Press release, May 17, 2006

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SAINT-GOBAIN DENIES THE PRESS RUMORS REGARDING LAFARGE

In response to rumours in the press, the Saint-Gobain Group states that it is not engaged in any discussions or activity aimed at any form of combination with the Lafarge Group.

May 17, 2006