Ad-hoc | 21 February 2005 17:32

HeidelbergCement AG: HeidelbergCement strengthens equity base

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG HeidelbergCement strengthens equity base HeidelbergCement AG: HeidelbergCement strengthens equity base Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— The Managing Board of HeidelbergCement AG has resolved, with the consent of the Supervisory Board, to make use of the authorized capital and to implement a capital increase with subscription rights for shareholders to strengthen the equity base following the extraordinary charges in 2004. The company expects cash proceeds from the capital increase in the amount of about EUR 270 million. The subscription price is EUR 35.00, the subscription ratio 13 : 1. The new shares will be entitled to dividend as of 1 January 2005. The two-weeks subscription period will commence shortly. Heidelberg, 21 February 2005 The Managing Board HeidelbergCement AG Berliner Strasse 6 69120 Heidelberg Deutschland ISIN: DE0006047004 (MDAX) WKN: 604700 Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), München und Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, Hamburg und Hannover End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 21.02.2005 211732 Feb 05