The Board of Directors of Qassim Cement Co. recommended the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2013 as follows:

1. Total distribution amount is SAR 247,500,000

2. Earnings per share is SAR 2.75

3. The dividends distribution ratio is 27.5% of the par value of the shares

4. Dividends shall be distributed to all eligible shareholders of record registered with the Securities Depository Center (OTC) at the end of trading on Thursday, 17/09/1434H corresponding to 25/07/2013

5. The date of distribution will be on Sunday, 27/09/1434 H corresponding to 04/08/2013

The dividends shall be transferred to shareholder's account linked to their respective stock investment portfolio on Wednesday, 27/09/1434H corresponding to 04/08/2013. For certificate holders, the dividends shall be paid using the identification number of the shareholders from all the branches of National Commercial Bank in kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the same date stated above, Allah willing.

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