Holcim Ltd http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Holcim_Ltd-1019182 27 Nov 2009 01:50:40 EST 1019182 Holcim Ltd en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Building_Materials_Monthly_October_2009-9162491624cs/91624normArticleTemplateIn the fourth of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review key events and data releases in the European Building Materials and Construction sector during the lst six weeks, and look ahead to the coming month.abeltoncboivinbouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvincibouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvinci9162419 Nov 2009 11:08:00 ESTYes91624150CreditSights Inceuropeunited_stateseuropeunited_statesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregateshome_buildershomebuildingconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industrieshome_buildershomebuildingPublishedhigh_yieldhigh_yieldEuroBuildingMaterialsMonthlyEuro Building Materials Monthly6155 Euro Building Materials Monthly: October #### In the fourth of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review key events and data releases in the European Building Materials and Construction sector during the last six weeks, and look...bouyguesbouyguescemexcemexcrhcrhgrohegroheheidelbergcementheidelbergcementholcimholcimlafargelafargemartin_mariettamartin_mariettarsc_holdingsrsc_holdingssaint_gobainsaint_gobainunited_rentalsunited_rentalsvincivincivulcan_materials_companyvulcan_materials_companyCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Construction_Data_Sep_2009_No_Indian_Summer-9160491604cs/91604normArticleTemplateIn the seventh of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review the latest monthly figures for European Construction and discuss the implications for our European Building Materials and Construction coverage universe.abeltoncboivinbouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvincibouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvincifrancegermanyitalyspainunited_kingdomfrancegermanyitalyspainunited_kingdom9160418 Nov 2009 11:10:00 ESTYes91604150CreditSights Inceuropeeuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industriesPublishedEuroConstructionDataReportEuro Construction Data3113 Euro Construction Data: Sep ####, No Indian Summer September was a mixed month, with total European construction output dropping for the fifth month in a row for the EU## and remaining negative in the eurozone. On a year on year basis,...bouyguesbouyguescemexcemexcrhcrhgrohegroheheidelbergcementheidelbergcementholcimholcimlafargelafargemartin_mariettamartin_mariettarsc_holdingsrsc_holdingssaint_gobainsaint_gobainunited_rentalsunited_rentalsvincivincivulcan_materials_companyvulcan_materials_companyCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/s-and-p-credit-research-Summary_Holcim_Ltd-757272757272spcred/757272normglobal13 Nov 2009 01:10:00 EST175SummaryThe latest Summary from S&PSwitzerlandConstruction MaterialsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaPacificGlobal IssuersSummaryCHE43474115102010 151020 1510 15Holcim Ltd.121067EUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAPACHOLN@VXSUMMARYCANUSA43642979106015102010 151020 1510 15Holcim (Canada) Inc.Holcim (U.S.) Inc.101166102055CANEUROMIDAFRUSAST/A@CNBuildingCapitalCORPFIGLOBISSRetailCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2213281T2213281ccbn/T2213281norm11 Nov 2009 03:07:00 EST2213281Final Transcript of HOLN.S earnings conference call or presentation, 11-Nov-09 12:00pm CETHolcim Ltd.54.0000FinalHolcim Ltd. Q3 2009 Earnings Presentation TranscriptHOLN.S12:00pm CETTranscript...Serge Rotzer Bank Vontobel AG - Analyst John Fraser-Andrews HSBC - Analyst Clyde Lewis Citigroup - Analyst... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Holcim_Q309_The_Best_of_a_Bad_Bunch-9121891218cs/91218normWWTemplateabeltoncrhholcimholcimcrhswitzerlandswitzerland9121811 Nov 2009 06:09:00 ESTYes91218150CreditSights Inceuropenorth_america_otherunited_stateseuropenorth_america_otherunited_statesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuerseuro_markets_issuersWorthWatchingWorth Watching686 Holcim: Q### - The Best of a Bad Bunch Holcim this morning provided what is undoubtedly the highlight of the Q### earnings season in European Building Materials, with a robust performance in again very challenging market conditions....Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PBC_120790PBC_120790moodys/PBC_120790pdf23 Oct 2009 08:24:03 ESTpdfHolcim LtdHolcim Ltd600064125300.000022 Oct 2009AnalysisAnalysisC...Headquartered in Jona, Switzerland, Holcim (rated Baa#/P-#/stable) is one of the world's leading producers of cement and aggregates. It is also involved in further activities, such as ready-mix concrete, asphalt and a range of other services. The company was founded in #### in Switzerland and operates in around ## countries across all continents, where it employs a workforce of around ##,###. Its production capacity is ###.# million tonnes of cement. Turnover in the last twelve months (LTM) as per ##/#### was CHF##.