Appointment at BAM Contractors Ltd

Bunnik, The Netherlands, 21 August 2009 - The Executive Board of Royal BAM Group nv has appointed Mr T.M. Cullinane BE, CEng. FIEI managing director of BAM Contractors Ltd with effect from 1 September 2009. Theo Cullinane (53) is succeeding Mr J.B. Barrett BE, CEng. FIEI FIAE who will remain director until his retirement at year-end 2009. Brendan Barrett (60) has been employed by BAM Contractors since 1973 and has led the company since 1986.

Under Mr Barrett's direction, BAM Contractors has grown from a turnover of €20 million in 1986 to more than €400 million today. BAM in Ireland ranks among the top in civil engineering and building. The Supervisory Board and the Executive Board are very grateful to Mr Barrett for his contribution to BAM through the years.

From 1 January 2010 the management of BAM Contractors Ltd will consist of Mr T.M. Cullinane, chairman, Mr B.G. Murphy and Mr L.F. Harmon.

Further information: Arno C. Pronk, + 31 (0)30 659 86 21.