Strength. Performance. Passion. Debt Investor Update March 2013 IFZ - MAS Corporate Finance 20_10 Funding December 7, 2012, 14.10 17.50 Debt Investor Update 2013 Holcim Ltd
Agenda Strategy and positioning based on long-term growth Holcim Leadership Journey Footprint in North America 2012 results and outlook Financial position and financing Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 2
Building on a proven strategy Goal Creation of Value Strategy Product Focus Geographic Diversification Local Management Global Standards Mindsets Sustainable Environmental Performance Better Cost Management Permanent Marketing Innovation Human Resources Excellence Corporate Social Responsibility Base People Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 3
and increasing the focus on ROIC Value Creation Outside view Internal view ROIC & EV (Enterprise Value) - Credit Rating TSR (Total Shareholder Return) Op. EBITDA / Op. EBITDA - Margin ROIC & HVA (Holcim Value Added) Market capitalization (incl. minority interests) + financial debt (Dividend paid + share price appreciation) / Share Price Key operational indicator focused on cash-generation/ efficiency Company result after consideration of cost of capital, incl. cost of equity Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 4
Sustainable growth through the execution of a 14.3 million tonne pipeline provides the basis for better returns Current projects Capital expansion investments (CHF m) Production capacity cement (mt) Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 5
Construction demand is linked to size and growth of GDP 40% Average investment ratio (Investments / GDP) 35% 30% Emerging Economies 25% Emerging Economies GDP: 2011 2017E 20% 15% 10% Developed Economies Developed Economies GDP: 2011 2017E Developed Economies GDP: 1980 2011 Emerging Economies GDP: 1980 2011 5% 0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% Average GDP growth Source: IMF (World Economic Outlook, October 2012), World Bank (Population Statistics, November 2012) Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 6
in addition to Popurbanization representing a considerable source of steady demand globally Asia 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 Latin America 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 Rural Urban Rural Urban Europe 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 North America 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 Rural Urban Rural Urban Source: United Nations (Population Division - November 2012) Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 7
Global construction growth is strongly driven by emerging markets Construction Market Outlook until 2016E (USD bn) 1'600 1'400 1'200 Share of market 2007 2016E Emerging markets: 28% 49% Developed markets: 72% 51% CAGR 2012E 2016E Asia Pacific (emerging markets) 12.0% 1'000 800 600 400 200 Europe (mature markets) North America Asia Pacific (developed markets) Latin America Europe (emerging markets) Africa Middle East 2.5% 2.7% 1.0% 11.8% 11.9% 12.3% 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012E 2013E 2014E 2015E 2016E Source: BMI Market Outlook, 2012 Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 8
Agenda Strategy and positioning based on long-term growth Holcim Leadership Journey Footprint in North America 2012 results and outlook Financial position and financing Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 9
The Holcim Leadership Journey and its two pillars Customer Excellence Holcim Leadership Journey Cost Leadership Customer focus Energy and AFR Value management Logistics Pricing policies Procurement Marketing and sales Fixed cost Capture demand through advice & service CHF 500 m Optimization of cost base > CHF 1 bn Operating profit increase of at least CHF 1.5 bn and ROIC AT > 8%* by 2014 * Corresponds to a ROIC BT of > 11.8% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 10
Differentiation and de-commoditization Evolution of VALUE ADDED SOLUTION Competitive Price Reliable Supplier Early Supplier Involvement Technical Consulting & Sales Sustainability Consistent Quality Innovative Solutions Range of Products & Services Customer Care Solid Quote-to- Cash Processes Differentiation of product & service offer in all segments Tailor-made solutions for customer segments and single projects => increase value content An opportunity to create value for our customers and us Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 11
