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Various factors may cause Argos' actual future results, performance or accomplishments to differ from those expressed or assumed herein.
If an unexpected situation presents itself or if any of the premises or of the company's estimations turn out to be incorrect, future results may differ significantly from the ones that are mentioned herein.
The forward-looking statements are made to date and Argos does not assume any obligation to update said statements in the future as a result of new information, future events or any other factors.
All the discussions on the financial and operational results held during the call, will be based on the adjusted figures, excluding non- recurring and non-core operations. For a detail on the reconciliation and the adjustments please refer to the annexes of our quarterly report.
01
Consolidated Results
1Q23
Highest recorded EBITDA in our history for a first quarter marks a margin
expansion of 386 basis points
COP 3.4
Tn
COP 597
Bn
REVENUE
EBITDA
+35.2% YoY
+70.8% YoY
1.8 mn m3
3.9mn T
RMX VOLUME
CEMENT VOLUME
-2.3% YoY
-0.6% YoY
Volumes - Adjusted
QUARTER
YTD
2022.Q1
2023.Q1
Var
2022.Q1
2023.Q1
Var
Cement
000 TM
3,949
3,925
-0.6%
3,949
3,925
-0.6%
RMC
000 M
3
1,798
1,756
-2.3%
1,798
1,756
-2.3%
Key Figures - Adjusted
QUARTER
YTD
2022.Q1
2023.Q1
Var
2022.Q1
2023.Q1
Var
Revenue
COP Bn
2,501
3,382
35.2%
2,501
3,382
35.2%
EBITDA
COP Bn
350
597
70.8%
350
597
70.8%
Margin EBITDA
%
14.0%
17.7%
368 pbs
14.0%
17.7%
368 pbs
Owners of the parent co. Adjusted
COP Bn
-4
102
2,236%
-4
102
2,236%
Net Income
COP Bn
12
118
898.6%
12
118
898.6%
Net Margin
%
0.5%
3.5%
302 pbs
0.5%
3.5%
302 pbs
See annex for the adjustment's reconciliation
Stable market dynamics through
Successful pricing strategy, and
Important SPRINT milestones
our regions
cost efficiencies
achieved
Sprint Efforts to effectively carry out the comprehensive plan continued during the
Update
quarter reaching important milestones
Our pillars
1
Focus on strong financial and operational results
with a special emphasis in profitability
Increase dividend payments to shareholders for a
total of COP 445 billion in 2023, +15% vs 2022
~ COP 250 billion share-buy-back program
Continue the work on listing our US business in the
NYSE
Improve the liquidity of our common stock by
designating a local market maker
Our Progress
As a result of our commercial efforts in each region + our
careful cost control initiatives EBITDA margin expanded 368 basis points
Dividends for COP 128 billion were paid during April. We
reaffirm our commitmentwith our shareholders to
execute the additional dividend payment for COP 317 billion and the share buyback program before our 2024 General Shareholders Meeting.
We continue to be ready to launch the transaction once market conditions are appropriate
Once again, our common shares are eligible for repo operationas a result of better liquidity conditions of
our stock
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Cementos Argos SA is a Colombia-based company engaged in the production of cement, aggregates and concrete mix products, such as white and gray cement, lime and mortar. It is also involved in the operation and management of quarries and deposits of clay and limestone. The Company has its production plants located in Sogamoso, San Gil, Barranquilla, Toluviejo, Sabanagrande, Nare, Cairo, Rioclaro and Yumbo. The Company owns such subsidiaries as Valle Cement Investments Ltda, Lafarge Cementos SA de CV, Sociedad Portuaria Las Flores SA, Concretos Argos SA, Ganaderia Rio Grande SAS, Urbanizadora Villa Santos SAS, Transatlantic Cement Carriers Inc, Lafarge Cementos SA de CV, Ciments Guyanais and Argos SEM SA, among others.