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  ad-hoc disclosure pursuant to section 15 of the WpHG transmitted by euro
  adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely
  responsible for the content of this announcement.
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16.03.2011

Managing Board and Supervisory Board of HeidelbergCement decided today to propose to the General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for 5 May 2011, an increase of the dividend payments by 0.13 EUR to 0.25 EUR per share.

Heidelberg, 16 March 2011

The Managing Board

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Contact:

Andreas Schaller
+49 (0)6221/481-249
andreas.schaller@heidelbergcement.com

Branche: Construction & Property
ISIN: DE0006047004
WKN: 604700
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