BUILDING TRUST
Sika South Africa

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

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.