Media Releases Financial Reports Presen-tations 09/26/2006       Price increase of Niacin and Niacinamide feed Lonza announces a worldwide price increase in the range of 8-10% for Niacin and Niacinamide feed and technical grade as a result of continued increases of raw materials and energy costs. The new prices will become effective on 1 January 2007. Lonza, a chemical and biotechnology company driven by the life sciences, generated sales of CHF 2.52 billion in 2005. Headquartered in Switzerland, Lonza operates 23 production and R&D sites around the world. Its 6400 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 chemicals 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. Lonza is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange. Further information can be found on our website www.lonza.com. For further information: Ernesto Plozza Business Unit Nutrition Tel +41 61 316 8638 Fax +41 61 316 9638 ernesto.plozza@lonza.com Corporate Communications Margot Connor Tel +41 61 316 8566 Fax +41 61 316 9566 Mobile +41 79 401 2832 margot.connor@lonza.com