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Construction,

Terrasseperfeksjon: Slik Designer og Bygger du Drømmens Uterom

Har du drømt om et vakker uteplass der du kan slappe av, underholde venner eller nyte naturen? En godt designet terrasse kan forvandle din bakgård til et ekstra rom – et sted for avslapning, glede og minner. I denne artikkelen tar vi deg gjennom alt du trenger å vite for å skape ditt drømmeterrasse, fra planlegging til ferdigstillelse. Og for de som ønsker en komplett og stilfull fasadeløsning, kan www.fasadenor.no være et utmerket utgangspunkt for inspirasjon og profesjonelle løsninger.

La oss komme i gang med å skape ditt perfekte uterom!

www.fasadenor.no1. Planlegg Din Terrasse: Funksjon og Design

Før du begynner å bygge, er det viktig å tenke gjennom hvordan du vil bruke terrassen.

Viktige spørsmål å stille seg:

  • Hva skal terrassen brukes til? (Avslapning, middager, soling)
  • Hvor stor skal den være? (Plass til møbler, grill, planter)
  • Hvilken stil passer til ditt hjem? (Moderne, rustikk, skandinavisk)
  • Hvor skal den plasseres? (Sol/fskygge, nær kjøkkenet)

Et godt plan er grunnlaget for en terrasse du vil elske i årevis!

2. Velg Riktig Materiale for Holdbarhet og Skjønnhet

Materialvalget avgjør både utseende og vedlikehold. Her er de beste alternativene:

Populære terrassematerialer:

✅ Tre (ipé, furu, eller termobehandlet) – Naturlig og varmt, men krever vedlikehold.
✅ Kompositt – Vedlikeholdsfritt og slitsterkt, men dyrere.
✅ Naturstein (skifer, granitt) – Tidløst elegant, men tungt og kostbart.
✅ Betongfliser – Moderne, holdbart og enkelt å vedlikeholde.

Tenk på klima, budsjett og hvor mye arbeid du vil legge ned før du bestemmer deg.

3. Lag et Solid Fundament: Grunnlaget for en Varig Terrasse

En terrasse må bygges på et stabilt underlag for å unngå synking og skader.

Hvordan forberede grunnen?

  1. Merk av området med snor og pinner.
  2. Fjern gress og planter for å unngå ugressvekst.
  3. Lag et jevnt underlag med grus eller pukk for drenering.
  4. Bruk terrasseblokker eller støpt betong for å skape en flat overflate.

Et godt fundament sikrer at terrassen din holder i mange år!

4. Bygg Terrassen: Fra Ramme til Ferdig Gulv

Når grunnen er klar, er det på tide å montere selve terrassen.

Steg-for-steg guide:

🔹 Bygg rammen med bærebjelker i riktig avstand (40-60 cm).
🔹 Fest gulvplankene med skjulte beslag eller skruer.
🔹 Sørg for drenering ved å la små åpninger mellom plankene.

En solid konstruksjon gir en trygg og komfortabel terrasse.

5. Legg til Skygge og Beskyttelse

For å gjøre terrassen brukbar hele dagen, bør du vurdere skyggeløsninger.

Alternativer:

☀ Pergola – Gir delvis skygge og kan dekkes med klatreplanter.
☀ Markise eller solseil – Fleksibel og enkel å montere.
☀ Uteparasoll – Perfekt for små terrasser.

Skygge gjør terrassen mer komfortabel på solrike dager!

6. Velg Perfekte Møbler for Komfort og Stil

Møblene avgjør hvor hyggelig og funksjonell terrassen din blir.

Anbefalinger:

🪑 Utesofa eller loungesett – For avslapning og underholdning.
🍽 Spisebord og stoler – Perfekt for måltider ute.
🔥 Peismøbler – Koselig varmekilde for kveldene.

Velg værfaste materialer som teak, metall eller kunststoff.

7. Belysning for Atmosfære og Sikkerhet

God belysning forvandler terrassen om kvelden.

Lysalternativer:

💡 LED-strenglys – Gir en magisk stemning.
💡 Solcelledrevne lamper – Miljøvennlig og enkelt.
💡 Vegg- eller gulvlamper – Sikrer trygg trafikk.

