Quarterly Report • Jul 31, 2024
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| Declaration by the persons responsible02 | |
|---|---|
| Financial performance overview03 | |
| Report on review of interim financial information…06 | |
| Interim condensed consolidated financial statements07 | |
| Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial information…13 |
The Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Information, presented through pages 7 to 26, has been approved by the Board of Directors on 30th of July 2024.
Dimitrios Papalexopoulos Michael Colakides
Chair of the Board of Directors Managing Director and Group CFO
Grigorios Dikaios Athanasios Ntanas
Company CFO Financial Consolidation Director

We certify, to the best of our knowledge, that:
a) The condensed financial statements for the Half Year 2024 were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to interim financial reporting and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the issuer and of the undertakings included in the consolidation, and
b) The interim management report presents a fair review of any important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year 2024 and their effect on the condensed set of financial statements, major transactions with related parties and their effect on the condensed set of financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties of the remaining six months of the year.
Dimitrios Papalexopoulos Michael Colakides
Chair of the Board of Directors Managing Director and Group CFO

In H1 2024, TITAN Group achieved consolidated sales growth of 7.6%, reaching €1,323.0m, with all regions supporting top-line growth and overall volumes increasing, attributing to the delivery of another strong performance. Cement pricing was firmly upheld, exhibiting low regional variances, while selective price increases were performed in aggregates and ready-mix concrete. Operational efficiencies, as reflected in our optimized productivity, improved energy mix performance and increased digitalization processes in the manufacturing process, have further bolstered the Group's profitability. EBITDA for the period reached €281.4m, increased by 16.7% y-o-y, despite unabated cost pressures in factors such as labor, transportation and raw materials across the regions we operate, as well as elevated electricity cost in Greece. Last 12-month rolling EBITDA margin strengthened to 22.0%, following improved contribution from ready-mix and aggregates. Our main markets progressed steadfastly with the US forging ahead with a robust performance, resilient to the adverse weather and the prolonged high interest rates. Greece benefitted from the burgeoning domestic demand expanding its volumes across the product mix, while Southeastern Europe continued to grow with increased cement demand in almost all countries. The market in Turkey has exhibited strong demand, while demand in Egypt was flat. Net profit after taxes and minority interests (NPAT) in the first six months of 2024 rose to €148.7m, posting a significant improvement of 34.1% y-o-y. The positive dynamics of demand in our markets have been mirrored across all product lines with domestic cement volumes growing to 8.7m tons, increasing by 3% y-o-y, while elevated cement and clinker exports were achieved. Similar growth trends have also been recorded in our downstream products with ready-mix volumes increasing by 8% y-o-y and those of aggregates by 3%; building blocks and fly-ash volumes also increased compared to the same period in 2023.
In a period characterized by unfavorable weather across the country, Titan America delivered another stellar performance characterized by solid topline growth and robust profitability for the first half of the year. While cement volumes did not record growth due to works being postponed because of the weather, prices remained firm, while prices of ready-mix concrete maintained their positive momentum. Costs remain elevated compared to historic pre-pandemic levels with labor, raw materials and transportation costs all trending upwards. Nevertheless, the Group's resilient pricing coupled with the targeted efforts undertaken in recent years at restoring margins translated into further delivery of improved operational profitability. Investments across the supply chain, efficiency gains realized from the operation of the second drag line at the Group's Pennsuco quarry in Florida, as well as the lower cost of imported cement, manifested themselves in Titan's America results. Order books remain strong and works not materialized due to weather conditions are rescheduled for later in the year. The residential segment remained subdued as higher mortgage rates affected buyers' sentiment, thereby capping activity. In the Group's markets, momentum is being maintained in both the infrastructure segment with extensive road, bridge and tunnel activity and in the commercial sector which is seeing a surge in the industrial segment, in particular. Considerable investments are being carried out in many sectors such as vehicle manufacturing, advanced defense systems, warehouses and data centers all along various states of the East Coast. The Group continues to invest in its downstream presence in both ready-mix concrete, by growing its mobile unit base and renewing its truck fleet to optimize production and logistics capabilities and in aggregates with the acquisition of additional reserves in both Florida and the Mid-Atlantic. The Group is also increasing its productive capacity in concrete blocks with two new units under development and is in the final stage of the acquisition of a sand quarry which will support its development of a calcined clay production line. Titan America sales in the first six months of 2024 reached €774.6m (\$836m) up by 5.3%, while EBITDA grew to €164.1m (\$177m), up by 21.1% YoY.
The first half of the year was very strong in Greece with volumes of domestic cement, aggregates, ready-mix and mortars, all increasing at a double-digit level. Consumption originated in the residential segment, private projects, and tourism-related investments, characteristic of the period in the run-up to Greece's main tourist summer season. Large public infrastructure projects have not yet exhibited the traction expected which bodes well for the smoothening out of demand in the post-summer season in the absence of tourism-related building activity. Cement pricing held firm while there were further increases realized downstream in the aggregates, ready-mix and mortars segments. Nevertheless, higher electricity costs coupled with lower -compared to their 2023 peak levels- export prices to the Group's operations in the US muted regional profitability. Thermal substitution rates at the Kamari plant -following the commissioning of the precalciner- have increased to record levels of above 50%, with a series of further complementary investments now slated to optimize alternative fuel utilization further such as through the increased use of hydrogen. In the course of the period, the Group also began rolling out its new "CEM IV" pozzolanic cement, which embodies a much-reduced carbon footprint than the currently used "CEM II", aiming to replace 70% of "CEM II" volumes by year-end, a step change in optimizing cement formulations to reduce CO2. The total sales for the region of Greece and Western Europe in the first half of 2024 reached €218.5m, up by 10.7% YoY, while EBITDA closed at €30.9m, compared to €36.3m in the same period in 2023.

