The company is a producer of cement, concrete, and aggregates. The company's products are used in the residential and commercial building industry, and have various applications in infrastructure and oil and gas business segments. Lafarge's revenues are focused on the Middle East and Africa and North America, geographically, and on its cement business segment, by activity. The cement business includes the production of Portland cement, specialty cement for building and infrastructure applications, mortars, low-carbon cements, and cement trading activities.

To be entitled for any of the above, you need to purchase the shares one trading day before the ex-Date. You will not be entitled for the above if you purchase the shares on or after the ex-Date.

On ex-Date, the price will be adjusted to reflect the theoretical market price of the stock after the entitlement. You can sell the shares on / after ex-Date and still be entitled to the corporate exercise. The key is to purchase the shares before ex-Date.

No application is needed. Shareholders that fulfill the requirement above will receive the dividend in their registered bank account on the payment date automatically.