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Granulats et Béton - Afrique du Sud, stade Moses Mabhida 2010 FullYear Results February 18, 2011 Disclaimer

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2 Granulats et Béton - Afrique du Sud, stade Moses Mabhida Bruno Lafont Chairman andCEO Group Positioned for Recovery in 2011

ƒ Successful cash generation measures in 2010 built strong base for the upcoming year

ƒ Drove structural cost savings of €220M ƒ Improved working capital by 11 days ƒ Secured divestments of over €500M

ƒ Strategy focused on profitable sales growth

ƒ Diversified portfolio benefited from recovery of mature markets ƒ Started 12 MT of capacity in emerging markets ƒ Maintained resilient pricing ƒ Executed asset swap that establishes a leadership position in growing market

4 Higher Volumes to Drive 2011 Earnings Growth

ƒ High quality plants to capture volume growth in emerging markets ƒ Fundamental drivers of construction remain strong ƒ Market expansion is absorbing new capacities ƒ Lafarge’s strategically placed 68 MT of capacity additions between 2006 and 2010 will drive growth ƒ New Brazilian assets significantly contributing to results

ƒ Lower cost base in place as volumes improve in developed markets ƒ Large room for recovery ƒ Significant operating leverage potential as volumes return

ƒ Taking further action to offset the impact of higher inflation ƒ Price increase announcements made / being planned ƒ Cost cutting actions continue to be significant

A return to growth

5 €2 Billion Debt Reduction in 2011

ƒ Actions secure a minimum of €1Bn debt reduction

ƒ Reduction of capex by €400M ƒ Reduction of dividend by 50% to €1 per share ƒ Reduction of costs and working capital

ƒ Higher cash flows from operations provide upside

ƒ Use divestments as an accelerator of this process

ƒ At least €750 million of divestments in 2011

A significantly improved financial structure

6 A Well Diversified Portfolio in Place to Capture the Growth of Our Markets

Central and Eastern

20MT

6%

Western Europe 55%

37MT

2% 55%

21MT Asia 4% 72MT 65% 8%

75% and 12MT 55MT 5% 6% Total Capacity end 2010 75% Construction Growth Forecast through 2020* 80% Utilization rates for 2010

Capacity already in place to capture growth as developed markets recover and emerging markets continue to grow

* Source: Global Construction 2020 report prepared in 2010 by Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics 7 Further Development of 11 million tons for 2011

Poland 0.5 MT

Hungary 1 MT 0.4 MT

Algeria 0.5 MT China Saudi 3 MT 2 MT Nigeria 1 MT 2.2 MT

Brazil 0.4 MT

Diverse geographic portfolio of capacity additions to generate solid returns

8 A Focus on Egypt

ƒ Latest facts

ƒ 7 days of sales interruption in total ƒ Sales have resumed since February 5th and are near pre-crisis levels

ƒ Egypt represents 4% of the Group’s 2010 revenues

ƒ Stability is returning and long-term growth potential of Egypt is very significant

ƒ Largest growing population in the Middle East ƒ Significant requirements for new housing and infrastructure

9 Portfolio Optimization – A Non-Cash Deal that Strengthens Lafarge’s UK Position

ƒ Lafarge and Anglo American to create a leading United Kingdom construction materials company ƒ 50/50 Lafarge UK / Tarmac joint venture combining cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt/paving businesses ƒ Non-cash transaction ƒ Combined revenues of £1.8 billion and EBITDA of £210 million for 2010

ƒ The combined operations will unlock significant value ƒ EPS accretive to Lafarge ƒ Generates at least £60M in annual synergies • economies of scale • introduction of valued added products across a wider geographic reach ƒ JV to benefit from a future recovery in the UK market ƒ Significant aggregates reserves

ƒ Next steps ƒ Regulatory approval ƒ Businesses will operate independently during this process

10 Strong Potential for the Future

ƒ Volume improvement to underpin earnings growth

ƒ Recovery of mature markets ƒ Continued growth in emerging markets

ƒ Management actions leverage strength of growth

ƒ Strategically diversified geographic portfolio of assets ƒ Cost reduction part of the Group’s culture ƒ Non-cash deals that strengthen local positions