The Southeast Europe region recorded a very strong performance in H1 2024, driven by continuous, increased demand across almost all the countries. Robust cement volumes across the region were supported by solid market fundamentals and favorable weather conditions. The positive momentum witnessed from the flow of remittances, tourism, infrastructure development as well as various private investments continued unabated. Pricing held firm, at levels that are still below more mature, central European markets. The Group's cost structure also continued to improve, aided by the contribution of renewable energy sources in the form of solar panels in Bulgaria and N. Macedonia, as well as the efficient use of the Group's available milling capacity to best optimize power consumption. The efficiency gains were realized as a result of both the rollout of end-to-end real-time optimizers (RTOs) in two of the Group's plants in the region, and the completion of the alternative fuel investments in Bulgaria, which enabled the alternative fuel utilization rate to reach more than 50%, and in North Macedonia, which will see alternative fuel utilization double -albeit from a much lower base. Simultaneously, the Group has been strengthening its market reach in the region by broadening its offering to ready-mix customers through the provision of technical sales. Sales for this region, in the first semester of 2024 increased by 10.4% to €215.4m, while EBITDA increased by €22.8m, reaching €82.8m.
The Eastern Mediterranean region continues to be penalized by the structural adjustments and the challenging policy decisions undertaken to address macroeconomic imbalances.
In Egypt, the rate hike and currency devaluation in March along with the release of the IMF and EU financing saw an easing of the foreign exchange shortage, inflation abating and large projects slowly taking off, on the back of an influx of FDIs. While cement consumption remained stable y-o-y, this is not representative of the underlying activity, currently picking up on the ground with numerous commercial and residential private projects. Indicatively, the \$35 billion "Ras El-Hekma" project, signed in February, envisages the development of a new, massive urban, business and tourism center on the country's North Coast, not far away from the Group's Alexandria plant. Operationally, in an environment of flat domestic volumes and pricing levels that did not manage to offset the effects of the devaluation, the Group maximized its operational efficiencies, by capitalizing on its cement and clinker export capabilities along the Mediterranean and by streamlining costs with Group's plants increasing alternative fuels utilization rates at above 40% in Alexandria and above 30% in Beni Suef.
In Turkey, cement consumption continued registering healthy growth with volumes growing in double digits, reflected also in the Group's performance. Prices remained well-oriented with further increases announced at the end of the quarter. Despite the macroeconomic challenges, construction continued unabated primarily driven by the extensive reconstruction efforts post last year's earthquake which has created a steady flow of demand across the country and a drive for rehabilitation of the existing building stock against future disasters. With an estimated 10 million units required, mass housing projects are being developed by the country's Housing Development Administration in several regions, whilst similar private initiatives emerge in the more affluent urban areas such as those of the Marmara region. Following the successful establishment of our new biomass unit, alternative fuel utilization has increased to 35%. The Group continues to focus on mitigating the volatility of production costs, impacting local profitability.
Despite the currency devaluation hit, total sales in the region reached €114.5m up by 13.3%, while EBITDA dropped to €3.7m, compared to €9.3m in H1 2023.
Cement consumption in Brazil increased by 1.5% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2023, while in the Northeast, the region where our JV operates, a 3.8% increase was posted. Elevated interest rates, lower disposable income and macroeconomic uncertainty affect cement consumption as well as public investment policy which faces fiscal constraints. The sentiment remains volatile, with confidence indicators showing mixed results due to the backlog of essential needs in housing, sanitation and road works that should eventually be met. In H1 2024, Apodi posted sales of €59.9m versus €59.7m in H1 2023, while EBITDA increased by €2.8m, to €8.8m.
The robust EBITDA result of the first semester at €281.4m along with the uptight working capital performance despite higher sales, were conducive to the strong positive operating free cash flow of €110m generated at the end of June 2024, compared to the €77m generated in the same period last year. A further reduction in the Group's net debt was achieved, with the June 2024 net debt figure closing at €640m, lower by €122m versus the same period last year and by €20m versus the end of 2023. Consequently, TITAN's debt leverage ratio improved, reaching record low levels of 1.08x. The next significant bond maturity is one issue of €350 million maturing in November 2024, which is intended to be repaid from own liquidity and utilization of bank lines.
Capital expenditure levels have been upheld high at €108.8m, with investments directed to the US for the modernization of the ready-mix fleet, logistics improvements and capacity expansion in concrete block units and to Europe focusing on a number of green initiatives including bolt-on acquisitions in cementitious materials and aggregates, improvement of the energy mix, though higher utilization of alternative fuels and photovoltaic installations, coupled with increased use of hydrogen injection.
The Board of Directors at its meeting on July 30th, 2024, decided the initiation of a new share buyback program, again for a total value of up to €20m, which will commence after the termination of the current one, at the end of August 2024, and is expected to be completed by June 30th, 2025.

The consensus around the outlook of the global economy is tilting towards stable growth and moderate disinflation through 2025. Tight monetary policy should continue to slow growth, even as rate-cutting cycles progress. Indicators remain volatile: in the US, there have been a few months of downside inflation and upside growth surprises, followed by renewed inflationary pressures while European indicators signal a bottom turning to a moderate recovery, with economic expansion in the south still outpacing growth in northern and western Europe. Turkey and Egypt, our two high-inflation economies, are set to get closer to normalization over the year and into 2025.
The outlook for the US economy is characterized by cautious optimism. The economy is projected to sustain its growth, the pace of which will be moderated by any inflation control measures and fiscal policy adjustments. The residential segment should stabilize before starting to record an upside in 2025, however, regions experiencing population growth, such as the southeast coast, may still see robust residential development. The infrastructure segment is poised to continue with further growth, driven by federal and state investments in transportation and energy with significant funding from the "IIJA", supporting a multi-year tailwind. The growth in industrial and warehouse construction, driven by data centers and supply chain adjustments across the US manufacturing base, should continue as the construction industry benefits from targeted investments and evolving market demand. The Group continues to strengthen its downstream presence and to undertake investments to support both product development and market reach.
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, growth in Greece remains well above the Euro area average. Thus far, economic activity has been driven by private consumption, investment in construction, and tourism. Looking ahead, the construction sector in Greece is poised for a growth trajectory driven by public infrastructure projects, especially through an accelerated implementation of the "Recovery & Resilience Facility (RRF)" related projects and increasing focus on sustainable construction practices. While steady sectoral progress is expected, persistent issues such as regulatory constraints, specialized labor shortages and material cost fluctuations may temper its growth pace.
The Southeastern Europe region has exhibited relative resilience against external shocks. A mix of private consumption as well as foreign investments have underpinned regional growth, which is not expected to exhibit fluctuations. Improved fiscal conditions, coupled with public and private investments and moderating inflation underpin a stable outlook scenario. The Group has a strong network presence and undertakes initiatives to further expand its activities vertically, exploring opportunities in aggregates, ready-mix as well as other cementitious materials which will complement its decarbonization strategy and strengthen its presence and future profitability.
Egypt has exhibited signs of normalization with the support of substantial levels of investment and coupled with its demographic potential, it could be expecting an improving economic environment. Its strategic positioning in a very volatile region has elevated the country to an important exporter to neighboring countries requiring reconstruction works. Our Group, which has remained committed to the region, has developed the capabilities to adapt to the country's newly emergent role, moving to the production of new types of high-performance cement for both bulk exports and domestic market needs. A return to economic orthodoxy in Turkey promises to solidify the inherent dynamics underlying the country's potential. Inflation appears to have reigned in, with the Central Bank projecting inflation to slow pace and drop to ca.35% at year-end, enabling the further stabilization of the economy and upholding the levels of investment required for the reconstruction activity. The Group's operations in Turkey stand out for their cost-effectiveness and streamlined operational performance and the investment in the Vezirhan pozzolana quarry will allow it to capitalize on the opportunities offered by the market's evolution as it adapts to the public mandates for the production of lower-clinker cements.
As illustrated by the consecutive quarters of elevated sales, profitability and consistent delivery, the Group remains steadfast in its strategic priorities, demonstrating a clear commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. By harnessing technological innovations and fostering partnerships, we not only enhance our competitive edge but also contribute positively to our local communities and environmental stewardship. As we continue to drive transformative changes in our industry, we reaffirm our role as a trusted leader, committed to delivering valuable and sustainable solutions across all markets we serve. We maintain our positive outlook for the year, as the completion of growth-oriented projects supports margin enhancement and our sales are expected to continue at high levels.

