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Kraton Polymers Announces European USBC Price Increases

Tuesday 09. March 2010 - Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, continues to experience significant raw material and energy cost increases.

Accordingly, Kraton announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Euro 200 /MT for Kraton SIS and SIBS polymers across all markets and end-uses.

Based on these same drivers, Kraton announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Euro 150 /MT for Kraton SBS and OE SBS polymers and compounds across all markets and end-uses.

Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect April 1, 2010.