Cement News tagged under: business results
LafargeHolcim Maroc sees 66% rise in 2Q revenue31 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim Maroc saw a 66 per cent rise in revenues to MAD2078m (US$232.4m) in the second quarter of 2021 from MAD1252m in the 2Q20. The positive trend has been attributed mainly to the increase in sales across the board. In the first half of 2021 revenues increased by 26 per cent YoY to MAD4000m from MAD3185m in the 1H20. The company’s debt fell by 10 per cent YoY to MAD5952m at 30 June 2021. |
West China Cement sees profit rise 40% YoY31 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsWest China Cement has posted a 40.4 per cent YoY rise in attributable profit to CNY1.06bn (US$163.5m) for the first half of 2021, compared to CNY752.3m in the 1H20. Revenue also advanced 40.7 per cent YoY to CNY4.23bn from CNY3bn in the first half of 2020. |
Cherat Cement sees turnover rise 47% YoY31 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsPakistan's Cherat Cement Co has posted a profit of PKR3.21bn (US$19.29m) for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, according to a bourse filing. The company had recorded a loss of INR1.89bn for the FY19-20. Net turnover also advanced 47 per cent YoY to INR25.21bn in the FY20-21, compared to INR17.09bn in the previous year. |
Arabian Cement records 2Q21 revenue of SAR233m30 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsArabian Cement Co (ACC) registered a revenue for the 2Q21 of SAR233m (US$62m), a YoY increase of 66.9 per cent. The company achieved an 82.9 per cent YoY improvement in cement volume from its Saudi Arabian operations and a 51.5 per cent YoY growth in revenue from outside the kingdom, according to Al Rajhi Capital. Cement sales volume for the 2Q21 reached 0.7Mt, 7.9 per cent higher than the research house's estimate. Gross profit and operating profit increased by 2.0x YoY and ... |
Bamburi Cement records 21% climb in turnover30 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsKenya's Bamburi Cement has recorded a 21 per cent YoY growth in turnover to KES19.6bn (US$178.45m) for the first half of 2021, compared with KES16.2bn in the 1H20. Pre-tax profit also surged to KES1.1bn from KES213m. The company attributed the results to a recovery of the cement market, with domestic and export volumes rising while demand for premium cement products also increased. "The past year has been a learning curve that has enabled us to evolve towards more modern business practic... |
CRH reports 1H sales up 15%27 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsCRH saw its sales for the first half of 2021 increase 15 per cent YoY (10 per cent on a like-for-like basis) to US$14bn. First-half trading benefitted from a positive underlying backdrop in North America and Europe, said the company in a statement. Like-for-likesales in its Americas Materials segment increased by three per cent compared to 1H20, driven by improved volumes of aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete, with price progress across all lines of business. In the Europe Materials... |
Dongwu Cement reports surge in 6M profit27 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsDongwu Cement reported a 30 per cent rise in unaudited revenues to CNY227.8m (US$35.1m) in the first six months of 2021, up from CNY174.8m in the 6M20. The company’s gross profit margin of the cement segment advanced to 21.8 per cent in the 6M20 from 16.7 per cent in the year-ago period. Profit attributable to the company’s owners surged from CNY10.8m in the 6M20 to CNY25.6m in the 6M21. Dongwu Cement International Ltd is a limited liability company incorporated in the Cayman Islands a... |
AdBri sees 95% surge in profit for the 1H2125 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsAustralia’s AdBri has posted a net profit after tax of AUD56.6m (US$41m) in the first half of 2021, up 94.5 per cent on the year-ago period. Revenue also advanced 7.4 per cent YoY to AUD752.3m from AUD700.7m, as demand for construction materials increased. "Adbri delivered a robust first half financial performance for 2021 recording solid growth in revenue and profits with improving margins as demand for construction materials rebounded, supported by increased residential housing activity ... |
Boral returns to profit in the FY2124 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsAustralia’s Boral has reported a net profit of AUD640m (US$462.87m) for the full year ended 30 June 2021, compared to a loss of AUD1.145bn in the previous fiscal year. EBIT also advanced 37 per cent to AUD445m. However, sales revenue from continuing operations was down six per cent YoY to AUD2924m, as a result of lower volumes and softer prices, according to a media release. "Our full year FY2021 results reflect the mixed market conditions we are continuing to experience in Australia duri... |
KJS Cement records 36% advance in profit24 August 2021, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s KJS Cement has seen a 36.4 per cent YoY rise in profit to INR654.4m (US$8.83m) for the year ended 31 March 2021, against INR479.6m in the FY19-20. EBITDA was up 5.5 per cent to INR1.99bn. Cement and clinker sales reached 1.72Mt and 0.59Mt, respectively, a considerable increase driven by demand from infrastructure projects. "KJS Cement has recorded strong performance across all parameters this year; despite the challenging ecosystem due to the pandemic,” said Pawan Kumaar Ahluwalia... |