Titan Cement International SA Rue de la Loi 23, Bte 4, 7ème étage 1040 Brussels
To the Board of Directors
We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Titan Cement International SA and its subsidiaries as of 30 June 2024 and the related interim condensed consolidated income statement and the interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and interim condensed consolidated cash flow statement for the six-month period then ended, as well as the explanatory notes. The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim condensed consolidated financial information in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim condensed consolidated financial information based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity." A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union.
Diegem, 30 July 2024
The statutory auditor PwC Reviseurs d'Entreprises SRL/PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Represented by
Didier Delanoye* Bedrijfsrevisor/Réviseur d'entreprises *Acting on behalf of Didier Delanoye SRL/BV
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| 2024 2023 Notes Sales 5 1,322,957 1,229,014 Cost of sales -977,749 -946,206 345,208 282,808 Gross profit Other operating income 9,277 6,963 Administrative expenses -125,985 -102,653 Selling and marketing expenses -19,115 -13,610 Net impairment losses on financial assets -130 -1,278 Other operating expenses -5,335 -3,323 203,920 168,907 Profit before impairment losses on goodwill, net finance costs and taxes Gain on net monetary position in hyperinflationary economies 5,315 6,618 Finance income 3,728 2,733 Finance expenses -22,911 -25,998 Gain/(loss) from foreign exchange differences 262 -8,704 Net finance costs -13,606 -25,351 Share of loss of associates and joint ventures 12 -1,442 -1,612 Profit before taxes 188,872 141,944 Income taxes 7 -40,184 -31,279 Profit after taxes 148,688 110,665 Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 148,694 110,857 Non-controlling interests -6 -192 148,688 110,665 Basic earnings per share (in €) 1.9971 1.4815 Diluted earnings per share (in €) 1.9966 1.4802 |
(all amounts in Euro thousands) | For the six months ended 30/6 | |
|---|---|---|---|