ƒ Significant debt reduction for 2011

ƒ Operational cash flows ƒ Divestments

11 Granulats et Béton - Brésil, Musée d'Art Contemporain Jean-Jacques Gauthier Chief Financial Officer Chief Financial Solid Performance in 2010 in a Challenging Environment

ƒ Fourth Quarter Highlights

ƒ Cement volumes rose in the quarter, the first increase since Q4 2008 ƒ Current operating income increased 7%, helped by the strength of the Brazilian assets acquired in Q3 and favorable foreign exchange ƒ €50M of structural cost savings partially offset the higher cost of inflation ƒ Strong cash flows due to working capital actions

ƒ Full Year Highlights

ƒ Rate of volume declines slowed significantly for the year ƒ Pricing remained resilient in the face of a challenging environment ƒ Achieved target of securing more than €500M of divestments ƒ Exceeded structural cost savings target, achieving €220M for the year ƒ Generated strong free cash flows of €2.2Bn (1) for the year

(1) Excluding the €338m one-time payment for the Gypsum competition fine paid in the third quarter 2010 13 Key Figures

12 months 4th Quarter

€m 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Sales 15,884 16,169 2% -3% 3,641 3,959 9% - EBITDA 3,600 3,614 --6% 768 824 7% -2% Current Operating Income 2,477 2,441 -1% -8% 494 530 7% -4% Operating Margin 15.6% 15.1% -50bp 13.6% 13.4% -20bp

Net income Group share (1) 736 827 12% (38) 62 nm

Earnings per share (in €) 2.77 2.89 4% (0.13) 0.22 nm Net dividend (in €) (2) 2.00 1.00

ROCE (3) 6.0% 5.8% Free cash flow 2,834 2,151(4) -24% 1,123 848 -24% Net debt 13,795 13,993 1%

(1) Net income attributable to the owners of the parent company. (2) Subject to approval of Annual General Meeting (3) After tax, using the effective tax rate (4) Excluding the €338m one-time payment for the Gypsum competition fine paid in the third quarter 2010

14 Exceeded 2010 Cost-Cutting Target

ƒ Driving permanent cost savings for the Group ƒ Leveraging industrial technical expertise, purchasing power, and knowledge sharing through the Group network ƒ Focus on energy efficiency, industrial productivity and SG&A

Structural cost cuts (million €) 230 220 >200 170 180 * 1,4% % * * 1,4 70 1,0% * 0,9%

0,4% * 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Obj 2011 *% of sales

Achieving over €1Bn of structural cost savings since 2006

15 Brésil, cimenterie, usine d’Arcos Cement Cement Highlights

12 months 4th Quarter

MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes 141.2 135.7 -4% -3% 33.6 34.4 2% 1% €m Sales (1) 10,105 10,280 2% -3% 2,288 2,514 10% 1%

EBITDA 3,076 3,005 -2% -7% 683 695 1% -7%

Current Operating Income 2,343 2,230 -5% -10% 507 503 -1% -9%

EBITDA / t 21.8 22.1

Operating margin ƒ Volumes increased in Q4 for the first time since Q4 23.2% 21.7% 2008, supported by a return to growth in emerging markets. ƒ Prices were resilient in a challenging environment, despite price declines in some markets. ƒ For the year, our cost reduction program supported a solid 2010 EBITDA margin of 29.2%, despite rising 2009 2010 variable costs in the second half of the year.

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 17 Cement highlights Resilient earnings in a challenging environment

12 months 4th Quarter By geographical zone 2009 2010 Variation 2009 2010 Variation COI (€m) 2,343 2,230 -5% 507 503 -1%

