HeidelbergCement reported its 2015 full year results and 2016 outlook. Key points:
- 2015 was the best year since the financial crisis with EBITDA up 14% to €2.6 billion and group profit up 65% to €800 million.
- Net debt was reduced to €5.3 billion, significantly below the target of 2.5x leverage.
- The Italcementi acquisition remains on track with synergy potential increased to €400 million.
- Outlook for 2016 is for mid to high single digit organic growth in revenues, EBITDA, and operating income.