results 2010 and outlook for 2011 holcim ltd

© 2010 Holcim Ltd/Switzerland

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Results 2010 and outlook for 2011

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© 2011 Holcim Ltd/Switzerland Results 2010

Holcim at a glance

y Increasing sales of cement, aggregates and

ready-mix concrete

y Higher turnover and slightly lower operating EBITDA

y Holcim has been implementing a tight cost-cutting

program worldwide since the 2nd half of 2008

y Despite capacity expansion, fixed costs have been

reduced by a further CHF 312 million in 2010

yBoard of Directors will be proposing a payout from capital

contribution reserves corresponding to last year’s level

despite lower net income

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© 2011 Holcim Ltd/Switzerland Results 2010

Realized and planned capacity expansions 2008-13

21.7 million tonnes of additional cement capacity has come

on stream since 2008. Further 7.8 million tonnes by 2013.

Capacity expansions*

Completed

Under construction or planned

* As per end of February, 2011

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© 2011 Holcim Ltd/Switzerland Results 2010

Mixed market development in Europe

y First signs of improving construction activity in

Western Europe

y Higher asphalt sales volumes and only slightly lower

cement and aggregates deliveries

y Cost-cutting and particularly lower fixed costs supported

operating results