OREANDA-NEWS. LafargeHolcim Ltd announces that it has decided to initiate a squeeze - out process for all issued and outstanding shares of Lafarge S.A. After surpassing the necessary 95 percent threshold in share capital and voting rights and following a decision by the Board of Directors , LafargeHolcim Ltd plans to request the AMF to implement a squeeze - out procedure pursuant to the ir general regulations for Lafarge S.A. shares not tendered to the Public Exchange Offer.

LafargeHolcim Ltd will publish further details on the squeeze - out upon filing with the AMF.

About LafargeHolcim

With a well - balanced presence in 90 countries and a focus on Cement , Aggregates and Concrete , LafargeHolcim (SIX Swiss Exchange, Euronext Paris: LHN) is the world leader in the buildi ng materials industry. The Group has 115,000 employees around the world and combined net sales of CHF 33 billion (EUR 27 billion) in 2014. LafargeHolcim is the industry benchmark in R&D and serves from the individual homebuilder to the largest and most com plex project with the widest range of value - adding products, innovative services and comprehensive building solutions . With a commitment to drive sustainable solutions for better building and infrastructure and to contribute to a higher quality of life, the Group is best positioned to meet the challenges of increasing urbanization.