Form 4 Filing for ALBEMARLE CORP

Michelle T. Collins, a director at ALBEMARLE CORP, acquired 1250 shares of common stock on July 1, 2026, as part of her annual non-employee director stock compensation under the 2023 Stock Compensation and Deferral Election Plan. These shares are set to vest on July 1, 2027. Additionally, Ms. Collins acquired 2 more shares representing accrued dividends on a prior award that vested on July 1, 2026. These acquisitions were made under the same plan, with settlement in common stock. Following these transactions, Ms. Collins directly holds 1577 shares of ALBEMARLE CORP common stock. The transactions were reported on Form 4 and are considered direct holdings.