Cement News tagged under: West China Cement
West China Cement sees 2012 net profit jump20 March 2013, Published under Cement NewsWest China Cement Ltd has reported a rise in net profit and operating revenue for 2012 and says it expects an improved operating environment going forward due in part to increased infrastructure demand. Net profit for the group jumped 44.9 per cent YoY in 2012 to CNY360m in 2012 and operating revenue grow 10.5 per cent YoY to CNY3.52bn. Cement sales volumes grew by 28 per cent, including sales from the newly constructed Danfeng Line 2 Plant during its trial production period, compared to ... |
West China Cement chairman shares buy positive - DB07 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsDeutsche Bank (DB) says according to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings West China Cement’s chairman, Zhang Jimin, has been buying back shares for the last few weeks since Aug. 16 (7.2 million shares at a weighted average price of HK$1.20/share). It adds, Zhang's shareholding has increased by 15 bps to 38.53% of the total issued share capital. "We believe the chairman will continue buying shares at current levels given it appears he finds the current valuation attractive. More importantly, w... |
S&P lowers West China Cement corporate rating, China04 September 2012, Published under Cement NewsStandard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on West China Cement Ltd. (WCC) to 'B+' from 'BB-'. The outlook is negative. The research house also lowered the issue rating on the China-based cement manufacturer's senior unsecured notes to 'B+' from 'BB-'. S&P said in a statement: “We lowered the rating to reflect our view of WCC's weakened liquidity position, given the company's low cash balance and high short-term debt. WCC's cash balance fell to CNY173m... |
West China Cement faces downgrade review by Moody23 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsMoody's has placed West China Cement Limited's (WCC) Ba3 corporate family and senior unsecured bond ratings under review for downgrade, reports the Hong Kong Standard. Earlier this month, US shortseller Glaucus Research slammed the firm for falsifying its publicly-filed financial statements with fictitious profit margins and over-paying for acquisitions. The Shaanxi-based cement maker claimed it was selling its products at a premium price. But Glaucus, citing independent sources, said the s... |
West China Cement net profit drops 65%, China16 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsWest China Cement has reported a 65 per cent drop in first-half profit as selling prices declined and production costs increased. Net income dropped to CNY138.5m (US$23m) from CNY419m a year earlier, the cement producer said in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange yesterday. Sales were down 7.1 per cent to CNY1.59bn. The Shaanxi cement market will gradually recover this year, with pricing power maintained and possibly improved, the company said in a statement. Earlier this week, ... |
Moody's: no immediate concerns for West China Cement from short seller's report10 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsMoody's sees no immediate concerns for West China Cement from short seller's report. There is no pressure on its Ba3 corporate family and senior unsecured debt ratings. At the same time, the rating outlook remains negative, reflecting the consideration that its credit metrics, especially interest coverage, are under pressure from its fast expansion and weak cement prices. (Source: Reuters) |
West China Cement denies fraud claim09 August 2012, Published under Cement NewsShares in mainland cement maker West China Cement were suspended from trading at the company's request yesterday, following the release of an analyst's report alleging the company was guilty of "blatant fraud". The request followed the overnight release of a report by US firm Glaucus Research Group that investigates Chinese listed companies, accusing West China Cement of "fabricating" its financial statements. "We believe that West China Cement is a blatant fraud. We believe West China... |
Italcementi: June '1206 July 2012, Published under Cement NewsA reduction in the use of clinker, which has fallen back to a level last seen in the early 1970s, has led Italcementi to eliminate three of its Italian cement works. The Pontassieve works near Florence is being sold to Colacem, the third largest Italian cement producer, as this works is very much on the periphery of Italcementi's areas of operation. Furthermore, two other integrated Italcementi cement works are to be closed permanently during the third quarter of this year. The sale of I... |
West China Cement profit warning15 June 2012, Published under Cement NewsWest China Cement (WCC) warned that its net profit in the first half of this year is expected to plunge more than 50% on-year due to a drop in cement price. This follows a warning from industry peer, Anhui Conch Cement who last week also issued 1H profit warnings. DBS Vickers expects WCC's earnings are bottoming out as cement prices are recovering. It keeps the stock at Buy with a target price of HK$2.27 but says WCC's shares have rallied 35% year-to-date, significantly outperforming peers ... |
West China acquisition of Fuping Cement positive – Moody’s10 May 2012, Published under Cement NewsMoody's commented that West China Cement's (WCC) acquisition of Fuping Cement is credit positive for WCC (Ba3, negative). Fuping Cement owns a 2Mt cement production plant in Zhuangli town in Shaanxiand a 35% interest in Shifeng Cement which has a 2Mt plant in Caocun town, also in Shaanxi. WCC is also still completing the acquisition of a 65% interest in ShifengCement, which began in March 2012. Moody's said the issuance of HK$620m worth of new shares to acquire capacity will enhance its... |