Therefore, HeidelbergCement is publishing the following preliminary Q2 key figures from the half-year financial report 2020:

  • Preliminary revenue amounts to €4 324 million in Q2 2020. The capital market expects €3 907 million for this key figure.
  • The preliminary result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation (RCOBD) amounts to €999 million in Q2 2020. The capital market expects EUR 707 million for this key figure.
  • The preliminary result from current operations (RCO) amounts to €652 million in Q2 2020. The capital market expects €357 million for this key figure.

With the COPE action plan, the company launched a comprehensive bundle of measures in February, focusing on cost savings and maintaining liquidity. These measures took effect in the second quarter and made a significant contribution to the fact that the burden on earnings caused by the COVID-related decline in revenue was largely offset by cost savings.

The financial report for the first half of 2020 will be published on 30 July 2020.