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Media Release: Annual Results 2011
February 29, 2012
Holcim sold more cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete, despite some adverse market conditions. On a like-for-like basis, the Group increased net sales, and operating EBITDA reached the previous year’s level. Cash-neutral impairments reduced Group net income. Clearly improved fourth quarter. Organic growth expected at operating EBITDA level in 2012.
In the fourth quarter of 2011, Holcim charges extraordinary cash-neutral impairments of CHF 775 million against net income after tax.
January 16, 2012
- Financial restructuring agreement relating to AfriSam (South Africa) leads to an impairment charge.
- Weak demand for construction materials and insufficient production capacity utilization rates in Spain, parts of Eastern Europe, and the US prompt impairment charges.
- Payout potential for the 2011 financial year remains unchanged.
Media release on third quarter 2011
November 09, 2011
- Better results in third quarter and organic growth in four of the five Group regions
- Higher sales volumes in cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete over nine months and in the third quarter
- Latin America and Asia/Pacific on growth path
- Europe and North America lack key stimuli
- As of end of September, operating EBITDA impacted by CHF 458 million, due to the strong Swiss franc
- Declining operating EBITDA as per end of September due to cost increases which could not yet be passed on completely to sales prices
- For the current financial year, Holcim expects a like-for-like operating EBITDA that will be close to last year’s level
Thirteen Holcim Facilities Celebrate Safety
October 27, 2011
Holcim (US) Inc. announced today that 13 of its facilities across the US achieved a milestone in employee safety, specifically no lost time injuries (LTI), during August and September 2011.
People-focused Designs at the Heart of Sustainable Construction
October 21, 2011
Holcim Awards Winners for North America Announced in Washington, D.C.