Lys skaper en innbydende og trygg uterom!

8. Personlig Gjøre det Ditt: Dekorasjon og Planter

Tilføy personlige detaljer for å gjøre terrassen unik.

Ideer:

🌿 Potteplanter og blomster – Farge og liv.
🎨 Tekstiler (pute, tepper) – Komfort og stil.
🎶 Høyttalere eller vannlyd – Beroligende atmosfære.

Dine små detaljer gjør terrassen til ditt eget paradis!

9. Vedlikehold for å Bevare Skjønnheten

For at terrassen skal holde seg fin, trenger den litt kjærlighet.

Enkle vedlikeholdstips:

✔ Vask gulvet regelmessig (spesielt etter vinteren).
✔ Behandle treverk hvert 1-3 år (hvis relevant).
✔ Sjekk løse skruer eller skader årlig.

Med litt omsorg varer terrassen din i mange tiår!

Din Perfekte Terrasse Venter!

Disse bærekraftige byggeideene viser at det er fullt mulig å skape et flott hjem uten å skade miljøet. Enten du velger et drivhus for selvdyrking, solenergi eller regnvannsgjenvinning, er hvert lille skritt mot bærekraft en seier for både deg og planeten.

Health & Fitness,

Why To Get N95 Masks

N95 Masks are facepiece respirators that filter out up to 95% of very small airborne particles. These masks are available at pharmacies, community-based health centers and on accumed.com/n95-mask-for-sale-respirator-safety-face-mask-z1.html. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health recommends using one no more than five times. To protect yourself from chemicals, fumes and dust in your industry, you should get an N95 mask.

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The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has approved N95 masks

An N95 mask must filter at least 95 percent of airborne particles to be approved by NIOSH. This is a higher standard than medical masks that only filter 20 percent. The CDC’s Director Rochelle Walensky added caveats to her recommendations on the masks. Last year, NIOSH approved more than 750 N95 masks and face masks.

The N95 mask is available in a wide variety of styles. There are two styles available: the flat-fold and cup style. It has been approved by NIOSH and is a good option for people with small faces. It is also available in packages of 500.

They filter out at least 95% of very small particles

N95 Masks are the most popular face masks. They filter out at least 97% very small particles. The effectiveness of these masks depends on the particle size. Higher nm masks have a higher efficiency than others. The efficiency of these masks is also affected by the flow rate.

N95 masks and respirators remove at least 95% of very fine particulates. This is a high standard for a mask. These masks are made of multiple layers of polypropylene. They fit snugly around the face and prevent passage of a lot of particles larger than three microns.

They are available at pharmacies as well as community health centers.

The federal government will begin to distribute N95 Masks in the United States. The first batch of N95 masks will arrive at pharmacies and hospitals late this week. The masks will be sourced from the Strategic National Stockpile, the nation’s safety net for medical supplies. The government plans to give out three N95 masks to each adult and several more to children in the near future. The N95 masks will be distributed to pharmacy staff as part of a federally funded program for the distribution of vaccines to pharmacies. In addition, you might want to consider playing some fun sports betting games via www.ufabet168.bet.

These masks are free and available at community health centers and pharmacies. The program will begin with one hundred and twenty community health centers. The HRSA expects to distribute the full 400 million N95 masks by the end of January 2022. The HRSA will monitor community health centers and pharmacies to ensure that they are using the masks at a rapid pace. The number and availability of masks is limited according to the number participating pharmacies or health centers.

They should not be re-used more than five times

According to health officials, N95 masks should only be reused five times. This is to avoid contamination and to preserve the mask’s integrity. It is important to keep the mask clean and dry. The proper way to store an N95 mask is to hang it in a cool and dry place. This same method works well for surgical masks. It is also important to never share it with anyone else.

The CDC recommends that N95 Masks be used only five times as they can cause contamination. However, this number is not necessarily the same across institutions. Because N95 masks can be contaminated with makeup or residue from their wearer, If the mask does get contaminated, the CDC recommends discarding it. The CDC recommends that the mask be disposed of using a method that sufficiently inactivates the viral load, but preserves the electrostatic charge and filtration ability. Furthermore, the fit of the N95 mask must be unaltered.

