Consolidated revenues as of 31 December 2011

02/03/2012

Paris, 3 February 2012 - At a meeting chaired by Yves René Nanot and held on 1 February 2012, the Board of Directors of Ciments Français (Italcementi Group) reviewed revenues as of 31 December 2011.
During financial year 2011, in a difficult global economic envionment, Group sales volumes decreased marginally in cement and more significantly in aggregates but increased slightly in ready mix concrete.
On a historical basis, sales volumes for the entire year were down 1.4% in ciment and clinker at 42.4 million tonnes and down 5.2% in aggregates at 34.8 million tonnes. Ready mix concrete sales volumes were up 1.9 % at 9.7 million cubic meters. In the cement segment, sales increased in France, North America, Morocco and India; the fell in Egypt because of the crisis.
Consolidated Group revenues for 2011 amounted do 3,886.3 million euros down 3.8% on 2010 (-1.4% at comparable consolidation scope and exchange rates).

Sika to acquire Axim from Italcementi Group

12/13/2011

The deal relates to all the activities of concrete admixture and cement grinding aid of Italcementi Group (directly or indirectly controlled by Italcementi or Ciments Français) which are on the market under the brand Axim.Axim has approximately 150 employees and through six legal entities operates several production units and sales organizations in Italy, France, USA, Canada, Morocco and Spain. In 2010 Axim generated sales of around 61 million euros.This deal will allow the Group to capitalize the value of this business. Moreover this will further extend the relationship between Italcementi and Sika enhancing the reputation of both companies as innovator in the field of concrete and cement.

Q3 2011 Results

11/04/2011

H1 2011 results

07/29/2011

Q1 2011 Results

05/06/2011

2010 Results

03/04/2011

At a meeting chaired by Yves René Nanot on March 2, 2011, the Board of Directors of Ciments Français (Italcementi Group), examined and approved the audited annual accounts and consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2010.

Ciments Français agrees to sell part of its activities in Turkey to Limak Holding

02/25/2011

Ciments Francais has agreed to sell Set Group Holding and its subsidiaries for a total amount of 290 million euros (on a cash and debt-free basis) to Limak Holding, a diversified Turkish Group with investments in construction, infrastructure, cement, energy, transport and tourism.

Consolidated revenues as of 31 December 2010

02/03/2011

Ciments Français General Meeting of Shareholders approved today the merger by and into Ciments Français of SIIF

12/23/2010

The Board of Directors examines results as of September 30, 2010

11/05/2010

Sales volumes in the third quarter were down 6.1% in cement and clinker at 11.3 million tonnes; they improved in France/Belgium and India but temporarily declined in Egypt. Aggregates volumes also dropped by 1.8% at 9.5 million tonnes. Ready mix concrete volumes at 2.9 million cubic meters remained globally steady (+2.9%) but with decreases in Spain and Morocco.

Overall, revenues in the third quarter remained stable compared with the year-earlier period, while operating results were penalized by lower sales prices in most countries and higher fuel costs.

The Board of Directors examines results for the first half of 2010

07/30/2010

During the first six months of 2010, Group sales volumes dropped in cement & clinker and aggregates but increased slightly in ready mix concrete.After a first quarter characterized by a significant decline in sales volumes with particularly bad weather conditions, the second quarter of 2010 saw an increase in sales volumes in all business segments compared with the second quarter of 2009 (in particular +3.6% for cement & clinker activities).

Official opening of the new cement plant of Martinsburg (West Virginia, USA) with a capacity exceeding 2 million tonnes

06/07/2010

The US plant situated in Martinsburg (West Virginia) was totally restyled, with a considerable increase in efficiency recorded in the production facilities

Results for the First Quarter of 2010

05/07/2010

CONSOLIDATED REVENUES: 930.2 million euros (-9.4%)
RECURRING EBITDA: 140.1 million euros (-26.3%)
EBIT: 54.8 million euros (-44.1%)
NET CONSOLIDATED GROUP PROFIT: 28.1 million euros (-48.3%)
SHARE OF PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY OWNERS OF THE PARENT: -1.1 million euros (25.7 millions at Q1 2009)
NET FINANCIAL DEBT IMPROVED BY ABOUT 60 MILLION EUROS
WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENT DOWN 94 MILLION EUROS

Successful close of the tender offer on Ciments Français’ U.S. private placement notes

04/08/2010

Ciments Français announces that its previously announced tender offer to purchase any or all of its outstanding 2002 and 2006 U.S. private placement notes has closed.

Purchase offer on Ciments Français U.S. private placements

03/25/2010

With regards to the information issued on March 5 concerning the tender offer to purchase any or all of its outstanding 2002 and 2006 U.S. private placement notes, Ciments Francais was informed that Noteholders holding more than 50% of the notes of both issuances have indicated that they will tender their notes. The expiration time of the tender offer has been extended to midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
The Company will announce the results of the offer promptly following the expiration time.