OM Group Offers Statement Amid Letter from FrontFour Capital

OM Group, Inc.

today confirmed that it received a letter from FrontFour Capital Group, and issued the following statement: "OM Group has successfully transitioned from its legacy commodity businesses to a portfolio of value-added growth platforms. Under the direction of our highly-qualified Board of Directors, we are focused on executing our strategy to create a high-performing investment for our shareholders, by improving our operating performance through increased organic growth and continued cost reductions; building out our growth platforms; and responsibly returning capital to shareholders. "We are on a sound strategic course to create increased and sustainable shareholder value. As we advance our strategic plans, we welcome the perspectives of all shareholders and take them into consideration."