Martin Marietta Responds to Einhorn Comments

Martin Marietta

responded today to comments by investor David Einhorn at Wednesday's Sohn Investor Conference in New York: "Unlike companies targeted by shorts, Martin Marietta has come through a challenging period for the industry by carefully managing capital and making disciplined operational decisions. We are profitable and have a solid balance sheet, which will allow us to capitalize on positive industry trends and positions us well for the future."