DGAP-Adhoc: HeidelbergCement AG: Preliminary results of HeidelbergCement in the first quarter of 2021 significantly above market expectations

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Preliminary results of HeidelbergCement in the first quarter of 2021 significantly above market expectations

In the course of preparing the quarterly statement for the first quarter of 2021 of HeidelbergCement AG, the preliminary Q1 financial figures deviate significantly from current capital market expectations. Capital market expectations are based on the average values of the latest consensus estimates of financial analysts, compiled by Vara Research on 14 April 2021.

Therefore, HeidelbergCement is already publishing the following preliminary key figures from the quarterly statement for the first quarter of 2021:

• Preliminary revenue amounts to EUR 3,958 million (previous year: 3,930) in Q1 2021. The capital market expects EUR 3,873 million for this key figure.
• The preliminary result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) amounts to EUR 538 million (previous year: 405) in Q1 2021. The capital market expects EUR 436 million for this key figure.
• The preliminary result from current operations (RCO) amounts to EUR 223 (previous year: 59) million in Q1 2021. The capital market expects EUR 92 million for this key figure.

The quarterly statement for the first quarter of 2021 will be published on 6 May 2021.

The terms " result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD)" and "result from current operations (RCO)" are used as reported in the consolidated income statement of the Group.

Heidelberg, 15 April 2021

HeidelbergCement AG

The Managing Board

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