Western Europe 507 427 -16% 130 70 -46%

North America 24 79 229% (1) 13 nm

Central and 262 193 -26% 47 22 -53%

Middle East and Africa 1,048 1,000 -5% 212 267 26%

Latin America 140 193 38% 35 58 66%

Asia 362 338 -7% 84 73 -13%

ƒ In Western Europe, positive UK volume trends and strong cost reduction only partially offset the impact of the steep volume declines in Greece and Spain. In Q4, poor weather and fewer carbon credit sales lowered results. ƒ North America volume recovery and cost containment supported earnings growth for both the FY and Q4. ƒ Central and Eastern Europe results were impacted by difficult economic conditions in Romania and lower prices in Poland. Market trends in and Poland improved in the second half, although harsh weather and fewer carbon credit sales weighted on Q4 results. ƒ MEA market trends were positive but results were lower for the year due to the entrance of new capacities (Jordan) and production shortfalls (). Q4 volumes returned to growth and current operating income benefited from the reversal of a regulatory fee on raw materials in Egypt. ƒ Latin America grew due to dynamic market trends and newly integrated Brazil assets. ƒ Asia earnings declined due to lower prices in South and China, compounded by rising costs.

18 Ciment - Granulats et Béton - Brésil, centre administratif gouvernemental de l'état de Minas Gerais Aggregates & Concrete Aggregates & Concrete Highlights Signs of Improvement for Aggregates Volumes and Tight Cost Management

12 months 4th Quarter 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes Pure Aggregates MT 196.0 193.2 -1% 1% 48.3 48.1 0% 0% Ready-Mix Concrete Mm3 37.1 34.0 -8% -5% 8.6 8.4 -2% -3% €m

Sales (1) 5,067 5,093 1% -3% 1,173 1,260 7% -1%

EBITDA 458 482 5% -6% 116 123 6% -4%

Current Operating Income 193 216 12% -8% 46 53 15% -8%

ƒ Sales stabilized in the fourth quarter, supported by Operating margin volume growth in North America and in the United Kingdom. 3.8% 4.2% ƒ Operating margin improved, reflecting continuous cost containment and aggregates volumes improvement. ƒ Ready-Mix sales of Value Added Products improved at comparable scope 2009 2010 and contributed to earnings.

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 20 Plätre- Afrique du Sud, immeuble de Johannesburg Gypsum Gypsum Continuing Results Improvements

12 months 4th Quarter Mm² 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes 667 690 3% 3% 165 173 5% 5% €m Sales (1) 1,355 1,441 6% 2% 320 351 10% 4%

EBITDA 119 143 20% 13% 17 30 76% 61% Current Operating 38 58 53% 42% (4) 10 nm nm Income

Operating margin ƒ Organic growth in sales both year-to-date and in Q4.

4.0% ƒ Solid market trends in Asia and in the UK. 2.8% ƒ Operating margin improved in a context of slightly lower prices, thanks to tight cost control and improved volumes. 2009 2010

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 22 Granulats et Béton - Brésil, Musée d'Art Contemporain Net Income Net Income

12 months 4th Quarter €m 2009 2010 2009 2010 Current Operating Income 2,477 2,441 494 530

Other income (expenses) (227) (272) (209) (127)

Finance costs, net (926) (723)(1) (248) (224)

Income from associates (18) (16) (4) (2)

Income taxes (260) (316) (16) (32)

Non-controlling interests (310) (287) (55) (83)

Net income Group Share (2) 736 827 (38) 62

(1) Including the gain on the disposal of Cimpor shares for €161m (2) Net income attributable to the owners of the parent company.

24 Granulats et Béton - Brésil, Musée d'Art Contemporain Cash Flow andDebt Highlights Cash Flow 12 months 4th Quarter €m 2009 2010 2009 2010 Cash flow from operations 2,177 2,156(1) 405 323 Change in working capital 1,029 354 891 698 Sustaining capex (372) (359) (173) (173) Free cash flow excluding non recurring payment 2,834 2,151(1) 1,123 848 Non-recurring payment (1) - (338) -- Free cash flow 2,834 1,813 1,123 848 Development investments (2) (1,349) (1,034) (338) (198) Divestments (2) 919 364(3) 286 78 Cash flow after investments 2,404 1,143 1,071 728 Dividends (536) (849) (26) (28) Equity issuance (repurchase) 1,448 26 3 6 Currency fluctuation impact 33 (490) (111) (128) Change in fair value (138) 41 (64) 54 Others (122) (69) (55) 35 Net debt reduction (increase) 3,089 (198) 818 667 Net debt at the beginning of period 16,884 13,795 14,613 14,660 Net debt at period end 13,795 13,993 13,795 13,993

