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A global Group with Swiss roots
Founded in Switzerland in 1912, Holcim is one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel). We also supply ready-mix concrete and asphalt, and provide related services.
Key figures
Key figures
Holcim holds majority and minority interests in more than 70 countries on all continents. About 80,000 employees generated net sales of CHF 21.1 billion in 2009.
Million CHF 2009 2008 +/- +/- like-for-like
Net sales 21,132 25,157 -16.0% -10.0%
Operating EBITDA 4,630 5,333 -13.2% -5.1%
Operating profit 2,781 3,360 -17.2% -7.3%
Net income 1,958 2,226 -12.0% -5.8%
Cash flow from operating activities 3,888 3,703 +5.0% +12.0%
Earnings per dividend-bearing share in CHF1 4.93 6.27 -21.4%
1 EPS calculation based on net income attributable to shareholders of Holcim Ltd weighted by the average number of shares. Based on IAS 33, the weighted average number of shares outstanding was retrospectively increased by 5 percent to reflect the 1:20 ratio of the stock dividend and by an additional 3.6 percent to reflect the discount for existing shareholders in the rights issue for all periods presented.
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A global player
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Strength. Performance. Passion.