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Heidelberg Materials AG

Earnings Release May 19, 2009

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January to March

Letter to the shareholders

  • Turnover decreases to EUR 2.4 billion in a difficult environment
  • Operating income significantly affected by economic factors and weather conditions
  • Consistent cost management led to considerable reduction in fixed costs
  • Comprehensive reorganisation of the financing structure on track
Overview January - March 2009 January - March
EURm 2008
1)
2009
Turnover 3,062 2,359
Operating income before depreciation (OIBD) 391 202
Operating income 196 11
Additional ordinary result 19 3
Results from participations 6 -6
Earnings before interest and income taxes (EBIT) 220 8
Profit/loss before tax 15 -195
Net income/loss from continuing operations 11 -39
Net income/loss from discontinued operations 1,276 -7
Profit/loss for the financial year 1,287 -46
Group share of profit/loss 1,264 -63
Investments 252 149

1) Figures have been restated following the reclassification of the unwinding of discount to the other financial result

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The worldwide financial and economic crisis has intensified further in recent months. Governments and central banks are anxious to stabilise the situation on the financial markets and stimulate the economy with programmes worth billions.

Economic and seasonal trends impair first quarter significantly

HeidelbergCement's development in the first quarter of 2009 has been characterised to a considerable degree by seasonal effects, in addition to economic factors. Both, Europe and large parts of North America experienced a longlasting period of wintry weather, which also adversely affected sales volumes.

The Group's cement and clinker sales volumes fell by 18.1% to 16.0 million tonnes (previous year: 19.6). The most significant decline was recorded in the North America Group area, followed by Europe. Deliveries of aggregates amounted to 44.5 million tonnes (previous year 59.8), a decrease of 25.5%. Asphalt sales volumes fell by 8.7% to 1.8 million tonnes (previous year: 1.9). Deliveries of ready-mixed concrete decreased by 24.0% to 7.6 million cubic metres (previous year: 10.0).

Group turnover fell by 23.0% in the first quarter to EUR 2,359 million (previous year: 3,062). This was due, in particular, to the heavily declining markets in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as in Spain, the

Letter to the shareholders

United Kingdom, Turkey and North America. Excluding exchange rate and consolidation effects, turnover decreased by 21.9%. Operating income before depreciation (OIBD) fell to EUR 202 million (previous year: 391). Operating income decreased to EUR 11 million (previous year: 196). "The optimisation measures in production and maintenance have already led to a significant reduction in fixed costs", explained Chairman of the Managing Board Dr. Bernd Scheifele. "In addition, the energy costs have also fallen noticeably. HeidelbergCement will continue with its consistent cost management and focus primarily on generating the highest possible cash flow."

The financial results were around the previous year's level at EUR -203 million (previous year: -205); a decline in interest expenses was offset by negative exchange rate effects of EUR 30 million and a rise in other financial expenses.

Profit/loss before tax from continuing operations totalled EUR -195.0 million (previous year: 14.9). Negative pre-tax results for the quarter in various countries and the release of unused provisions for tax risks in Australia led to a positive figure of EUR 155.9 million (previous year: -4.1) under taxes on income. Net income/loss from continuing operations thus amounted to EUR -39.0 million (previous year: 10.7).

Overall, the loss for the financial year for the first quarter amounted to EUR -45.9 million (previous year: profit 1,287.1). The same quarter of the previous year was characterised by the book profit from the sale of maxit Group. Consequently, the Group share of loss amounted to EUR -63.0 million (previous year: profit 1,264.4).

Reorganisation of the financing structure

HeidelbergCement is working intensively on the comprehensive reorganisation of its financing structure and is continuing to examine all options on the shareholders' equity and debt capital sides. The focus is currently on debt refinancing. HeidelbergCement has presented its bank creditors with a comprehensive refinancing concept. The company is proposing consolidation of existing loans for acquisition financing and other credit lines under a new borrowing facility, and adjustment of loan covenants to bring them into line with prevailing market conditions.

In return, HeidelbergCement is offering a significantly higher margin and an accelerated debt repayment. The debt repayment will include a reduction in investment, optimisation of working capital, consistent cost orientation and a comprehensive programme of divesting non-core business units.

Employees

At the end of the first quarter of 2009, the number of employees in HeidelbergCement's continuing operations was 58,851 (previous year: 65,700). The decrease of 6,849 employees results essentially from the location optimisations and capacity adjustments in North America and the United Kingdom, which were linked with job cuts.