(1) The €338m one-time payment for the Gypsum competition fine paid in the third quarter 2010 is excluded from the cash flow from operations and presented in a separate line to facilitate comparability of periods (2) Including debt acquired / Net of the debt disposed of, and including the non controlling interests’ share in capital increase of subsidiaries (mainly EBRD additional investment in our operations in Eastern Europe in Q4 2009 and Q4 2010) (3) Including the divestment of a minority stake in Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad for €141m in Q3 2010 26 Successful Working Capital Actions to Maximize Cash Flow Generation

ƒ Strict Working Capital brought close to 30 sales days at the end of 2010

Strict Working Capital in days of sales

ƒ Actions generated more than € 350 million of additional cash flows in 2010.

27 Balanced Debt Maturity Schedule and Strong Liquidity

2 000 Lafarge SA Commercial paper Lafarge SA Bonds & other MLT instruments Subsidiaries debt instruments Orascom acquisition facility (drawings) 1 800 Securitization programs

(1) 1 600 at December 31, 2010 (€m)

1 400

1 200

1 000

800

600

400

200

0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 After 2019

ƒ Successfully refinanced €2.7Bn in 2010 with an average interest cost of 4.5% and average maturity of 6.5 years.

ƒ Cash and cash equivalents and committed unused credit lines fully cover short-term obligations.

(1) Excluding puts on shares and derivatives instruments: €0.3bn in 2010 and 2009 28 Strong Liquidity Backed by Well Balanced Committed Credit Lines

Line Line Amount Expiry Financial MAC €m, as at December 31, 2010 currency size available date covenant clause

Syndicated credit facility EUR 1,764 1,764 28/07/13 (1) No No

Bilateral committed credit facilities EUR 2,024 2,024 Various (2) No No

Total Lafarge SA committed 3,788 3,788 credit lines

ƒ Cash and cash equivalents of €3.3Bn

ƒ Lafarge SA committed unused credit lines of €3.8Bn with average maturity of 2.7 years ƒ Only €510m maturing by the end of 2012 ƒ 24 banks participating to the syndicated credit facility

ƒ No financial covenants on any credit facility

(1) Except €110m, maturing on July 28, 2012. (2) From April 2011 to July 2015 29 Granulats et Béton - Afrique du Sud, stade Moses Mabhida Outlook 2011 2011 Outlook – Market* Overview

Volumes (%) Price Highlights North America 1 to 4 + Progressive recovery; prices improving Slowdown in Spain and Greece with Western Europe -5 to -2 =/+ modest improvement in France Solid market trends in Russia and Poland; Central and Eastern Europe 3 to 6 + Romania lower with stabilization elsewhere; prices improving Middle East and Africa 4 to 7 =/+(1) Solid market trends in most countries Latin America 7 to 10 + Solid market trends; prices improving Asia 5 to 8 + Solid market trends; prices improving

Solid market trends in most emerging Overall 3 to 6 + countries and stabilization or slow recovery in mature markets

* Market growth forecast at national level (1) Relative to year-end pricing; down at average pricing 31 2011 Outlook – Other Elements

ƒ +8% energy cost increase (1 euro per tonne)

ƒ Structural cost reduction of a further €200 m in 2011

ƒ Cost of debt (gross): 5.7%

ƒ Tax rate: 26% (1)

ƒ Capital expenditures: - Sustaining: ~ €0.5 Bn - Development: ~ €0.5 Bn

(1) Impacted by country mix 32 Granulats et Béton - Afrique du Sud, stade Moses Mabhida Conclusion Granulats et Béton - Afrique du Sud, stade Moses Mabhida I. 2011 Market Overview Appendices 2011 Outlook – Market (1) overview Cement

Market Volumes Market Volumes (%) (%) North America 1 to 4 Middle East and Africa 4 to 7 1 to 4 Algeria 5 to 8 3 to 6 Egypt 3 to 6 Iraq 10 to 13 0 to 3 Western Europe -5 to -2 Jordan Kenya 3 to 6 France 1 to 4 Morocco 1 to 4 United Kingdom -1 to 2 Nigeria 8 to 11 Spain -15 to -12 0 to 3 Greece -10 to -7 3 to 6

