Ballast Nedam: R.L.M. Jacobs Resigns as Member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam N.V.

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands, August 23, 2010 - For personal reasons, Mr R.L.M. Jacobs (55) has decided to immediately
resign as member of the Board of Management of Ballast Nedam. Mr Jacobs has
been employed with Ballast Nedam for almost 15 years in various positions.
The last three years Mr Jacobs served as a member of the Board of Management.

He has played an important role in professionalising and positioning the
Building and Development division.

The Supervisory Board understands and appreciates the choice Mr Jacobs
has made.

For the time being, Mr T.A.C.M. Bruijninckx will assume Mr Jacobs'
current responsibilities.

For further information: Ballast Nedam N.V., Adrie van Kessel, telephone number +31-30-285-41-61