Investments cut back

In the first quarter, cash flow investments in continuing operations were reduced to EUR 149 million (previous year: 252). Investments in tangible fixed assets, which primarily related to maintenance, optimisation and environmental protection measures at our production sites, accounted for EUR 139 million (previous year: 198) of this total. Investments in financial fixed assets reached EUR 10 million (previous year 54); these relate to smaller acquisitions of participations to round off our activities.

Decline in growth in Europe heavier than expected

The economy in Europe has been affected more drastically by the recession than expected just a few months ago; the Eastern European countries are now also in the full grip of the crisis. However, in the first quarter of 2009, building material sales volumes were adversely affected not only by the economic development but also – in large parts of Europe – by the long winter.

In the cement business line, our deliveries in all countries decreased, by a significant amount in most cases. The most significant losses were recorded by the United Kingdom and the Eastern European countries, with the exception

of Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In Sweden and Norway, the decline in volumes was contained as the increased exports largely compensated for the reduced domestic shipments. The sales volumes of our plants in Germany and the Benelux countries also suffered as a result of the weak domestic demand. Overall, our cement and clinker sales volumes in Europe fell by 23.5 % to 6.8 million tonnes (previous year: 8.9).

In the first quarter, deliveries of aggregates decreased by 26.8% to 19.7 million tonnes (previous year: 26.9). The sales volumes of the asphalt operating line remained slightly below the previous year's level. A decrease of 26.8% was recorded in ready-mixed concrete sales volumes, which amounted to 4.0 million cubic metres (previous year 5.5).

In the building products business line, which essentially comprises the building products of Hanson in the United Kingdom, the sustained weakness of residential construction in the United Kingdom led to heavy declines in sales volumes. In order to safeguard our competitiveness, we are responding to this development with further capacity adjustments and production restrictions.

Turnover of the Europe Group area fell by 31.3 % to EUR 1,082 million (previous year: 1,576); in operational terms, the figure decreased by 19.9%. While no significant consolidation effects were recorded, the negative effect of the weakening of the British pound, the Swedish and Norwegian krone and the Eastern European currencies amounted to EUR 238 million.

North America heavily affected by economic factors and weather conditions

In North America, HeidelbergCement is represented in the US and Canada. In the US, the data for the month of March indicate a continuation of the recessionary trend: An additional 660,000 jobs were lost and the unemployment rate rose to 8.5%. Residential construction continued its decline with housing starts down just under 50% in comparison with the previous year. Canada is also suffering greatly as a result of the economic downturn. However, the forecasts for the whole year are more favourable for the US than for Europe, for example. The first impetus is expected to come in the second half of the year, benefiting the construction industry in particular.

In the first quarter, the cement sales volumes of our North American plants fell by 28.8% overall to 2.1 million tonnes (previous year: 3.0). In addition to the slump in demand caused by economic trends, adverse weather conditions in Canada and large parts of the US had a negative impact on the development of sales volumes. In order to ensure capacity utilisation of our plants, we have cut back imports further.

The impact of the decline in construction activity and the weather conditions was also felt in the aggregates and concrete business line. Deliveries of aggregates decreased by 30.8% to 16.8 million tonnes (previous year: 24.2). Asphalt sales volumes also fell significantly. Ready-mixed concrete sales volumes decreased by 39.3% to 1.3 million cubic metres (previous year: 2.1).

The building products business line, which is heavily dependent on residential construction, recorded substantial decreases in sales volumes. The bricks and roof tiles operating lines in particular were heavily affected.

The total turnover in North America fell by 23.6% to EUR 621 million (previous year: 813). In operational terms, i.e. excluding exchange rate effects, the figure decreased by 37.5%.

Slight losses in Asia-Australia-Africa

In the emerging countries of Asia, economic development is also being increasingly affected by the impact of the global financial and economic crisis. In China, however, there are increasing indications that the economy is regaining momentum, thanks to the huge government economic programme. Australia is suffering greatly as a result of the slump in demand for raw materials. The crisis is also progressively intensifying in Turkey.

