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Changes at Area Management level at Holcim Ltd

Bill Bolsover will retire from his position as Area Manager and member of the senior management of Holcim Ltd at the end of March 2010. In 2006, he was appointed CEO of Aggregate Industries Ltd with activities in the UK and the US. At Holcim Group level, he was also in charge of the corporate function Aggregates & Construction Materials Services. The Executive Committee would like to thank Bill Bolsover for his valuable contribution to the Group. In 2010, Bill Bolsover will be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries UK and will remain member of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries US.

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Media Release Third Quarter 2009

• Holcim reacted quickly and decisively to the macroeconomic environment:
  • In markets with weak demand, capacity in all segments was shut down; approximately 10 million tonnes in the cement segment
  • Fixed costs were reduced by CHF 573 million from January to September
• Net income like-for-like increased by 13.7 percent in the third quarter despite lower sales volumes
• Operating EBITDA margin increased to 25.8 percent in the third quarter
• Cash flow from operating activities significantly increased and free cash flow doubled
• The strategic expansion program with a focus on emerging markets continues as planned
• Acquisition in Australia strengthens Holcim in an attractive market
• The Group will start the new financial year from a strong position and grow again

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Acquisition of Cemex Australia successfully completed

After completion of the due diligence and the approval of the Australian authorities, Holcim has successfully completed the acquisition of Cemex Australia as per October 1, 2009. The new Group company, which now trades under the name Holcim (Australia) Pty Ltd, is being fully consolidated as of that date. It continues to operate under the leadership of its proven management team.

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Changes within the Executive Committee and Senior Management of Holcim Ltd

Ian Thackwray, currently CEO of Holcim Philippines, has been appointed a Member of the Executive Committee by the Board of Directors of Holcim Ltd. He will join the Execu-tive Committee at the beginning of 2010 and commence to make himself familiar with the regional responsibility of Executive Committee Member Tom Clough. With effect from July 1, 2010, he will succeed Tom Clough, who will be retiring. The area of responsibility spans the companies in East Asia, including China, the Philippines and Oceania and South and East Africa.

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Holcim (Italia) alla V edizione del Salone della Responsabilità Sociale d'Impresa

Per il IV anno consecutivo l'Azienda partecipa a "Dal Dire Al Fare".

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