TIDMCRH
RNS Number : 2716K
CRH PLC
24 August 2023
2023 Interim Results
Key Highlights
-- Strong H1 delivery; further growth across all key metrics
-- $0.6bn acquisitions year-to-date; robust pipeline of opportunities
-- Strong & flexible balance sheet; significant optionality for future value creation
-- Overwhelming support for transition to US primary listing; effective 25 September
-- Increasing cash returns; interim dividend +4% & $3bn share buyback underway
-- Positive outlook ... expect FY EBITDA of c. $6.2bn
Summary Financials(1) H1 2023 Change
Sales $16.1bn +8%
EBITDA $2.5bn +14%
EBITDA Margin 15.6% +90bps
Operating Cash Flow $1.0bn +61%
EPS $1.58 +31%
Albert Manifold, Chief Executive, said today:
"I am pleased to report a strong first half performance
reflecting the continued delivery of our differentiated strategy,
further commercial progress across our businesses and good
contributions from acquisitions. The strength of our balance sheet
together with our relentless focus on disciplined capital
allocation will enable us to invest in future growth and value
creation opportunities for our business."
Announced Thursday, 24 August 2023
1 Prior year income statement information is presented on a
continuing operations basis, excluding the results of the Building
Envelope business which was divested in April 2022 and has been
classified within discontinued operations.
2023 Interim Results
Trading Overview
CRH delivered a robust first half performance with strong
pricing offsetting cost inflation, significant contributions from
prior year acquisitions and good underlying demand in key end-use
markets. First-half sales of $16.1 billion (H1 2022: $15.0 billion)
were 8% ahead of the same period last year, or 4% ahead on a
like-for-like basis(2) . Supported by our continued focus on
commercial management and operational efficiencies, EBITDA of $2.5
billion was 14% ahead of 2022 (H1 2022: $2.2 billion) reflecting
further margin expansion. Like-for-like EBITDA was 7% ahead of H1
2022.
-- Americas Materials Solutions delivered a strong performance
with sales 9% above 2022 levels driven primarily by solid price
progression across all lines of business. EBITDA was 13% ahead, as
good commercial management offset the impact of higher input costs
and lower volumes resulting from unfavourable weather in certain
regions.
-- Americas Building Solutions sales were 21% ahead of 2022, as
strong contributions from prior year acquisitions and good
commercial progress offset the impact of unfavourable weather on
first-half activity levels. EBITDA was 25% ahead as a result of
continued progress on pricing, cost control and production
efficiencies.
-- Europe Materials Solutions sales were in line with 2022
reflecting continued strong pricing progress which offset the
impact of lower activity levels. EBITDA was 13% ahead, supported by
good commercial discipline across all markets which, together with
a continued focus on cost savings, more than offset cost
inflation.
-- Europe Building Solutions sales were 4% behind the same
period in 2022, impacted by extended winter weather conditions and
softer residential demand. EBITDA was 15% behind the prior
year.
First-half profit after tax of $1.2 billion was 26% ahead of
2022 (H1 2022: $0.9 billion) driven by a robust trading performance
and the contribution from prior year acquisitions. Earnings per
share (EPS) for the period was 31% higher than 2022 at $1.58 (H1
2022: $1.21 from continuing operations). Note 2 on page 17 analyses
the key components of the first-half 2023 performance.
Capital Allocation
Consistent with our progressive dividend policy and our strong
financial position, the Board has decided to increase the interim
dividend(3) to $0.25 per share, an increase of 4% on the prior
year. On 2 March 2023, the Group announced its intention to
substantially increase its share buyback programme through the
repurchase of up to $3 billion of shares over the next 12 months.
The increase in our share buyback programme demonstrates our
confidence in the outlook for our business and our continued strong
cash generation, while retaining the financial flexibility to
invest in further growth and value creation opportunities for our
shareholders. The Group completed the most recent tranche of the
increased share buyback programme in June, bringing total share
repurchases to $1 billion in the first half of the year. On 30 June
2023 the Group announced a further $1 billion tranche to be
completed no later than 22 September 2023.
Sustainability
We remain committed to continuously improving our sustainability
performance by providing integrated sustainable solutions for our
customers, increasing circularity in construction, and innovating
to create a more sustainable built environment. Earlier this year,
we announced an industry-leading target to deliver a 30% reduction
in group-wide absolute carbon emissions by 2030. The Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated our 2030 decarbonisation
targets in line with a 1.5degC pathway. Dedicated teams across our
business continue to make progress delivering against detailed
bottom-up roadmaps, which keep us on the pathway to achieving our
overall ambition of becoming a net-zero business by 2050.
Trading Outlook
Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, our operations in
North America are expected to be supported by robust infrastructure
demand, underpinned by significant increases in US federal and
state funding, as well as good activity in key non-residential
segments, supported by government funding initiatives in clean
energy and onshoring of critical manufacturing. Although
residential construction activity is expected to remain subdued
across many of our markets in the current interest rate
environment, the underlying fundamentals are attractive and
supportive of robust long-term growth. Our businesses in Europe are
expected to benefit from solid infrastructure demand, good
non-residential activity and positive pricing momentum, while the
residential market is expected to remain challenging. Overall,
assuming normal weather patterns for the remainder of the year and
absent any major dislocations in the macroeconomic environment, we
expect full-year Group EBITDA of approximately $6.2 billion (2022:
$5.6 billion), full-year net cash inflow from operating activities
of approximately $5 billion (2022: $4.0 billion) and a year-end net
debt to EBITDA ratio of between 1.1x and 1.3x (2022: 0.9x).
2 See pages 35 to 36 for glossary of alternative performance
measures (including EBITDA, like-for-like (LFL)/organic and net
debt/EBITDA), used throughout this report. Operating Cash Flow is
net cash inflow from operating activities as reported in the
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on page 14.
3 Further details on the dividend process, including the
relevant dates, payment currency and currency election options, are
set out in note 7 on page 23.
Americas Materials Solutions
Analysis of change
$ million 2022 Exchange Acquisitions Divestments Organic 2023 % change
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Sales revenue 5,546 -26 +111 - +428 6,059 9%
EBITDA 820 -2 +11 - +96 925 13%
Operating
profit 405 - -1 - +106 510 26%
EBITDA/sales 14.8% 15.3%
Operating
profit/sales 7.3% 8.4%
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Americas Materials Solutions first-half sales were 9% ahead of
2022 driven primarily by solid price progression across all lines
of business which was partly offset by lower activity levels due to
unfavourable weather in certain regions. EBITDA and operating
profit were 13% and 26% ahead of prior year respectively, supported
by good commercial progress across all markets and strong
operational efficiencies offsetting cost inflation. On a
like-for-like basis, sales increased by 8% and EBITDA by 12%
compared to the first half of 2022.
Solutions Lines
Essential Materials
Aggregates volumes were 2% behind 2022, with decreases in the
West and South regions due to unfavourable weather partly offset by
good demand in the Great Lakes and Northeast which benefited from
higher levels of infrastructure funding. Aggregates prices
increased by 15%, driven by strong commercial management. Our
cement business delivered robust sales growth driven by strong
price progression of 17%, while volumes were 5% behind due to
adverse weather early in the year, primarily in Texas and the
West.
Road Solutions
Paving and construction sales were 8% ahead of 2022 due to
improved pricing and good project execution on a strong order book.
Asphalt volumes were broadly in line with the prior year as robust
demand in the Northeast, Great Lakes and West regions was offset by
inclement weather impacting activity levels in the South. Asphalt
prices increased by 13% compared to the prior year. Readymixed
concrete volumes were 3% behind 2022 levels, impacted by softer
new-build residential demand in the South and unfavourable weather
in the West, while demand in the Great Lakes and Northeast
improved. Readymixed concrete prices increased by 14%.
Regional Performance
Sales in the Northeast region were 7% ahead of 2022 supported by
solid price progression as well as improved volumes underpinned by
robust construction demand. Operating profit increased, driven by
improved pricing and cost saving measures which offset higher input
costs.
Great Lakes region sales were 12% ahead of 2022, led by improved
pricing and good construction demand in key markets, supported by
favourable weather. Growth in operating profit was achieved through
strong commercial management and ongoing cost control.
South region sales were 11% ahead of 2022 with strong price
progression across all lines of business and increased construction
revenues. Volumes were behind the prior year in most lines of
business, impacted by inclement weather. Operating profit improved
with improved pricing and cost saving measures offsetting the
impact of input cost inflation.
The West region delivered 7% sales growth, driven primarily by
disciplined commercial management with strong pricing across all
lines of business as well as higher construction revenues; however,
unfavourable weather impacted volumes in certain markets. Operating
profit was ahead of 2022 due to strong price progression combined
with cost saving measures partly offset by lower volumes and input
cost inflation.
Americas Building Solutions
Analysis of change
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$ million 2022 Exchange Acquisitions Divestments Organic 2023 % change
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Sales revenue 3,150 -13 +626 - +46 3,809 21%
EBITDA 646 -3 +145 - +22 810 25%
Operating
profit 534 -2 +97 - +4 633 19%
EBITDA/sales 20.5% 21.3%
Operating
profit/sales 17.0% 16.6%
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The table above excludes the 2022 trading performance of
Building Envelope which, following its divestment, has been
classified within discontinued operations.
Americas Building Solutions delivered sales growth of 21% in the
first half of the year reflecting the benefits of our integrated
solutions strategy, strong commercial progress and the contribution
from prior year acquisitions; sales were 1% ahead on a
like-for-like basis. Sales growth, combined with a continued focus
on cost control and production efficiencies resulted in EBITDA 25%
ahead of the prior year, 3% ahead on a like-for-like basis.
Operating profit was 19% ahead of the prior year, 1% ahead on a
like-for-like basis.
Solutions Lines
Outdoor Living Solutions
Sales were ahead of the first half of 2022 driven by good
commercial progress, solid underlying demand and the contribution
from Barrette Outdoor Living which was acquired in July 2022 and is
performing in line with expectations.
Building & Infrastructure Solutions
Sales benefited from increased demand and robust public funding
in the telecommunications, water and energy utility markets. Demand
remained positive with good commercial management across all
geographies and product lines offsetting increased raw material and
production costs.
Europe Materials Solutions
Analysis of change
$ million 2022 Exchange Acquisitions Divestments Organic 2023 % change
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Sales revenue 4,772 -146 +21 -86 +231 4,792 -
EBITDA 555 -10 +3 +2 +75 625 13%
Operating
profit 308 -4 - +7 +72 383 24%
EBITDA/sales 11.6% 13.0%
Operating
profit/sales 6.5% 8.0%
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Europe Materials Solutions sales were in line with 2022, and 5%
ahead on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong pricing which
offset the impact of lower activity levels in most regions.
Improved pricing, commercial and operational excellence initiatives
and a continued focus on cost savings resulted in EBITDA 13% ahead
of 2022, or 14% ahead on a like-for-like basis. Operating profit
was 24% ahead of the prior year.
Solutions Lines
Essential Materials
Total sales were ahead of 2022, primarily driven by good pricing
progress across all markets. Activity levels were impacted by
unfavourable weather, subdued new-build residential demand amid
higher interest rates and ongoing cost inflation.
Road Solutions
Despite strong pricing in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and
Poland, total sales were behind 2022 as demand was impacted by
adverse weather conditions in the first half of the year.
Regional Performance
Western Europe (UK, Ireland, Finland, France, Benelux, Denmark
and Spain)
Sales were well ahead of 2022 driven by the UK, Ireland and
France with positive pricing across all major products offsetting
lower volumes. Activity levels were lower across most countries in
Western Europe as cost inflation and high interest rates impacted
new-build residential activity. Operating profit was ahead of the
first half of 2022 .
Central & Eastern Europe (Poland, Romania, Ukraine,
Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Germany, Serbia and Croatia)
Strong pricing across all countries in the region more than
offset softer demand resulting in sales in Central & Eastern
Europe ahead of 2022. Adverse weather conditions at the start of
the year and subdued new-build residential demand across a number
of key markets negatively impacted activity levels. Operating
profit was ahead of the prior year supported by strong pricing
coupled with easing energy costs. In Ukraine, the construction
market is gradually recovering despite the ongoing conflict. The
safety & wellbeing of our employees continues to be our number
one priority and we are doing everything we can to support our
employees and their families in Ukraine at this very challenging
time.
The Philippines
Sales in the Philippines were behind 2022 as a result of
challenging trading conditions impacted by delays in the
commencement of government related projects. While lower volumes
were partially mitigated by higher pricing and cost containment
initiatives, operating profit decreased compared to the prior
year.
Europe Building Solutions
Analysis of change
$ million 2022 Exchange Acquisitions Divestments Organic 2023 % change
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Sales revenue 1,530 -23 +55 - -86 1,476 -4%
EBITDA 189 -3 +4 - -30 160 -15%
Operating
profit 138 -2 -2 - -33 101 -27%
EBITDA/sales 12.4% 10.8%
Operating
profit/sales 9.0% 6.8%
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First-half sales in Europe Building Solutions were 4% behind the
prior year, 6% behind on a like-for-like basis, driven by lower
volumes due to extended winter weather conditions and subdued
new-build residential activity. A robust performance from
Infrastructure Products was offset by slower markets in Outdoor
Living Solutions and Construction Accessories. EBITDA and operating
profit were 15% and 27% behind the prior year, respectively.
Solutions Lines
Outdoor Living Solutions
Sales declined in the first half of 2023, reflecting a slower
start to the year due to unfavourable weather and a strong prior
year comparative. Market demand in Germany, Belgium and Slovakia
slowed, whilst Poland remained stable. Public sector order books in
the Netherlands and Belgium were more positive, partly offsetting a
slowdown in the private market.
Building & Infrastructure Solutions
Infrastructure Products experienced robust sales growth in the
first half of 2023 with good market activity and increased pricing
in Europe. Volume growth in our Australian businesses was supported
by good demand in both non-residential and infrastructure
markets.
Demand for Precast Products was negatively impacted by slower
markets and a downturn in the new-build residential market in
Finland. In Benelux and Denmark, lower market demand and postponed
projects also resulted in lower volumes which were partly offset by
commercial progress.
Our Construction Accessories business was negatively impacted by
lower new-build activity in certain markets, particularly in
Germany.
Other Financial Items
Depreciation and amortisation charges of $0.9 billion were
higher than the prior year (H1 2022: $0.8 billion) due to the
impact of acquisitions.
Net finance costs of $147 million were lower than 2022 (H1 2022:
$197 million) primarily as a result of higher interest income.
The Group's share of profit from equity-accounted investments of
$7 million was behind 2022 (H1 2022: $8 million), primarily driven
by the performance of the Group's associate in China.
The Group reported profit before tax of $1.5 billion (H1 2022:
$1.2 billion). The interim tax charge which represents an effective
tax rate of 22.0%, has been estimated, as in prior years, based on
current expectations of the full-year tax charge.
Transition to US Primary Listing
On 2 March 2023, CRH announced that following a review of its
listing structure, the Board had concluded that it is in the best
interests of our business and our shareholders to pursue a US
primary listing, together with US equity index inclusion as soon as
possible. At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 8 June 2023,
shareholders overwhelmingly approved the transition to a US primary
listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with the changes
expected to take effect on or around 25 September 2023.
North America currently represents approximately 75% of Group
EBITDA and is expected to be a key driver of future growth for CRH.
We believe a US primary listing will bring increased commercial,
operational and acquisition opportunities for our business, further
accelerating our successful integrated solutions strategy and
delivering even higher levels of profitability, returns and cash
for our shareholders.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net debt of $6.9 billion at 30 June 2023 was $2.6 billion higher
than at 30 June 2022 (H1 2022: $4.3 billion). The Group's net debt
position at the end of H1 2022 reflected the proceeds received from
the divestment of Building Envelope in H1 2022; debt levels
increased in the second half of 2022 with the acquisition of
Barrette Outdoor Living in July 2022 for $1.9 billion.
A first-half cash inflow from operating activities of $1.0
billion was $0.4 billion ahead of the prior year (H1 2022: $0.6
billion) primarily due to increased profitability and lower
investment in working capital.
In July 2023, the Group accessed the euro debt capital markets
and raised EUR2 billion in funding across three tranches in 4-year,
8-year and 12-year tenors at a weighted average coupon of 4.13%. A
EUR0.75 billion bond was repaid in April 2023 from existing cash
resources. As at 30 June 2023, the Group had $4.3 billion of cash
with sufficient liquidity to meet all maturing debt obligations for
the next 3 years.
The Group continues to maintain its robust balance sheet and a
strong investment grade credit rating with a BBB+ or equivalent
rating with each of the three main rating agencies.
Development Activity
2023 Acquisitions
The Group spent $0.2 billion on eight acquisitions in the first
half of the year, the largest of which was the acquisition of
Ulricehamns Betong AB in Sweden by Europe Building Solutions,
expanding our precast concrete solutions offering in an attractive
market.
Post 30 June 2023, the Group completed four more acquisitions,
the most significant being the acquisition of Hydro International,
a leading provider of stormwater products, wastewater treatment
products, wastewater services, and data solutions. This acquisition
represents an excellent strategic fit for our existing business,
supporting our vision to be a leading provider of solutions in the
circular water economy and complementing our Building &
Infrastructure Solutions businesses in both North America and
Europe.
2023 Divestments and Disposals
During the first half of 2023, the Group realised proceeds of
$42 million from the disposal of surplus property, plant and
equipment and other non-current assets. There were no business
divestments completed during the period.
Condensed Interim
Financial Statements
and
Summarised Notes
Six months ended 30 June 2023
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
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Revenue 16,136 14,998 32,723
Cost of sales (10,855) (10,243) (21,844)
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Gross profit 5,281 4,755 10,879
Operating costs (3,654) (3,370) (6,985)
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Group operating profit 1,627 1,385 3,894
Profit/(loss) on disposals 23 7 (49)
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Profit before finance costs 1,650 1,392 3,845
Finance costs (203) (184) (401)
Finance income 76 7 65
Other financial expense (20) (20) (40)
Share of equity accounted investments' profit 7 8 -
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Profit before tax from continuing operations 1,510 1,203 3,469
Income tax expense - estimated at interim (332) (265) (785)
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Group profit for the financial period from
continuing operations 1,178 938 2,684
Profit after tax for the financial period
from discontinued operations - 1,168 1,190
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Group profit for the financial period 1,178 2,106 3,874
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Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
From continuing operations 1,168 926 2,657
From discontinued operations - 1,168 1,190
Non-controlling interests
From continuing operations 10 12 27
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Group profit for the financial period 1,178 2,106 3,874
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Basic earnings per Ordinary Share $1.58 $2.74 $5.07
Diluted earnings per Ordinary Share $1.57 $2.72 $5.03
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Basic earnings per Ordinary Share from continuing
operations $1.58 $1.21 $3.50
Diluted earnings per Ordinary Share from
continuing operations $1.57 $1.20 $3.48
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
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Group profit for the financial period 1,178 2,106 3,874
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Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods:
Currency translation effects 173 (562) (641)
(Loss)/gain relating to cash flow hedges (9) 71 66
Tax relating to cash flow hedges 4 (12) (14)
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168 (503) (589)
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Items that will not be reclassified to profit
or loss in subsequent periods:
Remeasurement of retirement benefit obligations 16 297 279
Tax relating to retirement benefit obligations (1) (64) (63)
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15 233 216
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Total other comprehensive income for the financial
period 183 (270) (373)
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Total comprehensive income for the financial
period 1,361 1,836 3,501
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Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 1,345 1,866 3,520
Non-controlling interests 16 (30) (19)
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Total comprehensive income for the financial
period 1,361 1,836 3,501
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at
As at 30 As at 30 31 December
June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
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ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 19,322 18,298 18,921
Intangible assets 10,399 8,726 10,287
Investments accounted for using the equity
method 672 655 649
Other financial assets 42 12 14
Other receivables 171 212 164
Retirement benefit assets 282 284 261
Derivative financial instruments 3 5 3
Deferred income tax assets 83 56 88
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Total non-current assets 30,974 28,248 30,387
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Current assets
Inventories 4,276 3,792 4,194
Trade and other receivables 6,360 5,818 4,569
Current income tax recoverable 90 40 63
Derivative financial instruments 8 112 39
Cash and cash equivalents 4,275 6,826 5,936
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Total current assets 15,009 16,588 14,801
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Total assets 45,983 44,836 45,188
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EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to
the Company's equity holders
Equity share capital 302 309 302
Preference share capital 1 1 1
Treasury Shares and own shares (1,140) (644) (297)
Other reserves 329 322 380
Cash flow hedging reserve 16 - 5
Foreign currency translation reserve (525) (617) (692)
Retained income 21,712 21,424 21,992
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Capital and reserves attributable to
the Company's equity holders 20,695 20,795 21,691
Non-controlling interests 651 640 646
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Total equity 21,346 21,435 22,337
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LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 1,081 1,014 1,059
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 7,563 8,584 8,145
Derivative financial instruments 83 26 77
Deferred income tax liabilities 2,936 2,623 2,868
Other payables 647 700 691
Retirement benefit obligations 277 296 277
Provisions for liabilities 823 879 845
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Total non-current liabilities 13,410 14,122 13,962
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Current liabilities
Lease liabilities 266 246 260
Trade and other payables 7,448 6,172 5,872
Current income tax liabilities 747 982 702
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 2,185 1,364 1,491
Derivative financial instruments 39 8 51
Provisions for liabilities 542 507 513
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Total current liabilities 11,227 9,279 8,889
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Total liabilities 24,637 23,401 22,851
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Total equity and liabilities 45,983 44,836 45,188
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Attributable to the equity holders
of the Company
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Treasury Foreign
Cash
Issued Shares/ flow currency Non-
share own Other hedging translation Retained controlling Total
capital shares reserves reserve reserve income interests equity
$m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m
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For the financial period ended 30 June 2023 (unaudited)
At 1 January 2023 303 (297) 380 5 (692) 21,992 646 22,337
Group profit for the
financial period - - - - - 1,168 10 1,178
Other comprehensive
income - - - (9) 167 19 6 183
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Total comprehensive
income - - - (9) 167 1,187 16 1,361
Share-based payment
expense - - 60 - - - - 60
Shares acquired by
CRH plc (Treasury
Shares) - (954) - - - (704) - (1,658)
Treasury Shares/own - 5 - - - (5) - -
shares reissued
Shares acquired by
Employee Benefit Trust
(own shares) - (5) - - - - - (5)
Shares distributed
under the Performance
Share Plan Awards - 111 (111) - - - - -
Hedging losses transferred
to inventory - - - 20 - - - 20
Tax relating to cash
flow hedges - - - - - (4) - (4)
Tax relating to share-based - - - - - 4 - 4
payment expense
Share option exercises - - - - - 3 - 3
Dividends - - - - - (761) (11) (772)
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At 30 June 2023 303 (1,140) 329 16 (525) 21,712 651 21,346
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For the financial period ended 30 June 2022 (unaudited)
At 1 January 2022 310 (195) 445 - (97) 19,770 681 20,914
Group profit for the
financial period - - - - - 2,094 12 2,106
Other comprehensive
income - - - - (520) 292 (42) (270)
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Total comprehensive
income - - - - (520) 2,386 (30) 1,836
Share-based payment
expense - - 50 - - - - 50
Shares acquired by
CRH plc (Treasury
Shares) - (626) - - - 39 - (587)
Treasury Shares/own
shares reissued - 12 - - - (12) - -
Shares acquired by
Employee Benefit Trust
(own shares) - (8) - - - - - (8)
Shares distributed
under the Performance
Share Plan Awards - 173 (173) - - - - -
Tax relating to share-based
payment expense - - - - - (15) - (15)
Share option exercises - - - - - 6 - 6
Dividends - - - - - (750) (8) (758)
Transactions involving
non-controlling interests - - - - - - (3) (3)
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At 30 June 2022 310 (644) 322 - (617) 21,424 640 21,435
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity -
continued
Attributable to the equity holders
of the Company
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Treasury Foreign
Cash
Issued Shares/ flow currency Non-
share own Other hedging translation Retained controlling Total
capital shares reserves reserve reserve income interests equity
$m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m
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for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (audited)
At 1 January 2022 310 (195) 445 - (97) 19,770 681 20,914
Group profit for the
financial year - - - - - 3,847 27 3,874
Other comprehensive
income - - - 66 (595) 202 (46) (373)
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Total comprehensive
income - - - 66 (595) 4,049 (19) 3,501
Reclassifications - - - 35 - (35) - -
Share-based payment
expense - - 101 - - - - 101
Shares acquired by
CRH plc (Treasury
Shares) - (1,170) - - - 17 - (1,153)
Treasury/own shares
reissued - 24 - - - (24) - -
Shares acquired by
Employee Benefit Trust
(own shares) - (8) - - - - - (8)
Shares distributed
under the Performance
Share Plan Awards - 173 (173) - - - - -
Cancellation of Treasury
Shares (7) 879 7 - - (879) - -
Hedging gains transferred
to inventory - - - (96) - - - (96)
Tax relating to cash
flow hedges - - - - - 17 - 17
Tax relating to share-based
payment expense - - - - - (3) - (3)
Share option exercises - - - - - 11 - 11
Dividends - - - - - (931) (13) (944)
Transactions involving
non-controlling interests - - - - - - (3) (3)
------- -------- -------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- -------
At 31 December 2022 303 (297) 380 5 (692) 21,992 646 22,337
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
--------- --------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities
Group profit for the financial period 1,178 2,106 3,874
Finance costs (net) 147 203 382
Share of equity accounted investments'
profit (7) (8) -
Profit on disposals (23) (1,464) (1,422)
Depreciation charge 824 821 1,644
Amortisation of intangible assets 69 40 113
Share-based payment expense 60 50 101
Income tax expense 332 643 1,155
Other (3) 7 42
Net movement in inventories, receivables,
payables and provisions (1,081) (1,365) (518)
--------- --------- -----------
Cash generated from operations 1,496 1,033 5,371
Interest paid (including leases) (221) (179) (374)
Corporation tax paid (277) (233) (1,043)
--------- --------- -----------
Net cash inflow from operating activities 998 621 3,954
--------- --------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from disposals (net of cash disposed
and deferred proceeds) 42 3,579 3,827
Interest received 76 7 65
Dividends received from equity accounted
investments 12 16 36
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (771) (596) (1,523)
Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash
acquired) (198) (886) (3,253)
Other investments and advances (62) (14) (45)
Net cash flow arising from derivative
financial instruments 7 (15) (11)
Deferred and contingent acquisition consideration
paid (12) (19) (32)
Deferred divestment consideration received - 53 52
--------- --------- -----------
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing
activities (906) 2,125 (884)
--------- --------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of share options 3 6 11
Transactions involving non-controlling
interests - (3) (3)
Increase in interest-bearing loans and
borrowings 855 49 38
Net cash flow arising from derivative
financial instruments 4 (16) (11)
Repayment of interest-bearing loans and
borrowings (849) - (364)
Repayment of lease liabilities (i) (127) (132) (249)
Treasury Shares/own shares purchased (959) (634) (1,178)
Dividends paid to equity holders of the
Company (761) (732) (917)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (11) (8) (13)
--------- --------- -----------
Net cash outflow from financing activities (1,845) (1,470) (2,686)
--------- --------- -----------
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents (1,753) 1,276 384
========= ========= ===========
Reconciliation of opening to closing
cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 5,936 5,783 5,783
Translation adjustment 92 (233) (231)
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,753) 1,276 384
--------- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 4,275 6,826 5,936
========= ========= ===========
(i) Repayment of lease liabilities in the period to 30 June 2023
amounted to $149 million (30 June 2022: $159 million; 31 December
2022: $297 million), of which $22 million (30 June 2022: $27
million; 31 December 2022: $48 million) related to interest paid
which is presented in cash flows from operating activities.
Supplementary Information
Selected Explanatory Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim
Financial Statements
1. Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The financial information presented in this report has been
prepared in accordance with the Group's accounting policies under
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by
the European Union, as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB) and in accordance with IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting.
These Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements do not
include all the information and disclosures required in the Annual
Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read in conjunction
with the Group's 2022 Annual Report and Form 20-F.
The accounting policies and methods of computation employed in
the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial
Statements are the same as those employed in the preparation of the
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements in respect of the year
ended 31 December 2022, unless stated otherwise below.
Adoption of IFRS and International Financial Reporting
Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations
In May 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts which
is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January
2023, with presentation of comparatives figures required.
In addition, the following standard amendments became effective
for the Group as of 1 January 2023:
-- Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and
IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements -
Disclosure of Accounting Policies
-- Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes - Deferred tax related to
assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction
-- Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes - International tax reform
- pillar two model rules
-- Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in
Accounting Estimates and Errors - Definition of Accounting
Estimates
The new standard and standard amendments did not result in a
material impact on the Group's results.
IFRS and IFRIC interpretations being adopted in subsequent
years
The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the following
standard amendments which will become effective for the Group as of
1 January 2024:
-- Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases - Leases Liability in a
Sale-and-Leaseback
-- Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements -
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and
Non-current Liabilities with Covenants
-- Amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7
Financial Instruments: Disclosure - Supplier Finance
Arrangements
There are no other IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are
effective subsequent to the CRH 2023 financial year end that are
expected to have a material impact on the results or financial
position of the Group.
Significant Estimates, Assumptions and Judgements
The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial
Statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make
certain estimates, assumptions and judgements that affect the
application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Management believes that
the estimates, assumptions and judgements upon which it relies are
reasonable based on the information available to it at the time
that those estimates, assumptions and judgements are made.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing
basis. Changes in accounting estimates may be necessary if there
are changes in the circumstances or experiences on which the
estimate was based or as a result of new information.
The significant judgements, the key sources of estimation
uncertainty and underlying assumptions applied in the preparation
of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements were the
same as those applied in preparing the Consolidated Financial
Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
1. Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies - continued
Impairment
As at 30 June 2023, the Group performed a review for potential
indicators of impairment relating to goodwill of $9.3 billion (30
June 2022: $8.5 billion) allocated to cash-generating units
("CGUs"). When reviewing for indicators of impairment in interim
periods, the Group considers, amongst others, the results of the
last annual impairment test, the level of headroom and financial
performance in the first half of the year. The carrying values of
items of property, plant and equipment were also reviewed for
indicators of impairment. These reviews did not give rise to any
impairment charges in the first half of 2023 (30 June 2022: $nil
million). As part of our annual process, we will update our
impairment reviews prior to the finalisation of the full year
Consolidated Financial Statements for 2023.
Going Concern
The time period that the Directors have considered in evaluating
the appropriateness of the going concern basis in preparing the
2023 Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements is a
period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these
financial statements (the "period of assessment").
The Group has considerable financial resources and a large
number of customers and suppliers across different geographic areas
and industries, and the local nature of building materials means
that the Group's products are not usually shipped cross-border. The
level of cash and liquidity available to the Group including our
ongoing ability to access the debt markets, the quantum of our
liquidity facilities, the absence of financial covenants associated
with our debt obligations and the continuing maintenance of strong
investment grade credit ratings demonstrate the significant
financial strength and resilience of the Group. No concerns or
material uncertainties have been identified as part of our
assessment.
Having assessed the relevant business risks, including the
climate change risk, identified and discussed in our Principal
Risks and Uncertainties on pages 37 and 38, the Directors believe
that the Group is well placed to manage these risks successfully
and they have a reasonable expectation that CRH plc, and the Group
as a whole, has adequate financial and other resources to continue
in operational existence for the period of assessment with no
material uncertainties. For this reason, the Directors continue to
adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The financial information is presented in US Dollar. Results and
cash flows of operations based in non-US Dollar countries have been
translated into US Dollar at average exchange rates for the period,
and the related balance sheets have been translated at the rates of
exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. The principal rates
used for translation of results, cash flows and balance sheets into
US Dollar were:
Average Period end
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
Six months Year ended Six months Year ended
ended 30 June 31 December ended 30 June 31 December
US Dollar 1 = 2023 2022 2022 2023 2022 2022
Brazilian Real 5.0728 5.0742 5.1648 4.8543 5.1802 5.2794
Canadian Dollar 1.3479 1.2715 1.3017 1.3270 1.2920 1.3535
Chinese Renminbi 6.9308 6.4808 6.7334 7.2686 6.7029 6.8987
Danish Krone 6.8904 6.8120 7.0805 6.8608 7.1585 6.9662
Euro 0.9253 0.9156 0.9518 0.9212 0.9623 0.9368
Hungarian Forint 352.2330 343.8223 373.1682 342.7400 382.0900 375.1400
Indian Rupee 82.2207 76.2320 78.6295 82.0366 79.0116 82.7211
Philippine Peso 55.2423 52.1510 54.5318 55.2140 54.9850 55.7290
Polish Zloty 4.2796 4.2453 4.4631 4.0888 4.5101 4.3881
Pound Sterling 0.8110 0.7713 0.8120 0.7906 0.8257 0.8310
Romanian Leu 4.5655 4.5283 4.6930 4.5728 4.7601 4.6357
Serbian Dinar 108.5502 107.6546 111.7836 107.9929 112.9686 109.8553
Swiss Franc 0.9119 0.9446 0.9551 0.9011 0.9576 0.9230
Ukrainian Hryvnia 36.9043 29.1905 32.6730 36.9332 29.6067 36.9172
2. Key Components of Performance for the First Half of 2023
Continuing operations
Finance Assoc.
Sales Operating Profit costs and JV Pre-tax
$ million revenue EBITDA profit on disposals (net) PAT (i) profit
First half 2022 14,998 2,210 1,385 7 (197) 8 1,203
Exchange effects (208) (18) (8) - 2 - (6)
-------- ------ --------- ------------- ------- -------- -------
2022 at 2023 rates 14,790 2,192 1,377 7 (195) 8 1,197
Incremental impact in 2023
of:
- 2022/2023 acquisitions 813 163 94 - (53) - 41
- 2022/2023 divestments (86) 2 7 15 28 - 50
Organic 619 163 149 1 73 (1) 222
-------- ------ --------- ------------- ------- -------- -------
First half 2023 16,136 2,520 1,627 23 (147) 7 1,510
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% Total change 8% 14% 17% 26%
% Organic change 4% 7% 11% 19%
(i) CRH's share of after-tax profit of joint ventures and
associated undertakings.
3. Seasonality
Activity in the construction industry is characterised by
cyclicality and is dependent to a considerable extent on the
seasonal impact of weather in the Group's operating locations, with
activity in some markets reduced significantly in winter due to
inclement weather. As shown in the table above, the Group's
operations exhibit a high degree of seasonality and can be
significantly impacted by the timing of acquisitions and
divestments.
4. Revenue
A. Disaggregated revenue
In the following tables, revenue is disaggregated by primary
geographic market and by principal activities and products. To
further accelerate the development of the Group's integrated
solutions strategy, the Group transitioned to a new organisational
structure, effective from 1 January 2023. Accordingly, for the
purpose of disaggregation of revenue we have included certain
products together, as follows:
Essential Materials manufacture and supply cement, lime (in
Europe), and the full range of construction-grade aggregates.
Road Solutions support the manufacture and supply of readymixed
concrete, asphalt and paving and construction services to build and
maintain road, highway and commercial infrastructure.
Building and Infrastructure Solutions connect, protect and
transport critical water, energy and telecommunications
infrastructure and deliver complex commercial building
projects.
Outdoor Living Solutions integrate specialised materials,
products and design features to remodel and enhance the quality of
private and public spaces.
Comparative amounts for 2022 have been restated to reflect the
new format for disaggregation of revenue.
Revenue from external customers (as defined in IFRS 8 Operating
Segments) attributable to the country of domicile and all foreign
countries of operation greater than 10% are included below. Further
operating segment disclosures are set out in note 5.
Six months ended 30 June Six months ended 30 June
2023 - Unaudited 2022 - Unaudited
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
Americas Americas Europe Europe Americas Americas Europe Europe
Materials Building Materials Building Materials Building Materials Building
Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Total Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Total
$m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Primary geographic
markets
Continuing operations
Republic of Ireland
(country of domicile) - - 439 - 439 - - 395 - 395
United Kingdom - - 2,077 122 2,199 - - 2,088 129 2,217
Rest of Europe (i) - - 2,037 1,189 3,226 - - 1,997 1,244 3,241
United States 5,541 3,634 - 81 9,256 5,071 2,957 - 86 8,114
Rest of World (ii) 518 175 239 84 1,016 475 193 292 71 1,031
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Total Group from
continuing operations 6,059 3,809 4,792 1,476 16,136 5,546 3,150 4,772 1,530 14,998
========= ========= ========= ========= ====== ========= ========= ========= ========= ======
Discontinued
operations
United Kingdom -
Building
Envelope - - - - - - 8 - - 8
Rest of Europe (i)
- Building Envelope - - - - - - 4 - - 4
United States -
Building
Envelope - - - - - - 576 - - 576
Rest of World (ii)
- Building Envelope - - - - - - 59 - - 59
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Total Group from
discontinued
operations - - - - - - 647 - - 647
========= ========= ========= ========= ====== ========= ========= ========= ========= ======
Footnotes (i) and (ii) appear on page 19.
4. Revenue - continued
Six months ended 30 June Six months ended 30 June
2023 - Unaudited 2022 - Unaudited
-------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------
Americas Americas Europe Europe Americas Americas Europe Europe
Materials Building Materials Building Materials Building Materials Building
Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions
(iii) (iii) Total (iii) (iii) Total
$m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m $m
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Principal
activities
and products
Continuing
operations
Essential
Materials 2,062 - 2,478 - 4,540 1,845 - 2,344 - 4,189
Road Solutions
(iv) 3,997 - 2,314 - 6,311 3,701 - 2,428 - 6,129
Building and
Infrastructure
Solutions (v) - 1,248 - 1,159 2,407 - 1,155 - 1,201 2,356
Outdoor Living
Solutions - 2,561 - 317 2,878 - 1,995 - 329 2,324
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Total Group
from
continuing
operations 6,059 3,809 4,792 1,476 16,136 5,546 3,150 4,772 1,530 14,998
========= ========= ========= ========= ====== ========= ========= ========= ========= ======
Discontinued
operations
Building and
Infrastructure
Solutions -
Building
Envelope - - - - - - 647 - - 647
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ------
Total Group
from
discontinued
operations - - - - - - 647 - - 647
========= ========= ========= ========= ====== ========= ========= ========= ========= ======
Footnotes to revenue disaggregation on pages 18 & 19
(i) The Rest of Europe principally includes Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine.
(ii) The Rest of World principally includes Australia, Canada
and the Philippines.
(iii) Americas Materials Solutions and Europe Materials
Solutions both operate vertically integrated businesses, which are
founded in reserve backed cement and aggregates assets, and which
support the manufacture and supply of aggregates, asphalt, cement,
lime, readymixed and precast concrete and landscaping products.
(iv) Revenue from contracts with customers in the Road Solutions
principal activities and products category that is recognised over
time amounts to $3,032 million (2022: $2,891 million); Americas
Materials Solutions $2,101 million (2022: $1,961 million); Europe
Materials Solutions $931 million (2022: $930 million).
(v) Revenue from contracts with customers in the Building and
Infrastructure Solutions principal activities and products category
that is recognised over time amounts to $206 million (2022: $189
million); Americas Building Solutions $34 million (2022: $42
million); Europe Building Solutions $172 million (2022: $147
million).
5. Segment Information
Effective 1 January 2023 the Group restructured into two
Divisions, CRH Americas and CRH Europe. During the first quarter of
2023, the Group's reportable segments increased from three to the
following four segments:
Our Americas Materials Solutions businesses provide solutions
for the construction, repair, maintenance and improvement of public
infrastructure, homes and commercial buildings across North
America.
Our Americas Building Solutions segment produces a wide range of
architectural and infrastructural solutions for use in the building
and renovation of critical utility infrastructure, commercial and
residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces.
Our Europe Materials Solutions businesses provide solutions for
a wide range of construction applications, from major public road
and infrastructure projects, to the development and refurbishment
of commercial buildings and homes.
Our Europe Building Solutions segment manufactures, supplies and
delivers high quality, value-added innovative solutions to shape
and enhance the built environment for modern communities.
This realignment reflects the Group's organisational structure
in 2023 and the nature of the financial information reported and
assessed by the Group Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer, who are together determined to fulfil the
role of Chief Operating Decision Maker (as defined in IFRS 8).
Comparative segment information for 2022 has been restated where
necessary to reflect the new format for segmentation.
Year ended
Six months ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
$m % $m % $m %
====== ============== ====== ============== ====== ==============
Revenue
Continuing operations
Americas Materials Solutions 6,059 37.5 5,546 37.0 14,324 43.8
Americas Building Solutions 3,809 23.6 3,150 21.0 6,188 18.9
Europe Materials Solutions 4,792 29.7 4,772 31.8 9,349 28.6
Europe Building Solutions 1,476 9.2 1,530 10.2 2,862 8.7
------ -------------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------
Total Group from continuing operations 16,136 100.0 14,998 100.0 32,723 100.0
====== ============== ====== ============== ====== ==============
Discontinued operations
Americas Building Solutions -
Building Envelope - 647 645
------ ------ ------
Total Group from discontinued
operations - 647 645
====== ====== ======
EBITDA
Continuing operations
Americas Materials Solutions 925 36.7 820 37.1 2,748 48.9
Americas Building Solutions 810 32.1 646 29.2 1,255 22.4
Europe Materials Solutions 625 24.8 555 25.1 1,246 22.2
Europe Building Solutions 160 6.4 189 8.6 366 6.5
------ -------------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------
Total Group from continuing operations 2,520 100.0 2,210 100.0 5,615 100.0
====== ============== ====== ============== ====== ==============
Discontinued operations
Americas Building Solutions -
Building Envelope - 131 131
------ ------ ------
Total Group from discontinued
operations - 131 131
====== ====== ======
Depreciation and amortisation
Continuing operations
Americas Materials Solutions 415 46.5 415 50.3 839 48.7
Americas Building Solutions 177 19.8 112 13.6 284 16.5
Europe Materials Solutions 242 27.1 247 29.9 497 28.9
Europe Building Solutions 59 6.6 51 6.2 101 5.9
------ -------------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------
Total Group from continuing operations 893 100.0 825 100.0 1,721 100.0
====== ============== ====== ============== ====== ==============
Group operating profit
Continuing operations
Americas Materials Solutions 510 31.3 405 29.2 1,909 49.0
Americas Building Solutions 633 39.0 534 38.6 971 25.0
Europe Materials Solutions 383 23.5 308 22.2 749 19.2
Europe Building Solutions 101 6.2 138 10.0 265 6.8
------ -------------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------
Total Group from continuing operations 1,627 100.0 1,385 100.0 3,894 100.0
====== ============== ====== ============== ====== ==============
5. Segment Information - continued
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
$m $m $m
---------------- -----------
Reconciliation of Group operating
profit to profit before tax
Continuing operations
Group operating profit 1,627 1,385 3,894
Profit/(loss) on disposals (i) 23 7 (49)
---------------- --------- -----------
Profit before finance costs 1,650 1,392 3,845
Finance costs less income (127) (177) (336)
Other financial expense (20) (20) (40)
Share of equity accounted investments'
profit 7 8 -
---------------- --------- -----------
Profit before tax from continuing
operations 1,510 1,203 3,469
================ ========= ===========
(i) Profit/(loss) on disposals
Americas Materials Solutions 11 17 38
Americas Building Solutions 1 1 1
Europe Materials Solutions 11 (11) (90)
Europe Building Solutions - - 2
---------------- --------- -----------
Total Group from continuing operations 23 7 (49)
================ ========= ===========
As at
As at 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
$m % $m % $m %
====== =========== ====== ============== ====== ==============
Total assets
Americas Materials Solutions 18,566 45.5 18,027 48.6 17,609 45.9
Americas Building Solutions 8,104 19.8 5,597 15.1 7,750 20.2
Europe Materials Solutions 11,580 28.4 11,267 30.3 10,843 28.2
Europe Building Solutions 2,560 6.3 2,239 6.0 2,194 5.7
------ ----------- ------ -------------- ------ --------------
Total Group 40,810 100.0 37,130 100.0 38,396 100.0
=========== ============== ==============
Reconciliation to total assets
as reported in the Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheet:
Investments accounted for using
the equity method 672 655 649
Other financial assets 42 12 14
Derivative financial instruments
(current and non-current) 11 117 42
Income tax assets (current and
deferred) 173 96 151
Cash and cash equivalents 4,275 6,826 5,936
------ ------ ------
Total assets 45,983 44,836 45,188
====== ====== ======
6. Earnings per Ordinary Share
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per Ordinary Share
is set out below:
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
---------- ---------- ------------
Numerator computations
Group profit for the financial period 1,178 2,106 3,874
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests (10) (12) (27)
---------- ---------- ------------
Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the Company - numerator for basic/diluted
earnings per Ordinary Share 1,168 2,094 3,847
Profit after tax for the financial period
from discontinued operations - attributable
to equity holders of the Company - 1,168 1,190
---------- ---------- ------------
Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the Company - numerator for basic/diluted
earnings per Ordinary Share from continuing
operations 1,168 926 2,657
---------- ---------- ------------
Number Number Number
of shares of shares of shares
---------- ---------- ------------
Denominator computations
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares
(millions) outstanding for the financial
period 738.8 765.2 758.3
Effect of dilutive potential Ordinary Shares
(employee share awards) (millions) 4.6 4.9 5.8
---------- ---------- ------------
Denominator for diluted earnings per Ordinary
Share 743.4 770.1 764.1
---------- ---------- ------------
Earnings per Ordinary Share
- basic $1.58 $2.74 $5.07
- diluted $1.57 $2.72 $5.03
========== ========== ============
Earnings per Ordinary Share from continuing
operations
- basic $1.58 $1.21 $3.50
- diluted $1.57 $1.20 $3.48
========== ========== ============
7. Dividends
The dividends paid and proposed in respect of each class of
share capital are as follows:
Year ended
Six months ended
30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
------------ -----------
Net dividend paid per share $1.03 $0.98 $1.22
Net dividend declared for the period $0.25 $0.24 $1.27
Dividend cover - continuing operations 6.3x 5.0x 2.8x
The Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of $0.25 per
share, which represents an increase of 4% on prior year. The
interim dividend which will be paid wholly in cash, will be paid on
22 November 2023 to shareholders registered at the close of
business on 20 October 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 19
October 2023. The payment date is later than in prior years to
facilitate shareholders taking any required actions to ensure the
continued efficient management of the receipt of CRH dividends
following the transition to a US primary listing on 25 September
2023 (the "Listing Change").
The 2023 interim dividend and future dividends will be managed
by Computershare Trust Company N.A. ("Computershare"), which has
been appointed as CRH's Transfer Agent and Registrar in place of
Link Registrars ("Link").
Following the Listing Change, the default payment currency for
dividends will be US Dollar. Shareholders intending to hold their
shares through a Depository Trust Company ("DTC") participant,
whether in the form of Ordinary Shares which will trade on the NYSE
or Depository Instruments which will trade on the London Stock
Exchange, should contact their broker or custodian in relation to
currency payment options. Shareholders who intend to hold their
shares in registered form ("Registered Shareholders"), rather than
through a DTC participant, will have the facility to elect to
receive dividend payments in euro, Pound Sterling or a range of
other currencies through a service operated by Computershare,
details of which will be communicated to Registered Shareholders in
due course. Irish Dividend Withholding Tax ("DWT"), currently 25%,
will continue to apply to CRH dividend payments following the
Listing Change, unless a shareholder is entitled to an exemption
and has submitted a valid DWT exemption form to Computershare (or
previously to Link). Computershare will also be required to apply
US withholding tax of 24% on dividend payments, unless a US tax
certification document known as a W-8 for non-US shareholders, or a
W-9 for US shareholders, is completed and returned to them.
Currency elections and completed withholding tax documents must
be received by Computershare by 10.00 p.m. (Irish time)/5.00 p.m.
(New York time) on Thursday, 19 October 2023 to apply to the 2023
interim dividend.
Further details regarding dividends and contact details for
Computershare are available on the CRH website, www.crh.com.
8. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
A. Profit on disposal of discontinued operations
In April 2022, the Group completed the divestment of its
Building Envelope business, formerly part of our Americas Building
Solutions segment. With the exception of our Building Envelope
business, no other businesses divested during the first half of
2023 or 2022 are considered to be either separate major lines of
business or geographical areas of operation and therefore do not
constitute discontinued operations as defined in IFRS 5 Non-Current
Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.
No businesses met the IFRS 5 held for sale criteria at 30 June
2023.
The table below sets out the proceeds and related profit
recognised on divestment which were included in profit after tax
for the financial period from discontinued operations.
Year ended
Six months ended 30 June 31 December
2022 2022
Unaudited Audited
$m $m
Net assets disposed 2,066 2,049
Reclassification of currency translation effects
on disposal 5 5
--------- -----------
Total 2,071 2,054
Proceeds from disposal (net of disposal costs) 3,528 3,525
--------- -----------
Profit on disposal from discontinued operations 1,457 1,471
========= ===========
Net cash inflow arising on disposal
Proceeds from disposal from discontinued operations 3,528 3,525
Less: cash and cash equivalents disposed (27) (27)
--------- -----------
Total 3,501 3,498
========= ===========
8. Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations -
continued
B. Results of discontinued operations
The results of the discontinued operations included in the Group
profit for the financial period are set out as follows:
Year ended
Six months ended 30 June 31 December
2022 2022
Unaudited Audited
$m $m
--------- -----------
Revenue 647 645
Cost of sales (i) (413) (412)
--------- -----------
Gross profit 234 233
Operating costs (i) (139) (138)
--------- -----------
Operating profit 95 95
Profit on disposals 1,457 1,471
--------- -----------
Profit before finance costs 1,552 1,566
Finance costs (6) (6)
--------- -----------
Profit before tax 1,546 1,560
Attributable income tax expense (ii) (378) (370)
--------- -----------
Profit after tax for the financial period from
discontinued operations 1,168 1,190
========= ===========
Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 1,168 1,190
--------- -----------
Profit after tax for the financial period from
discontinued operations 1,168 1,190
========= ===========
Basic earnings per Ordinary Share from discontinued
operations $1.53 $1.57
Diluted earnings per Ordinary Share from discontinued
operations $1.52 $1.55
========= ===========
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash outflow from operating activities (iii) (18) (435)
Net cash inflow from investing activities (iv) 3,449 3,446
Net cash outflow from financing activities (6) (6)
========= ===========
(i) The depreciation and amortisation charge for discontinued
operations for 30 June 2022 amounted to $26 million and $10 million
respectively (31 December 2022: $26 million and $10 million
respectively).
(ii) The attributable income tax expense for 30 June 2022
includes $357 million (31 December 2022: $347 million) relating to
the profit on disposal of discontinued operations.
(iii) Includes the corporation tax paid on the sale of
discontinued operations.
(iv) Includes the proceeds from the disposal of discontinued
operations.
9. Net Finance Costs
Continuing operations
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
--------- --------- -----------
Finance costs 203 184 401
Finance income (76) (7) (65)
Other financial expense 20 20 40
--------- --------- -----------
Total net finance costs 147 197 376
========= ========= ===========
The overall total is analysed as follows:
Net finance costs on interest-bearing loans
and borrowings including leases and cash
and cash equivalents 132 180 337
Net credit re change in fair value of derivatives
and fixed rate debt (5) (3) (1)
--------- --------- -----------
Finance costs less income 127 177 336
Unwinding of discount element of provisions
for liabilities 10 8 16
Unwinding of discount applicable to deferred
and contingent acquisition consideration 10 10 20
Unwinding of discount applicable to deferred
divestment proceeds (3) (5) (8)
Unwinding of discount applicable to leased
mineral reserves 3 3 6
Pension-related finance costs (net) (note
15) - 4 6
--------- --------- -----------
Total net finance costs (i) 147 197 376
========= ========= ===========
(i) Net finance costs at 30 June 2022 excludes $6 million (31
December 2022: $6 million) relating to discontinued operations.
10. Net Debt
As at
As at 30 As at 30 31 December
June June
2023 2022 2022
Book Fair Book Fair Book Fair
value value value value value value
(i) (i) (i)
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Net debt $m $m $m $m $m $m
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Non-current assets
Derivative financial instruments 3 3 5 5 3 3
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4,275 4,275 6,826 6,826 5,936 5,936
Derivative financial instruments 8 8 112 112 39 39
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (7,563) (6,980) (8,584) (8,253) (8,145) (7,517)
Lease liabilities (1,081) (1,081) (1,014) (1,014) (1,059) (1,059)
Derivative financial instruments (83) (83) (26) (26) (77) (77)
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (2,185) (2,172) (1,364) (1,370) (1,491) (1,484)
Lease liabilities (266) (266) (246) (246) (260) (260)
Derivative financial instruments (39) (39) (8) (8) (51) (51)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Group net debt (6,931) (6,335) (4,299) (3,974) (5,105) (4,470)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
(i) Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are Level 2
instruments whose fair value is derived from quoted market
prices.
As at
As at As at 30 31 December
30 June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Gross debt, net of derivatives, matures $m $m $m
as follows:
========= ========= ===========
Within one year 2,482 1,506 1,763
Between one and two years 1,503 1,323 881
Between two and three years 164 1,391 1,403
Between three and four years 1,823 116 920
Between four and five years 1,003 1,755 982
After five years 4,231 5,034 5,092
--------- --------- -----------
Total 11,206 11,125 11,041
========= ========= ===========
In April 2023 the Group repaid a EUR750 million bond upon
maturity. In July 2023, the Group accessed the euro debt capital
markets and raised EUR2 billion in funding across three tranches in
4 - year, 8 - year and 12 - year tenors at a weighted average
coupon of 4.13%.
Components of net debt
Net debt is a non-GAAP measure which we provide to investors as
we believe they find it useful. Net debt comprises cash and cash
equivalents, interest-bearing loans and borrowings, lease
liabilities and derivative financial instrument assets and
liabilities; it enables investors to see the economic effects of
these in total. Net debt is commonly used in computations such as
net debt as a % of total equity and net debt as a % of market
capitalisation.
As at
As at As at 30 31 December
30 June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
========= ========= ===========
Cash and cash equivalents 4,275 6,826 5,936
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (9,748) (9,948) (9,636)
Lease liabilities (1,347) (1,260) (1,319)
Derivative financial instruments (net) (111) 83 (86)
--------- --------- -----------
Group net debt (6,931) (4,299) (5,105)
========= ========= ===========
10. Net Debt - continued
Reconciliation of opening to Mark-to-
closing net debt
Movement Movement market
At 1 attributable attributable and other At 30
January Cash to acquired to disposed non-cash Translation June
Book flow companies companies adjustments adjustment Book
value value
30 June 2023 (unaudited) $m $m $m $m $m $m $m
======== ======= ============ ============ =========== =========== ========
Cash and cash equivalents 5,936 (1,768) 15 - - 92 4,275
Interest-bearing loans and
borrowings (9,636) (6) (10) - 3 (99) (9,748)
Lease liabilities (1,319) 127 (5) - (129) (21) (1,347)
Derivative financial instruments
(net) (70) (4) - - (3) (4) (81)
-------- ------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- --------
Liabilities from financing
activities (11,025) 117 (15) - (129) (124) (11,176)
Derivative financial instruments
- non-financing (16) (7) - - 7 (14) (30)
-------- ------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- --------
Group net debt (5,105) (1,658) - - (122) (46) (6,931)
======== ======= ============ ============ =========== =========== ========
The equivalent disclosure for the prior period is as follows:
30 June 2022 (unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents 5,783 1,294 10 (28) - (233) 6,826
Interest-bearing loans and
borrowings (10,487) (49) (4) 6 109 477 (9,948)
Lease liabilities (1,671) 132 (30) 341 (90) 58 (1,260)
Derivative financial instruments
(net) 122 31 - - (35) (35) 83
-------- ------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- --------
Group net debt (6,253) 1,408 (24) 319 (16) 267 (4,299)
======== ======= ============ ============ =========== =========== ========
Market capitalisation
Market capitalisation, calculated as the period-end share price
multiplied by the number of Ordinary Shares in issue, is as
follows:
As at
As at As at 30 31 December
30 June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
--------- --------- -----------
Market capitalisation - Euronext Dublin
(i) 39,908 26,037 29,462
========= ========= ===========
(i) The market capitalisation figure of EUR36.7 billion (30 June
2022: EUR25.1 billion; 31 December 2022: EUR27.6 billion), based on
the euro denominated share price per CRH's listing on Euronext
Dublin, was translated to US Dollar using the relevant closing
rates as noted in the principal foreign exchange rates table in
note 1.
10. Net Debt - continued
Liquidity information - borrowing facilities
The Group manages its borrowing ability by entering into
committed borrowing agreements. Revolving committed bank facilities
are generally available to the Group for periods of up to five
years from the date of inception. The undrawn committed facilities
figures shown in the table below represent the facilities available
to be drawn by the Group at 30 June 2023. The Group successfully
carried out an amendment to its EUR3.5 billion revolving credit
facility in May 2023 whereby the Group extended the maturity date
of the facility for a further 2 years to 2028.
As at
As at As at 30 31 December
30 June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
========= ========= ===========
Between two and three years - 36 -
Between three and four years - 3,637 3,736
Between four and five years 3,799 - 9
--------- --------- -----------
Total 3,799 3,673 3,745
========= ========= ===========
Guarantees
The Company has given letters of guarantee to secure obligations
of subsidiary undertakings as follows: $9.4 billion in respect of
loans and borrowings, bank advances and derivative obligations (30
June 2022: $9.5 billion; 31 December 2022: $9.3 billion) and $0.4
billion in respect of letters of credit due within one year (30
June 2022: $0.4 billion; 31 December 2022: $0.4 billion).
Net debt metrics
The net debt metrics based on net debt as shown on page 26, as
follows:
Continuing Operations
As at
As at As at 30 31 December
30 June June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
============== ========= ===========
Net debt as a percentage of market capitalisation 17% 17% 17%
Net debt as a percentage of total equity 32% 20% 23%
11. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair values of derivative financial instruments are analysed
by year of maturity and by accounting designation as follows:
Level 2 (i) Level 3 (i)
------------------------ ------------------------
As at As at
As at 30 As at 30
June 31 December June 31 December
2023 2022 2022 2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Audited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m $m $m $m
----- ---- ----------- ----- ---- -----------
Assets measured at fair
value
Fair value hedges - interest
rate swaps - 5 6 - - -
Cash flow hedges - currency
forwards, currency swaps,
commodity forwards and commodity
swaps 6 107 20 - - -
Net investment hedges - currency
forwards and currency swaps 2 3 15 - - -
Not designated as hedges
(classified as held for trading)
- currency forwards and currency
swaps 3 2 1 - - -
----- ---- ----------- ----- ---- -----------
Total 11 117 42 - - -
----- ---- ----------- ----- ---- -----------
Liabilities measured at
fair value
Fair value hedges - interest
rate swaps (82) (26) (77) - - -
Cash flow hedges - currency
forwards, currency swaps,
commodity forwards and commodity
swaps (17) (1) (43) - - -
Net investment hedges - currency
forwards and currency swaps (20) (1) (8) - - -
Not designated as hedges
(classified as held for trading)
- currency forwards and currency
swaps (3) (6) - - - -
Contingent consideration - - - 306 306 293
----- ---- ----------- ----- ---- -----------
Total (122) (34) (128) 306 306 293
===== ==== =========== ===== ==== ===========
The carrying amount of trade and other payables approximate
their fair value largely due to the short-term maturities and
nature of these instruments. There were no transfers between Levels
2 and 3 during the periods.
There were no significant changes in contingent consideration
recognised in profit or loss or other comprehensive income in the
current period. Further details in relation to the inputs into
valuation models for contingent consideration are available in the
Group's 2022 Annual Report and Form 20-F.
(i) For financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements
are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which
inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the
significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its
entirety.
12. Future Purchase Commitments for Property, Plant and
Equipment
Year ended
Six months ended 31 December
30 June
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
--------- --------- -----------
Contracted for but not provided in the Condensed
Consolidated Interim Financial Statements 854 660 862
========= ========= ===========
13. Business Combinations
The acquisitions completed during the period ended 30 June 2023
by reportable segment, together with the completion dates, are
detailed below; these transactions entailed the acquisition of an
effective 100% stake except where indicated to the contrary:
Americas Materials Solutions:
New Jersey : certain assets of North State Materials, LLC. (29
June);
Ohio : Trison Concrete (20 January); and
West Virgina : Scary Creek Materials (2 June).
Europe Materials Solutions:
Denmark : Bedsted Lø Grusværker ApS (1 February);
Romania : Bolintin sand and gravel (8 May); and
Slovakia : certain assets of TBG Slovensko a.s. (1 June).
Europe Building Solutions:
Germany : Modersohn (31 January); and
Sweden : Ulricehamns Betong AB (2 January).
13. Business Combinations - continued
The identifiable net assets acquired, including adjustments to
provisional fair values, were as follows:
Year ended
Six months ended 30
June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
---------- --------- -----------
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 130 312 906
Intangible assets 41 65 987
Equity accounted investments - 28 28
---------- --------- -----------
Total non-current assets 171 405 1,921
---------- --------- -----------
Current assets
Inventories 12 67 375
Trade and other receivables (i) 7 45 227
Current income tax recoverable 1 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 15 10 22
---------- --------- -----------
Total current assets 35 122 624
---------- --------- -----------
LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables (32) (35) (195)
Provisions for liabilities (2) - (19)
Lease liabilities (5) (30) (107)
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (10) (4) (8)
Deferred income tax liabilities (14) (8) (247)
---------- --------- -----------
Total liabilities (63) (77) (576)
---------- --------- -----------
Total identifiable net assets at fair
value 143 450 1,969
Goodwill arising on acquisition (ii) 78 453 1,320
---------- --------- -----------
Total consideration 221 903 3,289
========== ========= ===========
Consideration satisfied by:
Cash payments 213 896 3,275
Deferred consideration (stated at net
present cost) 6 1 10
Contingent consideration 2 6 4
---------- --------- -----------
Total consideration 221 903 3,289
========== ========= ===========
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition
Cash consideration 213 896 3,275
Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired (15) (10) (22)
---------- --------- -----------
Total outflow in the Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows 198 886 3,253
========== ========= ===========
(i) The gross contractual value of trade and other receivables
as at the respective dates of acquisition amounted to $8 million
(30 June 2022: $45 million; 31 December 2022: $229 million). The
fair value of these receivables is $7 million (all of which is
expected to be recoverable) (30 June 2022: $45 million; 31 December
2022: $227 million).
(ii) The principal factor contributing to the recognition of
goodwill on acquisitions entered into by the Group is the
realisation of cost savings and other synergies with existing
entities in the Group which do not qualify for separate recognition
as intangible assets. Due to the asset-intensive nature of
operations in the Americas Materials Solutions and Europe Materials
Solutions business segments, no significant separately identifiable
intangible assets were recognised on business combinations in these
segments. $7 million of the goodwill recognised in respect of
acquisitions completed in 2023 is expected to be deductible for tax
purposes (30 June 2022: $418 million; 31 December 2022: $1,289
million).
13. Business Combinations - continued
The acquisition balance sheet presented on the previous page
reflects the identifiable net assets acquired in respect of
acquisitions completed during 2023, together with adjustments to
provisional fair values (to the extent identified as of 30 June
2023) in respect of acquisitions completed during 2022. The
measurement period for a number of acquisitions completed in 2022,
closed in 2023 with no material adjustments identified.
CRH performs a detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment
of each acquisition in order to determine whether it is material
for the purposes of separate disclosure under IFRS 3 Business
Combinations. None of the acquisitions completed during the
financial period were considered sufficiently material to warrant
separate disclosure of the attributable fair values. The initial
assignment of the fair values to identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed as disclosed are provisional (principally in
respect of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets) in
respect of certain acquisitions due to timing of close. The fair
value assigned to identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is
based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time
of acquisition. CRH may revise its purchase price allocation during
the subsequent reporting window as permitted under IFRS 3.
Acquisition-related costs
Acquisition-related costs, which exclude post-acquisition
integration costs, amounting to $2 million (30 June 2022: $4
million) have been included in operating costs in the Condensed
Consolidated Income Statement.
