Integrated Annual Report 2020
Building a healthier world
CHF
23.1bn
Net sales
CHF
3.7bn
Recurring EBIT
CHF
3.07
Earnings per share
before impairment and divestments
2020 proved the resilience of LafargeHolcim’s strategy and business model. The company is on its way to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, shaping a world that works for people and the planet.
Reaching a
new level of performance
Firmly on track to deliver our Strategy
2022 – “Building for Growth”
CHF
3.2bn
Free Cash Flow1
CHF
-1.6bn
Reduction in
Net financial debt2
Debt leverage
Leadership
Our 70,000 colleagues went above and beyond to keep our people safe and our business strong.
“I’ve never been as proud of LafargeHolcim as I am today.”
“I am very confident about the growth momentum we are taking into 2021.”
Acquiring an iconic leader
Firestone Building Products
The acquisition of Firestone Building Products is a milestone in our transformation to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials and solutions.
Healthy communities
As a community leader and Health & Safety champion, we were on the ground throughout 2020, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic as part of our commitment to building a healthier world.
Resilient business
We were swift to respond to the crisis by putting in place our HEALTH, COST & CASH action plan with urgency. Keeping our business resilient throughout the pandemic, we outperformed our targets.
Greener world
Building does everything from meeting basic human needs to enabling social progress to giving shape to people’s aspirations. Our purpose-driven strategy aims to grow our business while addressing key challenges such as climate change, urbanization and population growth.
1 After leases. Years 2016, 2017, 2018 reflect the former alternative performance indicator Free Cash Flow.
2 Years 2016, 2017, 2018 not restated for IFRS16 impact.