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | For the six months ended 30/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Profit after taxes | 148,688 | 110,665 | |
| Other comprehensive income: | |||
| Items that may be reclassified to income statement | |||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 18 |
-7,985 | -53,824 | |
| Currency translation differences on transactions designated as part of net investment in foreign operation |
-8,091 | -5,190 | |
| (Loss)/gain on cash flow hedges | -102 | 26 | |
| Reclassification to income statement | -1,767 | - | |
| Income tax relating to these items 7 |
1,822 | 1,161 | |
| Other comprehensive loss for the period net of tax | -16,123 | -57,827 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period net of tax | 132,565 | 52,838 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Equity holders of the parent | 128,778 | 55,892 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 3,787 | -3,054 | |
| 132,565 | 52,838 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Notes | 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 9 | 1,720,631 | 1,688,879 |
| Investment properties | 10,827 | 11,018 | |
| Goodwill | 10 | 282,584 | 274,028 |
| Intangible assets | 11 | 92,990 | 79,635 |
| Investments in associates and joint ventures | 12 | 102,747 | 108,995 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 13 | 1,302 | 1,875 |
| Receivables from interim settlement of derivatives | 13 | 2,333 | - |
| Other non-current assets | 26,147 | 21,992 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 7 | 5,228 | 3,660 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,244,789 | 2,190,082 | |
| Inventories | 395,433 | 395,477 | |
| Receivables and prepayments | 19 | 377,380 | 325,744 |
| Income tax receivable | 6,189 | 10,234 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 13 | 91 | 4,925 |
| Receivables from interim settlement of derivatives | 13 | 13,980 | 10,453 |
| Bank term deposit | 20,000 | 80,000 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 200,593 | 194,525 | |
| Total current assets | 1,013,666 | 1,021,358 | |
| Total Assets | 3,258,455 | 3,211,440 | |
| Equity and Liabilities | 1,615,543 | 1,552,403 | |
| Equity and reserves attributable to owners of the parent | |||
| Non-controlling interests | 34,161 1,649,704 |
30,720 1,583,123 |
|
| Total equity (a) | |||
| Long-term borrowings | 13 | 409,111 | 484,362 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 57,210 | 56,663 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 13 | 3,375 | - |
| Payables from interim settlement of derivatives | 13 | 722 | 1,884 |
| Deferred tax liability | 7 | 133,059 | 124,467 |
| Retirement benefit obligations | 20,945 | 21,371 | |
| Provisions | 65,050 | 67,082 | |
| Non-current contract liabilities | 487 | 786 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 27,457 | 25,637 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 717,416 | 782,252 | |
| Short-term borrowings | 13 | 378,736 | 377,847 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 15,930 | 15,517 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 13 | 13,687 | 9,513 |
| Payables from interim settlement of derivatives | 13 | 546 | 4,580 |
| Trade and other payables | 20 | 437,911 | 386,328 |
| Current contract liabilities | 12,057 | 16,877 | |
| Income tax payable | 18,861 | 17,841 | |
| Provisions | 13,607 | 17,562 | |
| Total current liabilities | 891,335 | 846,065 | |
| Total liabilities (b) | 1,608,751 | 1,628,317 | |
| Total Equity and Liabilities (a+b) | 3,258,455 | 3,211,440 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Attributable to equity holders of the parent | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary share capital |
Share premium |
Share options |
Ordinary treasury shares |
Other reserves (note 15) |
Retained earnings |
Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total equity | |
| Balance at 31 December 2022 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 1,747 | -54,201 | -861,810 | 1,343,475 | 1,394,533 | 29,741 | 1,424,274 |
| Profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | 110,857 | 110,857 | -192 | 110,665 |
| Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | -54,965 | - | -54,965 | -2,862 | -57,827 |
| Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year | - | - | - | - | -54,965 | 110,857 | 55,892 | -3,054 | 52,838 |
| Deferred tax on treasury shares held by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | -3,062 | - | -3,062 | - | -3,062 |
| Dividends distributed (note 16) | - | - | - | - | - | -44,956 | -44,956 | -744 | -45,700 |
| Purchase of treasury shares (note 14) | - | - | - | -6,818 | - | - | -6,818 | - | -6,818 |
| Treasury shares used for settlement of share-based payments (note 14) |
- | - | - | 3,017 | - | -317 | 2,700 | - | 2,700 |
| Sale - disposal of treasury shares for option plan (note 14) | - | - | - | 1,232 | - | -462 | 770 | - | 770 |
| Share based payment transactions | - | - | 753 | - | - | - | 753 | - | 753 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 10 | -10 | - |
| Transfer among reserves (note 15) | - | - | -245 | - | 7,013 | -6,768 | - | - | - |
| Balance at 30 June 2023 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 2,255 | -56,770 | -912,814 | 1,401,829 | 1,399,822 | 25,933 | 1,425,755 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Attributable to equity holders of the parent | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary share | capital Share premium | Share options | Ordinary treasury shares |
Other reserves (note 15) |
Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interests |
Total equity | |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 1,585 | -63,138 | -889,147 | 1,537,781 | 1,552,403 | 30,720 | 1,583,123 |
| Profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | 148,694 | 148,694 | -6 | 148,688 |
| Other comprehensive (loss)/income | - | - | - | - | -19,916 | - | -19,916 | 3,793 | -16,123 |
| Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year | - | - | - | - | -19,916 | 148,694 | 128,778 | 3,787 | 132,565 |
| New acquisition (note 8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 849 | 849 |
| Deferred tax on treasury shares held by subsidiary | - | - | - | - | -4,345 | - | -4,345 | - | -4,345 |
| Dividends distributed (note 16) | - | - | - | - | - | -63,395 | -63,395 | -1,201 | -64,596 |
| Purchase of treasury shares (note 14) | - | - | - | -10,685 | - | - | -10,685 | - | -10,685 |
| Treasury shares used for settlement of share-based payments (note 14) |
- | - | - | 8,261 | - | 4,657 | 12,918 | - | 12,918 |
| Sale - disposal of treasury shares for option plan (note 14) | - | - | - | 586 | - | -237 | 349 | - | 349 |
| Share based payment transactions | - | - | -410 | - | - | - | -410 | - | -410 |
| Expenses due to share capital transactions | - | - | - | - | - | -64 | -64 | - | -64 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | -6 | -6 | 6 | - |
| Transfer among reserves (note 15) | - | - | -350 | - | 6,265 | -5,915 | - | - | - |
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 825 | -64,976 | -907,143 | 1,621,515 | 1,615,543 | 34,161 | 1,649,704 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | For the six months ended 30/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Profit after taxes | 148,688 | 110,665 | |
| Taxes | 40,184 | 31,279 | |
| 9,11 Depreciation, amortization and impairment of assets |
77,470 | 72,270 | |
| Interest and related expenses | 16,885 | 23,146 | |
| Provisions | 1,204 | 11,312 | |
| Hyperinflation adjustments | -2,315 | -4,960 | |
| Other non-cash items | 2,577 | 10,640 | |
| Changes in working capital | -66,350 | -60,012 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 218,343 | 194,340 | |
| Income tax paid | -33,885 | -20,662 | |
| Net cash generated from operating activities (a) | 184,458 | 173,678 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Payments for property, plant and equipment 9 |
-99,053 | -112,342 | |
| Payments for intangible assets 11 |
-9,703 | -4,917 | |
| Payments for other investing activities | -351 | -1,829 | |
| Net payments for acquisition of subsidiary & associates 8,12 |
-13,584 | -3,400 | |
| Proceeds from sale of PPE, intangible assets and investment property 9 |
2,703 | 3,644 | |
| Proceeds from dividends | 1,313 | 1,171 | |
| Interest received | 2,800 | 1,228 | |
| Net cash flows used in investing activities (b) | -115,875 | -116,445 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Dividends paid | -95 | -598 | |
| Payments for shares purchased back | -10,685 | -6,818 | |
| Proceeds from sale of treasury shares | 349 | 770 | |
| Interest and other related charges paid | -21,013 | -23,318 | |
| Principal elements of lease payments | -7,912 | -8,417 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 44,664 | 87,499 | |
| Payments of borrowings and derivative financial instruments | -123,903 | -101,454 | |
| Bank term deposit | 60,000 | - | |
| Net cash flows used in financing activities (c) | -58,595 | -52,336 | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (a)+(b)+(c) | 9,988 | 4,897 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | 194,525 | 105,703 | |
| Effects of exchange rate changes | -3,920 | -3,101 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 200,593 | 107,499 |

| Page | |
|---|---|
| 1. General information | 14 |
| 2. Basis of preparation and summary of significant accounting policies | 14 |
| 3. Estimates | 15 |
| 4. Seasonality of operations | 15 |
| 5. Operating segment information | 16 |
| 6. Number of employees | 17 |
| 7. Income tax | 17 |
| 8. Business Combinations | 18 |
| 9. Property, plant and equipment | 19 |
| 10. Goodwill | 19 |
| 11. Intangible assets | 20 |
| 12. Investments in associates and joint ventures | 20 |
| 13. Financial instruments and fair value measurement | 21 |
| 14. Share capital and premium | 23 |
| 15. Other reserves | 24 |
| 16. Dividends | 25 |
| 17. Contingencies and commitments | 25 |
| 18. Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 25 |
| 19. Receivables and prepayments | 26 |
| 20. Trade and Other Payables | 26 |
| 21. Events after the reporting period | 26 |
| 22. Principal exchange rates | 26 |