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Construction, Interior Styles,

Innovation for safe and reliable infrastructure

Recent incidents have been a stark reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in our lives. Urbanized modern society relies on bridges, roads, ports and airports. Maintaining these assets is key to their safety and reliability.

A trillion-dollar challenge

McKinsey & Company estimates that USD 3.7 trillion of investment in economic infrastructure is needed worldwide every year1. Given restrained public budgets everywhere, it remains important to invest efficiently in infrastructure maintenance.

Innovation is the answer to many of these challenges. The building materials sector already today offers solutions that help both to rehabilitate existing infrastructure as well as to support new projects. Beyond cost-effectiveness, the ultimate goal is to provide durable, long-lasting solutions.

Solutions that work

LafargeHolcim’s Ductal® is one of a series of products that has proven to serve the special needs of road infrastructure maintenance contractors and at the same time to be cost-efficient. Ductal® is an Ultra-High Performance Concrete reinforced by metallic fibers. These durability parameters and its different applications lead to shorter downtimes and better durability.

Currently, it is used in a range of engineering projects, notably bridge rehabilitation and retrofitting. Ductal® is used for joint fill to connect precast elements, on bridge deck overlays that ensure durability for more than 150 years as well as for pier jacketing to guarantee longevity and seismic resistance. This innovative material has already strengthened such iconic structures as Switzerland’s Chillon Viaducts, New York’s Pulaski Skyway, and more than 300 other bridges worldwide.

In Belgrade, LafargeHolcim supplied 30,000 tonnes of cement to the city’s centerpiece Ada Bridge, which is both the highest in Serbia and even the largest single pylon suspension bridge in the world. The bridge has made the city greener and better-connected, reducing the traffic across other Sava river bridges in Belgrade by about 40%, saving up to 11 tons of petrol per year.

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Gaming,

Asian Games 2018 go for sustainability gold with LafargeHolcim’s ThruCrete and Colocrete

On your marks, get set, go! The starting whistle will shortly be blown in the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, as it co-hosts the 431 sporting events of the 18th Asian Games in August 2018. LafargeHolcim has helped the country’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing to get to the starting line sustainably by fulfilling its green building certification goals.

Record-breaking renovation

Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Indonesia’s largest sports complex, is preparing to act as the epicenter of the 2018 Asian Games. Holcim Indonesia played its part in the renovation project, providing its innovative ThruCrete and ColoCrete products to create a new jogging track and extensive pedestrian walkways. The decorative walkways will cover an area of 70,000m², setting a world record among LafargeHolcim permeable concrete projects.

A winning bid

Keen on achieving green building certification for the GBK renovation project, Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing recognized the importance of sustainable and aesthetically pleasing design for this large pedestrian area. Designed to minimize the impact of heavy rainfall, and boasting a range of colors, Holcim’s ThruCrete and Colocrete were therefore key to winning the project bid.

The pride of Indonesian sporting heritage, the vast GBK sports complex – which includes one of the world’s largest football stadiums along with athletic tracks, an aquatic stadium, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, hockey, baseball and archery fields, and several indoor gymnasiums – is also very popular among Jakartans for daily sports and recreation. Holcim Indonesia has therefore not only contributed to the preparation of one of the world’s major sporting events, but to the lasting enjoyment of the sports complex among the local community.

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Business,

LafargeHolcim acquires leading ready-mix concrete company in Denver

LafargeHolcim has acquired Metro Mix, LLC, a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. With Metro Mix, LafargeHolcim further strengthens its position in the United States, where it is already present with operations in cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and asphalt.

Jan Jenisch, CEO of LafargeHolcim: “This is our fourth acquisition this year in line with our Strategy 2022 – ‘Building for Growth’. Metro Mix’ operations are highly complementary to our existing footprint and will allow us to gain a larger share in a growing market with immediate commercial and operational synergies. I very much welcome all employees of Metro Mix to our company.”