The following table analyses the 8 acquisitions completed in
2023 (30 June 2022: 14 acquisitions) by reportable segment and
provides details of the goodwill and consideration figures arising
in each of those segments:
Six months ended 30 June - Unaudited
Number of Goodwill Consideration
acquisitions
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Reportable segments $m $m $m $m
---- -------------- ---- -------------- ---- --------------
Continuing operations
Americas Materials Solutions 3 5 11 120 28 318
Americas Building Solutions - 2 - 337 - 485
Europe Materials Solutions 3 7 1 37 44 99
Europe Building Solutions 2 - 72 - 150 -
---- -------------- ---- -------------- ---- --------------
Total Group from continuing operations 8 14 84 494 222 902
Adjustments to provisional fair values
of prior period acquisitions (6) (41) (1) 1
---- -------------- ---- --------------
Total 78 453 221 903
==== ============== ==== ==============
Post-acquisition impact
The post-acquisition impact of acquisitions completed during the
period on the Group's profit for the financial period was as
follows:
Unaudited
Six months ended
30 June
2023 2022
Continuing operations $m $m
-------- --------
Revenue 46 107
(Loss)/profit before tax for the financial period (2) 3
======== ========
The revenue and profit of the Group for the financial period
determined in accordance with IFRS as though the acquisitions
effected during the period had been at the beginning of the period
would have been as follows:
Unaudited
----------------------------------------
CRH Group Consolidated
excluding Group
2023 2023 including
acquisitions acquisitions acquisitions
$m $m $m
------------ ------------ ------------
Revenue 60 16,090 16,150
Profit before tax for the financial period - 1,512 1,512
============ ============ ============
There have been no acquisitions completed subsequent to the
balance sheet date which would be individually material to the
Group, thereby requiring disclosure under either IFRS 3 or IAS 10
Events after the Balance Sheet Date. Development updates, giving
details of acquisitions which do not require separate disclosure on
the grounds of materiality, are published periodically
14. Related Party Transactions
There have been no related party transactions or changes in the
nature and scale of the related party transactions described in the
2022 Annual Report and Form 20-F that could have had a material
impact on the financial position or performance of the Group in the
first six months of 2023.
15. Retirement Benefit Obligations
The Group operates either defined benefit or defined
contribution pension schemes in all of its principal operating
areas.
In consultation with the actuaries to the various defined
benefit pension schemes (including jubilee schemes, long-term
service commitments and post-retirement healthcare obligations,
where relevant), the valuations of the applicable assets and
liabilities have been marked-to-market as at the end of the
financial period, taking account of prevailing bid values, actual
investment returns, corporate bond yields and other matters such as
updated actuarial valuations conducted during the period.
Financial assumptions - scheme liabilities
The discount rates used by the Group's actuaries in the
computation of the pension scheme liabilities and post-retirement
healthcare obligations are as follows:
Year ended
Six months ended
30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
% % %
--------- --------- -----------
Eurozone 4.00 3.32 4.20
United States and Canada 5.15 4.81 5.20
Switzerland 1.80 2.14 2.20
--------- --------- -----------
The following table provides a reconciliation of scheme assets
(at bid value) and the actuarial value of scheme liabilities (using
the aforementioned assumptions):
Six months ended 30 June 2023 - Unaudited
-------------------------------------------------
Impact Net
of asset Pension
Assets Liabilities Total ceiling Asset
$m $m $m $m $m
------- ------------ ----- --------- --------
At 1 January 2,443 (2,371) 72 (88) (16)
Administration expenses (1) - (1) - (1)
Current service cost - (13) (13) - (13)
Past service cost - (1) (1) (1)
Interest income on scheme assets 51 - 51 - 51
Interest cost on scheme liabilities - (51) (51) - (51)
Remeasurement adjustments
- experience variations - (4) (4) - (4)
- return on scheme assets excluding
interest income 51 - 51 - 51
- actuarial loss from changes in
financial assumptions - (42) (42) - (42)
- change in asset ceiling, excluding
amounts included in interest expense - - - 11 11
Employer contributions paid 18 - 18 - 18
Contributions paid by plan participants 3 (3) - - -
Benefit and settlement payments (65) 65 - - -
Translation adjustment 42 (40) 2 - 2
------- ------------ ----- --------- --------
At 30 June (i) 2,542 (2,460) 82 (77) 5
======= ============ ===== =========
Related net deferred income tax
asset 20
--------
Net pension asset 25
========
(i) Reconciliation to Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Retirement benefit assets 282
Retirement benefit obligations (277)
--------
Net pension asset 5
========
15. Retirement Benefit Obligations - continued
Six months ended 30 June 2022 - Unaudited
Impact
of asset Net Pension
Assets Liabilities Total ceiling Asset
$m $m $m $m $m
------ ----------- ----- --------- -----------
At 1 January 3,174 (3,483) (309) - (309)
Administration expenses (1) - (1) - (1)
Current service cost - (24) (24) - (24)
Interest income on scheme assets 26 - 26 - 26
Interest cost on scheme liabilities - (30) (30) - (30)
Disposals - 14 14 - 14
Remeasurement adjustments
- return on scheme assets excluding
interest income (450) - (450) - (450)
- actuarial gain from changes in
financial assumptions - 832 832 - 832
- change in asset ceiling, excluding
amounts included in interest expense - - - (85) (85)
Employer contributions paid 18 - 18 - 18
Contributions paid by plan participants 4 (4) - - -
Benefit and settlement payments (74) 74 - - -
Translation adjustment (168) 165 (3) - (3)
------ ----------- ----- --------- -----------
At 30 June (i) 2,529 (2,456) 73 (85) (12)
====== =========== ===== =========
Related net deferred income tax
asset 24
-----------
Net pension asset 12
===========
(i) Reconciliation to Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Retirement benefit assets 284
Retirement benefit obligations (296)
-----------
Net pension deficit (12)
===========
16. Share Buyback Programme
During 2023, the Group completed the latest phases of its share
buyback programme (the 'Programme'), returning a further $1.0
billion of cash to shareholders. This brings total cash returned to
shareholders under the Programme to $5.1 billion since its
commencement in May 2018. On 30 June 2023 the Group announced the
continuation of the Programme which was extended to include the
further repurchase of Ordinary Shares of up to $1.0 billion in the
period up to 22 September 2023. At 30 June 2023 a financial
liability of $985 million (30 June 2022: $252 million; 31 December
2022: $281 million) was included in other payables in respect of
the latest phase of the Programme which was entered into with
Société Générale. This phase will end no later than 22 September
2023.
17. Taxation
The taxation expense for the interim period is an estimate based
on the expected full year effective tax rate on full year
profits.
18. Statutory Accounts and Audit Opinion
The financial information presented in this interim report does
not represent full statutory accounts as defined by the Companies
Act 2014 and has not been reviewed or audited by the Company's
auditors. A copy of the full statutory accounts for the year ended
31 December 2022 prepared in accordance with IFRS, upon which the
auditors have given an unqualified audit report, has been filed
with the Registrar of Companies.
19. Board Approval
This announcement was approved by the Board of Directors of CRH
plc on 23 August 2023.
20. Distribution of Interim Report
This interim report is available on the Group's website (
www.crh.com ). A printed copy is available to the public at the
Company's registered office.
Glossary of Alternative Performance Measures
CRH uses a number of alternative performance measures (APMs) to
monitor financial performance. These measures are referred to
throughout the discussion of our reported financial position and
operating performance and are measures which are regularly reviewed
by CRH management.
The APMs as summarised below should not be viewed in isolation
or as an alternative to the equivalent GAAP measure.
The APMs may not be uniformly defined by all companies and
accordingly they may not be directly comparable with similarly
titled measures and disclosures by other companies. Certain
information presented is derived from amounts calculated in
accordance with IFRS but is not itself an expressly permitted GAAP
measure.
EBITDA
EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations before
interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation, asset impairment
charges, profit on disposals and the Group's share of equity
accounted investments' profit after tax. It is quoted by
management, in conjunction with other GAAP and non-GAAP financial
measures, to aid investors in their analysis of the performance of
the Group and to assist investors in the comparison of the Group's
performance with that of other companies.
EBITDA is monitored by management in order to allocate resources
between segments and to assess performance. Given that net finance
costs and income tax are managed on a centralised basis, these
items are not allocated between operating segments for the purpose
of the information presented to the Chief Operating Decision Maker
(Group Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating
Officer). EBITDA margin is calculated by expressing EBITDA as a
percentage of revenue.
Operating profit is defined as earnings before interest, taxes,
profit on disposals and the Group's share of equity accounted
investments' profit after tax.
A reconciliation of Group profit to EBITDA is presented
below.
Continuing Operations
---------------------------------
Year ended
Six months ended
30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
$m $m $m
--------- --------- -----------
Group profit for the financial period 1,178 938 2,684
Income tax expense - estimated at interim 332 265 785
--------- --------- -----------
Profit before tax 1,510 1,203 3,469
Share of equity accounted investments' profit (7) (8) -
Other financial expense 20 20 40
Finance costs less income 127 177 336
--------- --------- -----------
Profit before finance costs 1,650 1,392 3,845
(Profit)/loss on disposals (23) (7) 49
--------- --------- -----------
Group operating profit 1,627 1,385 3,894
Depreciation charge 824 795 1,618
Amortisation of intangibles 69 30 103
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EBITDA 2,520 2,210 5,615
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Glossary of Alternative Performance Measures - continued
Net Debt and Net Debt/EBITDA
Net debt is used by management as it gives additional insight
into the Group's current debt situation less available cash. Net
debt is provided to enable investors to see the economic effect of
gross debt, related hedges and cash and cash equivalents in total.
Net debt is a non-GAAP measure and comprises current and
non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings, lease
liabilities, cash and cash equivalents and current and non-current
derivative financial instruments (net).
Net Debt/EBITDA is monitored by management and is useful to
investors in assessing the Company's level of indebtedness relative
to its profitability. It is the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA and is
calculated below:
Year ended
31 December
2022
$m
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Net Debt
Cash and cash equivalents (i) 5,936
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (i) (9,636)
Lease liabilities (i) (1,319)
Derivative financial instruments (net) (i) (86)
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Group net debt (i) (5,105)
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EBITDA - from continuing operations 5,615
Times
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Net debt divided by EBITDA - from continuing operations 0.9
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(i) These items appear in note 10 on page 26.
Organic Revenue, Organic Operating Profit and Organic EBITDA
The terms "like-for-like" (LFL) and "organic" are used
interchangeably throughout this report.
Because of the impact of acquisitions, divestments, exchange
translation and other non-recurring items on reported results each
period, the Group uses organic revenue, organic operating profit
and organic EBITDA as additional performance indicators to assess
performance of pre-existing operations each period.
Organic revenue, organic operating profit and organic EBITDA are
arrived at by excluding the incremental revenue, operating profit
and EBITDA contributions from current and prior year acquisitions
and divestments, the impact of exchange translation and the impact
of any non-recurring items. Organic EBITDA margin is calculated by
expressing organic EBITDA as a percentage of organic revenue.
