Media releases

Holcim successfully places a GBP 300 million bond

Holcim GB Finance Ltd. issued an 8-year GBP 300 million bond with a coupon of 8.75 percent guaranteed by Holcim Ltd. The proceeds will be used to refinance a GBP 200 million bond maturing in July 2009 and for general corporate purposes.

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Holcim successfully increases its recent EUR bond by
EUR 150 million

Holcim Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. tapped its EUR 500 million bond issued on 26 March 2009 by raising additional EUR 150 million with a coupon of 9 percent and a yield of 8.293 percent (issue price of 102.773 percent). The total proceeds of EUR 650 million will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

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Holcim successfully places a EUR 500 million bond

Holcim Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. issued a 5-year EUR 500 million bond with a coupon of 9 percent guaranteed by Holcim Ltd. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

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Media Release Business Year 2008

• In the fourth quarter of 2008, the contracting construction industry worsened rapidly in a number of markets
• Higher costs for energy and other inputs as well as unfavorable currency effects impacted the income statement negatively
• Swift capacity adjustments based on demand development; two additional plants mothballed in the US
• Decisive cutback of fixed costs at Group and Group company level
• Balance sheet remains strong with a high level of liquidity
• Payout ratio remains unchanged; dividend will be distributed in shares which are entitled to a dividend for the full year 2009
• Stimulus programs will support the construction industry and the sector will particularly benefit from an economic upswing

Key figures Holcim Group

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Holcim - syndicated loan facility received strong response

Holcim has entered into a syndicated loan facility agreement of CHF 400 million with a group of Swiss banks lead arranged by Zürcher Kantonalbank. The facility with a tenor of 3 years and one two-year extension option was very well received by the banks: The transaction was upsized from CHF 300 million to CHF 400 million. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and to optimize the capital structure.

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