Ad-hoc | 23 October 2003 12:55

HeidelbergCement AG english

Discussions regarding German Readymix discontinued Ad-hoc-announcement processed and transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– Discussions regarding German Readymix discontinued RMC Group p.l.c. (“RMC”) and HeidelbergCement AG have agreed to discontinue discussions regarding the possible sale of RMC’s German operations. Following discussions with the European Commission and the German competition authorities, it became clear that it was not possible to structure the proposed transaction to overcome the regulatory issues within a timeframe acceptable to RMC. Commenting, Mr. Hans Bauer, Chairman of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement said: “HeidelbergCement will continue to assume its responsibility as market leader In Germany to promote the consolidation and industrial restructuring that are required for a successful long-term future of the German cement industry, in the interest of all its stakeholders.” Heidelberg, 23 October 2003 end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 23.10.2003 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 604700; ISIN: DE0006047004; Index: MDAX Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), München und Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, Hamburg und Hannover 231255 Okt 03