Quaker Houghton updates timing for filing of its 2019 Form 10-K

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Chemical Corporation ("the Company", also known as Quaker Houghton) (NYSE: KWR) today filed a Form 8-K to disclose that it will not be filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 on March 17, 2020, as it had expected.  The Company previously disclosed on March 2, 2020, in conjunction with its earnings release, that it had filed a Form 12b-25 with the SEC to enable it to extend its filing deadline to March 17, 2020. The Company now estimates that it will file the Form 10-K within the week. The additional time is required to complete the year-end audit and controls work which has been significantly impacted by the combination with Houghton International in the second half of the year, the added complications of working restrictions related to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the identification of certain control deficiencies which are discussed in detail in the Company's Form 8-K. The Company has amended its bank credit agreement to allow for the delayed delivery of its audited financial statements which is also discussed in detail in the Company's Form 8-K.  The Company expects no material changes in its consolidated financial statements included in its earnings release on March 2, 2020, and believes they fairly represent the financial position of the Company on December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a robust presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With 4,000 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.

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