Central and Eastern Europe 3 to 6 Asia 5 to 8 Poland 7 to 10 China (1) 6 to 9 Romania -7 to -4 India (1) 7 to 10 Russia (1) 8 to 11 Indonesia 6 to 9 Serbia 0 to 3 Malaysia 3 to 6 5 to 8 Latin America 7 to 10 South Korea -6 to -3 Brazil 8 to 11 Honduras 4 to 7 Overall 3 to 6 4 to 7

(1) Market growth forecast at national level except for China, India and Russia for which only relevant markets are considered 35 2011 Outlook – Market overview Aggregates & Concrete – Gypsum

ƒ Aggregates and Concrete

ƒ Mature markets: subdued volume growth in North America with contrasted trends in Western Europe. ƒ Emerging markets: volume growth in most countries. ƒ Price improvement expected for both Pure Aggregates and Ready-Mix concrete in a challenging context.

ƒ Gypsum

ƒ Volume and price improvement.

36 Brésil, cimenterie, usine d’Arcos II. Other Information Cement - Regional information Regional Cement - YTD Sales at December 31, 2010 – Cement Like for Like Sales Variance Analysis by Region and in Major Markets(1)

Cement – Analysis by Region and in Major Activity variation Volume effect Other effects (2) Markets as at December 31, 2010 vs. 2009

North America 6.8%(3) -3.5% 3.3%

Western Europe -9.3% -1.8% -11.1% France -6.4% -0.7%(4) -7.1% United Kingdom 3.3% -3.1% 0.2% Spain -17.5% -8.8% -26.3% Germany -2.2% 2.1% -0.1% Greece -26.0% -0.8% -26.8% Central and Eastern Europe -6.6% -2.0% -8.6% Poland 3.1% -7.8% -4.7% Romania -18.5% -1.4% -19.9% Serbia -12.3% 13.3% 1.0% Russia -0.2% 2.2% 2.0% Middle East and Africa -6.5% 1.8% -4.7% Egypt -5.0% -1.2% -6.2% Iraq 12.0% 1.7% 13.7% Jordan -46.2% 4.4% -41.8% Algeria -6.7% 1.2% -5.5% South Africa 8.1% 3.6% 11.7% Morocco -2.9% 0.4% -2.5% Kenya -12.8% 1.2% -11.6% Nigeria 0.2% -0.8% -0.6% Latin America 5.2% 2.0% 7.2% Brazil 7.0% 2.4% 9.4% Ecuador 9.7% 2.7% 12.4% Asia -2.9% 2.8% -0.1% China -2.5% -2.5% -5.0% South Korea -11.0% -8.5% -19.5% India 7.7% 7.3%(5) 15.0% Malaysia -0.8% 3.9% 3.1% Philippines 1.3% 3.1% 4.4% Cement domestic markets -4.0% 0.3% -3.7%

(1) Variance on like for like sales on domestic markets before elimination of sales between Divisions (2) Other effects: including price effects, product and customer mix effects (3) Volumes in the United States: 5.8%; in Canada: 9.9% (4) Pure price effect: +0.4% (5) Mainly due an increase in excise taxes 38 Cement: North America

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes (1) 12.7 13.6 7% 7% 2.9 3.4 17% 17% €m Sales (2) 1,189 1,333 12% 3% 260 324 25% 12% EBITDA 154 216 40% 23% 29 46 59% 33% Current Operating Income 24 79 229% 133% (1) 13 nm nm € EBITDA / t 12.1 15.9

Operating margin ƒ Positive volume trends in Canada and in the United States helped by higher infrastructure spending 5.9% and stabilization in the residential markets.

ƒ Prices remained solid in Canada and eroded 2.0% in the United States.

ƒ Earnings strongly improved due to significant cost 2009 2010 cutting measures and continued volume growth. (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 39 Cement: Western Europe

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation 2009 2010 Variation Volumes (1) 22.6 20.3 -10% 5.3 4.7 -11% €m Sales (2) 2,104 1,892 -10% 486 426 -12% EBITDA 659 575 -13% 165 106 -36% Current Operating Income 507 427 -16% 130 70 -46% € EBITDA / t 29.2 28.3

Operating margin ƒ Positive volume trends in the UK with progressive stabilization in France and Germany. Spain and Greece continued to suffer from the economic environment. 24.1% 22.6% ƒ Prices resilient overall in a challenging context.

