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Holcim (Nicaragua) inaugura casa modelo de solución de vivienda CasaFácil
Managua, lunes, 15 de marzo 2010

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La compañía inauguró una casa modelo de su solución de viviendas conocida como CasaFácil el pasado 12 de marzo, la que fue construida en las instalaciones de la planta de cemento Nagarote.
| | Annual results 2009
Wednesday, 03 de March 2010

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- Tight cost and capacity management bear fruit in a difficult market environment.
- Like for like, the CHF 857 million reduction in fixed costs exceeds the goal of CHF 600 million.
- Strategic capacity expansion program continued.
- Higher operating EBITDA margin despite lower volumes in all segments in the second half.
- Compared with the previous year, significantly better financial results in the fourth quarter.
- Net income slightly below CHF 2 billion.
- Cash flow from operating activities increases to CHF 3.9 billion.
- Strong liquidity, lower net debt, balance sheet further strengthened.
- Proposal for an unchanged dividend payout ratio; cash dividend of CHF 1.50 per registered share.
- Non-binding advisory vote on the compensation report.
| | Holcim (Nicaragua) aporta a la construcción de viviendas de interés social
Managua, jueves, 18 de febrero 2010

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Holcim (Nicaragua) y el Instituto de la Vivienda Urbana y Rural (INVUR) firmaron un convenio el pasado 18 de febrero, para impulsar la construcción de viviendas de interés social.
| | Holcim (Nicaragua), la Alcaldía de Nagarote y el FISE inauguran el Módulo para la niñez con capacidades diferentes
Nagarote, lunes, 08 de febrero 2010

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Dariana, una niña nagaroteña de tres años de edad, sufre una lesión cerebral que le ha causado un fuerte retraso psicomotor. Ella tenía que viajar tres veces a la semana al centro de atención de Los Pipitos en la Paz Centro, desde donde muchas veces regresaba a su hogar sin ser atendida por la falta de recursos del centro. Su mamá es una joven ama de casa de 18 años, quien tenía que buscar los recursos para movilizarse a la Paz Centro, Chinandega o donde obtuviera la cita.
| | Holcim supports ICRC field activities
Thursday, 28 de January 2010

| | The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jakob Kellenberger, and the CEO of Holcim Ltd, Markus Akermann, today signed a long-term agreement during the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland. As a new member of the ICRC Corporate Support Group, Holcim will fund humanitarian projects as part of its commitment to sustainable development. | | Changes at Area Management level at Holcim Ltd
Wednesday, 16 de December 2009

| | Bill Bolsover will retire from his position as Area Manager and member of the senior management of Holcim Ltd at the end of March 2010. In 2006, he was appointed CEO of Aggregate Industries Ltd with activities in the UK and the US. At Holcim Group level, he was also in charge of the corporate function Aggregates & Construction Materials Services. The Executive Committee would like to thank Bill Bolsover for his valuable contribution to the Group. In 2010, Bill Bolsover will be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries UK and will remain member of the Board of Directors of Aggregate Industries US.
| | Holcim (Nicaragua) recibe premio Excelencia en Producción más Limpia
Managua, miércoles, 09 de diciembre 2009

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Holcim (Nicaragua) obtuvo el premio Excelencia en la Producción más Limpia este año con su proyecto de optimización de los recursos en el proceso de secado de la puzolana, una de las materias primas usadas en la fabricación del cemento.
| | Holcim apuesta por la juventud
Managua, martes, 01 de diciembre 2009

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La compañía está apoyando el concierto que realizará el grupo musical Malos hábitos a beneficio de la organización Un Techo Para mi País.
| | Éxito en I Feria Nacional del Quesillo
Nagarote, lunes, 16 de noviembre 2009

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Holcim (Nicaragua) y la Alcaldía de Nagarote llevaron a cabo la I Feria Nacional del Quesillo, Nagarote 2009, entre el 30 de octubre y el primero de noviembre, la que se realizará anualmente en ese municipio, conocido como la Cuna del Quesillo.
| | Media Release Third Quarter 2009
Wednesday, 11 de November 2009

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- Holcim reacted quickly and decisively to the macroeconomic environment:
- In markets with weak demand, capacity in all segments was shut down; approximately 10 million tonnes in the cement segment
- Fixed costs were reduced by CHF 573 million from January to September
- Net income like-for-like increased by 13.7 percent in the third quarter despite lower sales volumes
- Operating EBITDA margin increased to 25.8 percent in the third quarter
- Cash flow from operating activities significantly increased and free cash flow doubled
- The strategic expansion program with a focus on emerging markets continues as planned
- Acquisition in Australia strengthens Holcim in an attractive market
- The Group will start the new financial year from a strong position and grow again
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