TITAN Cement International S.A. (the Company or TCI) is a société anonyme incorporated under the laws of Belgium. The Company's corporate registration number is 0699.936.657 and its registered address is Square De Meeûs 37, 4th floor, office 501, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, while it has established a place of business in the Republic of Cyprus in the address Andrea Zakou 12 & Michail Paridi str, MC Building, 2404 Egkomi, Nicosia, Cyprus. The Company's shares are traded on Euronext Brussels, with a parallel listing on Athens Stock exchange and Euronext Paris.
The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group) are engaged in the production, trade and distribution of a wide range of construction materials, including cement, concrete, aggregates, cement blocks, dry mortars and fly ash. The Group operates primarily in Greece, the Balkans, Egypt, Turkey, the USA and Brazil.
This interim condensed consolidated financial information (the "financial information") was approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 30 July 2024.
This interim condensed financial information for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 has been prepared by management in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".
The financial information does not include all the information and disclosures required to be shown in the annual financial statements of the Group and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2023.
However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual group financial statements.
The official language of this financial information is French. It is presented in euro thousands and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (€000), except when otherwise indicated.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial information are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, except for new or revised standards, amendments and/or interpretations that are mandatory for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024 and are applicable to the Group.
The following amendments to standards are mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 January 2024 and have been endorsed by the European Union:
Amendments to IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as current or non-current' (effective 01/01/2024), affect only the presentation of liabilities in the statement of financial position — not the amount or timing of recognition of any asset, liability income or expenses, or the information that entities disclose about those items. They:
Amendments to IAS 7 'Statement of Cash Flows' and IFRS 7 'Financial Instruments: Disclosures': Supplier Finance Arrangements (effective 1 January 2024). The amendment describes the characteristics for which reporters will have to provide additional disclosures regarding the impact of supplier finance arrangements on liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.
Amendments to IFRS 16 'Leases': Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (effective 1 January 2024). The amendments explain how an entity accounts for a sale and leaseback after the date of the transaction, specifically where some or all the lease payments are variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate. They state that, in subsequently measuring the lease liability, the seller-lessee determines 'lease payments' and 'revised lease payments' in a way that does not result in the seller-lessee recognising any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains. Any gains and losses relating to the full or partial termination of a lease continue to be recognised when they occur as these relate to the right of use terminated and not the right of use retained.
The Group had either no impact or an immaterial impact from the adoption of the aforementioned amendment of standards on its interim condensed financial information.

The following Standards and amendments have been issued, but are not mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 January 2024 and have not been endorsed by the European Union:
Amendments to IAS 21 'The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability' (effective 1 January 2025). IAS 21 previously did not cover how to determine exchange rates in case there is long-term lack of exchangeability and the spot rate to be applied by the company is not observable. The narrow scope amendments add specific requirements on:
Amendments to IFRS 9 and to IFRS 7: the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (effective on 1 January 2026). On 30 May 2024, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 to:
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (effective on 1 January 2027). The IASB has issued IFRS 18, the new standard on presentation and disclosure in financial statements, with a focus on updates to the statement of profit or loss. The key new concepts introduced in IFRS 18 relate to:
IFRS 18 will replace IAS 1; many of the other existing principles in IAS 1 are retained, with limited changes. IFRS 18 will not impact the recognition or measurement of items in the financial statements, but it might change what an entity reports as its 'operating profit or loss'.
IFRS 18 will apply for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027 and also applies to comparative information. The changes in presentation and disclosure required by IFRS 18 might require system and process changes.
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures (effective on 1 January 2027). The International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) has issued a new IFRS Accounting Standard for subsidiaries. IFRS 19 'Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures' permits eligible subsidiaries to use IFRS Accounting Standards with reduced disclosures. Applying IFRS 19 will reduce the costs of preparing subsidiaries' financial statements while maintaining the usefulness of the information for users of their financial statements.
The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial information requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and consequently the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Any update in estimates of specific topics is included in the related note of this consolidated interim financial information.
The Group is a supplier of cement, concrete, aggregates and other building materials. The demand for these products is seasonal in temperate countries such as in Europe and North America. Therefore, the Group generally records lower revenues and operating profits during the first and fourth quarters when adverse weather conditions are present in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, sales and profitability tend to be higher during the second and third quarters, as favorable weather conditions support construction activity.

For management information purposes, the Group is structured in five operating segments: Greece and Western Europe, North America, South Eastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean and Joint Ventures. Each operating segment is a set of countries. The aggregation of countries is based mainly on geographic position.
Each region has a regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is a member of the Group Executive Committee and reports to the Group's CEO. In addition, the Group's finance department is organized by region for effective financial control and performance monitoring.
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance. Segment performance is evaluated based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization & impairment (EBITDA). EBITDA calculation includes the profit before impairment losses on goodwill, interest and taxes plus depreciation, amortization and impairment of tangible and intangible assets and amortization of government grants.
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Period from 1/1-30/6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece and Western Europe |
North America | South Eastern Europe |
Eastern Mediterranean |
Total | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Sales | 273,711 | 236,983 | 774,616 | 735,544 | 215,380 | 195,146 | 118,517 | 112,986 | 1,382,224 | 1,280,659 |
| Inter-segment sales | -55,201 | -39,668 | - | - | - | - | -4,066 | -11,977 | -59,267 | -51,645 |
| Sales to external customers | 218,510 | 197,315 | 774,616 | 735,544 | 215,380 | 195,146 | 114,451 | 101,009 | 1,322,957 | 1,229,014 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA) |
30,852 | 36,324 | 164,114 | 135,524 | 82,772 | 60,013 | 3,652 | 9,316 | 281,390 | 241,177 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of tangible and intangible assets |
-13,771 | -12,600 | -42,938 | -40,104 | -13,967 | -12,605 | -6,794 | -6,961 | -77,470 | -72,270 |
| Profit before impairment losses on goodwill, net finance costs and taxes |
17,081 | 23,724 | 121,176 | 95,420 | 68,805 | 47,408 | -3,142 | 2,355 | 203,920 | 168,907 |
| Greece and Western | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | Europe | North America | South Eastern Europe | Eastern Mediterranean | Total | |||||
| 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/06/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
| Total assets of segments excluding joint |
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| ventures | 861,463 | 852,097 | 1,421,619 | 1,347,459 | 521,578 | 512,455 | 367,194 | 401,433 | 3,171,854 | 3,113,444 |
| Investment in joint ventures |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 86,601 | 97,996 | |
| Total assets | 3,258,455 | 3,211,440 | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||
| liabilities | 714,301 | 700,501 | 658,216 | 685,778 | 93,996 | 93,275 | 142,238 | 148,763 | 1,608,751 | 1,628,317 |

