2020 / 2021 Edition
Holcim
News article
Board receives approval for simplification of Group name from LafargeHolcim Ltd to Holcim Ltd
Jan Jenisch nominated for appointment to the board of directors; proposed change of Group name
Holcim announce executive level changes following successful public exchange offer for Lafarge shares
Lafarge shareholders’ positive response to offer paves the way towards completion of merger
Proposed merger enters last stage as Holcim launch public exchange offer for all Lafarge shares
New report presents measurements and progress against targets set out in ‘Ambition 2030’
Future Executive Committee finalized and binding agreement entered into with CRH on sale of assets
Companies to shed 500 central function jobs worldwide in preparation for proposed merger
Kaspar E.A. Wenger designated chairman of the board and succeeded by Gerd Aufdenblatten as cluster-CEO
Proposed merger of equals receives overwhelming support from Holcim shareholders
Irish group receives European Commission approval to acquire Lafarge and Holcim divestment assets
Swiss firm sells entire remaining shareholding in Thai construction materials group
Companies agree to new share exchange ratio and appointment of new CEO of the combined business
Swiss firm rejects existing merger agreement and proposes renegotiation of terms with French rival
Firm not commenting on press statements about shareholder reactions to terms of planned merger