meeting to discuss the Third MTI Proposal and the Second Amendment. Following extensive discussion, the AMCOL Board unanimously (i) determined that the Second Amendment, the amended Merger Agreement, the Second Amended Offer, the Merger and the other transaction contemplated by the amended Merger Agreement, are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of AMCOL and its stockholders (other than Imerys and its subsidiaries), (ii) approved the Second Amendment, the amended Merger Agreement, the Second Amended Offer, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the amended Merger Agreement, in accordance with the requirements of the DGCL, and (iii) subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the amended Merger Agreement, resolved to recommend that AMCOL’s stockholders accept the Second Amended Offer and adopt the amended Merger Agreement and tender their Shares pursuant to the Second Amended Offer. The AMCOL Board also determined that the Third MTI Proposal was not superior to the Second Amendment.

Later on March 4, 2014, AMCOL, Imerys and the Purchaser executed the Second Amendment. Thereafter, Imerys and AMCOL issued separate press releases announcing the Second Amendment and the increased Offer Price contemplated thereby.”

Amending and supplementing the information set forth in the section entitled “The Merger Agreement” in Section 12 of the Offer to Purchase entitled “The Transaction Agreements” by adding the following paragraph after the end of the first paragraph:

“On March 4, 2014, Imerys, the Purchaser and AMCOL executed the Second Amendment pursuant to which the Purchaser increased the Offer Price to $45.25 per Share.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the section entitled “Legal Proceedings” in Section 16 of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Certain Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals” to read as follows:

“On February 18, 2014, a suit captioned Coyne v. AMCOL International Corporation, et al., Case No. 2014-CH-02849 was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. The suit is a purported class action brought on behalf of the stockholders of AMCOL. The complaint alleges that AMCOL and its directors breached fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed transaction which plaintiff alleges does not appropriately value AMCOL, was the result of an inadequate process and includes preclusive deal protection devices. The complaint also claims that Imerys and the Purchaser aided and abetted those alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The complaint purports to seek unspecified damages and injunctive relief. On March 4, 2014, AMCOL filed a motion to dismiss the complaint.

On February 21, 2014, a suit captioned Halberstam v. AMCOL International Corporation, et al., C.A. No. 9381-VCL was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The suit is a purported class action brought on behalf of the stockholders of AMCOL. The complaint alleges that AMCOL’s directors breached fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed transaction which plaintiff alleges does not appropriately value AMCOL, was the product of an inadequate process and includes preclusive deal protection devises. The complaint also claims that AMCOL, Imerys and the Purchaser aided and abetted those alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The complaint purports to seek unspecified damages, injunctive relief, and, in the event the proposed transaction is consummated, rescission of the proposed transaction or rescissory damages. On February 28, 2014, Imerys and the Purchaser answered the complaint.

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On February 25, 2014, a suit captioned City of Monroe Employees’ Retirement System v. AMCOL International Corporation, et al., Case No. 2014-CH-3236 was filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. The suit is a purported class action brought on behalf of the stockholders of AMCOL. The complaint alleges that AMCOL’s directors breached fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed transaction which plaintiff alleges does not appropriately value AMCOL, was the result of an inadequate process and includes preclusive deal protection devices. The complaint also claims that AMCOL, Imerys and the Purchaser aided and abetted those alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The complaint purports to seek declaratory relief, injunctive relief and, in the event that the proposed transaction is consummated, rescission of the proposed transaction. On February 27, 2014, the plaintiff filed a motion for expedited discovery and a brief in support of that motion. On March 4, 2014, AMCOL filed a motion to dismiss the complaint.

Imerys, the Purchaser and AMCOL believe the claims are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the fourth paragraph of the section entitled “Antitrust—United States” in Section 16 of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Certain Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals” to read as follows:

“On February 24, 2014, each of AMCOL, Imerys and the Purchaser filed a Premerger Notification and Report Form with the FTC and the Antitrust Division in connection with the Offer.”

Amending and restating in its entirety the last sentence of the second paragraph in the section entitled “Antitrust—Other Jurisdictions” in Section 16 of the Offer to Purchase entitled “Certain Legal Matters; Regulatory Approvals” to read as follows:

“As of March 4, 2014, AMCOL has submitted applications on the proposed acquisition of AMCOL and the Merger to MOFCOM, the FCO and the CC and it intends to submit an application to the AMC as promptly as reasonably practicable after the date hereof.”

