Cement News tagged under: Greece
Titan buys back IFC minority stake in SE Europe/Egypt units22 November 2019, Published under Cement NewsGreece-based Titan said that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of the minority stakes held by the International Finance Corp in its units in Egypt and four countries of southeastern Europe for EUR81.8m. “This transaction will conclude Titan’s successful cooperation with IFC gradually established since 2008 in Albania, Egypt, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo,” the group said. The agreement is subject to fulfilment of conditions precedent, Titan said, adding that its p... |
Titan26 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsIn the first half of 2019, Titan Group recorded growth in sales revenue in all regions, with the exception of the eastern Mediterranean sales region. Consolidated turnover for the group reached EUR785.4m, up 10.2 per cent on the 1H18. This is attributed to the strong performance of the US market, growth in demand in southeastern Europe, and a modest recovery of sales in the group’s Greek operations. EBITDA remained flat YoY at E122.2m as the persistent challenging conditions in both Egypt... |
Maltese cement carrier refloated in Gulf of Saloniki18 September 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement carrier Sirios Cement I, which was loaded with a cargo of cement, ran aground in the Gulf of Saloniki, Greece, on its way to Italy on Saturday 14 September. The ship was refloated after four hours work with the help of tugs and taken back to Thessaloniki Port for inspection. Built in 1981, Sirios Cement I has a 13550dwt and travels under the Maltese flag. |
Greek construction starts recovery in May12 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Greek construction sector saw building permits rise by 7.4 per cent in May, according to the statistics agency ELSTAT. There were 1453 building permits issued in the month covering an area of 268,900m 2 . May's figures are still 5.7 per cent down on May 2018 and are down 13.3 per cent lower than in the first five months of 2018. However, 2018 was a rebound year from very low levels and the current statistics prove that the recovery in 2018 was not a one-off, say experts. Moreover, the ... |
Titan Group's 1H19 results bolstered by USA02 August 2019, Published under Cement NewsTitan Group recorded a turnover of EUR785.4m in 1H19, up 10.2 per cent on 1H18. This was attributed to a strong performance in the US market and growth in cement demand in southern Europe, along with a return to modest sales in Greece. EDITDA remained flat at EUR122.2m following challenging conditions in Egypt and Turkey, while group net profit after minority interests and taxes amounted to EUR13.3m versus EUR24.8m in 1H18. Consolidated turnover in 2Q19 for the group reached EUR422.7m, up ... |
Titan completes successful share exchange tender for Euronext and Athens listings18 July 2019, Published under Cement NewsTitan Cement Co SA has announced the successful voluntary share exchange tender offer submitted by Titan Cement International SA to the shareholders of Titan Cement SA. The tender acceptance rate of 90 per cent was exceeded with 93 per cent acceptance rate for the ordinary shares and 92.3 per cent for the preference shares. Titan Group will be listed through Titan Cement International SA on Euronext Brussels, the Athens Exchange and Euronext Paris on 23 July 2019. "The listing of TITAN Gro... |
Can Titan expect a better 2019?24 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsThis week Titan Group announced its first-quarter 2019 results which saw a 12.5 per cent rise in turnover but also a EUR6.2m loss appearing on the company’s profit and loss account. While the US market and southeastern Europe returned healthy business results, the company’s performance was more muted in its other markets, particularly in Egypt and Turkey. However, going forward Titan sees the overall group outlook for 2019 as more favourable. The USA is Titan’s most important market, ge... |
Titan reports 13% advance in 1Q turnover but EUR6.2m net loss23 May 2019, Published under Cement NewsGreece-based Titan Group reported a 12.5 per cent rise YoY in consolidated turnover to EUR362.7m in the first quarter of 2019 ended 31 March 2019. The company attributed the higher sales to a robust US market and growth in southeastern Europe. EBITDA was up two per cent to EUR44m as the company faced a challenging business environment in Egypt and Turkey. Titan's net result was impacted by higher depreciation charges and unfavourable foreign exchange rates, recording a EUR6m loss (1Q18: E... |
Titan Cement moves to Brussels listing23 October 2018, Published under Cement NewsTitan Cement International SA has submitted a voluntary tender offer for the exchange of all ordinary and preference shares issued by Titan Cement Co with new share of Titan Cement International SA to facilitate the listing of the Titan Group in the Euronext Brussels stock exchange, one of the largest EU stock exchanges, according to a company statement. However, the cement producer will maintain a parallel listing on the Athens Exchange and Euronext Paris. The step will support its indepe... |
Titan Group joins the GCCA26 September 2018, Published under Cement NewsGreece’s Titan Group has announced that it has joined the Global Concrete and Cement Association (GCCA). Through its participation, the company continues building on its commitment to actively engage in collaborative initiatives aiming to address global sustainability challenges, according to a press release. The UK-based GCCA will incorporate the activities of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) as of January 2019, following a strategic partnership with the World Business Council f... |