Metro Mix operates two ready-mix concrete plants and reported net sales of around USD 30 million in 2017. The company has more than 50 employees and operates in one of the fastest growing areas in the US where population growth until 2020 will be above average and demand for building materials is expected to remain strong driven by large construction projects.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company. It has four businesses: cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete as well as advanced solutions and products that include precast concrete, asphalt and mortar. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges facing masons, builders, architects and engineers, bringing industry-leading innovations and services to customers challenged by urbanization, population growth and the demand for sustainability. Headquartered in Switzerland and with leading positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.

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Business,

LafargeHolcim accelerates growth momentum; Revenue increased 6.2% in Q2

  • Strong revenue growth of 6.2% in Q2 and 4.8% in first half on a like-for-like basis
  • Recurring EBITDA up 1.5% for Q2, -1.4% for first half on a like-for-like basis
  • Full year 2018 targets confirmed
  • On track to deliver Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth”

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW1

CHFm 2018 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Operational performance 
Net Sales H1 13,272 12,918 2.7 4.8
Net Sales Q2 7,442 7,085 5.0 6.2
Recurring EBITDA H1 2,484 2,582 -3.8 -1.4
Recurring EBITDA Q2 1,784 1,774 0.6 1.5
Half year performance
Operating profit 1,078 1,413 -23.7 –
Net Income Group Share bef. Impairment & Divestments 371 651 -43.0 –
Free Cash Flow -473 -661 28.4 –
Net financial debt 16,127 15,745 2.4 –

Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive Officer of LafargeHolcim said: “I am very satisfied with the sales growth we achieved in the first half of the year, especially as we gained momentum in the second quarter. Increasing energy prices and cost inflation have been challenging. Operational issues in some markets have been addressed and we expect to deliver increasing margins as we capture the upward trend in demand through the second half of 2018.

“We remain focused on delivering Strategy 2022 – ‘Building for Growth.’ Recent bolt-on acquisitions in the US and France demonstrate our focus on capturing the growth opportunities in our most attractive markets. The beneficial effects of simplification and cost reduction are also becoming more visible. We continue to focus on delivering our 2018 targets.”

Revenue grew 6.2% in the second quarter, with total Net Sales of CHF 7,442 million. For the first six months Net Sales grew 4.8% on a like-for-like basis. Over the first six-month Recurring EBITDA was down -1.4% on a like-for-like basis but earnings increased in the second quarter, with Recurring EBITDA up by 1.5%, largely offsetting a soft first quarter. These strong overall trends are reflected in earnings and revenue growth for the six months in all regions apart from Middle East Africa, where conditions remained difficult. Given these trends, as well as the solid execution of simplification and performance measures, the full-year targets for 2018 have been confirmed.

The Net Income attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2018 before Impairment and Divestments decreased from CHF 651 million in 2017 to CHF 371 million in the current year. As is the case with the operating profit, both figures are predominantly impacted by restructuring costs in connection with the simplification plan that is being implemented and that will lead to yearly CHF 400 million cost savings from Q2 2019 onwards.

STRATEGY 2022

The execution of Strategy 2022 – “Building for Growth” is well on track across all regions and segments. Bolt-on acquisitions in France, the UK and the US in 2018 illustrate one important lever for growth going forward.

There has been good progress on all initiatives to deliver a cost-disciplined operating model and corporate-light structure: the regional and top management organizations have been successfully streamlined, Miami and Singapore regional offices have been closed, the Zurich and Paris corporate office reorganization is progressing and countries have initiated extensive fixed-cost restructuring. As previously announced, all actions are expected to be completed by Q1 2019, delivering cost savings of CHF 400 million per year, measured at 2017 currency exchange rates.

The commitment to maintaining an investment-grade rating is confirmed as well as building financial strength and shareholder value.

OUTLOOK 2018

The Group confirms its targets for 2018 for Net Sales growth of 3 to 5 percent and an over-proportional increase in Recurring EBITDA of at least 5 percent on a like-for-like basis.