Driving innovation on a global scale through our network Niagara Tunnel Ceneri tunnel Innovative flooring Road mobility Supertrees Working closely with the customer, Holcim Apasco tailormade a number of mix designs with specialized application methodologies to deliver highly durable and attractive industrial concrete floors Holcim Canada offered the solutions for the Niagara Tunnel project in terms of innovative concrete types, the transportation and several additional process innovations built to last for 100 years without maintenace Holcim Canada developed a special concrete for road repairs. A high-early-strength concrete mix and the dedication of Holcim s crews guaranteed continuous mobility Holcim Switzerland is supplying the concrete solution for the 15 km long Ceneri base tunnel. Part of this solution is a unique concrete batching plant in a cavern deep inside the mountain Holcim Singapore delivers the green lablled and high-density concretes for the construction of manmade supertrees in a new tropical garden Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 12
Agenda Strategy and positioning based on long-term growth Holcim Leadership Journey Footprint in North America 2012 results and outlook Financial position and financing Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 13
Net sales by region Net sales 2012 North America 14.7% Europe 26.1% Latin America 15.7% Africa Middle East 4.3% Asia Pacific 39.2% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 14
North America continues to grow US economy picks up and Canada remains on high level North America with substantial rise in sales of cement Aggregate Industries US increases sales of ready-mix concrete All three Group companies with better performance Strong organic growth Consolidated key figures 2012 Cement capacity (m t) 22.0 Cement and grinding plants 17 Aggregates plants 117 Ready-mix concrete plants 225 Asphalt plants 42 Net sales (CHF m) 3'276 Personnel 7 136 Cement plant Grinding plant/ terminal Aggregates North America 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 11.4 12.0 +5.0% +5.0% Sales of aggregates in million t 43.5 41.3-5.2% -7.3% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 7.1 8.1 +14.2% +8.7% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 346 480 +38.8% +32.4% Operating profit in million CHF -0.4 165 Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 15
Agenda Strategy and positioning based on long-term growth Holcim Leadership Journey Footprint in North America 2012 results and outlook Financial position and financing Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 16
Holcim at a glance Higher consolidated cement sales despite lower demand in Europe Higher turnover, operating EBITDA and net income Price adjustments and Holcim Leadership Journey support result Increased payout per registered share, despite restructuring costs Significant net debt reduction of CHF 1.2 billion Group 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 144.3 148.0 +2.5% +2.0% Sales of aggregates in million t 173.0 159.7-7.7% -8.5% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 48.4 46.9-3.1% -3.2% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 3,958 3,984 +0.7% +0.9% Operating EBITDA adjusted in million CHF 3,975 4,223 +6.2% +6.4% Operating profit in million CHF 1,933 1,816-6.0% -5.0% Operating profit adjusted in million CHF 2,308 2,552 +10.6% +11.4% Net income in million CHF 682 1,026 +50.4% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 17
Asia Pacific the key growth region Higher cement sales in Asia, but slight decrease in the Pacific Rim Significant rise in operating EBITDA and solid organic growth Targeted capacity increase in important emerging markets Holcim remains a strategic partner in Siam City Cement Company Asia Pacific 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 75.6 79.2 +4.7% +4.4% Sales of aggregates in million t 29.7 27.8-6.2% -6.3% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 13.0 12.8-1.8% +0.9% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 1,700 1,876 +10.3% +12.6% Operating profit in million CHF 1,185 1,332 +12.5% +15.1% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 18
