Earnings Release • May 7, 2021
Earnings Release
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5 May 2021
*Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
"HeidelbergCement has made an excellent start to 2021," said Dr. Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board. "In all Group areas, we have once again been able to significantly increase our results and margins compared with an already strong first quarter in the previous year. This is a seamless continuation of our very good development in recent quarters".
In the first quarter, sales volumes in all business lines increased compared with the previous year.
Group-wide cement and clinker sales volumes increased by 2.4% to 28.4 million tonnes (previous year: 27.7). Excluding consolidation effects, the increase amounted to 2.9%. Increases in sales volumes in the Group areas Asia-Pacific, Africa-Eastern Mediterranean Basin and, in particular, Western and Southern Europe more than offset volume losses in Northern and Eastern Europe-Central Asia and North America.
Deliveries of aggregates increased by 2.0% year-on-year to 61.3 million tonnes (previous year: 60.1). While volumes rose in North America, Asia-Pacific and above all in Western and Southern Europe, they significantly decreased in Northern and Eastern Europe-Central Asia as well as in Africa-Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
Ready-mixed concrete sales volumes increased by 1.2% to 10.8 million cubic meters (previous year: 10.7). Excluding consolidation effects, the increase amounted to 2.5%. While deliveries in Western and Southern Europe were significantly higher and in North America and Africa-Eastern Mediterranean slightly above the previous year's level, sales volumes in Northern and Eastern Europe-Central Asia and Asia-Pacific decreased. Asphalt deliveries increased by 11.5% to 2.0 million tonnes (previous year: 1.8).
Compared with the previous year, Group revenue increased by 0.7% to €3,958 million (previous year: 3,930). Excluding consolidation and currency effects, the increase was 4.3%. Changes in the scope of consolidation had a negative impact of €17 million and exchange rate effects a negative impact of €120 million.
Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) increased significantly by €133 million or 32.9% to €538 million (previous year: 405). Excluding consolidation and currency effects, the operational increase was €149 million, 38.0% higher than the previous year. Increased volumes in all business lines and an overall positive price trend made a major contribution to the increase in results. In addition, despite a significant rise in energy prices, energy costs were kept under control thanks to long-term supply contracts concluded in the previous year.
RCOBD margin, i.e. the ratio of result from current operations before depreciation and amorisation to revenue, increased significantly in all Group areas, particularly in North America, Europe, and Africa-Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
Result from current operations (RCO) increased by 279.5% to €223 million (previous year: 59). Changes in the scope of consolidation impacted the RCO by €1.3 million and exchange rate effects by €2.0 million.
In mid-April 2021, the rating agencies S&P Global Ratings and Moody's Investors Service each raised HeidelbergCement's corporate rating by one notch to BBB and Baa2, respectively. At both agencies, the outlook for the credit rating is stable. "The increase in our credit ratings underlines the confidence of the two leading rating agencies in HeidelbergCement's significantly increased financial strength," said Dr. Lorenz Näger, Chief Financial Officer of HeidelbergCement. "With the two current ratings in the solid investment grade range, we have achieved an important target ahead of schedule as part of our "Beyond 2020" strategy."
In January 2021, HeidelbergCement sold its majority participation of 51% in the Kuwaiti cement and ready-mixed concrete company Hilal Cement. This disposal was the first step of a comprehensive portfolio optimisation announced by HeidelbergCement last year as part of its "Beyond 2020" strategy.
In a further step at the beginning of May 2021, HeidelbergCement signed an agreement to sell its aggregates business and two ready-mixed concrete plants to the Swiss group LafargeHolcim as part of the realignment of its business in Greece. HeidelbergCement will focus on its core business in Greece and will continue cement production through its subsidiary Halyps Cement.
"The very good first quarter confirms our optimistic outlook for 2021," said Dr. Dominik von Achten. "We expect continued strong demand in private residential construction and infrastructure in all regions. In particular, the stimulus programmes launched by many governments to support the economic recovery are likely to have a positive impact on construction activity and thus on our sales in the short and medium term."
HeidelbergCement expects a slight increase in revenue and result from current operations before consolidation and currrency effects in 2021.
Risks that could have a significant impact on our financial position and performance in the 2021 financial year and for the foreseeable future thereafter, as well as opportunities, are presented in detail in the Annual Report 2020 in the Risk and opportunities report on page 65 f.
