The
Annual General Meeting of Lafarge shareholders, which was held in Paris on May 6, 2010
under the chairmanship of Bruno Lafont, approved the 2009 financial statements.
In
2009 Lafarge successfully implemented its action plan to strengthen its
financial structure, despite the challenging economic climate. The Group was
able to limit the effects of the economic crisis thanks to its geographically balanced
portfolio, thriving innovation, and effective measures to boost its cash flow
generation and cut costs.
Lafarge
shareholders approved all nine resolutions submitted for their vote.
The
assembly approved a dividend of €2 per share and a loyalty dividend of €2.20
per share. The dividend will be paid on July 6, 2010 (with an ex-dividend date
on July 1, 2010).
The
shareholders also approved the appointment of two independent Board Members: Mrs.
Colette Lewiner and Mrs. Véronique Weill.
Colette
Lewiner has a professional background in energy and sustainable development,
and will be a valuable asset as a member of the Strategy, Investment, and
Sustainable Development Committee. Véronique Weill will be a member of the
Audit Committee, where she will bring complementary experience managing
businesses in an international environment.
Results
of the vote will be available on the Lafarge website (www.lafarge.com).
Notes
to editors
Lafarge is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in all of
its businesses: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. With more than 78,000
employees in 78 countries, Lafarge posted sales of Euros 15.9 billion in 2009.
In 2010 and for the sixth year in a row, Lafarge was
listed in the ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World'. With the world's
leading building materials research facility, Lafarge places innovation at the
heart of its priorities, working for sustainable construction and architectural
creativity.
