Albemarle Holds Fourth Quarter Conference Call On January 29th

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation announces the following Webcast:

What: Albemarle Corporation 4th Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call When: January 29, 2004 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time Where: http://www.albemarle.com/ , http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz394853071gf12.html or 1-800-497-3477 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above or dial into the call 10 minutes prior to its commencement at 1-800-497-3477, password: Michael.

If unable to participate live, select from one of the following replay options available from 3 pm eastern time January 29 through 12 am eastern time, Monday, February 9, 2004:

Phone Replay: Call 1-800-642-1687; password: 4466316 Archived Webcast: Visit Albemarle’s Web site at http://www.albemarle.com/

Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a leading producer of specialty chemicals for consumer electronics; pharmaceuticals; agricultural, automotive and industrial products; and construction and packaging materials. The company’s two business segments, Polymer Chemicals and Fine Chemicals -- which includes custom manufacturing services for the life sciences market -- serve customers in more than 80 countries, generating revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. To learn more about the Company, go to http://www.albemarle.com/ .

Audio: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz388918961gf12.htmlAlbemarle Corporation

CONTACT: Sarah McCoy, Investor Relations Coordinator, +1-804-788-6091,or Michael Whitlow, VP-Investor Relations, External Affairs, +1-804-788-6116,both of Albemarle Corporation

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