Lonza helps the flood victims in the USA and Switzerland

Many people are afflicted with the catastrophic consequences from these storms and have had to endure immeasurable suffering.

Lonza’s Management Committee called for solidarity and promised to double the employees’ donations up to a sum of USD 25,000.

We are pleased to announce that this target has been reached. Lonza employees worldwide contributed money to several charities in order to help the flood victims in the USA and in Switzerland.

Lonza will double the employees’ amount and will transfer the respective sum of USD 25,000 to the American Red Cross and to the “Chaîne du Bonheur” in Switzerland to help assuage the suffering in the affected areas.

Lonza, a chemical and biotechnology company driven by the life sciences, generated sales of CHF 2.18 billion in 2004. Headquartered in Switzerland, Lonza operates 18 production and R&D sites around the world. Its 5700 employees are passionately committed to delivering sustainable value to their customers. Lonza is one of the leading custom manufacturers of chemical intermediates, active ingredients and biopharmaceuticals for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. On the basis of organic chemical, oleochemical and biotechnology platforms, Lonza creates value-added solutions for the nutrition, hygiene & personal care, wood & water treatment and industrial specialty markets. Lonza also offers polymer intermediates, resins and compounds. Further information can be found on our website www.lonza.com.

For further information: Media Relations Christine Menz Tel +41 61 316 8253 Fax +41 61 316 9253 christine.menz@lonza.com

Investor Relations Laura Gerber Tel +41 61 316 8347 Fax +41 61 316 8220 laura.gerber@lonza.com

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