BUILDING TRUST | Sika South Africa

Nelson Mandela once said: "A good head and a good heart are a formidable combination.” Every year, on the anniversary of his birthday, 18th July, the world celebrates Mandela Day. It is not meant as just a public holiday, but a day to honour the legacy of the great man, and his values, through volunteering and community service. Mandela Day is a global call to action that imparts the idea that every individual can contribute to the collective, to make a positive impact to the world. Sika South Africa rose to the occasion, and this time we celebrated by aiding Bridges of Hope.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

▪ First-half sales at CHF 5,250.3 million (+18.0% in CHF)
▪ Sales up by 19.5% in local currencies
▪ Operating profit (EBIT) at CHF 841.9 million (+22.7%)
▪ Record EBIT margin of 16.0%
▪ Acquisition of Sable Marco (Canada) and UGL (USA)
▪ New plants opened in Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Bolivia, and USA

Outlook for 2022 fiscal year confirmed
▪ Sales increase in local currencies by well over 10%, surpassing CHF 10 billion for the first time
▪ Over-proportional increase in EBIT expected
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth
▪ Closing of MBCC acquisition is targeted for the end of 2022

Sika's professional products have been approved on the biggest job sites in the world, and we believe that everyone deserves the best solution for their job site, regardless of the size of the project.
Sika’s goal is to be present in all markets with a full range of the highest quality construction chemicals. On the distributors' shelves, customers find professional solutions, for which top quality demand is always guaranteed, nothing less.

Sika is a global leader in the fields of construction and DIY, producing products and systems of cutting-edge innovation, advanced technology and steadfast quality. With over 110 years’ experience, Sika offers a trusted range of roofing and waterproofing products that have been tried and tested. Designing an entire watertight building, from the basement to the roof, entails the development of solutions for a wide range of applications - solutions that can be installed practically and provide permanent protection. It also means assuring the watertightness of working joints and movement joints.

Sometimes - most times actually - instead of having you read an article on how good our products are, we like to get out the office to show you. It’s a wonderful way to create awareness with new customers, catch up with our faithfulls and interact with staff, stores and the market. It’s an excellent learning platform for Sika, and its great fun too.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

▪ Sales increase in local currencies of 21.9%
▪ First quarter sales of CHF 2,398.2 million (+20.0% in CHF)
▪ Negative currency effect of –1.9%
▪ Opening of new plants in Tanzania and Ivory Coast

Outlook for fiscal 2022 confirmed
▪ Sales increase in local currencies by well over 10%, surpassing CHF 10 billion for the first time
▪ Over-proportional increase in EBIT
▪ Closing of MBCC acquisition remains targeted for the second half of 2022
▪ Confirmation of 2023 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growth