DALLAS, Nov 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on January 22, 2010 to stockholders of record of its Common Stock at the close of business on December 23, 2009.

ABOUT EAGLE MATERIALS INC.

Eagle Materials Inc. manufactures and distributes Cement, Gypsum Wallboard, Recycled Paperboard and Concrete and Aggregates from 25 facilities across the U.S. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

SOURCE: Eagle Materials Inc.

Eagle Materials Inc.
Steven R. Rowley, 214/432-2000
President and Chief Executive Officer
or
D. Craig Kesler, 214/432-2000
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Robert S. Stewart, 214/432-2000
Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Communications

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