Solutia Inc. Announces Completion of Its Senior Secured Notes Offering: Proceeds of Approximately $200 Million

The notes were priced at 89.992% of the principal amount and generated gross cash proceeds of approximately $200 million with a coupon of 11.25% and a yield to maturity of 13.5%. Purchasers of the notes also received warrants for the purchase of 5% of Solutia common stock at a strike price of $7.59 per share, representing a 10% premium over the stock's closing price on July 1, 2002.

The notes were issued by SOI Funding Corp., a special purpose entity that has placed the proceeds into escrow pending the assumption of the notes by the Company in conjunction with the successful extension of its revolving credit facility currently scheduled to expire in August 2002. Upon release of the escrowed funds, Solutia intends to use the proceeds of the offering to repay its $150 million notes due October 15, 2002 and to repay a portion of its outstanding bank debt.

"We are pleased that we have been able to complete the first phase of our refinancing efforts," said John C. Hunter, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are confident that we will be able to effectively extend our expiring revolving credit facility in August, and are currently in discussions with our banks," he said.

Hunter noted, "Our businesses are seeing the initial signs of recovery, as evidenced by our stronger than expected second quarter earnings forecast, and are in a strong position to benefit from the improving economy and rising customer demand. In addition, as was underscored with many investors during our recent bond road show, Solutia's strong portfolio of products and exciting growth opportunities continue to be a large part of our success, despite the uncertainty in many of the financial markets."

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the units or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the units or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The units were issued in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements provided by Rule 144A. None of the units have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be re-offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Solutia Inc.'s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements is set forth in Solutia Inc.'s most recent report on Forms 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2001 and 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2002 and Solutia Inc.'s other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Solutia Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.