Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA on March 18 the following statement: “The board of directors promptly initiated internal investigations and created a special committee to complete an extensive and independent report, and instructed the committee to utilize all resources it deems appropriate. The committee has contracted independent consultants from both Chile and the United States of America, and will continue to provide information to the regulatory authorities as necessary.”
The board also agreed to terminate the employment contract of Patricio Contesse G. and voluntarily provided the Chilean Internal Revenue Service with all of the information that was requested by the Public Prosecutor and will continue to do the activities necessary to reach a prompt conclusion.
SQM also comments that despite the current situation, in particular the public exposure, the company continues to focus on its core businesses.