ƒ Margins in Q4 further impacted by poor weather and lower carbon credit sales of an incremental €30M. Year-to-date, EBITDA margin remained above 30% due to strict cost cutting measures across the region. 2009 2010 (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 40 Cement: Central And Eastern Europe

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes (1) 11.9 11.1 -7% -7% 2.4 2.4 -- €m Sales (2) 795 757 -5% -8% 162 170 5% 1% EBITDA 303 242 -20% -22% 57 35 -39% -34% Current Operating Income 262 193 -26% -27% 47 22 -53% -46% € EBITDA / t 25.5 21.8

Operating margin ƒ Volume trends improved over the course of the year with strong market trends in Russia and Poland in H2, while Romania still suffers from the economic crisis. 33.0% 25.5% ƒ Prices, while down for the year especially in Poland, improved in Q4 versus last year due to positive pricing in Russia.

ƒ 2010 EBITDA margin was a solid 32%.

ƒ Q4 current operating income and margins further impacted by poor weather and lower carbon credit sales of an incremental 2009 2010 €8M. (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 41 Cement: Middle East and Africa

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes (1) 44.1 40.2 -9% -7% 10.2 10.0 -2% 1% €m Sales (2) 3,566 3,530 -1% -5% 786 857 9% 4% EBITDA 1,304 1,264 -3% -6% 276 330 20% 14% Current Operating Income 1,048 1,000 -5% -9% 212 267 26% 16% € EBITDA / t 29.6 31.4

Operating margin ƒ Q4 sales increased by 9%, with a positive contribution of most 29.4% 28.3% markets, the main exception being Jordan. First contribution of our new plants in Syria and Uganda. ƒ Prices were resilient in a challenging context. ƒ 2010 EBITDA margin was at 35.8%;Q4 EBITDA margin was at 38.5%, benefiting from higher sales and from the reversal of a regulatory fee on past raw materials purchases in Egypt of €67M. 2009 2010 (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 42 Cement: Latin America

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes (1) 7.6 8.4 11% 5% 1.7 2.5 47% 9% €m Sales (2) 614 722 18% 7% 133 213 60% 13% EBITDA 172 228 33% 12% 41 69 68% 11% Current Operating Income 140 193 38% 12% 35 58 66% 12% € EBITDA / t 22.6 27.1

Operating margin ƒ Organic growth of sales was 13% in the quarter and 7% year-to date, driven by positive market trends 26.7% in the region. 22.8% ƒ Pricing improvement. ƒ The successful integration of the acquired assets in Brazil significantly contributed to the earnings growth. ƒ Margins significantly improved due to higher sales, contained costs and the level of margins of our new 2009 2010 assets in Brazil. (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 43 Cement: Asia

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes (1) 42.3 42.1 -- 11.1 11.4 3% 3% €m Sales (2) 1,837 2,046 11% - 461 524 14% -1% EBITDA 484 480 -1% -10% 115 109 -5% -17% Current Operating Income 362 338 -7% -15% 84 73 -13% -25% € EBITDA / t 11.4 11.4

Operating margin ƒ Q4 volumes increased 3%, helped by positive market trends overall and with the progressive 19.7% contribution of our new capacities. 16.5% ƒ In a challenging environment, prices were resilient in most countries outside South Korea, and stabilized in China versus Q3 levels.

ƒ Continuous cost cutting measures partly mitigated 2009 2010 higher variable costs. (1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 44 Ciment - Granulats et Béton - Brésil, centre administratif gouvernemental de l'état de Minas Gerais by Product Line andGeographical zone III. Other information Aggregates &Concrete Division Pure Aggregates

12 months 4th Quarter MT 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes 196.0 193.2 -1% 1% 48.3 48.1 -- €m Sales (1) 1,907 2,036 7% 2% 455 499 10% 2%

EBITDA 276 320 16% 9% 74 81 9% - Current Operating 118 163 38% 26% 31 39 26% 16% Income

Operating margin ƒ Sales increased by 2% like for like in the fourth quarter, supported by positive volume trends in North 8.0% America and in the UK and despite harsh weather 6.2% in December. ƒ Overall, price level improved.