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ITEM 12. EXHIBITS

Item 12 of the Schedule TO is hereby amended and supplemented to add the following exhibits thereto:

(a)(1)(I)	Press Release issued by Imerys on March 4, 2014.*
(d)(6)	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 4, 2014, by and among Imerys, the Purchaser and AMCOL (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to AMCOL’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2014).

* Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURE

After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: March 5, 2014

IMERYS MINERALS DELAWARE, INC.
By:	/s/ Denis Musson
Name:	Denis Musson
Title:	President
IMERYS SA
By:	/s/ Denis Musson
Name:	Denis Musson
Title:	Vice-President, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

(a)(1)(A)	Offer to Purchase, dated February 20, 2014.
(a)(1)(B)	Form of Letter of Transmittal.
(a)(1)(C)	Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
(a)(1)(D)	Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.
(a)(1)(E)	Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.
(a)(1)(F)	Form of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification), including instructions for completing the form.
(a)(1)(G)	Form of Summary Advertisement as published in The Wall Street Journal on February 20, 2014.
(a)(1)(H)	Press Release issued by Imerys on February 26, 2014.
(a)(1)(I)	Press Release issued by Imerys on March 4, 2014.*
(a)(2)	Not applicable.
(a)(3)	Not applicable.
(a)(4)	Not applicable.
(a)(5)(A)	Press Release issued by Imerys on February 12, 2014 originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(A) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(B)	Communication published by Imerys on Imerys Group Intranet on February 12, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(B) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(C)	Investor Presentation published by Imerys on February 12, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(C) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(D)	Presentation to AMCOL employees made by Imerys on February 12, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(D) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(E)	Transcript of Imerys Earnings Call on February 13, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(E) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(F)	Press Release issued by Imerys on February 17, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(F) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.

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(a)(5)(G)	Transcript of Imerys Investor Call on February 12, 2014, originally filed as Exhibit (a)(5)(G) to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO-C filed by Imerys and the Purchaser with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 18, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(a)(5)(H)	Press Release issued by Imerys on February 20, 2014.
(b)(1)	Facility Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2014, by and among Imerys, Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited as mandated lead arranger, bookrunner, original lender and agent.
(d)(1)	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 11, 2014, by and among AMCOL, Imerys and the Purchaser, originally filed as Exhibit 2.1 to AMCOL’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(d)(2)	Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2013, between Imerys and AMCOL.
(d)(3)	Letter Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2014, between Imerys and AMCOL.
(d)(4)	Exclusivity Agreement, dated as of February 2, 2014, between Imerys and AMCOL, originally filed as Exhibit (e)(4) to AMCOL’s Schedule 14D-9 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(d)(5)	Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 26, 2014, by and among Imerys, Purchaser and AMCOL (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to AMCOL’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2014).
(d)(6)	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 4, 2014, by and among Imerys, the Purchaser and AMCOL (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to AMCOL’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2014).
(g)	Not applicable.
(h)	Not applicable.

* Filed herewith.

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EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

Exhibit (a)(1)(I)

PRESS RELEASE   PARIS, MARCH 4, 2014  

Imerys increases offer price and reaffirms strategic interest in AMCOL acquisition

• Fully-financed tender offer to acquire all of AMCOL’s outstanding shares for US$45.25 per share in cash

• Amendment to existing merger agreement unanimously approved by AMCOL’s Board of Directors

Imerys today revised its previously announced merger agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO; “AMCOL”) for US$45.25 per share in cash. The revised offer represents an increase of US$2.50 per share over the offer price included in Imerys’ previous agreement with AMCOL, which was announced on February 26, 2014. The transaction values AMCOL at approximately US$1.7 billion, including AMCOL’s net financial debt. The revised agreement has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of AMCOL and Imerys.

The revised agreement reflects Imerys’ confidence in the strategic benefits of the transaction and Imerys’ ability to create value for its shareholders through the acquisition. This confidence is based on AMCOL’s solid market position and the quality of its teams. On a combined basis, Imerys expects to increase the pace of innovation while optimizing costs. Imerys has a demonstrated ability to rapidly and efficiently integrate acquisitions, particularly in the United States where it generated approximately US$1 billion in revenue in 2013, with more than 2,400 employees.

Imerys will finance the transaction with debt and has secured definitive and firm debt financing, including credit agreements already in place. Following the close of the transaction, Imerys expects to maintain an investment grade credit rating. In addition, all necessary filings have been completed with regulatory authorities in order to obtain necessary approvals for this transaction in the coming weeks. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2014.

