Lubrizol shareholders overwhelmingly approve acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway for US$135/share in cash; transaction projected to close in Q3

Lorena Madrigal

Lorena Madrigal

CLEVELAND , June 9, 2011 (press release) – At today’s special meeting, shareholders of The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE:LZ - News) overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of Lubrizol by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A - News) for $135 per share in an all-cash transaction.

Approximately 95% of the votes cast, in person or by proxy, voted in favor of the merger. In total, 49.4 million, or 77%, of the shares outstanding as of the April 27, 2011 record date, were represented at the special meeting, constituting a quorum. Adoption of the merger agreement required an affirmative vote of a simple majority of the Lubrizol common shares outstanding.

James L. Hambrick, Lubrizol’s chairman, president and chief executive officer stated, “With this approval, we are one step closer to becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. I am excited about the future of Lubrizol. The acquisition leaves us well positioned to continue executing our growth agenda which includes geographic expansion, product innovation, investment in infrastructure and complementary acquisitions.”

In addition to the approval of shareholders, completion of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the expiration of waiting periods and the receipt of approvals under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act and applicable non-U.S. merger control regulations. The transaction received early termination under HSR on April 8, 2011. The company also advises that all non-U.S. regulatory filings are on schedule, and the transaction is projected to close in the third quarter of 2011.

After the close of the transaction, Lubrizol will remain headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, and will continue to be led by its current CEO, James L. Hambrick.

About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE:LZ - News) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol’s industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers’ products, while reducing their environmental impact.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2010 were $5.4 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.

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