Basel, Switzerland, 27 July 2020 – Lonza today announced two temporary plant shutdowns to perform routine maintenance and process optimization:

• In Visp (CH), the production of niacin (vitamin B3) will be shut down in October 2020 for four weeks.

• In Nansha (CN), the production of niacinamide (vitamin B3) will be shut down from mid-September to mid-November 2020 for eight weeks.

During this period, Lonza will fulfill all confirmed orders and contractual obligations.