CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC*), cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, will host a conference call to review its third quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Earnings results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, will be released on Tuesday, October 21, after market close. The call will be hosted by Enrique Escalante, CEO, and Maik Strecker, CFO, and can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 407 0789 or +1 ...

Company Overview - Green 360 Technologies Limited (ASX:GT3) is an Australian-based building materials company focused on developing low-cost, low-carbon cement[1, 13] - The company has kaolin assets providing an immediate revenue stream and strong financial foundation[13] - As of August 6, 2025, the company's market capitalization was approximately $32.30 million, with a share price of $0.032[58] - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, were $1.8 million[58] Market Opportunity and Product - The global cement market is forecasted to reach $673.8 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of approximately 4.7%[18] - The global concrete market is forecasted to reach $617.3 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of approximately 5.2%[18] - Traditional cement production accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, or 3.2 billion tonnes of CO2 per year[20] - The company's low-carbon cement is designed as a "drop-in solution," offering a low-cost, low-carbon alternative with superior performance and a reduced environmental footprint[13] Operations and Revenue Generation - The company generated $13.3 million in revenue in FY25 from the sale of approximately 22kt of kaolin product[42] - The Pittong Kaolin Operation has multi-decade mine life, supported by over 18Mt total of Inferred and Indicated JORC Compliant Kaolin Resources[42] - The company is undertaking a capital raising to raise A$4.0 million via a placement of 181,818,181 new shares at $0.0220 per share[63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Martin Marietta reported consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $630 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 35%, up 170 basis points [9] - Aggregates revenues reached $1.32 billion, a 6% increase, while aggregates gross profit increased by 9% to $430 million, with a gross margin of 33%, up 94 basis points [9] - The company increased its full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.3 billion at the midpoint, reflecting strong first-half results and positive shipping trends in the third quarter [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Building Materials business posted revenues of $1.7 billion, a 2% increase, with gross profit rising 3% to $517 million and a gross margin of 30% [16] - Magnesia Specialties achieved record revenues of $90 million, with gross profit and gross margin also reaching new highs at $36 million and 40%, respectively [9][18] - Cement and Concrete revenues decreased by 6% to $245 million, with gross profit down 25% to $54 million due to lower operating leverage and higher raw material costs [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The value of state and local government highway, bridge, and tunnel contract awards increased by 10% year-over-year to $126 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2025 [11] - Infrastructure remains a strong performer, supported by robust federal and state investment, while residential and non-residential construction trends are mixed [10][11] - Texas is experiencing significant data center growth, driven by low-cost energy and favorable regulatory conditions, with major investments announced by companies like OpenAI and Texas Instruments [12][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming into a higher-margin enterprise that is increasingly aggregates-led, enhancing its product mix while maintaining balance sheet flexibility [8] - The strategic exchange of cement and ready-mixed concrete operations for core aggregates aligns with the company's SOAR 2025 plan [9] - Martin Marietta aims to capitalize on long-term infrastructure investment trends and demographic tailwinds in high-growth markets [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that July showed double-digit volume increases across the enterprise, indicating positive demand trends [24][25] - The company remains cautious about weather impacts on volume but is optimistic about pricing trends and overall market resilience [79][80] - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance, supported by strong fundamentals and a favorable growth outlook [21] Other Important Information - The company entered into an agreement with Quikrete Holdings for an asset exchange, which includes acquiring operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually and $450 million in cash [8] - Capital expenditures for the full year are expected to be in the range of $820 million to $850 million, reflecting upward revisions due to attractive land purchases [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on July demand trends and future outlook - Management reported double-digit volume increases in July, indicating strong demand across the enterprise and a positive outlook for the remainder of the year [24][25] Question: Confidence in increased annual guidance - The increase in guidance is based on strong first-half results, positive shipment trends, and a resilient commercial environment [33][34] Question: Strategic fit of Quickrete assets - The acquired assets are seen as high-quality, particularly in crushed stone, and align with the company's strategic focus on targeted geographies [42][43] Question: Pricing dynamics and market conditions - Management noted that pricing remains solid without significant mix headwinds, and they expect continued pricing strength into 2026 [51][52] Question: Magnesia business focus and growth potential - The Magnesia business is expected to remain an important part of the company's portfolio, contributing positively to margins and cash flow [118][119] Question: Land purchases and expansion strategy - The company is focusing on adjacent land purchases to enhance existing operations rather than pursuing greenfield opportunities [123][124]

Q2 2025 Financial Performance - Revenues reached $10.2 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year[13] - Adjusted EBITDA was $2.5 billion, up 9% compared to the previous year[13] - Adjusted EBITDA Margin improved to 24.1%, a 70bps increase[13] - Diluted EPS increased by 3% to $1.94[13] Segment Performance - Americas Materials Solutions reported revenues of $4.509 billion, a 2% increase, and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.241 billion, up 4%, with a margin of 27.5% (+40bps)[16] - Americas Building Solutions achieved revenues of $2.159 billion, a 2% increase, and Adjusted EBITDA of $501 million, up 5%, with a margin of 23.2% (+70bps)[18] - International Solutions saw revenues of $3.538 billion, a 13% increase, and Adjusted EBITDA of $721 million, up 23%, with a margin of 20.4% (+170bps)[20] Capital Allocation and Strategy - The company invested approximately $1.7 billion in 19 acquisitions year-to-date and growth capex[11] - CRH is acquiring Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion to accelerate cementitious growth strategy[11, 29] - The company is declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, a 6% year-over-year increase[28] 2025 Outlook - The company is raising its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.5 billion - $7.7 billion[11, 44] - The company anticipates net income between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion, and diluted EPS between $5.49 and $5.72[44]

