Sika News

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

▪ Sika posts sales of CHF 10.49 billion in 2022
▪ Sales growth of 15.8% in local currencies (+13.4% in CHF)
▪ Further growth platforms secured with acquisitions of Sable Marco (Canada) and UGL (USA)
▪ Closing of MBCC acquisition targeted for first half of 2023
▪ New plants opened in Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Bolivia, USA, and China
▪ Record EBIT and an EBIT margin of 15% anticipated for the 2022 fiscal year
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth

▪ Sales increase of 17.1% in local currencies – 2021 sales at CHF 9.24 billion (+17.3% in CHF)
▪ Additional growth platforms created through seven acquisitions: Kreps (Russia), DriTac (USA), BR Massa (Brazil), Hamatite (Japan), American Hydrotech (USA), Bexel (Mexico), and Landun (China)
▪ Signing of MBCC Group takeover agreement – closing planned for second half of 2022
▪ Expansion of production sites in Stockholm (Sweden) and Doha (Qatar), commissioning of new production sites in Jiaxing City (China) and Pune (India), establishment of a new national subsidiary in Ghana
▪ Over-proportional increase in EBIT and EBIT margin of 15% anticipated for 2021
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth

▪ MBCC Group is one of the most recognized companies in construction chemicals worldwide with sales of approximately CHF 2.9 billion (EUR 2.7 billion)
▪ Enterprise value of CHF 5.5 billion represents a 11.5x EV/pro forma 2022E EBITDA multiple with expected annual synergies of CHF 160 – 180 million bringing the multiple down to 8.5x EV/EBITDA
▪ Transaction is highly complementary across almost all of Sika’s core technologies, applications, and solutions
▪ Acquisition is accretive to Sika’s earnings per share from the first full year post closing
▪ The combined company will drive the sustainability transformation of the construction industry further and faster
▪ Transaction is subject to regulatory approval, but Sika is confident that all required clearances will be obtained. Closing targeted for the second half of 2022

Sika is continuing to expand its presence in Africa and has established a new national subsidiary in Ghana. By adding this latest company to its network, Sika is taking a further step towards implementing its growth strategy in Africa. With more than 30 million inhabitants, Ghana is West Africa’s second most populous country. Thanks to strong cocoa exports and a wealth of natural resources, its economy is flourishing. The country’s growing construction market gives Sika the opportunity to contribute to its economic development.

▪ Sales up by 18.1% in local currencies, sales of CHF 6,862.7 million (+18.2% in CHF)
▪ Operating profit (EBIT) at CHF 1,054.0 million (+32.2%), EBIT margin at 15.4%
▪ 7 acquisitions realized to date: Kreps (Russia), DriTac (USA), BR Massa (Brazil), Hamatite (Japan), American Hydrotech (USA), Bexel (Mexico), and Landun (China)
▪ Change in Group Management with Patricia Heidtman as new Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer
▪ Outlook for 2021 confirmed: expected growth in local currencies: 13–17%; over-proportional increase in EBIT, EBIT margin to reach 15% for the first time
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth

Sika recommends the election of Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder to the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting, to be held on April 12, 2022.

At the Sika Capital Markets Day 2021 being held in Zurich today, CEO Thomas Hasler confirms the strategic targets 2023. Under the motto: "Sika as Enabler for a Sustainable Construction Industry", members of Group Management and Sika experts demonstrate the groundbreaking Sika concrete recycling process at a test facility in Zurich. The new reCO2ver concept can be considered a breakthrough in concrete recycling and has the potential to significantly contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy. Furthermore, Sika demonstrates how to further drive the decarbonization of the construction industry, and how innovations meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Sika acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and technologies, perfectly complementing Sika’s existing portfolio. The combined offering will provide new growth opportunities in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market.

Sika has agreed to sell its European industrial coatings business, based in Germany, to The Sherwin-Williams Company, the US-based global leader in paints and coatings. In 2020, the business segment generated sales of approximately CHF 75 million. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2022.

