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Holcim invests in Indonesian growth market - Construction of a new cement plant on Java

In view of the continuous economic growth in Indonesia, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Holcim Ltd have decided to build a new cement plant with an annual capacity of 1.6 million tonnes in the eastern part of the main island of Java, near the city of Tuban. The investment costs will amount to around USD 450 million.

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Annual General Meeting Holcim Ltd

The 1,253 shareholders attending voted in favor of all motions by a large majority. The proposed payment of a cash dividend of CHF 1.50 per registered share and the advisory vote on the remuneration report were among the main motions approved.

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Media release on 1st quarter results 2010

Holcim continues to grow - higher net sales and better operating results

• The Group sold more cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete, achieved higher net sales and better operating margins
• March saw significant progress in terms of volumes and operating results
• Emerging markets, particularly in Asia, remained on track for growth; however, heavy snowfall and a weak economy curbed construction activity in Europe and North America
• The consolidated result was supported by a strong presence in the emerging markets, the expansion in Australia and rigorous cost-cutting
• The non-recurring cash-neutral tax charge in connection with the restructuring of the Group's interests in North America reduced net income
  

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Annual results 2009 Holcim Ltd

• Tight cost and capacity management bear fruit in a difficult market environment.
• Like for like, the CHF 857 million reduction in fixed costs exceeds the goal of CHF 600 million.
• Strategic capacity expansion program continued.
• Higher operating EBITDA margin despite lower volumes in all segments in the second half.
• Compared with the previous year, significantly better financial results in the fourth quarter.
• Net income slightly below CHF 2 billion.
• Cash flow from operating activities increases to CHF 3.9 billion.
• Strong liquidity, lower net debt, balance sheet further strengthened.
• Proposal for an unchanged dividend payout ratio; cash dividend of CHF 1.50 per registered share.
• Non-binding advisory vote on the compensation report.

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Holcim lança “Minha Casa Holcim”, inovação que traz sustentabilidade para a habitação popular

Projetos de casas populares com conceitos de sustentabilidade e com acessibilidade serão comercializados em lojas de construção. As plantas foram desenvolvidas em parceria com a Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da UFRJ – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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