Group 1 - The Vicat Group's VAIA project has been awarded a GPID grant by the French government, marking a significant milestone in its development [1] - The VAIA project aims to capture and store 1.2 million tons of CO2 annually at the Montalieu-Vercieu cement plant, the largest in France [1] - The final investment decision for the VAIA project is scheduled for 2027, following ongoing studies [1] Group 2 - The GPID grant is part of the French government's Major Investment Plans aimed at accelerating ecological and industrial transition [2] - The program supports innovative projects that contribute to the decarbonization of industry and modernization of infrastructure [2] Group 3 - Vicat has been a key player in the mineral and biosourced building materials industry for 170 years and is listed on the Euronext Paris market [3] - The company aims for carbon neutrality in its value chain by 2050 and operates in three core business lines: Cement, Ready-Mixed Concrete, and Aggregates [3] - Vicat generated consolidated sales of €3,884 million in 2024 and employs nearly 10,000 people across 12 countries [3]

Financial Communication Agenda - The Vicat Group has announced a revised schedule for its financial communications in 2026, with the full-year 2025 results now set to be released on February 16, 2026, after the market close [1][2] - The quiet period preceding the full-year 2025 results will begin on January 17, 2026 [2] Upcoming Events - Annual General Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2026 [2] - First-quarter 2026 sales will be reported on May 4, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period starting on April 19, 2026 [2] - Half-year 2026 results are set for July 29, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period beginning on June 29, 2026 [2] - Nine-month 2026 sales will be announced on November 5, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period starting on October 21, 2026 [2] Company Overview - Vicat has been a significant player in the mineral and biosourced building materials industry for 170 years and is listed on the Euronext Paris market as part of the SBF 120 Index [4] - The company is primarily controlled by the founding Merceron-Vicat family and aims for carbon neutrality in its value chain by 2050 [4] - Vicat operates in three main business lines: Cement, Ready-Mixed Concrete, and Aggregates, and is present in 12 countries with nearly 10,000 employees [4] - The company generated consolidated sales of €3,884 million in 2024 and is focused on developing a circular economy model to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry [4]