# billion (EUR##.# billion). Holcim's largest shareholder is Thomas Schmidheiny with a share of ##.#% as at # September ####. Market capitalisation as at ## October #### was EUR## billion.... Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Construction_Data_Aug_09_Cruel_Summer-9005290052cs/90052normArticleTemplateDespite recent optimism on global construction trends, which has fuelled a sharp contraction in credit spreads since the second quarter, economic fundamentals for the European construction sector remain weak.abeltoncboivinbouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvincibouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvinciczech_republicfrancegermanyitalypolandspainunited_kingdomczech_republicfrancegermanyitalypolandspainunited_kingdom9005221 Oct 2009 03:08:23 ESTYes90052150CreditSights Inceuropeeuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregateshome_buildershomebuildingconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industrieshome_buildershomebuildingPublishedEuroConstructionDataReportEuro Construction Data3305 Euro Construction Data Aug ##: Cruel Summer In the sixth of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review the latest monthly figures for European Union Construction data and discuss the implications for our European Building Materials...cemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargemartin_mariettasaint_gobainunited_rentalsvulcan_materials_companyCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-HeidelbergCement_High_Yield_Bond_Post_Mortem-8982289822cs/89822normArticleTemplateFollowing our initial take on HEI's High Yield Bond Issue yesterday (HeidelbergCement: New Bond Issue Report), we provide updated views on the transaction and consider our CDS Relative Value Recommendation.abeltoncboivincemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainheidelbergcementcemexcrhgroheholcimlafargesaint_gobaindegbdegb8982214 Oct 2009 11:09:25 ESTYes89822150CreditSights Inceuropeeuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldeuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldCompanyCommentCompany Article1149 HeidelbergCement: High Yield Bond Post Mortem Following our initial take on HEI's High Yield Bond Issue yesterday, we provide updated views on the transaction and consider our CDS Relative Value Recommendation The transaction, launched...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Credits_We_Like_In_The_New_Normal-8978589785cs/89785normArticleTemplateWe detail credits that we believe are well suited to an environment of slow economic growth, entrenched high levels of unemployment, constrained lending and continued conservatism from consumers in the world's developed economies.creditsights_staffberry_plasticscumminsdeutsche_telekomfedexholcimintelsatitc_holdingskelloggkrogermarriott_internationalmartin_mariettario_tintostandard_charteredstarwood_hotelsberry_plasticscumminsdeutsche_telekomfedexholcimintelsatitc_holdingskelloggkrogermarriott_internationalmartin_mariettario_tintostandard_charteredstarwood_hotels8978513 Oct 2009 11:10:13 ESTYes89785150CreditSights Inceuropeunited_stateseuropeunited_statesutilitiesutilitiesPublishedstrategystrategyStrategyCommentStrategy Article4236 Credits We Like In The New Normal We detail a number of credits that we believe are well suited to an environment of slow economic growth, entrenched high levels of unemployment, constrained lending and continued conservatism from consumers...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-HeidelbergCement_New_Bond_Issue_Report-8977489774cs/89774normArticleTemplateWe comment on HEI's proposed €1-1.5 billion High Yield Bond which was announced yesterday morning.abeltoncboivincemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainheidelbergcementcemexcrhgroheholcimlafargesaint_gobaindegbdegb8977413 Oct 2009 11:09:00 ESTYes89774500CreditSights Inceuropeeuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldeuro_markets_issuershigh_yieldSpotlightReportSpotlight Report3587 HeidelbergCement: New Bond Issue Report We comment on HEI's proposed €#-#.# billion High Yield Bond which was announced yesterday morning. The deal may be closer to €#.# billion than €# billion and now looks likely...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/514558_pr_frame514558_pr_framefitch/514558_pr_framehtmlAggregate Industries plcHolcim Capital (Thailand) LimitedHolcim Ltd80360560823062948248930905 Oct 2009 10:12:00 EST0103090085Press ReleaseHOLNFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Building_Materials_Monthly_September_2009-8936389363cs/89363normArticleTemplateIn the third of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review key events and data releases in the Euro Building Materials & Construction sector during the last eight weeks, and look ahead to October. We also update our RV Opinions.abeltoncboivinbouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvincibouyguescemexcrhgroheheidelbergcementholcimlafargesaint_gobainvinci8936301 Oct 2009 11:09:55 ESTYes89363150CreditSights