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Disclosure of shareholdings according to the Swiss Stock Exchange Act: Shareholding of Barclays plc, London, in Holcim Ltd
May 09, 2008 -
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Annual General Meeting Holcim Ltd
May 07, 2008 - The 1,985 shareholders attending the AGM voted in favor of all motions
by a large majority. The proposed payment of an increased gross dividend of CHF 1.30 to CHF 3.30 per registered share was among
the main motions approved.
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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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Changes in the Board of Directors of Holcim Ltd
April 16, 2008 - The company's articles of incorporation stipulate that the terms of office of the members of the Board of Directors of Holcim Ltd are scheduled such that every year the term of office of approximately one third of the members expires. The Board of Directors of Holcim Ltd will be proposing to the Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2008 that Christine Binswanger and Robert F. Spoerry be elected to the company's most senior supervisory body to replace Willy R. Kissling and Gilbert J. B. Probst, who have opted not to stand for re-election. Board members Andreas von Planta and Erich Hunziker will be standing for re-election for a further three years.
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Statement on the announced nationalization of the Venezuelan cement industry
April 08, 2008 - Holcim Venezuela has been officially informed by the Venezuelan government that it plans to nationalize all foreign cement producers operating in the country. The acquisition of at least 60 percent of the share capital of the companies affected is to be instigated as soon as possible, and Holcim Venezuela has been called on to nominate a negotiating delegation.
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Disclosure of shareholdings according to the Swiss Stock Exchange Act: Shareholding of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. in Holcim Ltd
Jona, March 04, 2008 -
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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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Huaxin Cement completes Private Placement to Holcim
February 18, 2008 - Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd (HCC) – a leading Chinese cement producer and Holcim's strategic partner in China – has completed a capital increase through a private placement to Holcim. Holcim has acquired 75.2 million newly issued A-shares for CNY 26.95 per share. Furthermore, the Group has been exempted from making a tender offer to the other shareholders. Holcim's shareholding in HCC thus increases from 26.1 percent to 39.9 percent and the Group becomes the company's single biggest shareholder. The transaction corresponds to an investment of USD 282 million and is entirely financed through internal resources and existing credit facilities.
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Holcim has substantially increased its stake in Ambuja Cements in India
December 04, 2007 -
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Good Group results in first nine months and promising outlook
November 07, 2007 -
- Higher deliveries in the cement and ready-mix concrete segments
- Net sales increase 15.8 percent to CHF 20.3 billion
- Operating EBITDA lifted 19 percent to CHF 5.3 billion
- Operating profit improves 20.7 percent to CHF 4 billion
- Capital gain of CHF 1.1 billion on sale of shareholding in South Africa
- Net income rises 97.8 percent to CHF 3.9 billion
- Net income (attributable to equity holders of Holcim Ltd) increases 119.3 percent to CHF 3.3 billion
- Cash flow from operating activities improves 38.8 percent to
CHF 3.3 billion
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