Overall, the cement and clinker sales volumes of the Asia-Africa-Australia Group area fell by 7.7 % to 7.1 million tonnes (previous year: 7.7) in the first quarter. In Indonesia, cement and clinker sales volumes of our subsidiary Indocement decreased significantly as a result of lower domestic demand and reduced export deliveries. Nevertheless,

Letter to the shareholders

thanks to a margin-oriented pricing policy and cost reduction measures, Indocement recorded a pleasing increase in earnings. In China, our sales volumes increased by more than 50 %; the commissioning of two new production lines in the central Chinese province of Shaanxi in late 2008 made a contribution to this growth. Deliveries from our Indian cement plants remained below the previous year's level. As a result of the market decline in Turkey, the cement and clinker sales volumes of our joint venture Akçansa fell by 4.9% despite increased export deliveries. In Africa, our sales volumes almost reached the previous year's figure, with varied development in the individual countries. Excluding the participations in Nigeria and Niger, which were sold in March 2008, an increase of 4.3% was achieved.

Sales volumes of aggregates decreased by 6.9% to 8.1 million tonnes (previous year: 8.7). A decline was also recorded in the asphalt activities. Deliveries of ready-mixed concrete fell by 4.2 % to 2.3 million cubic metres (previous year: 2.4).

The turnover of the Asia-Australia-Africa Group area was 1.1 % below the previous year at EUR 643 million (previous year: 650). Excluding consolidation and exchange rate effects, turnover rose by 2.8%.

Group Services

The trade volume of our subsidiary HC Trading decreased by 24.7% to 1.8 million tonnes (previous year: 2.4) in the first quarter. A considerable increase in cement deliveries was not sufficient to offset the dramatic decline in the clinker trade volume.

The turnover of our subsidiary HC Fuels, which is responsible for the purchase of fossil fuels, decreased heavily as a result of the dramatic price decline. Overall, the turnover of the Group Services business unit fell by 28.5 % to EUR 119 million (previous year: 166).

Prospects

The deep recession will likely continue over the next few months. As yet, there are no clear signs of a reversal of this trend, despite the stabilisation of individual economic indicators. The economic experts have therefore further reduced their forecasts for the whole of 2009. However, there are indications of possible industry-specific developments as a result of the worldwide economic programmes.

As a result of the sustained downturn, HeidelbergCement anticipates a decline in turnover and operating income in 2009. With the parameters still extremely volatile, it is not possible to make a more precise forecast. "However, with capacity adjustment measures taken at an early stage and the far-reaching cost reduction programmes, Heidelberg-Cement is well-positioned to overcome the difficult challenges", said Dr. Bernd Scheifele. Thanks to its strong international positioning and the focal areas of its product range, HeidelbergCement expects to benefit from the infrastructure projects launched worldwide. Nevertheless, we do not expect the first impetus until the second half of 2009.

Heidelberg, 7 May 2009

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Bernd Scheifele Chairman of the Managing Board

Group profit and loss accounts

Group profit and loss accounts January - March
EUR '000s 2008
2)
2009
Turnover 3,062,354 2,359,396
Change in stock and work in progress 15,508 -45,869
Own work capitalised 512 1,656
Operating revenue 3,078,374 2,315,183
Other operating income 50,660 63,696
Material costs -1,261,168 -985,530
Employee and personnel costs -577,644 -516,857
Other operating expenses -898,774 -674,874
Operating income before depreciation (OIBD) 391,448 201,618
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets -190,076 -183,743
Amortisation of intangible assets -5,562 -6,598
Operating income 195,810 11,277
Additional ordinary income 43,128 21,730
Additional ordinary expenses -24,536 -19,485
Additional ordinary result 18,592 2,245
Result from associated companies 1) 4,153 -5,716
Result from other participations 1,586 -150
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) 220,141 7,656
11,123
Interest income
Interest expenses
15,868
-212,356
-147,892
Foreign exchange gains and losses -496 -29,683
Other financial result -8,281 -36,175
Profit/loss before tax from continuing operations 14,876 -194,971
Taxes on income -4,146 155,925
Net income/loss from continuing operations 10,730 -39,046
Net income/loss from discontinued operations 1,276,361 -6,871
Profit/loss for the financial year 1,287,091 -45,917
Thereof minority interests -22,656 -17,046
Thereof Group share of profit/loss 1,264,435 -62,963
Earnings per share in EUR (IAS 33)
Earnings per share attributable to the parent entity 10,50 -0.50
Earnings per share – continuing operations -0.10 -0.45

-0.05

10.60

1) Net results from associated companies 3,320 -4,897

Earnings per share – discontinued operations

2) Figures have been restated following the reclassification of the unwinding of discount to the other financial result