Inceuropeunited_stateseuropeunited_statesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregateshomebuildingconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industrieshomebuildingPublishedhigh_yieldhigh_yieldEuroBuildingMaterialsMonthlyEuro Building Materials Monthly5835 Euro Building Materials Monthly: September #### In the third of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review key events and data releases in the European Building Materials and Construction sector during the last eight weeks, and...cemexcrhheidelbergcementholcimlafargemartin_mariettasaint_gobainunited_rentalsvulcan_materials_companyCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/511476_pr_frame511476_pr_framefitch/511476_pr_framehtmlAggregate Industries plcHolcim Capital (Thailand) LimitedHolcim Ltd82489309823062948036056025 Sep 2009 06:36:00 EST0103090085Press ReleaseHOLNFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Holcim_Taps_the_Market_with_2_New_Issues-8921689216cs/89216normWWTemplatecboivinholcimholcimchch8921625 Sep 2009 06:09:13 ESTYes89216150CreditSights Inceuropeeuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuerseuro_markets_issuersWorthWatchingWorth Watching271 Holcim: Taps the Market with # New Issues Holcim the Swiss Cement maker yesterday announced the issue of two new bonds in the US market through a private placement, its seventh and eighth issues of the year. The bonds (a US$### million...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Holcim_2Q09_Tearsheet-8852888528cs/88528normTearsheetTemplateabeltoncboivinholcimch8852821 Sep 2009 03:09:35 ESTYes88528150CreditSights Inceuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuers Holcim #Q## Tearsheet Holcim has historically been one of the most geographically diverse of our Euro Building Materials coverage,=, Nonetheless the collapse in the US, UK and Spanish construction markets has had a significant impact...TearsheetTearsheet966Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Construction_Jul_09_1_Step_Forward_1_Back-8894188941cs/88941normArticleTemplateIn the fifth of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review the latest monthly figures for European Union Construction data and discuss the implications for our European Building Materials and Construction coverage universe.abeltoncboivincemexheidelbergcementgrohelafargeholcimcrhsaint_gobainvincibouyguesesitieczpldegbfr8894121 Sep 2009 03:09:00 ESTYes88941150CreditSights Inceuropeconstruction_aggregateshomebuildinghome_buildersbasic_industriesPublishedEuroConstructionDataReportEuro Construction Data2635 Euro Construction Jul ##: # Step Forward, # Back In the fifth of a series of regular Monthly articles, we review the latest monthly figures for European Union Construction data and discuss the implications for our European Building...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Euro_Building_Materials_Stimulating_Fundamentals-8888688886cs/88886normArticleTemplateThis article is a transcript of the Presentation we gave on European Building Materials at CreditSights London September 2009 Conference yesterday, in which we discussed the impact on construction of economic stimulus programs worldwide.abeltoncboivinholcimsaint_gobaincemexheidelbergcementlafargecrhvincigrohebouyguesmxitdeesfrgb8888616 Sep 2009 11:10:00 ESTYes88886150CreditSights Inceuropeasia_ex_japanunited_statesbasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesmanufacturingPublishedhigh_yieldTranscriptTranscript4979This Thomson Financial Investext report contains business intelligence generated by analysts at leading research organizations worldwide. Information provided may include trends, sales and earnings forecasts, market share projections, and research and development expenditures. The database supplements and extends the data found in annual and quarterly reports and is particularly useful for market research, corporate development, competitive analysis, business planning, and financial forecasting.Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUK - Aggregate Industries Ltd acquired Rand Road Surfacing, a civil engineering and road surfacing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aggregate Industries is a member of Holcim Ltd.04 Sep 2009 04:36:26 EST00844R73815M43415K73815MAggregate Industries LtdRand Road SurfacingHolcim LtdRand Road Surfacinghttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Aggregate_Industries_Ltd_acquires_Rand_Road_Surfacing-2104650040sdc/21046500402104650040Copyright © 2009, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedOil and Gas; Petroleum RefiningUnited KingdomAsphalt felts and coatings2952FFForeignSubsidiary1429:Crushed and broken stone, nec1442:Construction sand and gravel1446:Industrial sand1499:Miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals, except fuels1521:Single-family housing construction1522:Residential construction, nec1541:Industrial buildings and warehouses1542:Nonresidential building construction, nec1611:Highway and street construction1622:Bridge, tunnel, and elevated highway construction1623:Water, sewer, pipeline & utility