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HOLCIM TO CO-SPONSOR MASS IMPACT SYMPOSIUM

June 05, 2008 -  Holcim (US) Inc. will co-sponsor the second session of Mass Impact, a two-part symposium addressing cities and climate change, on June 9. The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) and MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning will lead the symposium, which will examine “Energy and Mobility in the Green City.”

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Holcim to Sponsor Welcome Reception at AIA Convention

May 14, 2008 - 

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The Group has achieved further organic growth. But the strong Swiss franc and expensive energy are having an impact.

May 06, 2008 - 

  • Group companies in South Africa and Egypt dropped out of the scope of consolidation; only like-for-like comparisons are meaningful
  • Like-for-like cement and ready-mix concrete sales volumes increased by 4 percent and 11.7 percent respectively; aggregates sales reduced by 5.5 percent
  • Like-for-like net sales appreciated by 7.4 percent
  • Like-for-like operating EBITDA improved by 0.6 percent
  • Net income attributable to equity holders of Holcim Ltd rose by 3.9 percent to CHF 370 million
  • Internal operating EBITDA growth target for the full year 2008 remains unchanged


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Holcim (US) Trident Plant Exceeds One Million Hours Without a Lost Time Accident

May 02, 2008 - 

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Holcim (US) Cement Plant Wins Award for Environmental Performance

April 30, 2008 - 

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Holcim (US) Holly Hill Plant Recognized for Community Outreach Programs

April 30, 2008 - 

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HOLCIM AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT AT BSA-MIT SYMPOSIUM ON CITIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE

March 31, 2008 - 

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Holcim Awards: Submissions From the U.S. Up 110 Percent

March 10, 2008 -  Awards Spur Sustainable Planning Around the Globe

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Strong organic growth and record results
Proposal for substantial dividend increase
Sustainable development leadership widely recognized


February 27, 2008 - 

  • Net sales increase by 12.9 percent to CHF 27.1 billion
  • Operating EBITDA improves by 13.9 percent to CHF 6.9 billion
  • Operating profit increases by 14.6 percent to CHF 5 billion
  • Net income rises 67.2 percent to CHF 4.5 billion; this includes CHF 1.3 billion from the sale of a stake in South Africa
  • Net income (attributable to equity holders of Holcim Ltd) increases 83.7 percent to CHF 3.9 billion; this corresponds to earnings per dividend-bearing share of CHF 14.86
  • Cash flow from operating activities 20.3 percent higher at CHF 5.3 billion
  • Proposal to raise dividend by 65 percent to CHF 3.30 gross per registered share


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Holcim Awards: Application Deadline Approaches

January 23, 2008 -  Millions of Dollars Available to Support Sustainable Construction

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