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euro adhoc: HeidelbergCement AG / Restructuring & Recapitalisations / HeidelbergCement announces terms of the capital increase

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14.02.2008

Following its resolution of 16 January 2008, the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement AG has resolved, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, the following terms to implement a cash capital increase out of the authorised capital: VEM Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, Dresden/Germany, a Merckle group company, will subscribe for 5 million new shares at a close to stock market subscription price of EUR 102.50 per share. By this capital increase, the company expects cash proceeds of EUR 512.5 million on 19 February 2008. The proceeds will be used to refinance current debts.

Heidelberg, 14 February 2008

HeidelbergCement AG The Managing Board

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Brigitte Fickel
+49(0)6221/481-255
brigitte.fickel@heidelbergcement.com

Branche: Construction & Property
ISIN: DE0006047004
WKN: 604700
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