• LafargeHolcim Bangladesh announced a resilient performance in July-Sept 2025 period, Revenue grew by 6% YoY and Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 36%, reflecting steady business momentum and continued customer engagement. 
• Despite a broader slowdown in the construction industry driven by reduced public sector spending, the premium product portfolio and the aggregates business continued its growth momentum. 

Mr. Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of the company said:

“While the broader construction industry continues to face headwinds due to subdued public sector investment and lower private credit growth, I’m proud to share that LHB business has delivered a resilient performance, achieving volume growth in both Cement and Aggregates segment, a testimony of customer confidence on our product and services. 

Our commitment to innovation is paying off, with specialized cement products like ‘Water Protect’ and ‘Fair Face’ grew significantly a clear indicator of superior consumer preference and our market leadership. Importantly, our sustainability and diversification efforts continue to excel. Through our Geocycle initiative, we co-processed over 34,000 tons of waste, successfully replacing a significant 11% of fossil fuels driving both environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. While profitability faced pressure from rising energy costs and market price fluctuations, we have proactively initiated rigorous cost-efficiency measures and strategic pricing reviews to mitigate these headwinds. We are confident these actions, combined with our strategic diversification, will lead to improved performance and sustained momentum in the upcoming quarters.

This achievement is a testament to our team’s agility, strategic focus, and relentless commitment to excellence. By diversifying our portfolio and deepening our engagement with private sector clients, we’ve not only weathered the slowdown but continued to grow.

We remain focused on driving sustainable growth, optimizing operations, and delivering long-term value to all our stakeholders.”

Financial Performance:

In YTD September 2025, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh delivered robust top-line growth, with Net Sales climbing 5% to reach an impressive BDT 21,661 million. Earnings per Share (EPS) soared to BDT 3.06, marking a 7% leap over the prior year's period (BDT 2.85). Furthermore, Q3, 2025 (July-September) EPS surged by a remarkable 36% compared to the same period of the last year. The result reflected strategic efforts to manage costs amidst high inflation and competitive cement pricing pressures.

Outlook:

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is prioritizing key strategic pillars to secure and bolster profitability in the upcoming quarters. This commitment includes intensifying operational efficiency, investment in alternate and affordable energy mix, accelerating product portfolio diversification and fortifying our pricing strategy. Simultaneously, we are driving forward critical investments in sustainability and digital transformation. These initiatives are designed not only to deliver immediate results but also to cement our long-term competitive advantage and ensure sustained market leadership.

Interim Dividend:

The Board of Directors of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC. declared payment of interim cash dividend @18% at Tk. 1.8 per Equity Share of Tk.10 face value aggregating to Tk. 209.05 crore for the third quarter ending September 2025.