BUILDING TRUST
Sika South Africa

Index is a leading international manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems and, by acquiring the company, Sika has expanded its bitumen product range, boosting our position both in South Africa and abroad. Index has gone from strength to strength during its 25 years in the South African market.

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

Sika is proud to have acquired a majority stake in Index Construction Systems and Products. Index is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems near Verona, Italy. In acquiring Index, Sika has expanded its bitumen product range and boost its position both in the Italian regions and abroad with over 100 distributors including South Africa. Sika has always challenged the status quo in the construction industry, and implementing this acquisition is another way they’re looking for advanced solutions for constructing a better future.

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

▪ Sales at CHF 7,998.5 million (+16.6% in CHF)
▪ Sales up by 18.5% in local currencies
▪ Operating profit (EBIT): CHF 1,231.5 million (+16.8%)
▪ Acquisition of Sable Marco (Canada) and UGL (USA)
▪ New plants opened in Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Bolivia, and in the USA

Outlook for 2022 fiscal year confirmed:
▪ Sales increase in local currencies of over 15%, 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 targeted for first half of 2023

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