Net finance costs are not allocated to individual segments as the underlying instruments are managed on a Group basis.
| For the six months ended 30/6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Profit before impairment losses on goodwill, net finance costs and taxes | 203,920 | 168,907 |
| Net finance costs | -13,606 | -25,351 |
| Share of profit of associates | 609 | 917 |
| Share of loss of joint ventures | -2,051 | -2,529 |
| Profit before taxes | 188,872 | 141,944 |
The average number of Group employees for the reporting period was 5,771 (prior period: 5,592).
The Group calculates the period income tax using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings.
The major components of income tax in the interim consolidated income statement and the interim statement of comprehensive income are:
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | For the six months ended 30/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current income tax - expense | -37,291 | -25,587 |
| Top up income tax - Pillar 2 | -1,515 | - |
| Provision for other taxes | -41 | -15 |
| Deferred tax expense | -1,337 | -5,677 |
| Income tax recognised in income statement | -40,184 | -31,279 |
| Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income | 1,822 | 1,161 |
| Total income tax - (expense) | -38,362 | -30,118 |
The movement of the net deferred tax liabilities is analyzed as follows:
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1/1 | 120,807 | 124,383 |
| Tax (income)/expenses during the period recognised in the income statement | -900 | 5,182 |
| Deferred tax on treasury shares held by subsidiary (note 15) | 4,345 | 3,062 |
| Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income | -1,822 | -1,161 |
| Hyperinflation adjustment | 6,778 | 4,490 |
| Exchange differences | -1,377 | -11,037 |
| Ending balance 30/6 | 127,831 | 124,919 |

Deferred income taxes are calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using the principal tax rates that apply to the countries in which the companies of the Group operate.
The Group is subject to the global minimum top-up tax Pillar 2 tax legislation and it has applied the IAS 12 mandatory exception to recognizing and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes. The top-up tax relates to the Group's operation in the following countries, all of which have statutory tax of 10%: a) Kosovo, b) North Macedonia and c) Bulgaria. The Group recognized a current tax expense of €1,515 thousand related to the top-up tax in the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the six months ended 30 June 2023: nil). The amount of €1,394 thousand is levied on the parent company, Titan Cement International S.A., and the amount of €121 thousand is levied on the Group's subsidiaries in Bulgaria.
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On 23 January 2024, the Group's subsidiary Interbeton Construction Materials S.A. acquired 90% of the voting rights of Xirorema Quarries S.A., Attika Greece, for a paid consideration amounting to €7.6m.
From the date of the acquisition, the Group consolidates the newly acquired company by using the full consolidation method. The valuation of the company has not been completed by the date the interim financial information was approved for issue by the Board of Directors and it may need to be subsequently adjusted one year after the acquisition date.
The assets and liabilities of the Xirorema Quarries as they were recorded at the date of acquisition, are as follows:
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Fair value on acquisition |
|---|---|
| Assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1,309 |
| Intangible assets | 9,701 |
| Other non-current assets | 304 |
| Inventory | 80 |
| Receivables and prepayments | 685 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 33 |
| Total assets | 12,112 |
| Liabilities | |
| Other non current liabilities | 285 |
| Trade and other payables | 305 |
| Other liabilities and taxes payable | 3,035 |
| Total liabilities | 3,625 |
| Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 8,487 |
| Non-controlling interest measured at fair value | -849 |
| Goodwill arising on acquisition (note 10) | 18 |
| Total investment | 7,656 |
| Cash flow on acquisition: | |
| Purchase consideration for 90% stake settled in cash | 7,656 |
| Net cash acquired with the subsidiaries | -33 |
| Net cash flow on acquisition | 7,623 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Property, plant and equipment |
Right of use assets |
Total property, plant and equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1/1/2024 | 1,621,475 | 67,404 | 1,688,879 |
| Additions | 92,822 | 6,231 | 99,053 |
| Additions due to acquisition (note 8) | 1,309 | - | 1,309 |
| Disposals (net book value) | -2,814 | -93 | -2,907 |
| Depreciation/impairment | -63,429 | -8,062 | -71,491 |
| Transfers from/to other accounts | 1,794 | 541 | 2,335 |
| Hyperinflation adjustment | 28,608 | - | 28,608 |
| Exchange differences | -26,801 | 1,646 | -25,155 |
| Ending balance 30/6/2024 | 1,652,964 | 67,667 | 1,720,631 |
| Balance at 1/1/2023 | 1,594,799 | 69,675 | 1,664,474 |
| Additions | 106,982 | 5,360 | 112,342 |
| Disposals (net book value) | -3,481 | 32 | -3,449 |
| Depreciation/impairment | -59,060 | -7,513 | -66,573 |
| Transfers from/to other accounts | 508 | -521 | -13 |
| Hyperinflation adjustment | 22,037 | - | 22,037 |
| Exchange differences | -84,869 | -1,198 | -86,067 |
| Ending balance 30/6/2023 | 1,576,916 | 65,835 | 1,642,751 |
On the Turkish subsidiary Adocim Cimento Beton Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. assets, there are mortgages of €25.4m, securing bank credit facilities. On 30.6.2024, utilization under these credit facilities amounted to €7.4m.
Assets with a net book value of €2,907 thousand were disposed by the Group during the six months ended 30 June 2024 (1.1-30.6.2023: €3,449 thousand) resulting in a net loss of €204 thousand (1.1-30.6.2023: gain €52 thousand).
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1/1 | 274,028 | 280,834 |
| Additions (note 8) | 18 | - |
| Hyperinflation adjustment | 3,112 | 2,388 |
| Exchange differences | 5,426 | -8,033 |
| Ending balance 30/6 | 282,584 | 275,189 |
| North America | 204,311 | 201,285 |
| Bulgaria | 45,440 | 45,440 |
| Turkey | 15,338 | 11,106 |
| Other | 17,495 | 17,358 |
| Ending balance 30/6 | 282,584 | 275,189 |