In the Business Performance review on pages 1 to 7, changes in
organic revenue, organic operating profit and organic EBITDA are
presented as additional measures of revenue, operating profit and
EBITDA to provide a greater understanding of the performance of the
Group. A reconciliation of the changes in organic revenue, organic
operating profit and organic EBITDA to the changes in total
revenue, operating profit and EBITDA for the Group and by segment
is presented with the discussion of each segment's performance in
tables contained in the segment discussion commencing on page
3.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
Under Section 327(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2014 and Regulation
5(4)(c)(ii) of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations
2007, the Group is required to give a description of the principal
risks and uncertainties which it faces. These risks and
uncertainties reflect the international scope of the Group's
operations and the Group's decentralised structure. During the
course of 2023, new risks and uncertainties may materialise
attributable to changes in markets, regulatory environments and
other factors and existing risks and uncertainties may become less
relevant.
Principal Strategic Risks and Uncertainties
Industry cyclicality and economic conditions: Construction
activity, and therefore demand for the Group's products, is
inherently cyclical and influenced by multiple factors, including
global and national economic circumstances (particularly those
affecting the infrastructure and construction markets), monetary
policy, consumer sentiment, swings in fuel and other input costs,
and weather conditions that may disrupt outdoor construction
activity.
People management: The Group may not achieve its strategic
objectives if it is not successful in attracting, engaging,
retaining and developing employees, planning for leadership
succession, developing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and
building constructive relationships with collective representation
groups.
Commodity products and substitution: Many of the Group's
products are commodities that face strong volume and price
competition. Such products may also face competition from
substitute products, including new products, that the Group does
not produce. The Group must maintain strong customer relationships
to ensure it can respond to changing consumer preferences and
approaches to construction. Failure to differentiate and innovate
could lead to market share decline, thus adversely impacting
financial performance.
Portfolio management: The Group engages in acquisition and
divestment activity as part of active portfolio management which
presents risks around due diligence, execution and integration of
assets. Additionally, the Group may be liable for liabilities of
companies it has acquired or divested. Failure to efficiently
identify and execute deals may limit the Group's growth potential
and impact financial performance.
Public policies and geopolitics: Adverse public policy,
economic, social and political situations in any country in which
the Group operates could lead to health and safety risks for the
Group's people, a fall in demand for the Group's products, business
interruption, restrictions on repatriation of earnings or a loss of
plant access.
Strategic mineral reserves: Appropriate reserves are
increasingly scarce, and licences and permits required for
operations are becoming harder to secure. Numerous uncertainties
are inherent in estimating reserves and projecting production rates
of the minerals used in the Group's products. Failure of the Group
to plan for reserve depletion and secure or maintain permits may
result in operation stoppages, adversely impacting financial
performance.
Principal Operational Risks and Uncertainties
Climate change and policy: The impact of climate change may
adversely affect the Group's operations and cost base and the
stability of markets in which the Group operates. Risks related to
climate change that could affect the Group's operations and
financial performance include both physical risks (such as acute
and chronic changes in weather) and transitional risks (such as
technological development, policy and regulation change and market
and economic responses).
Information technology and cyber security: The Group is
dependent on information and operational technology systems
(including those for which third-parties are in whole or in part
responsible) to support its business activities. Security incidents
and cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and our
systems for protecting our assets and data against cyber security
risks may be insufficient. Security breaches, IT interruptions or
data loss could result in significant business disruption, loss of
production, reputational damage and/or regulatory penalties.
Health and safety performance: The Group's businesses operate in
an industry with inherent health and safety risks, including
operation of heavy vehicles, working at height, and use of
mechanised processes. Failure to ensure safe workplaces could
result in a deterioration in the Group's safety performance and
related adverse regulatory action or legal liability. Health and
safety incidents could significantly impact the Group's operational
and financial performance, as well as its reputation.
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility: The nature
of the Group's activities poses certain environmental and social
risks, which are also subject to an evolving regulatory framework
and changing societal expectations. Failure to embed sustainability
principles within the Group's businesses and strategy may result in
non-compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best
practices and lead to adverse stakeholder sentiment and reduced
financial performance.
Supply chain continuity: The Group must reliably and
economically source various raw materials, equipment and other
inputs from various third-party suppliers and then transport
finished products to satisfy customer demands and meet contractual
requirements. Our ability to balance maintaining resilient supply
chains with optimising our working capital and inventory levels is
critical to the continuity and strong financial returns of our
operations. Failure to manage any material disruption in our supply
chains could adversely impact our ability to service our customers
and result in a deterioration in operational and/or financial
performance.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties - continued
Principal Compliance Risks and Uncertainties
Laws, regulations and business conduct : The Group is subject to
a wide variety of local and international laws and regulations
(including those applicable to it as a listed company). There can
be no assurance that the Group's policies and procedures afford
adequate protection against compliance failures or other fraudulent
and/or corrupt activities. The Group's pending transition from a
premium listing to a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange,
and the transition of our primary listing to the New York Stock
Exchange, may cause volatility or a reduction in our share price
and/or shareholder base, and may result in other potential risks.
Potential breaches of local and international laws and regulations
could result in litigation or investigations, the imposition of
significant fines, sanctions, adverse operational impact (to
include an inability to operate in key markets/debarment) and
reputational damage.
Principal Financial and Reporting Risks and Uncertainties
Taxation charge and balance sheet provisioning: The Group is
exposed to uncertainties stemming from governmental actions in
respect of taxes paid or payable in the future in all jurisdictions
of operation. In addition, various assumptions are made in the
computation of the overall tax charge and in balance sheet
provisions which may need to be adjusted over time. Changes in tax
regimes or assessment of additional tax liabilities in future tax
audits could result in incremental tax liabilities which could have
a material adverse effect on cash flows and the financial results
of operations.
Financial instruments: The Group uses financial instruments
throughout its businesses giving rise to interest rate and
leverage, foreign currency, counterparty, credit rating and
liquidity risks. A downgrade of the Group's credit ratings may give
rise to increases in future funding costs and may impair the
Group's ability to raise funds on acceptable terms. In addition,
insolvency of the financial institutions with which the Group
conducts business may adversely impact the Group's financial
position.
Goodwill impairment: Significant under performance in any of the
Group's major cash-generating units or the divestment of businesses
in the future may give rise to a material write-down of goodwill.
While a non-cash item, a material write-down of goodwill could have
a substantial impact on the Group's income and equity.
Foreign currency translation: The principal foreign exchange
risks to which the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
exposed pertain to (i) adverse movements in reported results when
translated into the reporting currency; and (ii) declines in the
reporting currency value of net investments which are denominated
in a wide basket of currencies other than the reporting currency.
Adverse changes in the exchange rates could negatively affect
retained earnings.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors of CRH plc are responsible for preparing the
interim management report in accordance with the Transparency
(Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 as amended, the Central
Bank (Investment Market Conduct) Rules 2019, the Disclosure
Guidance and Transparency Rules of the UK's Financial Conduct
Authority and with IAS 34, as adopted by the European Union.
The Directors of CRH plc, being the persons responsible within
CRH plc, confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
1) the Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for
the six months ended 30 June 2023 have been prepared in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial
Reporting, the accounting standard applicable to interim financial
reporting adopted pursuant to the procedure provided for under
Article 6 of Regulation (EC) no. 1606/2002 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002, and give a true and
fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit
or loss of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2023;
2) the interim management report includes a fair review of:
I. the important events that have occurred during the first six
months of the financial year, and their impact on the condensed
consolidated set of financial statements;
II. the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
III. any related parties' transactions that have taken place in
the first six months of the current financial year that have
materially affected the financial position or the performance of
the enterprise during that period; and
IV. any changes in the related parties' transactions described
in the 2022 Annual Report and Form 20-F that could have had a
material effect on the financial position or performance of the
enterprise in the first six months of the current financial
year.
For and on behalf of the Board
Albert Manifold Chief Executive
Jim Mintern Chief Financial Officer
Disclaimer / Forward-Looking Statements
In order to utilise the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, CRH public
limited company (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively,
"CRH" or the "Group") are providing the following cautionary
statement.
This document contains statements that are, or may be deemed to
be, forward-looking statements with respect to the financial
condition, results of operations, business, viability and future
performance of CRH and certain of the plans and objectives of CRH.
These forward-looking statements may generally, but not always, be
identified by the use of words such as "will", "anticipates",
"should", "could", "would", "targets", "aims", "may", "continues",
"expects", "is expected to", "estimates", "believes", "intends" or
similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include all
matters that are not historical facts or matters of fact at the
date of this document.
In particular, the following, among other statements, are all
forward looking in nature: plans and expectations regarding demand
outlook, macroeconomic trends in CRH's markets, government funding
initiatives and manufacturing trends, pricing trends, costs and
weather patterns; plans and expectations regarding business
strategy and cash returns for shareholders, including expectations
regarding dividends and share buybacks; plans and expectations
regarding CRH's financial capacity, balance sheet, sales growth,
EBITDA, margin, debt, costs and expenses, capital allocation,
acquisition pipeline, acquisition strategy and effect of
operational and commercial excellence initiatives; plans and
expectations regarding the execution and anticipated benefits of a
transition to a US primary listing, including the timing of any
potential inclusion in a US equity index; plans and expectations
regarding CRH's decarbonisation target and delivery of sustainable
solutions and products; and expectations regarding the strategic
risks and uncertainties facing CRH.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and
uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on
circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and reflect
the Company's current expectations and assumptions as to such
future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate.
A number of material factors could cause actual results and
developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by these forward-looking statements, certain of which are beyond
our control, and which include, among other factors: economic and
financial conditions, including market turbulence, high interest
rates, inflation, price volatility and/or labour and materials
shortages, in various countries and regions where we operate; the
pace of growth in the sectors in which we operate; demand for
infrastructure, residential and non-residential construction and
our products in our geographic markets; increased competition and
its impact on prices; increases in energy and/or raw materials
costs; adverse changes to laws and regulations, including in
relation to climate change and sustainability; the impact of
unfavorable weather, including due to climate change; our ability
to successfully develop and integrate sustainable solutions into
our business and investor and/or consumer sentiment regarding the
importance of sustainable practices and products; approval or
allocation of funding for infrastructure programmes; adverse
political developments in various countries and regions, including
acts of terrorism or war, such as the ongoing geopolitical conflict
in Ukraine; failure to complete or successfully integrate
acquisitions or make timely divestments; indirect and direct
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and cyber-attacks, sabotage or
other incidents and their direct or indirect effects on our
business. There are important factors, risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different,
including risks and uncertainties relating to CRH described under
"Principal Risks and Uncertainties" herein, as well as "Principal
Risks and Uncertainties (Risk Factors)" in the Company's 2022
Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the US Securities and
Exchange Commission.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
made as of the date of this document. The Company expressly
disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or
revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by
applicable law.
The forward-looking statements in this document do not
constitute reports or statements published in compliance with any
of Regulations 6 to 8 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007 (as amended).
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