Dynamic Latin America Infrastructure projects and residential construction increase demand of building materials Higher cement sales Once again, a rise in operating EBITDA Sale of minority shareholding in Guatemala Selective capacity increase Latin America 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 24.2 24.9 +3.0% +3.0% Sales of aggregates in million t 14.5 14.0-3.6% -3.6% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 11.0 10.2-7.9% -7.9% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 888 958 +7.9% +7.2% Operating profit in million CHF 682 707 +3.7% +2.5% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 19
Key growth drivers lacking in Europe Difficult market situation in Europe, solid demand in CIS/Caspian Decrease in sales volumes in all segments Restructuring costs impact financial results Europe 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 26.8 26.3-2.0% -3.9% Sales of aggregates in million t 83.0 74.3-10.5% -11.1% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 16.1 14.7-8.6% -8.8% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 930 627-32.6% -32.8% Operating EBITDA adjusted in million CHF 930 807-13.3% -13.4% Operating profit in million CHF 47-360 Operating profit adjusted in million CHF 374 267-28.6% -28.9% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 20
Africa Middle East overshadowed by political tension Reduction in sales volumes of cement and ready-mix concrete, higher shipments of aggregates Holcim maintains its position in the Near East; West Africa improves Stable development in the Indian Ocean Lower operating results in Lebanon due to higher production costs and lower sales volumes because of turmoil in Syria Africa Middle East 2011 2012 +/- +/- LFL Sales of cement in million t 8.7 8.4-4.4% -4.4% Sales of aggregates in million t 2.3 2.3 +1.3% +1.3% Sales of ready-mix concrete in million m 3 1.1 1.1-2.0% -2.0% Operating EBITDA in million CHF 312 278-11.0% -11.1% Operating profit in million CHF 262 219-16.3% -16.4% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 21
Key financial figures Full year 2012 Million CHF (if not otherwise stated) +/- 2010 2011 2012 LFL CIS FX Total Sales volumes - Cement (mt) 136.7 144.3 148.0 2.0% 0.5% 2.5% - Aggregates (mt) 157.9 173.0 159.7-8.5% 0.9% -7.7% - Ready-mix (mm 3 ) 45.9 48.4 46.9-3.2% 0.1% -3.1% Net sales 21,653 20,744 21,544 4.1% -0.1% -0.2% 3.9% Operating EBITDA 4,513 3,958 3,984 0.9% 0.0% -0.2% 0.7% Operating EBITDA adjusted 1 4,513 3,975 4,223 6.4% 6.2% Operating profit 2,619 1,933 1,816-5.0% -0.9% -0.2% -6.0% Operating profit adjusted 2 2,619 2,308 2,552 11.4% 10.6% Net income 1'621 682 1'026 50.4% Net income - shareholders of Holcim Ltd 1'182 275 622 126.5% Cash flow 3,659 2,753 2,682-1.8% 0.1% -0.9% -2.6% EPS CHF 3 3.69 0.86 1.92 123.3% Dividend / payout per share CHF 1.50 1.00 1.15 4 15.0% 1 Excluding one-off restructuring costs of CHF 17 million in 2011 and CHF 239 million in 2012 2 Excluding one-off restructuring costs of CHF 375 million in 2011 and CHF 736 million in 2012 3 Calculated on the weighted average number of shares outstanding. 4 Proposed by the Board of Directors for a payout from capital contribution reserves Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 22
Operating EBITDA by region Million CHF 1045 930 627 2010 4,513 2011 3,958 2012 3,984 460 346 480 1820 1700 1876 359 312 278 999 888 958 2011/2012 LFL Change in Currency Total structure Asia Pacific 12.6% -0.1% -2.2% 10.3% Latin America 7.2% -0.2% 0.8% 7.9% Europe -32.8% 0.4% -0.3% -32.6% North America 32.4% 0.2% 6.2% 38.8% Africa Middle East -11.1% 0.2% -0.1% -11.0% Total 0.9% 0.0% -0.2% 0.7% Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 23
Statement of cash flows Million CHF 2010 2011 2012 Cash flow from operating activities 3,659 2,753 2,682-2.6% Net investments to maintain productive capacity and to secure competitiveness -410-752 -805-7.1% Free cash flow 3,249 2,001 1,877-6.2% Expansion investments -1'182-886 -814 8.1% Financial investments net 230-153 385 351.1% Dividends paid -719-713 -544 23.8% Financing surplus 1,578 248 903 264.0% +/- Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 24
Outlook for 2013 Asia Pacific: Unchanged positive development in Asia, stable Pacific Rim Latin America: Higher demand for construction materials Europe: Only slight decrease in sales volumes; positive development of construction activity in Russia and Azerbaijan North America: Increase in sales volumes in the US and Canada Africa Middle East: Muted demand at previous year s level Turning to operating EBITDA and operating profit, the Board of Directors and Executive Committee expect a further improvement of margins. The Holcim Leadership Journey, which will gain further momentum in all streams as planned, will also contribute to this development. Under similar market conditions, significant organic growth in operating EBITDA and operating profit should be achieved in 2013. Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 25