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1/1 | 79,635 | 83,873 |
| Additions | 9,703 | 4,917 |
| Additions due to acquisition (note 8) | 9,701 | - |
| Transfers from/to other accounts | 216 | 141 |
| Amortization/impairment | -3,182 | -3,663 |
| Hyperinflation adjustment | 117 | - |
| Exchange differences | -3,200 | -4,231 |
| Ending balance 30/6 | 92,990 | 81,037 |
The movement of the Group's participation in associates and joint ventures is analyzed as follows:
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 30/6/2024 | 30/6/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance 1/1 | 108,995 | 100,412 |
| Share of loss in of associates and joint ventures | -1,442 | -1,612 |
| Dividends received | -1,313 | -1,171 |
| Additions | 5,891 | 3,400 |
| Foreign exchange differences | -9,384 | 5,486 |
| Ending balance | 102,747 | 106,515 |
On 4 April 2024, the Group's subsidiary Tithys Holding Ltd acquired a 49% participation in the company "Azure Shiptrade Ventures Ltd" for a consideration of €5.9m.
Azure Shiptrade Ventures Ltd owns 100% of the companies "Areti Navigation Inc." and "Pelargos Shipping Inc." The Group has incorporated all the above-mentioned companies in its financial statements using the equity method of consolidation.

Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of the Group's financial instruments.
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Carrying amount | Fair value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 | ||
| Financial assets | |||||
| At amortised cost | |||||
| Other non-current financial assets | 8,757 | 8,453 | 8,757 | 8,593 | |
| Trade receivables | 255,405 | 199,626 | 255,405 | 199,626 | |
| Bank term deposit | 20,000 | 80,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 200,593 | 194,525 | 200,593 | 194,525 | |
| Other current financial assets | 71,817 | 77,115 | 71,817 | 77,115 | |
| Fair value through other comprehensive income | |||||
| Derivative financial instruments - current | - | 9 | - | 9 | |
| Fair value through profit and loss | |||||
| Derivative financial instruments - non current | 1,302 | 1,875 | 1,302 | 1,875 | |
| Receivables from interim settlement of derivatives - non current | 2,333 | - | 2,333 | - | |
| Other non-current financial assets | 5,454 | 5,103 | 5,454 | 5,103 | |
| Derivative financial instruments - current | 91 | 4,916 | 91 | 4,916 | |
| Receivables from interim settlement of derivatives - current | 13,980 | 10,453 | 13,980 | 10,453 | |
| Other current financial assets | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||||
| At amortised cost | |||||
| Long term borrowings | 409,111 | 484,362 | 407,010 | 480,782 | |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | |
| Short term borrowings | 378,736 | 377,847 | 375,855 | 373,796 | |
| Other current financial liabilities | 330,063 | 362,107 | 330,063 | 362,107 | |
| Fair value through profit and loss | |||||
| Derivative financial instruments - non current | 3,375 | - | 3,375 | - | |
| Payables from interim settlement of derivatives - non current | 722 | 1,884 | 722 | 1,884 | |
| Derivative financial instruments - current | 13,687 | 9,513 | 13,687 | 9,513 | |
| Payables from interim settlement of derivatives - current | 546 | 4,580 | 546 | 4,580 |
Management assessed that the cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, trade payables, bank overdrafts and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
On 30.6.2024, the Group derivatives consist of:
a) Cross currency interest rate swap agreements (CCS), interest rate swaps (IRS), Euro-US Dollar forward contracts that hedge interest rate risk and/or foreign currency related to loans;
b) Forward freight agreements (FFAs) with the purpose of hedging against the volatility of freight rates;
c) Natural gas forward purchase contracts to fix a portion of the monthly NYMEX component of the natural gas costs in USA. The Group designated a cash flow hedge relationship between the highly probable forecast monthly purchase of natural gas and the forward contracts; and
d) Virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) to hedge the exposure to changes to changes in electricity prices. At the inception of the agreement, the Group designated a cash flow hedge relationship between the highly probable forecast purchases (consumption) of electricity that are expected to occur during the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2033 and the virtual PPA.

The next table shows the gross amounts of the aforementioned derivative financial instruments in relation with their interim settlement, that is received or paid, as they are representing in the statements of financial position as at 30.6.2024 and 31.12.2023, in order to summarize the total net position of the Group.
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Asset / Liability (-) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value of derivatives |
Interim settlement of derivatives |
Net balance | ||||
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | ||||||
| Forwards - expiring 2024 | -37 | - | -37 | |||
| Forward freight agreements - expiring 2024 | 91 | -39 | 52 | |||
| Cross currency swaps - expiring 2024 | -13,650 | 13,406 | -244 | |||
| Interest rate swap - expiring 2025 | 1,302 | -656 | 646 | |||
| Cross currency swaps - expiring 2029 | -3,375 | 2,334 | -1,041 | |||
| -15,669 | 15,045 | -624 | ||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | ||||||
| Forwards - expiring 2024 | 4,801 | -4,580 | 221 | |||
| Natural gas forwards - expiring 2024 | 9 | - | 9 | |||
| Forward freight agreements - expiring 2024 | 115 | 75 | 190 | |||
| Cross currency swaps - expiring 2024 | -9,513 | 10,378 | 865 | |||
| Interest rate swaps - expiring 2025 | 1,875 | -1,884 | -9 | |||
| -2,713 | 3,989 | 1,276 |
The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of the assets and liabilities by valuation method:
Level 1: based on quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: based on valuation techniques whereby all inputs having a significant effect on the fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly and includes quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not so much actively traded. Level 3: based on valuation techniques whereby all inputs having a significant effect on the fair value are not observable market data.
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group's assets and liabilities.
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Fair value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 | hierarchy | |||
| Assets | |||||
| Investment property | 10,827 | 11,018 | Level 3 | ||
| Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 5,484 | 5,133 | Level 3 | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | 1,393 | 6,800 | Level 2 | ||
| Receivables from interim settlement of derivatives | 16,313 | 10,453 | Level 2 | ||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Long-term borrowings | 396,016 | 394,267 | Level 2 | ||
| Long-term borrowings | 10,994 | 86,515 | Level 3 | ||
| Short-term borrowings | 346,916 | 345,503 | Level 2 | ||
| Short-term borrowings | 28,939 | 28,293 | Level 3 | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | 17,062 | 9,513 | Level 2 | ||
| Payables from interim settlement of derivatives | 1,268 | 6,464 | Level 2 |
There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 fair value measurements during the period and no transfers into or out of level 3 fair value measurements during the six-month period ended 30 June 2024.