From today's perspective, a holistic view of individual risks and the overall risk position does not reveal any risks that could jeopardise the continued existence of the company or any other significant risks.
| HeidelbergCement Group | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 27.7 | 28.4 | 2% | 3% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 60.1 | 61.3 | 2% | 2% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 10.7 | 10.8 | 1% | 2% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | 1.8 | 2.0 | 12% | 12% |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 3,930 | 3,958 | 1% | 4% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
405 | 538 | 33% | 38% |
| in % of revenue | 10.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | 59 | 223 | 280% | 295% |
| in % of revenue | 1.5% | 5.6% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| North America | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 3.3 | 3.1 | -5% | -5% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 22.5 | 23.1 | 3% | 3% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2% | 2% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 17% | 17% |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 920 | 849 | -8% | 0% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
52 | 80 | 54% | 67% |
| in % of revenue | 5.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | -44 | -3 | n.a. | n.a. |
| in % of revenue | -4.8% | -0.4% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| Western and Southern Europe | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 6.1 | 6.8 | 11% | 11% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 18.2 | 19.9 | 9% | 9% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 3.8 | 4.2 | 10% | 10% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | 0.8 | 0.9 | 16% | 16% |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 1,105 | 1,236 | 12% | 13% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
62 | 121 | 94% | 97% |
| in % of revenue | 5.6% | 9.8% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | -39 | 28 | n.a. | n.a. |
| in % of revenue | -3.6% | 2.2% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| Northern & Eastern Europe-Central Asia | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 4.6 | 4.4 | -4% | -4% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 9.0 | 8.0 | -11% | -11% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 1.3 | 1.2 | -9% | -9% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | ||||
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 584 | 571 | -2% | -1% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
63 | 67 | 7% | 9% |
| in % of revenue | 10.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | 14 | 21 | 44% | 46% |
| in % of revenue | 2.4% | 3.6% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| Asia-Pacific | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 8.4 | 8.8 | 5% | 5% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 8.3 | 8.5 | 2% | 2% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 2.6 | 2.5 | -1% | -1% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 15% | 15% |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 737 | 767 | 4% | 6% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
131 | 158 | 21% | 23% |
| in % of revenue | 17.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | 65 | 99 | 51% | 56% |
| in % of revenue | 8.9% | 12.9% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| Africa-Eastern Mediterranean Basin | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Sales volumes | ||||
| Cement (Mt) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 1% | 1% |
| Aggregates (Mt) | 2.1 | 1.8 | -16% | -16% |
| Ready-mixed concrete (Mm3) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1% | 1% |
| Asphalt (Mt) | 0.1 | 0.1 | -53% | -53% |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 444 | 444 | 0% | 6% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
96 | 115 | 20% | 26% |
| in % of revenue | 21.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | 69 | 89 | 29% | 36% |
| in % of revenue | 15.4% | 20.0% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
| Group Services | January-March | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €m | 2020 | 2021 | Variance | Like-for-like1) |
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 298 | 263 | -12% | -7% |
| Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) |
5 | 6 | 11% | 33% |
| in % of revenue | 1.8% | 2.3% | ||
| Result from current operations (RCO) | 5 | 6 | 13% | 36% |
| in % of revenue | 1.7% | 2.2% |
1) Adjusted for consolidation and currency effects
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Second quarter 2021 results 29 July 2021 Third quarter 2021 results 4 November 2021
HeidelbergCement is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions, with leading market positions in aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete. Around 53,000 employees at more than 3,000 locations in over 50 countries deliver long-term financial performance through operational excellence and openness for change. At the center of actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As forerunner on the path to carbon neutrality, HeidelbergCement crafts material solutions for the future.
This document contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute forecasts regarding results or any other performance indicator, but rather trends or targets, as the case may be, including with respect to plans, initiatives, events, products, solutions and services, their development and potential. Although HeidelbergCement believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions as at the time of publishing this document, investors are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of HeidelbergCement, including but not limited to the risks described in the HeidelbergCement annual report available on its website (www.heidelbergcement.com) and uncertainties related to the market conditions and the implementation of our plans. Accordingly, we caution you against relying on forward-looking statements. HeidelbergCement does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements.
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