Group cash flow statement

Group cash flow statement January - March
EUR '000s 2008 2009
Net income/loss from continuing operations 10,730 -39,046
Taxes on income 4,146 -155,925
Interest income/expenses 196,488 136,769
Dividends received 9,052 2,887
Interest paid -203,982 -197,395
Taxes paid -113,460 -45,271
Elimination of non-cash items 224,121 338,121
Cash flow 127,095 40,140
Changes in operating assets -219,826 28,678
Changes in operating liabilities -8,134 -198,681
Changes in working capital -227,960 -170,003
Decrease in provisions through cash payments -55,035 -66,304
Cash flow from operating activities - continuing operations -155,900 -196,167
Cash flow from operating activities - discontinued operations -30,434
Cash flow from operating activities -186,334 -196,167
Intangible fixed assets -1,771 -6,242
Tangible fixed assets -196,487 -132,809
Financial fixed assets -53,729 -9,907
Investments (cash outflow) -251,987 -148,958
Proceeds from fixed asset disposals 2,137,367 8,104
Cash from changes in consolidation scope -5,375 789
Cash flow from investing activities - continuing operations 1,880,005 -140,065
Cash flow from investing activities - discontinued operations -5,891
Cash flow from investing activities 1,874,114 -140,065
Capital increase 512,500
Dividend payments - minority shareholders -2,741 -2,451
Proceeds from bond issuance and loans 1,484,517 1,528,921
Repayment of bonds and loans -4,039,987 -61,832
Cash flow from financing activities - continuing operations -2,045,711 1,464,638
Cash flow from financing activities - discontinued operations 40,802
Cash flow from financing activities -2,004,909 1,464,638
Net change in cash and cash equivalents - continuing operations -321,606 1,128,406
Net change in cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations 4,477
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -317,129 1,128,406
Effect of exchange rate changes -38,430 13,431
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 845,736 843,646
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 490,177 1,985,483
Reclassification of cash and cash equivalents according to IFRS 5 -3,348
Cash and cash equivalents presented in the balance sheet at 31 March 490,177 1,982,135

Group balance sheet

Assets
EUR '000s 31 Dec. 2008 31 Mar. 2009
Long-term assets
Intangible assets 10,150,990 10,426,920
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings 4,622,182 4,737,502
Plant and machinery 4,299,917 4,279,295
Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment 237,434 282,999
Payment on account and assets under construction 775,944 778,067
9,935,477 10,077,863
Financial fixed assets
Investments in associates 540,016 519,075
Financial investments 81,631 81,283
Loans to participations 48,631 48,369
Other loans and derivative financial instruments 24,198 27,339
694,476 676,066
Fixed assets 20,780,943 21,180,849
Deferred taxes 129,489 159,661
Other long-term receivables 365,715 353,842
Long-term tax assets 18,410 21,048
21,294,557 21,715,400
Short-term assets
Stock
Raw materials and consumables 734,766 715,184
Work in progress 183,294 193,573
Finished goods and goods for resale 788,254 765,284
Payments on account 24,706 20,699
1,731,020 1,694,740
Receivables and other assets
Short-term financial receivables 160,222 164,950
Trade receivables 1,544,701 1,556,468
Other short-term operating receivables 382,168 450,504
Current tax assets 158,125 153,310
2,245,216 2,325,232
Financial investments and derivative financial instruments 173,679 24,760
Cash at bank and in hand 843,646 1,982,135
4,993,561 6,026,867
Assets held for sale 80,217
Balance sheet total 26,288,118 27,822,484
Liabilities
EUR '000s 31 Dec. 2008 31 Mar. 2009
Shareholders' equity and minority interests
Subscribed share capital 375,000 375,000
Share premium 3,470,892 3,470,892
Profit and loss reserve 6,316,797 6,280,497
Currency translation -2,442,548 -2,075,645
Equity attributable to shareholders 7,720,141 8,050,744
Minority interests 540,703 544,478
8,260,844 8,595,222
Long-term provisions and liabilities
Provisions
Provisions for pensions 651,973 624,438
Deferred taxes 966,569 898,332
Other long-term provisions 1,062,630 1,086,399
2,681,172 2,609,169
Liabilities
Debenture loans 3,055,379 3,184,164
Bank loans 7,525,359 8,546,032
Other long-term financial liabilities 286,827 290,169
10,867,565 12,020,365
Other long-term operating liabilities 196,014 194,483
Long-term tax liabilities 243,214 184,210
11,306,793 12,399,058
13,987,965 15,008,227
Short-term provisions and liabilities
Provisions 323,793 321,691
Liabilities
Debenture loans (current portion) 430,382 342,701
Bank loans (current portion) 1,017,629 1,484,562
Other short-term financial liabilities 317,563 284,322
1,765,574 2,111,585
Trade payables 991,308 794,128
Current income taxes payables 198,078 176,703
Other short-term operating liabilities 760,556 786,861
3,715,516 3,869,277
4,039,309 4,190,968
Provisions and liabilities associated with assets held for sale 28,067
Total liabilities 18,027,274 19,227,262
Balance sheet total 26,288,118 27,822,484

