Cement News tagged under: corporate
Udaipur Cement reports revenue growth in September quarter27 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s Udaipur Cement Works Ltd (UWCL) has reported total revenue of INR2695.2m (US$32.38m) in the quarter ended 30 September 2023, marking an increase from the INR2464.7m seen in the previous quarter and INR2205m recorded in the same quarter a year earlier. Net profit after tax for the September 2023 quarter came in at INR121.5m, compared to INR42.1m in the previous quarter and INR21.8m in the September 2022 quarter. Earnings per share increased from INR0.07 in the quarter ended 30 Se... |
Dewan Cement reports PKR115m loss in 1QFY23-2427 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPakistan cement producer Dewan Cement Ltd (DCL) , subsidiary of Mega Conglomerate Ltd , announced its financial results for the 1QFY23-24, which ended 30 September 2023, on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) website. It reported a loss after taxation of PKR115m (US$0.414m) against a loss of PKR681m during this period. The loss can be attributed to the high cost of sales during this period despite increased revenue. Its net sales increased to PKR5.61bn from PKR3.53bn. Similarly, the ... |
Cementos Pacasmayo reports 3% EBITDA gain in 3Q2327 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsPeru-based Cementos Pacasmayo has reported a revenue of PEN516.7m in the third quarter of 2023, a 6.7 per cent decline when compared with the 3Q22. Dispatch volumes of cement, concrete and prefabricated products fell by 11.5 per cent YoY. “A contraction in demand was observed due to the stagnation of the execution of public investment, a contraction in the self-construction segment and a slowdown in private investment,” said a report from financial broker Kallpa SAB. Consolidated EBITDA... |
ACC Ltd reports YoY rise in revenue27 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s ACC Ltd has reported total income of INR46,425.3m (US$557.7m) in the quarter ended 30 September 2023, down from INR52,793.5m in the previous quarter but up from INR40,561.6m in the same period a year earlier. Profit after tax came in at INR3842.9m in the September 2023 quarter, compared to a INR4639.3m profit in the previous quarter but a loss of INR910.9m in the September 2022 quarter. Total expenses in the quarter ended 30 September 2023 came in at INR41,269.5m, down from INR4... |
Fauji Cement Co reports capacity utilisation of 64% in 1QFY23-2427 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsFauji Cement Co Ltd (FCCL) announced its financial results for 1QFY23-24, which ended on 30 September 2023, at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on 25 October. The company said that the 1QFY23-24 saw a considerable increase of 14 per cent YoY in the industry’s domestic demand, a 48 per cent increase in exports to Afghanistan and an overall increase of 16 per cent. Thus, the company’s comprehensive dispatches increased by 25 per cent, with capacity utilisation of 64 per cent... |
Strong 3Q results from Vulcan boost full-year forecasts27 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsVulcan Materials Co has reported revenues of US$2186m in the third quarter of 2023, up from US$2088m in the same period a year earlier. Gross profit over the same timeframe has advanced from US$493m to US$591m, while adjusted EBITDA has improved from US$507m to US$602m. In the 3Q23 the aggregates segment saw its gross profit increase by 17 per cent YoY to US$508m (equivalent to US$7.95/t), while the gross profit margin expanded 200 basis points. Cash gross profit per tonne improved 18... |
CEMEX utilises by-pass dust for agricultural use26 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX and waste management company Silverwoods are utilising by-pass dust (BPD) from the CEMEX Rugby cement plant for agricultural purposes, supporting the circular economy. Since 2015 nearly 130,000t of BPD have been recovered through the partnership. BPD is ideal for use on farmland due to its high potassium and lime content, meaning it can provide a direct sustainable replacement for traditional fertilisers and lime. Additionally, by re-using BPD, CEMEX has been able to dramatically ... |
GCC reports 18% rise in sales in 3Q2326 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsMexico-based cement producer GCC has reported consolidated net sales of US$416.1m in the 3Q23, up 17.9 per cent YoY. This was primarily due to increased cement and concrete volumes in Mexico, increased concrete volumes in the US and a favourable price environment in both markets. However, these were partially offset by decreased cement volumes in the US. EBITDA in the 3Q23 improved by 35 per cent YoY to US$158.5m with an EBITDA margin of 38.1 per cent. Earnings per share over the three-... |
Adani Cement completes refinancing package26 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsAdani Cement , through Endeavour Trade and Investment Ltd, announced the successful completion of its refinancing programme for acquisition debt taken for Ambuja Cements and ACC Ltd , through a US$3500m financing package, raised from a clutch of international banks. This showcases Adani's robust access to the global financial market and strong liquidity position, says the company. “This achievement reflects our commitment to financial stability and growth. This facility will res... |
Holcim Algeria buys automatic ship loader for Djendjen port operations26 October 2023, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Algeria invested EUR3m in an automatic ship loader for its operations at Djendjen port. The 18,000tpd ship loader will speed up clinker loading at the port, reducing waiting times and demurrage costs, as well as maintain product quality. It is also expected to reduce the operations’ environmental footprint by reducing dust and other emissions. |