Corporate viewpoint and analysis

Lafarge - July 2010

Lafarge continued to raise cash through disposals while maintaining control of strategic businesses. To continue, Subscribers click here

Holcim - July 2010

ACC Limited, one of Holcim's two main subsidiaries in India, reported a 2.2% reduction in cement production for the month of June... To continue, Subscribers click here

HeidelbergCement - July 2010

HeidelbergCement's first half turnover improved by 2.0% to €5,476.0m and the EBITDA rose by 3.4% to €864.8m while the trading profit advanced by 3.7% to €474.1m. To continue, Subscribers click here

Cemex - July 2010

Cemex has agreed the sale of seven quarries, three aggregates distribution centres and a concrete block plant in Kentucky to Panadero Aggregates for US$90m. To continue, Subscribers click here

Italcementi - July 2010

Italcementi's first half turnover declined by 5.1% to €2,455.1m and the running EBITDA by 12.6% to €434.5m. To continue, Subscribers click here

Votorantim - July 2010

The strength of cement demand in Brazil is such that Votorantim is being forced to import cement. To continue, Subscribers click here

Buzzi Unicem - May 2010

Buzzi Unicem's turnover fell by 21.7% in the first quarter to €459.63m and the EBITDA dropped by 64.6% to €13.92m, resulting in a trading loss that jumped from €12.11m to €40.27m. To continue, Subscribers click here

Cimpor - May 2010

Cimpor reported a 0.5% lower first quarter turnover at €479.4m ands the EBITDA declined by 8.7% to €123.5m. The strong growth in Brazil compensated for much of the weakness in some other major group markets. To continue, Subscribers click here

CRH - March 2010

Last year, CRH's turnover declined by 16.9 per cent to €17,373m and the EBITDA fell by 32.4 per cent to €1803m. To continue, Subscribers click here