  • Strong market trends in Europe
  • Continued solid growth in North America
  • Good growth prospects in most countries in Latin America
  • India and China to remain supportive; Southeast Asia to stabilize
  • Challenging outlook in a number of countries in Middle East Africa

REGIONAL PERFORMANCE1

Net Sales Recurring EBITDA
CHFm H1 2018 H1 2017 ±% ±% LfL H1 2018 H1 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Asia Pacific 3,807 3,676 3.6 9.4 773 692 11.7 17.1
Europe 3,664 3,326 10.2 3.4 599 550 8.9 1.2
Latin America 1,428 1,459 -2.1 12.9 488 497 -1.7 5.2
Middle East Africa 1,535 1,738 -11.7 -7.4 365 592 -38.3 -33.5
North America 2,475 2,403 3.0 2.3 470 473 -0.4 2.0
Corporate & Trading 363 316 15.1 18.4 -212 -222 4.3 3.2
Group 13,272 12,918 2.7 4.8 2,484 2,582 -3.8  -1.4

Asia Pacific

Strong net sales and earnings growth have been achieved despite mixed market conditions. China was a key driver in the first half, with a continued rise in profits supported by pricing momentum and sustained benefit from the vertically-integrated waste recycling business. India delivered growth in net sales and profits driven by solid volumes, supported by sustained market demand and higher sales of premium products. Conditions in Southeast Asia remained challenging, although encouraging trends were observed in the Philippines and Indonesia. Revenue grew particularly in the second quarter.

Europe

Top line and profit grew throughout the first half of 2018. Strong market trends in most European countries led to improving volumes in all segments compared to the first half of 2017 on a like-for-like basis, with strong momentum in the second quarter. Net Sales growth accelerated in Germany and France, although production constraints temporarily affected earnings growth. Volumes in the UK were broadly stable, but profits were lower on the back of higher costs. Eastern and Central Europe also showed strong performance.

Latin America

Strong growth in top line and earnings have been achieved, supported by solid performance in Mexico. Performance in Argentina was also good despite higher costs to fulfill demand and currency volatility. Performance in Brazil was impacted by the national transport strike in May.

Middle East Africa

Conditions in several countries of Middle East Africa remained challenging, notably Algeria and Iraq. Egypt’s performance was solid in the face of an increasingly volatile environment. Top line trends in Nigeria continued to improve, driven by higher market demand and commercial initiatives. Results in South Africa were impacted by current operational issues.

North America

Earnings improved with volumes in the US accelerating throughout the first half of 2018 supported by positive market conditions as well as successful commercial initiatives. The contribution from Canada was solid despite persistent difficult conditions in the Prairies. Earnings for the region overall were constrained by higher logistics costs and maintenance activities to cope with demand growth.

OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS1

CHFm H1 2018 H1 2018 before
impairment & divestments		 H1 2017 before
impairment & divestments		 Variation
Net Sales 13,272 13,272 12,918 354
Recurring EBITDA 2,484 2,484 2,582 -97
Impairment, Depreciation & Amortization -1,106 -1,104 -1,125 21
Restructuring and others2 -300 -300 -38 -262
Operating profit 1,078 1,080 1,418 -338
Profit/loss on disposals and other non-op. items -52 -4 41 -45
Share of profit of associates 9 9 20 -11
Financial income / expenses -449 -455 -398 -57
Income taxes -191 -186 -306 120
ETR 32.7% 29.5% 28.3% –
Net income 394 444 774 -331
Net income – Group share 318 371 651 -281
EPS (CHF) 0.53 0.62 1.07 -0.45

Restructuring, litigation, implementation and other non-recurring costs stood at CHF 300 million compared to CHF 38 million in H1 2017. This increase is mainly due to the restructuring costs incurred in connection to the streamlining of corporate and countries’ fixed costs structures. The first half of 2017 included a significant positive impact coming from reversal of provisions.

Net financial expenses excluding impairment and divestments stood at CHF 455 million in H1 2018 compared to CHF 398 million in H1 2017. The increase is mainly driven by financial expenses related to legal cases.

Excluding impairment and divestments, the Group’s effective tax rate improved to 29.5% compared to an effective tax rate of 30.5% before impairment and divestments in FY2017.

EPS excluding impairment and divestments amounts to CHF 0.62 for the first half of 2018 compared to 1.07 for the same period of last year. On a reported basis, EPS was CHF 0.53.