1) Includes puttable minorities with an amount of EUR '000s 49,211 (previous year: 50,251)

Statement of recognised income and expense

Statement of recognised income and expense
EUR '000s
January - March
2008
January - March
2009
Profit/loss for the financial year 1,287,091 -45,917
IAS 19 Actuarial gains and losses 41,680
Income taxes -12,479
29,201
IAS 39 Cash flow hedges -5,903 -9,002
Income taxes 1,636 2,440
-4,267 -6,562
IAS 39 Available for sale assets -5,356 -2,830
Income taxes 1,247
-5,356 -1,583
IFRS 3 Business combinations -119 7,944
Income taxes 45 -2,700
-74 5,244
Other -1,058 -512
Income taxes -8 630
-1,066 118
Currency translation -1,141,060 356,997
Other comprehensive income -1,151,823 383,415
Total comprehensive income 135,268 337,498
Relating to minority interests 5,677 6,895
Relating to HeidelbergCement AG shareholders 129,591 330,603

Reconciliation of changes in total equity/Notes

Reconciliation of
changes in total
equity
EUR '000s
Subscribed
share
capital
Share
premium
Retained
earnings
Cash flow
hedge
reserve
AfS
reserve
Asset
revaluation
reserve
Currency
translation
Equity attri
butable to
shareholders
Minority
interests
Total
equity
1 January 2008 360,000 2,973,392 4,720,729 9,734 26,567 4,946 -1,098,404 6,996,964 521,861 7,518,825
Profit/loss for
the financial year
1,264,435 1,264,435 22,656 1,287,091
Other compre
hensive income
-298 -4,467 -5,356 -74 -10,195 -568 -10,763
Exchange rate -40 -6 46 -1,124,649 -1,124,649 -16,411 -1,141,060
Total compre
hensive income
1,264,097 -4,473 -5,310 -74 -1,124,649 129,591 5,677 135,268
Changes in con
solidation scope
-34,072 -34,072
Capital increase
from issuance
of new shares
15,000 497,500 512,500 512,500
Dividends -2,741 -2,741
31 March 2008 375,000 3,470,892 5,984,826 5,261 21,257 4,872 -2,223,053 7,639,055 490,725 8,129,780
1 January 2009 375,000 3,470,892 6,316,964 -14,234 9,166 4,901 -2,442,548 7,720,141 540,703 8,260,844
Profit/loss for
the financial year
-62,963 -62,963 17,046 -45,917
Other compre
hensive income
29,319 -6,317 -1,583 5,244 26,663 -245 26,418
Exchange rate 366,903 366,903 -9,906 356,997
Total compre
hensive income
-33,644 -6,317 -1,583 5,244 366,903 330,603 6,895 337,498
Changes in con
solidation scope
-669 -669
Dividends -2,451 -2,451
31 March 2009 375,000 3,470,892 6,283,320 -20,551 7,583 10,145 -2,075,645 8,050,744 544,478 8,595,222

Segment reporting / Notes

External turnover Inter-Group areas turnover Turnover Change to previous year in % Operating income before depreciation (OIBD) as % of turnover Depreciation Operating income as % of turnover Results from participations Additional ordinary result Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) Capital expenditures 1) Segment assets 2) OIBD as % of segment assets Number of employees as at 31 March Average number of employees Group areas January - March 2009 (Primary reporting format under IFRS 8) EURm 2008 2009 1,065 18 1,082 -31.3% 57 5.3% -88 -31 -2.9% -5 -37 92 8,518 0.7% 25,924 25,925 1,556 20 1,576 217 13.8% -98 119 7.5% 3 121 98 9,687 2.2% 29,296 29,385 Europe 621 621 -23.6% -2 -0.3% -67 -69 -11.2% -2 -72 24 8,666 0.0% 15,293 15,293 813 813 37 4.6% -62 -25 -3.1% -1 -26 35 7,291 0.5% 18,303 18,784 North America 2008 2009

