2009-11-13 23:25:02 -

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.



Eagle Materials Inc.Steven R. Rowley, 214/432-2000President
and Chief Executive OfficerorD. Craig Kesler, 214/432-2000Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerorRobert S.

Stewart, 214/432-2000Executive Vice President, Strategy,
Corporate Development and Communications