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Afrimat boosts revenue by 24% in FY23-24 as Lafarge integration continues

17 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Andries Van Heerden, Afrimat's  Group CEO, stated that he was exceptionally pleased with the group’s performance for the year ended 29 February 2024, which was supported by a revenue increase of 23.9 per cent from ZAR4.9bn (US$268.9m) to ZAR6.1bn (US$334.8m). Operating profit increased by 19.8 per cent to total ZAR12bn (2023: ZAR961.6m), delivering an operating profit margin for the group of 18.9 per cent.   “The diversified position Afrimat has adopted, together with the efficiency proje...

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh net profit stands BDT1.627bn in 1Q24

16 May 2024, Published under Cement News

According to the latest quarterly report of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd ( LHBL), a frontline cement producer in Bangladesh, revenue and net profit shrank by three and 15 per cent, respectively, in the 1Q24. The prime reasons could be the increase in the cost of raw materials and the prevailing inflation in the country. In a statement, Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO, said: “The construction Industry is going through a challenging time, with a consistently high inflationary environment impacting co...

Cementir posts higher sales in 1Q24

10 May 2024, Published under Cement News

Cementir cement and clinker sales volumes equal to 2.4Mt increased by 2.3 per cent in the 1Q24 compared to the same period of 2023 thanks to the increase recorded in Turkey, which offset the decline in volumes in other geographical areas. Francesco Caltagirone Jr, Cementir chairman and CEO, commented: “Results for the first quarter of 2024 were in line with our expectations, with sales volumes up but revenues and EBITDA down, compared to the first quarter of 2023. The excellent performa...

Kohat Cement Co posted a profit of PKR6.512bn in 9MFY23-24

29 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Kohat Cement Co Ltd (KOHC) announced its financial results for the 9MFY23-24 on 25 April. It posted a profit after tax (PAT) of PKR6.512bn (US$23.3m) compared to PKR5.363bn in the same period in the previous year, up by 21 per cent YoY. Result highlights from AHL Research report that the topline in the 9MFY23-24 remained stable at PKR29.972bn. Earnings per share (EPS) increased to PKR33.25 in the 9MFY23-24 from PKR26.91 in the 9MFY22-23. Selling and distribution expenses in 9MFY23...

Maple Leaf Cement Factory's profit falls 13% in 9MFY23-24

29 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd (MLCF) announced its financial result for the 9MFY23-24 on the Pakistan Stock Exchange website on 25 April, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of PKR5.374bn (US$19.26m) compared to a PAT of PKR6.185bn in the same period of the previous year, down by 13 per cent YoY. Earnings per share (EPS) declined to PKR5.01 in the 9MFY23-24 from PKR5.76 in the year-ago period. The result highlights from AHL Research said that the topline in the 9MFY23-24 arrived at PKR50....

HeidelbergCement Bangladesh reported a net profit of BDT459m in 2023

26 April 2024, Published under Cement News

According to HeidelbergCement Bangladesh Ltd ’s (HB) 2023 annual report, the company successfully manufactured and distributed a combined total of 2.185Mt of cement through its three strategically-positioned plants in Kanchpur, Chittagong, and Mukterpur. This quantity represents a marginal 1.2 per cent decline compared to the aggregate sales volume achieved in 2022. Notably, the company’s overall sales volume decreased by 28,000t compared to the preceding year. HB reported a net profit of ...

Bestway Cement posts a fall in profit in 9MFY23-24

19 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Bestway Cement Ltd (BWCL) announced its 3QFY23-24 (January-March 2024) and 9MFY23-24 (July 2023-March 2024) results on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on 17 April 2024. The company’s net earnings stood at PKR10.31bn (US$37m) in the 9MFY23-24, down by 11.4 per cent YoY. The high cost of finance and expensive sales can be attributed to the lower profits during this period. During this period, its gross sales increased by 27.1 per cent to PKR112.11bn from PKR88.22bn. It incurred a distri...

Buzzi SpA's 2023 regional results see cement sales climb in Italy

03 April 2024, Published under Cement News

Buzzi SpA reported domestic hydraulic binders and clinker sales in Italy up 2.1 per cent in 2023, while the ready-mix concrete output slightly declined 1.4 per cent. The average prices of cement and concrete confirmed their improvement compared to the previous period. Such trend in volumes and prices led to net sales of EUR818.3m, up 12.7 per cent (EUR726.2m in 2022). Ebitda achieved EUR175.2m, more than doubled compared to EUR82m of last year.  USA US cement sales closed the year sli...

Buzzi SpA reports consolidated cement sales of 26Mt in 2023

02 April 2024, Published under Cement News

In 2023 Buzzi SpA reported consolidated cement sales of 26.343Mt, down seven per cent compared to 2022. The generalised slowdown in deliveries, which has been already highlighted during the first half of the year, continued also during the following quarters, particularly in central Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic, where the residential sector significantly weighed on demand. In Italy and the United States sales volumes showed some resilience. Ready-mix concrete sales amounted to ...

Power Cement saw losses in 1HFY23-24


19 March 2024, Published under Cement News

Power Cement Ltd released its half-yearly financial report ending on 31 December 2023, wherein the company reported sales revenue at PKR16.84bn (US$60.23m), representing an increase of 33 per cent compared to the same period last year. The gross profit for the first half of FY23-24 surged to PKR3.95bn, indicating a growth of around 43 per cent compared to the first half of FY22-23. In the face of lower export prices, increased electricity prices and other challenges on the cost side, th...