... EBITDA growth reached 6.6 percent.14 Half- Year 20091Per half- year interim report 2008: Net loss recognized directly in equity.2Per half- year interim report 2008: Total recognized net income ... purposes.On August 7, 2009, Holcim Finance (Australia) Pty Ltd issued anAUD 500 million bond with a coupon of 8.5 percent and a tenorof 3 years, guaranteed by Holcim Ltd. The proceeds were used ... at June 30, 2009 (unaudited) 554 7,423 (397) 14,0991Per half- year interim report 2008: Total recognized net income (loss).24 Half- Year 200915 Principal exchange ratesIncome statement Balance...