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Ciments de Bizerte reports 24% drop in revenue in 2023

06 February 2024, Published under Cement News

Tunisia-based Ciments de Bizerte reported a 23.7 per cent decline in revenue to TND94.4m (US$30.14m) in 2023 when compared with the previous year, according to data from the Tunis Stock Exchange. Cement sales volumes were down 10 per cent YoY. Domestic turnover fell by 16.5 per cent YoY to TND93.9m with cement and lime sales of 4.978Mt. The fall in domestic demand was attributed to the recession in the construction market as real estate prices increased and there was an absence of infras...

RAK White Cement posts AED20.5m profit in 2023

06 February 2024, Published under Cement News

Ras Al Khaimah Co for White Cement and Construction Materials has reported a net profit of AED20.54m in 2023, down 2.6 per cent from AED21.08m in 2022. Sales increased 3.3 per cent to AED255.89m in 2023 from AED247.66m in 2022. Basic earnings per share remained unchanged at AED0.04/share at 31 December 2023.

Nuvoco sees 55% increase in 3Q EBITDA

01 February 2024, Published under Cement News

Nuvoco Vistas Corp saw consolidated cement sales volume fall by 10 per cent YoY to 4Mt in the 3QFY23-24 (October-December 2023). The company also reported a seven per cent drop in revenue to INR24.21bn (US$291.6m). However, EBITDA expanded by 55 per cent YoY in the 3QFY23-24 to INR4.21bn, supported by improved price realisations and a decline in power and fuel costs. EBITDA/t of INR1048 was the highest in the last 10 quarters, according to a company presentation. Raw material costs for...

Carthage Cement reports record turnover

23 January 2024, Published under Cement News

Tunisia-based Carthage Cement closed 2023 with a turnover of TND431m (US$138.7m), up 18 per cent when compared with the company’s turnover in 2022, driven by its cement and aggregate business. Domestic turnover increased 22 per cent to TND339m in 2023 from TND278m in 2022. Export turnover was stable at TND57m. Aggregate sales increased 27 per cent YoY from TND17.6m to TND22.4m in 2023. Concrete sales fell by 11 per cent YoY to TND12.7m from TND14.3m. The company invested TND30.5m and ...

Sika posts record sales in 2023

12 January 2024, Published under Cement News

Sika reports record sales of CHF11.24bn in 2023, up 7.1 per cent YoY in Swiss franc terms and 14.5 per cent in local currency terms. There was a high negative foreign currency effect of -7.4 per cent due to the sharp appreciation of the Swiss franc. Thomas Hasler, Sika's CEO, said: “Sika has once again proved its resilience over the past 12 months. Thanks to our well-functioning business model, our high level of innovation, and the strong commitment of our 33,000 employees around the world...

Cemento Polpaico posts 9M23 loss

30 November 2023, Published under Cement News

Chile-based Cemento Polpaico reported losses of CLP9016.24m (US$10.4m) in the first nine months of 2023, compared with a profit of CLP3576.95m in the 9M22. The company's revenue improved 4.2 per cent YoY to CLP261,921.45m in the 9M23. EBITDA reached CLP9743.17m in the 9M23 when compared with CLP16,485.72m in the 9M22. "During the third quarter of 2023, a lower dynamism in the construction sector, marked by a significant decrease in the demand for materials, associated to a decrease in th...

Profit margins under pressure

20 November 2023, Published under Cement News

In 2022 cement company profit margins came under pressure, particularly when compared with the previous year. Dr Michael Clark takes a closer look at cement company profit margins in 2022 and 2023, the factors that affect them and how to protect profits in a changing world.  By Dr Michael Clark, UK. Figure 1: comparison of gross margins in 2021 vs 2022 (©Dr Michael Clark) When compared to cement company profits in 2021, the profits in 2022 came under pressure. Whitehopleman’s...

Hume Cement sees return to profit in 1QFY23-24

17 November 2023, Published under Cement News

Malaysia-based Hume Cement reported a MYR48.33m net profit for the 1QFY23-24, ended 30 September 2023 versus a net loss of MYR12.04m in the year-ago period. Revenues advanced to MYR306.66m in the 1QFY23-24 from MYR206.79m in the 1QFY22-23. The increase was attributed to a revision in the selling price of cement to help offset the rise in energy costs and the higher cement sales volume as the construction sector recovered. Looking ahead, the company forecasts the construction sector to co...

Martin Marietta posts improved 3Q results

06 November 2023, Published under Cement News

Martin Marietta Materials Inc posted total revenues of US$1994.1m in the 3Q23, up 10.1 per cent YoY from US$1811.7m. Gross profit improved 38.6 per cent YoY to US$676m in the 3Q23 from US$487.8m. Net earnings from continuing operations saw a 47.8 per cent YoY increase to US$430.3m from US$291.2m in the year-ago period while adjusted EBITDA improved 32.2 per cent YoY to US$705.2m from US$533.1m. Martin Marietta’s Building Materials business generated record revenues of US$1.9bn, up 10.5 p...

Saudi Cement sees drop in 3Q profit

06 November 2023, Published under Cement News

Saudi Cement Co reported a 15.4 per cent drop in quarterly net profit after tax and zakat to SAR68.3m (US$18.2M) in the 3Q23 when compared with the year-ago period when net profit reached SAR80.7m. Sales in the 3Q23 fell four per cent YoY to SAR315m to SAR328.1m, due to a drop in volumes and price of local sales. Selling and distribution expenses as well as general and administrative expenses increased. Financial charges were also higher.