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Media Release Business Year 2008
March 04, 2009
- In the fourth quarter of 2008, the contracting construction industry worsened rapidly in a number of markets
- Higher costs for energy and other inputs as well as unfavorable currency effects impacted the income statement negatively
- Swift capacity adjustments based on demand development; two additional plants mothballed in the US
- Decisive cutback of fixed costs at Group and Group company level
- Balance sheet remains strong with a high level of liquidity
- Payout ratio remains unchanged; dividend will be distributed in shares which are entitled to a dividend for the full year 2009
- Stimulus programs will support the construction industry and the sector will particularly benefit from an economic upswing
Key figures Holcim GroupHolcim Awards: Application Deadline Approaches
January 23, 2008
Millions of Dollars Available to Support Sustainable Construction
Holcim again leader in sustainability
September 11, 2007
Holcim has once again been named "Leader of the Industry" in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For the third year in succession, the globally active Group has been acknowledged as the company with the best sustainability performance in the building materials industry. Holcim has been included in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index for five years.
Holcim (US) Inc. Creates Program to Help Underserved, Expand Successful Hurricane Katrina Aid Project
May 30, 2007
Holcim sponsored- medical students will help at clinics throughout Southeast
Alabama Holcim Plant Awarded Highest Commendation by State Senate, Saluted by U.S. Congressman
May 14, 2007
Senator Ben Brooks presents official resolution to Holcim (US) Theodore Plant in Mobile County
