Press release

euro adhoc: HeidelbergCement AG / Capital measures / HeidelbergCement´s decision to implement capital increase

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22.05.2007

The Managing Board of HeidelbergCement AG has resolved, with the 
consent of the Supervisory Board, to make use of the authorised 
capital and to implement a cash capital increase with a view to 
strengthen the company´s equity base. VEM Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, 
Dresden/Germany, a Merckle group company, will subscribe 
approximately 4.4 million new shares at a close to stock market 
subscription price of 114 Euro per share. The new shares are entitled
to receive dividends for the entire business year 2007. The 
subscription rights for existing shareholders have been excluded. By 
this capital increase, the company expects cash proceeds of 
approximately 500 million Euro shortly. The proceeds will be used to 
partly refinance the current cash offer for the entire share capital 
of Hanson plc, UK.

Heidelberg, 22 May 2007

HeidelbergCement AG
The Managing Board

end of announcement                               euro adhoc 22.05.2007 16:58:51

Further inquiry note:

Dr. Ingo Schaffernak
+49(0)6221/481-366
ingo.schaffernak@heidelbergcement.com

Branche: Construction & Property
ISIN: DE0006047004
WKN: 604700
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