ƒ Continuous tight cost control management is reflected in the increase of operating margins, together with the improvement 2009 2010 in prices.

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 46 Ready-Mix Concrete

12 months 4th Quarter Mm3 2009 2010 Variation lfl 2009 2010 Variation lfl Volumes 37.1 34.0 -8% -5% 8.6 8.4 -2% -3% €m Sales (1) 2,920 2,838 -3% -6% 666 696 5% -3%

EBITDA 146 113 -23% -32% 34 25 -26% -38%

Current Operating Income 61 24 -61% -72% 12 2 -83% -98%

Operating margin ƒ Volumes declined 3% like for like in the fourth quarter versus 5% year-to-date, helped by improved volume trends in the UK and in North America and despite harsh weather in December. 2.1% ƒ Price levels, while down for the year, largely stabilized 0.8% at Q2 levels.

ƒ Significant cost containment and the contribution of Value 2009 2010 Added Products partly offset the impact of lower sales.

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales 47 YTD Sales at December 31, 2010 Like for Like Sales Variance Analysis by Region and in Major Markets

Activity variation Aggregates & Concrete Volume effect Other effects* vs. 2009

Pure Aggregates 0.9% 0.8% 1.7% France -2.9% 0.5% -2.4% United Kingdom 8.8% 2.1% 10.9% North America 6.3% 0.5% 6.8% South Africa -34.4% 4.1% -30.3%

Ready-mix Concrete -5.0% -1.2% -6.2% France -4.5% -1.0% -5.5% United Kingdom 5.1% -2.0% 3.1% North America 4.5% -3.3% 1.2% South Africa -23.3% 2.4% -20.9%

* Other effects: including price effects, product and customer mix effects 48 Aggregates & Concrete Additional Information by Geographical Zone

12 months 4th Quarter Var like f/ Var like f/ 2009 2010 2009 2010 like like Volumes (1)

Pure Aggregates (millions of tonnes) 196.0 193.2 1% 48.3 48.1 - Of which Western Europe 65.6 61.9 15.6 14.3 North America 93.8 97.4 24.4 25.1 Other countries 36.6 33.9 8.3 8.7

Ready-mix (millions of m3) 37.1 34.0 -5% 8.6 8.4 -3% Of which Western Europe 14.1 13.0 3.3 3.0 North America 6.7 7.1 1.5 1.9 Other countries 16.3 13.9 3.8 3.5

Sales (2) (millions of €)

Total Aggregates & Concrete 5,067 5,093 -3% 1,173 1,260 -1%

Of which Pure Aggregates Total 1,907 2,036 2% 455 499 2% Western Europe 830 807 189 185 North America 774 913 197 232 Other countries 303 316 69 82 Of which Ready-mix Total -3% 2,920 2,838 -6% 666 696 Western Europe 1,270 1,181 296 275 North America 702 793 164 203 Other countries 948 864 206 218 Current Operating Income (millions of €) Total Aggregates & Concrete 193 216 -8% 46 53 -8% Of which Western Europe 94 62 23 4 North America 18 96 12 39 Other countries 81 58 11 10

(1) By destination (2) Before elimination of inter divisional sales by origin 49 Plätre- Afrique du Sud, immeuble de Johannesburg Gypsum division by Geographical zone by Geographical Gypsum division IV. Other information Gypsum Additional Information by Geographical Zone

12 months 4th Quarter Var like f/ Var like f/ 2009 2010 2009 2010 like like Volumes

Total Boards (millions of m²) 667 690 3% 165 173 5%

Sales (1) (millions of €)

Total Gypsum 1,355 1,441 2% 320 351 4%

Of which Western Europe 762 753 175 180 North America 180 184 40 42 Other countries 413 504 105 129

Current Operating Income (millions of €)

Total Gypsum 38 58 42% (4) 10 nm Of which Western Europe 48 58 4 13 North America (43) (46) (13) (13) Other countries 33 46 5 10

