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Vienna, August 19, 2008 - In accordance with § 82 (4 and 8) of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act, Wienerberger AG, the world's largest producer of bricks and the number two in clay roof tiles in Europe, announces the publication of the Report on the Half Year Results of 2008 under www.wienerberger.com. The report is also available on request from Investor Relations, Wienerberger AG, 1100 Vienna, Wienerbergstraße 11, T + 43(1)60192 -463 or via mail investor@wienerberger.com.

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

Barbara Braunöck, Investor Relations T +43(1)60192-463 | investor@wienerberger.com

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Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 Vienna Austria

WKN: 83170; ISIN: AT0000831706; Index: WBI, ATX , ATX Prime; Listed: Prime Market in Wiener Boerse AG;

Wienerberger AG

http://www.wienerberger.com

ISIN: AT0000831706

Stock Identifier: XWBO.WIE
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