Sika acquires Bexel Internacional S.A. de C.V., a leading manufacturer of tile adhesives and stuccos in Mexico. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the large, fast-growing Mexican mortar market and significantly extends its manufacturing footprint. In 2020, the acquired company generated sales of CHF 35 million.

▪ Sales increase of 23.5% in local currencies
▪ First-half sales at CHF 4,448.7 million (+23.1% in CHF)
▪ Operating profit (EBIT) at CHF 685.9 million (+67.2%)
▪ Record EBIT margin at 15.4%
▪ Operating free cash flow increase at CHF 318.4 million (+26.4%)
▪ Acquisition of Kreps (Russia), DriTac (USA), BR Massa (Brazil), and Hamatite (Japan)
▪ Outlook for 2021 fiscal year
▪ Growth in local currencies of 13%–17% (previously: double-digit sales growth in local currencies)
▪ Over-proportional increase in EBIT, EBIT margin to reach 15% for the first time
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth

Sika has acquired American Hydrotech Inc. in the USA and its affiliate Hydrotech Membrane Corporation in Canada. Hydrotech is an experienced and highly regarded liquid membrane manufacturer and provider of full-system roofing and waterproofing solutions. In the fastgrowing green/garden roof segment, Hydrotech is the clear North American market leader. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s roofing and waterproofing portfolio, and complements Sika’s sustainability focus. In 2020, the acquired company generated sales of CHF 83 million.

Sika reinforces its leading position as an enabler of sustainable construction. In cooperation with leading key players, Sika is working on the development of concrete admixtures implementing the LC3 technology that lowers CO2 emissions, developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. This new technology aims to facilitate the production of performant and sustainable cement with less clinker.

Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Hamatite is a market leader in Japan, offering adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Sika’s market position in Japan, increase market access to all major Japanese OEMs, and notably extend the product offering for sealing and bonding applications in the Japanese construction industry. Headquartered in Tokyo, the business generates annual sales of CHF 160 million. The transaction is subject to clearance by anti-trust authorities.

At the 53rd Annual General Meeting of Sika AG on April 20, 2021, all proposals of the Board of Directors were approved.

▪ Sales increase of 12.6% in local currencies
▪ Q1 sales of CHF 1,998.6 million (+10.2% in CHF)
▪ Negative currency effect of –2.4%
▪ Acquisition of Kreps (Russia), DriTac (USA), and BR Massa (Brazil)
▪ Outlook for 2021 fiscal year
▪ Double-digit sales growth in local currencies (previously: local currency growth of 6%–8%)
▪ Over-proportional increase in EBIT, EBIT margin to reach 15% for the first time
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth

In Qatar, Sika has expanded its production capacity for concrete admixtures and has started manufacturing epoxy resins. Epoxy resins are key components in high-quality floor coverings and adhesives. With its enlarged portfolio and its local production capacity, Sika wants to exploit market potential and drive forward the focused expansion of its business in the region.

Sika has acquired the flooring adhesives business of DriTac, a US-based floor covering adhesives company with an especially strong position in wood floor bonding. The acquisition will contribute to Sika’s increased presence among floor covering installers and distributors, while accelerating Sika’s expansion in the Interior Finishing market in the USA. In 2020, the acquired business generated sales of CHF 20 million.

▪ The Board of Directors confirms April 20, 2021 as date for the Annual General Meeting
▪ Based on the Ordinance of the Federal Council on measures to prevent coronavirus, it will not be possible for shareholders to physically attend the Annual General Meeting
▪ Shareholders are asked to cast their vote through the independent proxy
▪ All current members of the Board of Directors, other than Frits van Dijk, are standing for reelection
▪ The Board of Directors further proposes that Paul Schuler, currently CEO, be elected to the Board of Directors

Sika has agreed to acquire Supermassa do Brasil Ltda., a mortar manufacturer which operates under the brand BR Massa in the Brazilian market. The acquisition will enhance Sika’s position in the region of Minas Gerais, one of the strongest economic regions in Brazil, and complement the production footprint. The transaction is subject to clearance by the local anti-trust authorities.