American Pacific Board Continues Focus On Corporate Governance With Appointment Of Independent Lead Director

LAS VEGAS, July 16 , 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Pacific Corporation (Nasdaq: APFC), also known as AMPAC, today announced that its board of directors has established the new position of independent Lead Director and, at its July 8, 2013 meeting, elected Mr. Jan Loeb to the position of Lead Director.

The Lead Director position is intended to enhance the board's focus on corporate governance matters.  In this newly-created role, Mr. Loeb will preside at executive sessions of the board and be responsible for discussing the results of the executive sessions with the Chief Executive Officer. He also will assist in various administrative aspects of communicating with independent directors.

Mr. Loeb, who has been a member of the AMPAC board of directors since 1997, said "I look forward to working with my fellow directors to enhance AMPAC's corporate governance practices and continuing our focus on the voice of the shareholders."

"Over the course of the past few years, we have steadily improved our disclosure and communications with shareholders, as a means of strengthening our overall corporate governance efforts," said Joe Carleone, Chairman and CEO of AMPAC. "Today's announcement continues that trend with the appointment of a Lead Director. I am grateful for Mr. Loeb's willingness to assume this new position as we strive for excellence in AMPAC's corporate governance practices."

RISK FACTORS/FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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ABOUT AMERICAN PACIFIC CORPORATION

American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) is a leading custom manufacturer of fine chemicals and specialty chemicals within its focused markets.  We supply active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates to the pharmaceutical industry.  For the aerospace and defense industry we provide specialty chemicals used in solid rocket motors for space launch and military missiles.  We produce clean agent chemicals for the fire protection industry, as well as electro-chemical equipment for the water treatment industry.  Our products are designed to meet customer specifications and often must meet certain governmental and regulatory approvals. Additional information about us can be obtained by visiting our web site at www.apfc.com.

Contact:  Joseph Carleone – (702) 735-2200
E-mail:  [email protected]
Website:  www.apfc.com
 

SOURCE American Pacific Corporation