Core Insights - GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. reported its Q2 2025 results, highlighting a 1% increase in net sales year-on-year to US$363.9 million, despite challenges faced during the quarter [2][5] - The company experienced a decline in operating income and EBITDA, with operating income before other expenses down 16.7% to US$91.0 million and EBITDA decreasing 11.6% to US$118.4 million [3][5] - Free cash flow saw a significant increase of 67.7% to US$48.6 million, indicating strong cash generation capabilities [3][5] Financial Performance - Net sales for H1 2025 totaled US$610.4 million, reflecting a 3.6% decrease compared to H1 2024 [3] - Operating income for H1 2025 was US$139.0 million, down 17.1% from the previous year [3] - The EBITDA margin for Q2 2025 was reported at 32.5%, a decrease from 37.1% in Q2 2024 [3][5] Market Dynamics - U.S. sales grew by 7.7%, driven by a 20.7% increase in concrete volumes and a 4.2% increase in cement volumes [5] - Price increases were noted in the U.S. for concrete and cement at 9.5% and 0.6%, respectively, while in Mexico, prices rose by 4.2% for cement and 3% for concrete [5] - The company maintains a strong cash position with cash and equivalents totaling US$826.9 million and a net leverage ratio of -0.48x as of June 2025 [5] Strategic Outlook - The CEO emphasized the company's commitment to cost and expense optimization to protect profitability amid short-term pressures [4] - GCC aims to continue creating sustained value for stakeholders through disciplined execution and a long-term strategy [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales volume increased by 7.1% year over year, driven by stronger demand for cement and concrete, particularly for infrastructure projects [5] - Consolidated EBITDA reached $130.2 million, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year, despite rising expenses related to collective bargaining negotiations [5][12] - Revenues for the quarter increased by 5.9% compared to Q2 2024, reaching $484.1 million, with gross profit rising by 11.2% [12] - Net profit increased by 29.9% this quarter compared to the same period last year, attributed to higher revenues and reduced financing expenses [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cement sales increased by 6.3% this quarter compared to the same period last year, with gross margin improving by 3.2 percentage points [15] - Concrete, pavement, and mortar sales rose by 9.8% this quarter, driven by projects like the Piura Airport, although gross margin decreased by 3.2 percentage points due to project execution costs [16] - Precast materials sales increased by 4.1% this quarter, with a gross margin decrease of 1.5 percentage points [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is optimistic about the infrastructure development in Peru, which is crucial for economic growth and social inclusion [6][11] - The company is a significant contributor to public-private collaboration programs aimed at enhancing infrastructure, committing over $100 million this year [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on addressing Peru's infrastructure and housing deficit, emphasizing the importance of high-quality building solutions [6][11] - The strategy includes maintaining a sustainable CapEx around 100 million soles annually, with no substantial capacity increases planned [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a positive trend in sales volumes, expecting single high-digit growth for the second half of the year [24] - The company anticipates EBITDA margins to remain stable between 28-29% [28] - Management remains optimistic about the future, expecting to post record results for the year [38] Other Important Information - Administrative expenses increased by 13.8% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, primarily due to higher personnel costs from union bonuses [14] - The net debt to EBITDA ratio is at 2.6 times, which the company considers comfortable [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for volumes in the second half - Management expects volumes to continue with a trend of single high-digit increases, dependent on the timing of infrastructure projects [24] Question: CapEx expectations for the second half - The company plans to maintain sustaining CapEx around 100 million soles annually, with no substantial increases in capacity planned [25] Question: Expected margin improvements - EBITDA margins are expected to remain stable between 28-29% [28] Question: Dividend distribution expectations - The company has been consistent with dividends and sees no reason to change this policy, expecting to maintain the same level as previous years [28]

Company Overview - GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, coal, and construction-related services in the United States and Mexico [4] - The company has an annual cement production capacity of 6 million metric tons and was founded in 1941 [4] - GCC's shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC* [4] Upcoming Earnings Call - GCC will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2025 earnings results on July 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (ET) [1] - Earnings results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, will be released on July 22, 2025, after market close [1] Conference Call Details - The call will be hosted by Enrique Escalante, CEO, and Maik Strecker, CFO [2] - Access to the call can be made by dialing +1 (877) 407 0789 or +1 (201) 689 8562 for international calls, with conference ID 13750648 [2] Webcast and Replay Information - A replay of the webcast will be available on the same day at 2:00 p.m. (ET) until July 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) [3] - The replay can be accessed through a provided link or by dialing +1 (844) 512 2921 or +1 (412) 317 6671 for international calls, with replay PIN 13750648 [3]

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC*), a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete and aggregates in the United States and Mexico, announced today its results for the first quarter of 2025. Q1 2025 HIGHLIGHTS GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. will host its earnings conference call on April 23, 2025. Time: 11 a.m. Eastern Time (New York) / 9 a.m. Central Time (Mexico City) KEY FIGURES (millions of dollars) | | Q1 25 | Q1 24 | Q1 25 vs. Q1 24 | | --- | --- | --- | --- ...