| (all amounts are shown in Euro thousands unless otherwise stated) |
Ordinary shares | Share premium | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares | €'000 | €'000 | Number of shares | €'000 | |||
| Shares issued and fully paid | |||||||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 78,325,475 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 78,325,475 | 965,322 | ||
| Balance at 30 June 2023 | 78,325,475 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 78,325,475 | 965,322 | ||
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 78,325,475 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 78,325,475 | 965,322 | ||
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 78,325,475 | 959,348 | 5,974 | 78,325,475 | 965,322 |
| Number of shares | €'000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury shares | |||
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 3,364,037 | 54,201 | |
| Treasury shares purchased | 454,215 | 6,818 | |
| Treasury shares used for settlement of share based payments |
-188,815 | -3,017 | |
| Treasury shares sold | -77,013 | -1,232 | |
| Balance at 30 June 2023 | 3,552,424 | 56,770 | |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 3,881,995 | 63,138 | |
| Treasury shares purchased | 403,346 | 10,685 | |
| Treasury shares used for settlement of share | |||
| based payments | -493,336 | -8,261 | |
| Treasury shares sold | -34,870 | -586 | |
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 3,757,135 | 64,976 |
In the first half of 2024, the average shares stock price of TCI is €26.87 (2023: €15.03) and the closing stock price on 30 June 2024 is €29.10 (2023: €17.10).

| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | Currency | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax exempt | Hedging | translation differences |
Foreign | ||||||||||
| Non | Re | reserves | Actuarial | reserve from | on derivative | currency | |||||||
| Legal | Distributable | Distributable | organization | Contingency | under | Revaluation | differences | cash flow | hedging | Hyperinflatio | translation | Total other | |
| reserve | reserve | reserve | reserve | reserves | special laws | reserve | reserve | hedges | position | n reserve | reserve | reserves | |
| Balance at 31 December 2022 |
158,770 | 45,463 | 363,359 | -1,188,374 | 55,876 | 35,659 | 46,782 | 1,593 | 26,619 | 41,115 | 71,821 | -520,493 | -861,810 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19 | - | 14,730 | -69,714 | -54,965 |
| Deferred tax on treasury shares held by subsidiary |
- | - | - | - | - | - | -3,062 | - | - | - | - | - | -3,062 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| Transfer from/(to) retained earnings |
36 | - | - | - | - | 7,540 | -808 | - | - | - | - | - | 6,768 |
| Transfer from share options | - | - | - | - | 245 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 245 |
| Transfer among reserves | - | 5,741 | -5,741 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 30 June 2023 | 158,806 | 51,204 | 357,618 | -1,188,374 | 56,121 | 43,199 | 42,922 | 1,593 | 26,638 | 41,115 | 86,551 | -590,207 | -912,814 |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 |
162,854 | 56,736 | 352,086 | -1,188,374 | 56,454 | 63,470 | 38,127 | 1,433 | 28,630 | 41,115 | 111,162 | -612,840 | -889,147 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -1,867 | 21,036 | -39,085 | -19,916 |
| Deferred tax on treasury shares held by subsidiary |
- | - | - | - | - | - | -4,345 | - | - | - | - | - | -4,345 |
| Transfer from/(to) retained earnings |
-54 | - | - | - | - | 6,571 | -602 | - | - | - | - | - | 5,915 |
| Transfer from share options | - | - | - | - | 350 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 350 |
| Transfer among reserves | - | 1,950 | -1,950 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 162,800 | 58,686 | 350,136 | -1,188,374 | 56,804 | 70,041 | 33,180 | 1,433 | 28,630 | 39,248 | 132,198 | -651,925 | -907,143 |

On 09 May 2024, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Titan Cement International SA approved the distribution of a gross dividend of €0.85 (85 cents) per share to all shareholders of the Company on record on 26 June 2024, which was paid on 3 July 2024.
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, held on 11 May 2023, approved a gross dividend distribution of €0.60 (60 cents) per share to all the Shareholders of the Company on record on 29 June 2023, which was paid on 5 July 2023.
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank guarantee letters | 22,302 | 22,475 |
| 22,302 | 22,475 | |
| Contingent assets | ||
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
| Bank guarantee letters for securing trade receivables | 24,763 | 19,023 |
| Other collaterals against trade receivables | 6,611 | 5,082 |
| 31,374 | 24,105 | |
| Collaterals against other receivables | 2,036 | 3,926 |
| (all amounts in Euro thousands) | 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,945 | 6,165 |
The Group's US subsidiaries entered a contract to purchase raw materials and manufacturing supplies as part of their on-going operations in Florida. This includes a contract to buy construction aggregates through a multi-year agreement at prevailing market prices. Moreover, Titan America LLC (TALLC) entered into a take-or-pay natural gas agreement with the local utility in 2019 that requires TALLC to pay the utility €10.8m (\$11.6m) over a maximum period of 6 years. On 30.6.2024, TALLC had paid €9.2m (\$9.9m) cumulatively under the agreement. Simultaneously, TALLC entered into capacity supply agreements with a natural gas marketer annually since 2020. On 30.6.2024, there is committed volume of 2,740,000 MMBtu's remaining through March 31, 2025 under the contract.
The Group recognized exchange losses on translation of foreign operations of:

Receivables and prepayments increased by €51.6m due to higher trade receivable balances. This reflects the increase in revenue driven by resilient demand and business seasonality.
Trade and other payables increased by a net amount of €51.6m, mainly comprising the Company's dividend payable of €63.4m and a decrease in trade suppliers of €19.1m.
There are no subsequent events to 30 June 2024, which would materially influence the Group's financial position.
| Spot rates | 30/6/2024 | 31/12/2023 | 30/6/2024 vs 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1 = USD | 1.07 | 1.11 | -3% |
| €1 = EGP | 51.46 | 34.14 | 51% |
| €1 = TRY | 35.19 | 32.65 | 8% |
| €1 = BRL | 5.95 | 5.35 | 11% |
| €1 = RSD | 117.05 | 117.17 | -% |
| 1USD=EGP | 48.07 | 30.89 | 56% |
| Average rates | Ave 6M 2024 | Ave 6M 2023 | Ave 6M 2024 vs 6M 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1 = USD | 1.08 | 1.08 | -% |
| €1 = EGP | 44.90 | 32.93 | 36% |
| €1 = TRY | 34.24 | 21.57 | 59% |
| €1 = BRL | 5.50 | 5.48 | -% |
| €1 = RSD | 117.15 | 117.31 | -% |
| 1USD=EGP | 41.55 | 30.47 | 36% |
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