Agenda Strategy and positioning based on long-term growth Holcim Leadership Journey Footprint in North America 2012 results and outlook Financial position and financing Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 26
Financial position Million CHF Net financial debt Total shareholders' equity Gearing 53.8% 58.8% 52.2% 21,121 19,656 19,837 11,363 11,549 10,362 31.12.2010 31.12.2011 31.12.2012 Debt ratios 2010 2011 2012 FFO 1 /Net financial debt 31.3% 26.4% 30.9% Net financial debt/ebitda 2.3x 2.7x 2.3x 1 Net income plus depreciation, amortization and impairment Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 27
Main financing projects concluded in 2012 CAD 300 m bond CAD 250 m RCF CHF 450 m bond EUR 500 m bond USD 235 m RCF USD 1 bn CP program CHF 950 m multicurrency loans THB 1.5 bn bilateral loan NZD 150 m bilateral loans MXN 4 bn bonds BRL 1 bn capex financing AUD 700 m bonds AUD 200 m bilateral loans Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 28
Overall debt reduced by CHF 5.1 billion since 2008 bank debt replaced by capital market financing Financial liabilities CHF million 20'000 16'000 12'000 8'000 4'000 Share of capital market financing 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 0% Loans Capital markets Share of capital market financing (r.h. scale) Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 29
Access to a wide range of capital markets Capital markets funding distribution as per 31.12.2012 Capital market maturities 2013 2015 USD IRB THB Bonds CRC Bonds MAD Bond INR Bonds MXN Bonds CAD PP EUR SSD USD CP CAD Bonds CHF Bonds Date CHF m Currency Feb-13 Apr-13 Jun-13 Aug-13 Dec-13 155 CHF 155 m 129 USD 141 m 395 CAD 300 m, THB 4 bn 114 USD 125 m 1'013 CHF 1 bn, INR 750 m USD PP AUD Bonds Mar-14 May-14 Jul-14 Oct-14 Dec-14 785 EUR 650 m 15 CRC 8.5 bn 151 USD 165 m 14 INR 820 m 724 EUR 600 m GBP Bonds USD Bonds EUR Bonds Mar-15 Apr-15 Jul-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 343 AUD, MXN 540 USD 317 m, CHF 250 m 18 CRC 10 bn 59 THB 2 bn 162 MAD 1.5 bn Corporate Holdings Operating Company Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 30
Financial debt, maturities and liquidity as of December 31, 2012 Maturity profile (CHF million) 1 4'000 3'000 Capital markets Loans 2'000 1'000 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 >2022 Liquidity summary Cash + marketable securities: CHF 3,146 million Cash + marketable securities + unused committed credit lines: CHF 8,515 million Debt summary Current financial liabilities 1 : CHF 3,185 million Fixed to floating ratio: 55% fixed Capital markets 81%; Loans 19% Corporate vs. subsidiary debt: 79% corporate Ø total maturity: 4.2 years No financial covenants in Corporate credit lines Rating: BBB/stable, Baa2/stable, BBB/stable 1 After risk-related adjustments of CHF 414 m from current financial liabilities to long-term financial liabilities Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 31
Conclusions Holcim s strategy has proven successful in the past and will continue to do so going forward The Holcim Leadership Journey will leverage the benefits of the strategy Discipline, incentive and performance management will ensure growth and improved returns Higher turnover and operating EBITDA, significantly better net income and lower net financial debt in 2012 Holcim has high upside potential on cash flow generation and is well financed, with a balanced maturity profile, a strong cash position and access to a wide range of capital markets Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 32
Contact information and event calendar Contact information Event calendar Corporate Finance & Treasury Phone +41 58 858 87 20 treasury-hts@holcim.com www.holcim.com/bondholders Investor Relations Phone +41 58 858 87 87 Fax +41 58 858 80 09 investor.relations@holcim.com www.holcim.com/investors April 17, 2013 General meeting of shareholders May 8, 2013 Results for the first quarter 2013 August 15, 2013 Half-year results 2013 November 5, 2013 Press and analyst conference for the third quarter 2013 Mailing list: www.holcim.com/subscribe Debt Investor Update, March 2013 2013 Holcim Ltd 33
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