KMG Chemicals Chairman David Hatcher Announces Retirement

Mr. David Hatcher, 69, Chairman of the Board of KMG Chemicals, Inc.

, has announced his intention to retire as a Director in December 2012 at the conclusion of his current term, and therefore will not stand for nomination as a Director of the company at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Hatcher has served KMG as a Director for 25 years. Mr. Hatcher founded KMG in 1985, and served as CEO of the company until 2007. In recognition of Mr. Hatcher's many contributions to KMG, the Board of Directors will appoint Mr. Hatcher as Chairman Emeritus of the Board upon his retirement. After the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in December, the Board will