Martin Marietta Materials

MLM

Valor de mercado US$ 35,6 bi

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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company) today announced the completion of its previously announced combination with Lhoist North America, Inc. (LNA), a subsidiary of Lhoist Group, on August 21, 2026. LNA is a leading producer of high calcium lime, dolomitic lime and industrial mineral products, serving a diverse range of end markets, including domestic steel manufacturing, infrastructure, heavy nonresidential construction and environmental solutions.

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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.83 per share to $0.84 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. This dividend, representing a cash dividend of $3.36 per share on an annualized basis, is payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) announced the pricing of its offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.850% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $1,250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”), $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”), $1,500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) and $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2056 (the “2056 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, 2032 Notes, 2034 Notes and 2036 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2029 Notes will mature on August 15, 2029, will have an interest rate of 4.850% per annum and will be issued at 99.936% of par value.  The 2032 Notes will mature on January 30, 2032, will have an interest rate of 5.200% per annum and will be issued at 99.894% of par value. The 2034 Notes will mature on January 30, 2034, will have an interest rate of 5.400% per annum and will be issued at 99.772% of par value. The 2036 Notes will mature on August 15, 2036, will have an interest rate of 5.625% per annum and will be issued at 99.660% of par value. The 2056 Notes will mature on August 15, 2056, will have an interest rate of 6.375% per annum and will be issued at 99.721% of par value.  Interest on the 2029 Notes, 2036 Notes and 2056 Notes will be paid semiannually on February 15 and August 15, commencing February 15, 2027. Interest on the 2032 Notes and 2034 Notes will be paid semiannually on January 30 and July 30, commencing January 30, 2027. The Notes will be sold pursuant to Martin Marietta's shelf registration statement, base prospectus and prospectus supplement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).