Gilles Michel, Chairman & CEO of Imerys, commented: “The combination of Imerys and AMCOL will create a clear leader in the industrial minerals sector with strong growth potential. Beyond the significant commercial and operational synergies, which have already been identified, the Imerys and AMCOL teams will, together, expand into new markets and deliver innovative new solutions for our customers. The commitment made today by Imerys reflects its confidence in its ability to create value for its shareholders through this major acquisition.”

The tender offer and withdrawal rights of AMCOL shareholders will expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on March 20, 2014, unless the offer is extended in accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 11, 2014, by and among Imerys SA, Imerys Minerals Delaware, Inc. (the “Purchaser”) and AMCOL International Corporation, and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Stockholders that wish to tender their shares should contact their broker or MacKenzie Partners, Inc. at Toll-Free Telephone: (800) 322-2885 or via Email: tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com. Any persons with questions regarding the offer should contact MacKenzie Partners at the above numbers. Copies of the tender offer materials document may also be obtained for free from MacKenzie Partners.

Investors (US)	Press Contacts (US/UK)
MacKenzie Partners:	Sard Verbinnen & Co:
Lawrence E. Dennedy: +1 (212) 929-5239	(US) Lesley Bogdanow: +1 (212) 687-8080
Simon P. Coope: +1 (212) 929-5085	(UK) Jonathan Doorley: +44 (0)20 3178 8914
Imerys Analyst/Investor Relations	Imerys Press Contacts
Pascale Arnaud: +33 (0)1 4955 6401	Pascale Arnaud: +33 (0)1 4955 6401
finance@imerys.com	Raphaël Leclerc: +33 (0)6 7316 8806

About Imerys

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with €3.7 billion revenue and 15,800 employees in 2013, Imerys transforms a unique range of minerals to deliver essential functions (heat resistance, mechanical strength, conductivity, coverage, barrier effect, etc.) that are essential to its customers’ products and manufacturing processes.

Whether mineral components, functional additives, process enablers or finished products, Imerys’ solutions contribute to the quality of a great number of applications in consumer goods, industrial equipment or construction. Combining expertise, creativity and attentiveness to customers’ needs, the Group’s international teams constantly identify new applications and develop high value-added solutions under a determined approach to responsible development. These strengths enable Imerys to develop through a sound, profitable business model.

More comprehensive information about Imerys may be obtained from its website (www.imerys.com) under Regulated Information, particularly in its Registration Document filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers on March 21, 2013 under number D.13-0195 (also available from the Autorité des marchés financiers website, www.amf-france.org). Imerys draws the attention of investors to chapter 4, “Risk Factors”, of its Registration Document.

About AMCOL International Corporation

Founded in 1927, AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) is a leading producer and marketer of diverse specialty materials with a core expertise in minerals and polymer science. Through four business segments: Performance Materials, Construction Technologies, Energy Services, and Transportation and Logistics, AMCOL creates solutions that enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of its customers’ products and services in a growing global marketplace. Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, AMCOL International Corporation is a publicly owned company traded under the symbol ACO (NYSE). The AMCOL web address is www.amcol.com.

Notice to Investors

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO PURCHASE NOR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL SHARES OF AMCOL. The solicitation and the offer to purchase shares of AMCOL common stock is being made pursuant to the Schedule TO that Imerys and the Purchaser filed with the SEC on February 20, 2014. The Schedule TO, including the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and certain other offer documents, as well as the Schedule 14D-9, are available to all stockholders of AMCOL at no expense to them. The Schedule TO and Schedule 14D-9 are available for free at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. Free copies of these materials and certain other offering documents are made available by the information agent for the offer. The

Schedule TO, Schedule 14D-9 and related materials may also be obtained for free from MacKenzie Partners, Inc. 105 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, Toll-Free Telephone: (800) 322-2885, Email: tenderoffer@mackenziepartners.com.

AMCOL STOCKHOLDERS AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE TENDER OFFER MATERIALS (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, THE RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND CERTAIN OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In addition to the Schedule 14D-9, AMCOL files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any reports, statements or other information filed by AMCOL at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.

Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. AMCOL’s filings with the SEC are also available to the public from commercial document-retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the proposed acquisition of AMCOL by Imerys and the expected timing, certainty and benefits of the transaction. Statements including words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “intend,” “guidance” or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Because these statements reflect Imerys’ current views, expectations and beliefs concerning future events, these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.

Investors should note that many factors could affect the proposed acquisition of AMCOL and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained in this release. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that the acquisition will not close when expected or at all; the risk that Imerys business and/or AMCOL’s business will be adversely impacted during the pendency of the acquisition; and other risks and uncertainties. Imerys assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, other than as required by law.