Holcim's Third Quarter Financial Report Is Bright, and Its Profitability Continues to Rise

in local currency Net sales up 2.9%

Recurring EBIT margin 19.1%, up 80 basis

points Binding agreement signed, Xella, the European leader in sustainable and innovative wall systems, is expected to confirm its guidance for fiscal year 2025 with net sales of about 1 billion euros

in 2025. In line with the strategic goal

of "Next Generation Growth 2030"

"This month, we took a major step forward in that vision by agreeing to acquire Xella.". Xella is the European leader in sustainable and innovative wall systems. The acquisition will provide Holcim with a new platform for growth in the highly attractive €12 billion-plus wallboard market, with opportunities for both cross-selling and system sales. This will accelerate the expansion of Holcim's high-value building solutions in line with our Next Generation Growth 2030 strategy.

"With the acceleration of net sales growth in the third quarter, we achieved strong profitable growth in the first nine months of the year, with a 9.8% increase in recurring EBIT in local currency and an industry-leading profit margin of 19. The improvement in profit margin is due to our high-value strategy and the expansion of sustainable product supply to meet customer demand." As well as accelerating decarbonization and recycling buildings to achieve profitable growth, 14 value added transactions were completed at the same time during this period.

"Based on these strong results, we confirm our guidance for the full year 2025, which includes recurring EBIT growth of 6% to 10% in local currency, profit margins of over 18%, and pre-lease free cash flow of approximately CHF 2 billion."

01 Overview

of Third Quarter & First Nine Months Results is calculated in local currency, excluding major M & A transactions.".

02 Strong Profitability growth

Net sales for the first nine months were CHF 11,906 million, up from the same period last year in local currency. 2. Recurring EBIT growth for the first nine months exceeded net sales growth, reaching CHF 2,275 million, up from CHF 2,275 million in local currency. Year-on-year growth 9. Holcim's nine-month recurring EBIT margin improved by 80 basis points to 19. As a result, Holcim is on track to deliver industry-leading margins for the full year.

03 Investments

focused on attractive markets

Holcim continues to invest in profitable growth in attractive markets and has completed 14 value added transactions since the beginning of the year. The

building materials business was strengthened through five acquisitions: the SA. RE.

building solutions business in France was expanded through seven acquisitions: Algimouss in France and CPC AG in Germany, and a thermal insulation solutions business for building systems was acquired in Poland; France's Soci Société des B Bétons de la Vall Vallée de Seine (S. B. V. S

) Cement Australia, Holcim's joint venture in Australia, has completed the acquisition of BGC's cement materials division. Holcim also completed the divestment of its Nigerian operations and its Iraqi Karbala Cement Manufacturing Ltd.

04 Sustainability Drives Profitable Growth

promoting recycling construction, the recycling volume of Holcim building demolition materials increased by about 20% compared with the same period last year.

05Guideline

2025 1. Growth in line with "Next Generation Growth 2030"

. Net sales growth of 3% to 5%

in local currency.

Building materials cover a wide range of decarburized cement and recycled aggregates. Building solutions include energy efficient building systems and high performance concrete and decking.

is calculated in functional currency." Excluding major M & A transactions.

< IMG SRC = "Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, https://img7.ccement.com/news/2510/richtext/img/ktezk5aan9j1761887914490. employs more than 48,000 people." It operates in 45 markets in Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Holcim offers a comprehensive range of high-quality building materials and solutions covering the entire construction process – from foundations and floors to roofs and walls. These products, backed by premium brands such as ECOPlanet, ECOPact, ECOCycle ®, demonstrate Holcim's commitment to innovation and sustainability.