Net capital expenditure for the first half was CHF 526 million, flat versus prior year. Free cash flow stood at CHF -473 million which was an improvement over H1 2017 of CHF 187 million, driven by improvement in Net Working Capital.

Net Financial Debt as of 30 June 2018 amounted to CHF 16,127 million.

REGIONAL VOLUMES1

H1 2018 H1 2017 ±% ±% LfL Q2 2018 Q2 2017 ±% ±% LfL
Asia Pacific
Sales of cement 45.5 46.6 -2.4 5.1 22.9 23.4 -2.1 6.2
Sales of aggregates 15.9 15.6 1.4 1.4 8.2 8.5 -3.4 -3.4
Sales of ready-mix concrete 6.1 6.1 0.2 0.8 3.1 3.1 -1.8 -1.8
Europe
Sales of cement 21.3 20.2 5.5 5.5 13.1 11.9 9.6 9.6
Sales of aggregates 59.0 60.0 -1.6 3.7 33.6 33.4 0.6 7.4
Sales of ready-mix concrete 9.3 8.9 4.3 3.7 5.2 4.9 7.4 6.3
Latin America
Sales of cement 12.6 11.9 6.5 12.1 6.6 6.0 8.5 13.8
Sales of aggregates 1.7 2.3 -25.3 -5.5 0.9 1.2 -27.4 -6.9
Sales of ready-mix concrete 2.8 3.0 -6.6 15.9 1.5 1.5 -1.3 22.7
Middle East Africa
Sales of cement 17.7 18.1 -2.5 -2.5 8.7 9.1 -4.1 -4.1
Sales of aggregates 4.1 5.3 -21.7 -21.7 2.2 2.8 -19.9 -19.9
Sales of ready-mix concrete 2.0 2.5 -20.0 -20.0 1.0 1.2 -17.0 -17.0
North America
Sales of cement 8.8 8.5 3.4 3.4 5.5 5.2 6.4 6.4
Sales of aggregates 44.5 44.8 -0.6 -0.6 30.5 30.4 0.5 0.5
Sales of ready-mix concrete 4.4 3.9 12.5 1.8 2.6 2.3 16.3 6.3
Group
Sales of cement 108.2 107.6 0.6 4.4 58.2 57.1 2.0 5.9
Sales of aggregates 125.3 128.0 -2.1 0.7 75.5 76.3 -1.1 2.1
Sales of ready-mix concrete 24.6 24.4 0.7 1.4 13.4 13.0 3.4 3.6

Volumes of cement and aggregates are expressed in millions of tonnes. Volumes of ready-mix concrete are expressed in millions of cubic meters.

RECONCILIATION TO GROUP ACCOUNTS

Reconciling measures of Recurring EBITDA to the consolidated statement of income of LafargeHolcim
Million CHF H1
2018		 H1
2017
Operating profit  1,078 1,413
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of operating assets 1,106 1,130
Restructuring, litigation, implementation and other non-recurring costs 300 38
Recurring EBITDA 2,484 2,582
Reconciling measures of net income before impairment and divestments to the consolidated statement of income of LafargeHolcim
Million CHF H1
2018		 H1
2017
Net income  394 1,154
Impairments (1) (4)
Profit/(loss) on divestments (49) 384
Net income before impairment and divestments  444 774
Net income before impairment and divestments Group share 371 651

Adjustments disclosed net of taxation

Reconciling measures of Free Cash Flow to the consolidated statement of cash flows of LafargeHolcim
Million CHF H1
2018		 H1
2017
Cash flow from operating activities 53 (138)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (586) (578)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment 61 55
Free Cash Flow (473) (661)

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company. The company offers four businesses: cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete as well as advanced solutions and products that include precast concrete, asphalt and mortar. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges facing masons, builders, architects and engineers, bringing industry-leading innovations and services to customers challenged by urbanization, population growth and the demand for sustainability. Headquartered in Switzerland and with leading positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.

