Holcim
Good start to the year
25 Apr 2025
Stable net sales of CHF 5,544 millionOver-proportional recurring EBIT growth of +1.7% in local currencyM&A momentum continues with five value-accretive...
Holcim publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
14 Apr 2025
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 3.10 per registered share, up 11% following record 2024 performanceThe Board of Directors proposes a dividend...
Amrize Completes $3.4 Billion Bond Offering Ahead of Planned Spin-Off
11 Apr 2025
Important disclaimer – forward-looking statements:This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward...
Holcim acquires Compañía Minera Luren to expand in Latin America
03 Apr 2025
Leading Peruvian producer of high-value building solutionsWell positioned to expand business in Peru and accelerate growth in Latin AmericaCompañía Minera Luren...
Analyst webcast replayib
28 Feb 2025
Holcim CEO Miljan Gutovic and CFO Steffen Kindler lead the Full Year 2024 Results presentation, discussion and QA analysts and investors.
Amrize Form 10 publicly filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for planned spin-off
28 Feb 2025
About HolcimHolcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024. Our 65,000 employees are...
Record performance in 2024, well positioned for 2025
28 Feb 2025
Full-year net sales of CHF 26,407m Recurring EBIT of CHF 5,049m, +10.8% in local currency, +6.1% in CHF Expansion of industry-leading recurring EBIT margin to...
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