1) Capital expenditures = in the segment columns: tangible fixed assets and intangible assets investments; in the reconciliation column: financial fixed assets investments

2) Segments assets = tangible fixed assets and intangible assets

Asia-Australia-Africa Group Services Reconciliation Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations
2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009
634 632 58 42 3,062 2,359 176
15 11 108 77 -143 -105
650 643
-1.1%
166 119
-28.5%
-143 -105 3,062 2,359
-23.0%
176
135 130 3 16 391 202 14
20.7% 20.2% 1.6% 13.8% 12.8% 8.5% 8.0%
-35 -34 0 0 -196 -190 -10
100 96 2 16 196 11 4
15.3% 14.9% 1.5% 13.6% 6.4% 0.5% 2.5%
4 2 6 -6 0
19 3 19 3
104 98 2 16 19 3 220 8 4
65 23 54 10 252 149
3,296 3,286 36 34 20,311 20,505
4.1% 4.0% 7.4% 47.9% 1.9% 1.0%
18,044 17,582 56 51 65,700 58,851
18,040 17,610 56 51 66,266 58,879

Notes to the interim report

Accounting and consolidation principles

The Group's unaudited interim accounts of 31 March 2009 were prepared according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for interim reporting as applicable in the European Union. The same accounting and valuation methods were applied as in the preparation of the Group annual accounts as of 31 December 2008, as well as IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The IASB standards and interpretations, in the reporting period mandatory for the first time, had no impact on the Group's financial position and performance.

Seasonal nature of the business

Regional weather conditions are reflected in HeidelbergCement's production and sales position.

Changes in the consolidation scope

There were no changes in the consolidation scope in comparison with 31 December 2008.

Non-current assets held for sale

On 13 March 2009, HeidelbergCement signed a letter of intent on the sale of the Australian joint venture Pioneer Road Services Pty Ltd to Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd, Australia. The assets and liabilities of Pioneer Road Services are shown in the balance sheet as held for sale under the current assets and liabilities.

Turnover development by Group areas and business lines January to March 2009
Aggregates Building Intra Group
EURm Cement and concrete products eliminations Total
2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009
Europe 707 478 789 560 172 115 -92 -71 1,576 1,082
North America 253 190 392 281 207 178 -39 -28 813 621
Asia-Australia-Africa 405 404 236 240 18 8 -10 -9 650 643
Total 1,366 1,072 1,417 1,082 397 300 -141 -108 3,039 2,346
Group Services 166 119
Inter-Group area turnover -143 -105
Continuing operations 3,062 2,359

Notes

Exchange rates Exchange rates at reporting day
31 Dec. 2008
31 Mar. 2009 Average exchange rates
01-03/2008
01-03/2009
EUR EUR EUR EUR
USD US 1.3978 1.3250 1.4992 1.3059
AUD Australia 1.9762 1.9147 1.6565 1.9642
CAD Canada 1.7004 1.6704 1.5058 1.6247
CNY China 9.5365 9.0536 10.7382 8.9266
GBP Great Britain 0.9557 0.9250 0.7580 0.9091
GEL Georgia 2.3231 2.2053 2.3234 2.1739
HRK Croatia 7.3759 7.4388 7.2860 7.3998
IDR Indonesia 15,305.91 15,336.88 13,772.03 15,196.36
INR India 67.9051 66.9920 59.5205 64.8495
KZT Kazakhstan 169.0499 199.9160 180.5979 181.9962
NOK Norway 9.7081 8.9178 7.9652 8.9637
PLN Poland 4.1389 4.6208 3.5744 4.4968
RON Romania 4.0286 4.2343 3.6879 4.2625
SEK Sweden 10.9175 10.9246 9.3994 10.9492
CZK Czech Republic 26.7175 27.3413 25.5639 27.5829
HUF Hungary 263.2057 307.4928 258.9321 293.5042
TRY Turkey 2.1526 2.2015 1.8059 2.1660

Related parties disclosures

No reportable transactions with related companies or persons took place in the reporting period beyond normal business relations.

4 August 2009
4 November 2009
6 May 2010

HeidelbergCement AG

Berliner Strasse 6 69120 Heidelberg, Germany www.heidelbergcement.com

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