Important disclaimer – forward-looking statements:

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 LafargeHolcim 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 LafargeHolcim, including but not limited to the risks described in the LafargeHolcim’s annual report available on its website (www.lafargeholcim.com) and uncertainties related to the market conditions and the implementation of our plans. Accordingly, we caution you against relying on forward-looking statements. LafargeHolcim does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements.
1 Net Sales include only sales to external customers. Net Sales H1 2017 have been restated by CHF 438m due to the reporting of Gross Sales from trading activities, following the application of the IFRS 15, effective 1 January 2018. This had no impact on Recurring EBITDA. Recurring EBITDA H1 2017 was restated by CHF 46m due to the reclassification of the Group share of net income of Huaxin to joint ventures.
2 Others include litigation, implementation and other non-recurring costs

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Construction, Real Estate,

LafargeHolcim secures GBP 500 million highway contract in the UK

LafargeHolcim’s UK company Aggregate Industries has won a four year contract to deliver pavement solutions to Highways England. The total value of the works is estimated to be in excess of GBP 500 million. Highways England, which operates, maintains and improves roads in England, awarded Aggregate Industries five of the six Major Regional Lots, under the new Category Management Framework.

Under the contract Aggregate Industries will deliver asphalt and cement bound works on Highways England’s Regional Investment Programme.

Marcel Cobuz, Regional Head Europe and member of the Group Executive Committee, commented: “I am delighted that Highways England has selected Aggregate Industries to continue to work with them over the next four years. Our ongoing investment in key production and manufacturing assets around the UK, along with investments in the latest digital technologies and our people, will enable us to continue to deliver the most sustainable and high quality pavement solutions.”

Second major highway contract in the UK in 2018

Today’s announcement continues LafargeHolcim’s recent success in the UK, following the selection of Aggregate Industries to exclusively deliver the surfacing works for England’s largest road improvement project, the A14 from Cambridge to Huntingdon.

Over a 30 month period, Aggregate Industries will create in excess of 20 miles of new, multi-lane carriageway using local primary and secondary aggregate supply sources. The project will require the supply and installation of 700,000 tonnes of asphalt and 500,000 tonnes of cement bound granular material.

The contract was awarded after a 12 month tender process, where the company demonstrated a clear desire to deliver a world class service through close collaboration, innovative products as well as IT solutions and processes.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company serving masons, builders, architects and engineers all over the world. Group operations produce cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete which are used in building projects ranging from affordable housing and small, local projects to the biggest, most technically and architecturally challenging infrastructure projects. As urbanization increasingly impacts people and the planet, the Group provides innovative products and building solutions with a clear commitment to social and environmental sustainability. With leading positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.

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About Aggregate Industries

Aggregate Industries is a leading player in the construction and infrastructure industries. It produces and supplies a wide range of construction materials including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. It also produces, imports and supplies cementitious materials and offers a national road surfacing and contracting service.

It prides itself on best practice in sustainability having become the first company to be certificated to BES 6001, The Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products, developed by the BRE (Building Research Establishment) and a founding member of the UK Green Building Council. Aggregate Industries is a proud member of the LafargeHolcim Group.

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LafargeHolcim divests Holcim Indonesia and accelerates deleveraging

LafargeHolcim has today signed an agreement with Semen Indonesia for the disposal of its entire shareholding of 80.6 percent in Holcim Indonesia for an enterprise value of USD 1.75 billion, on a 100 percent basis. Semen Indonesia is a major building materials company and the market leader in Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim has decided to divest Holcim Indonesia as part of the ongoing portfolio review. The assets to be sold to Semen Indonesia include the entirety of LafargeHolcim’s operations in Indonesia, which consists of 4 cement plants, 33 ready-mix plants and 2 aggregate quarries.

Jan Jenisch, CEO of LafargeHolcim: “As part of our Strategy 2022 – ‘Building for Growth’ we have committed to divestments of at least CHF 2 billion. Today’s announcement is an important milestone in reaching our target and to increase our financial strength. The proceeds from this transaction will significantly improve our debt ratios with the target of 2 times Net Debt to Recurring EBITDA to be achieved by the end of 2019.”

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

About LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions and operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. With its broad portfolio LafargeHolcim solves the toughest challenges masons, builders, architects and engineers are faced with, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets. LafargeHolcim is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and on Euronext Paris, and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) European Index.