(1) Before elimination of inter divisional sales by origin 51 Granulats et Béton - Brésil, Musée d'Art Contemporain V. Other Information Income statement Other Income (Expenses)

12 months 4th Quarter €m 2009 2010 2009 2010 Net gains (losses) on disposals 103 45 41 (5) Impairment of assets (164)(1) (154)(2) (123)(1) (60) Restructuring (155) (122) (83) (63) Others (11) (41) (44) 1 Total (227) (272) (209) (127)

(1) Of which 90 million euros impairment loss recognized on cement assets in Western Europe (2) Mostly comprise impairment loss on assets located in Western Europe and South Korea and closure costs of a paper plant in 53 Finance Costs and Average Interest rate

12 months 4th Quarter Finance Costs in €m 2009 2010 2009 2010 Financial charges on net debt (760) (773) (174) (193) Foreign exchange (37) (26) (31) (2) Others (129) 76(1) (43) (29) Total (926) (723) (248) (224)

December 31, 2009 December 31, 2010 Average interest rate Interest rate Interest rate Spot Average Spot Average Total gross debt (2) €15.7 Bn 5.3% 5.1% €17.0 Bn 5.5% 5.3%

Of which: Fixed rate 68% 6.3% 66% 6.7% Floating rate 32% 2.9% 34% 3.1%

(1) Including gain on disposal of Cimpor for €161m (2) Excluding puts: €0.3Bn 54 Granulats et Béton - Brésil, Musée d'Art Contemporain Statement of Financial Position Statement ofFinancial Statement of Financial Position Statement ofFinancial VI. Other Information (1) & Cash Flow Statement & Cash Flow (1) Former Balance sheet Former Balance Statement of Financial position (1)

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. €m €m 31, 2009 31, 2010 31, 2009 31, 2010 Capital Employed 31,836 33,762 Equity 16,800 18,224 Out of which: Out of which: 16,144 Goodwill 13,249 14,327 Shareholders’ equity 14,977 2,080 Prop, plant & equip. 16,699 17,912 Non controlling 1,823 Working Capital 921 440 interests Other 967 1,083 Net debt 13,795 13,993

Financial assets 1,591 863 Provisions 2,832 2,408 Total 33,427 34,625 Total 33,427 34,625

(1) Former balance sheet 56 Investments and Divestments

12 months 4th Quarter €m 2009 2010 2009 2010 Sustaining capital expenditures 372 359 173 173 Development capital expenditures 1,234 950 308 155

Acquisitions 115 84 30 43 Capital expenditure 1,721 1,393 511 371 Divestments (1) 919 364(2) 286 78

(1) Including the non controlling interests’ share in capital increase of subsidiaries, mainly composed of EBRD additional investment in our cement operations in Eastern Europe and the gross debt disposed of as part of the divested operations (2) Including the divestment of a minority stake in Lafarge Malayan Cement Berhad for €141m in Q3 2010 57 Gross Debt (1) by Currency and by Source of Financing as at December 31

Split by currency Split by source of financing

Other CNY €bn 1.3 €bn 0.4 7% Banks and GBP 3% others €bn 0.8 25% 5% €bn 4.3

USD Commercial Debentures €bn 4.0 paper 67% 24% 4% €bn 11.3 €bn 0.7

EUR Notes / Private €bn 10.5 placements 61% 4% €bn 0.7

Total Gross Debt (1): €17.0Bn

(1) Excluding puts: €0.3Bn 58 Key definitions

Volumes Volumes are shown by destination

Sales by Division are disclosed by origin, and before Sales by Division elimination of inter divisional sales Current Operating Income before depreciation and EBITDA amortization Operating Income before “capital gains, impairment, Current Operating Income restructuring and other”

Operating margin Current Operating Income / Sales

Net operating cash flow generated by continuing operations Free Cash Flow less sustaining capital expenditures Like for Like variation corresponds to the variation Like for Like variation at constant scope and exchange rates

Strict Working Capital Trade receivables plus inventories less trade payables

Strict Working Capital Strict Working Capital end of N * 90 days in days sales Sales of the last quarter

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