Germany: Heidelberg Materials preliminary reported a 4% year-on-year decline in its sales during the third quarter of 2023, to Euro 5.6bn. Its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 17% to Euro1.39bn from Euro1.28bn. The group succeeded in raising its profit in the quarter, by 24% year-on-year to Euro1.08bn.
Heidelberg Materials says that it expects to record a ‘moderate increase’ in its revenues in full-year 2023. The company raised its profit target range for the year to Euro2.85 – 3bn from Euro2.7 – 2.9bn.