Clarification on SCC BOD decision Related to Capital Increase

Cairo, August 15, 2012, August 9, 2012 the Board of Directors of Suez Cement S.A.E  proposed holding an EGAM to discuss the Company’s Capital increase. The proposed capital increase is related to the company’s Authorized Capital and not as has been suggested in some media reports as Paid-Up Capital increase. The company wishes to clarify that it has no plans for Paid-Up (cash) capital increase.