line construction1629:Heavy construction, nec1711:Plumbing, heating and air conditioning1731:Electrical work1741:Masonry, stone setting, and other stone work1742:Plastering, drywall, acoustical & insulation work1751:Carpentry work1752:Floor laying and other floor work, nec1761:Roofing, siding, and sheet metal work1771:Concrete work1799:Special trade contractors, nec2951:Asphalt paving mixtures and blocks2952:Asphalt felts and coatings3271:Concrete block and brick3272:Concrete products, except block and brick3273:Ready-mixed concrete5032:Brick, stone, and related construction materials2951:Asphalt paving mixtures and blocks3241:Cement, hydraulic3271:Concrete block and brick3272:Concrete products, except block and brick3275:Gypsum products5032:Brick, stone, and related construction materialsOil and Gas; Petroleum RefiningUnited KingdomAsphalt felts and coatings2952FFForeignPrivate400804003Mnfr,whl cementPvds construction svcsUnspecifiedAssets1102364001Sep 4 20090.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.00000Aggregate Industries Ltd,located in Leicestershire, UK,manufactures and wholesalesconstruction aggregates,asphalt products, ready-mixedconcrete and other buildingproducts. It owns and operatesquarries, a constructioncompany including constructionof drainage systems, and hasoperations in the UK, US,Channel Islands, Norway andNorthern Europe. The companywas founded in 1922.Aggregate Industries Ltd, located in Leicestershire, UK,manufactures and wholesales construction aggregates, asphaltproducts, ready-mixed concrete and other building products.It owns and operates quarries, a construction companyincluding construction of drainage systems, and hasoperations in the UK, US, Channel Islands, Norway andNorthern Europe. The company was founded in 1922.Aggregate Industries Ltd, located in Leicestershire, UK, manufactures and wholesales construction aggregates, asphalt products, ready-mixed concrete and other building products. It owns and operates quarries, a construction company including construction of drainage systems, and has operations in the UK, US, Channel Islands, Norway and Northern Europe. The company was founded in 1922.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.00000Rand Road Surfacing, locatedin Liverpool, UK providesconstruction and maintenanceservices of highways and otherpaved areas.Rand Road Surfacing, located in Liverpool, UK providesconstruction and maintenance services of highways and otherpaved areas.Rand Road Surfacing, located in Liverpool, UK provides construction and maintenance services of highways and other paved areas.0.000000.000000.000000.00000Y02 Sep 09Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESTDate Announced: 09/02/200902 Sep 09Date Effective: 09/02/200902 Sep 09Acq. of AssetsFriendly0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000Price/Share0.0000000.000000.0000000.00000100.00000100.000000.000000.000000.0000000.00000N0.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.00000100.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.00000UK - Aggregate Industries Ltdacquired Rand Road Surfacing,a civil engineering and roadsurfacing company. Terms ofthe deal were not disclosed.Aggregate Industries is amember of Holcim Ltd.UK - Aggregate Industries Ltd acquired Rand Road Surfacing, a civil engineering and road surfacing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aggregate Industries is a member of Holcim Ltd.UK - Aggregate Industries Ltd acquired Rand Road Surfacing, a civil engineering and roadsurfacing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aggregate Industries is a memberof Holcim Ltd.UK - Aggregate Industries Ltd acquired Rand Road Surfacing, a civil engineering and road surfacing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aggregate Industries is a member of Holcim Ltd.UK - Aggregate Industries Ltd acquired Rand Road Surfacing, a civil engineering and road surfacing company. Terms of the deal were notdisclosed. 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Earnings Conference Call TranscriptHOLN.S4:00pm CETTranscript...Clyde Lewis Citi - Analyst Mike Betts JPMorgan - Analyst Morgan Yah Merrill Lynch - Analyst Mark Stockdale UBS - Analyst John Messenger RBS - Analyst Arnaud Pinatel Exane BNP Paribas - Analyst Larry Meders Goldman Sachs - Analyst Tim Cahill Davy - Analyst Patrick Appenzeller Helvea - Analyst Josep Pujal Keplar - Analyst Tobias Woerner MF Global - Analyst P R E S E N T A T I O N... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Holcim_2Q09_Tough_Trading_But_Strong_Cash_Flow-8813588135cs/88135normWWTemplateabeltonholcimlafargech8813520 Aug 2009 06:10:00 ESTYes88135150CreditSights Inceuropebasic_industriesconstruction_aggregatesPublishedeuro_markets_issuers Holcim: #Q##: Tough Trading But Strong Cash Flow Holcim  this morning became the third of our Investment Grade European Building Materials coverage to report #Q## earnings, with a strong cash flow performance in a tough trading environment....WorthWatchingWorth Watching558Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSights