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- Dodge & Cox holds more than 10% of Wienerberger stock

Vienna, July 31, 2008 - Wienerberger AG has received an announcement in accordance with § 91 Par. 1 of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act concerning a change in the number of Wienerberger shares owned by Dodge & Cox. As of July 24, 2008, Dodge & Cox reported a holding of 8,469,676 shares, or 10.09% of issued share capital, in Wienerberger AG.

For additional information contact: Karin Hofmann, Public Relations T +43(1)60192-463 | communication@wienerberger.com

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