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The present Annual Report is presented and approved
at the Annual General Meeting
Date: 23 / 4 - 2025
(Chairman of the meeting)
Part of the Solution
Annual Report
2024
1 January 2024
— 31 December 2024
Aalborg Portland A/S
Rørdalsvej 44
9220 Aalborg Øst
Denmark
CVR No 36428112
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Letter from management 6
Aalborg Portland in brief 8
Aalborg Portland history 10
Reporting in accordance with
Danish accounting legislation 12
Financial highlights 14
Five-year overview 15
Financial review 16
Group chart 17
Risks and uncertainties 18
Income statement 23
Statement of comprehensive income 23
Balance sheet 24
Statement of shareholders’ equity 25
Cash flow statement 26
Notes 27
Statement by the Board of Directors
and the Executive Board 45
Independent auditor’s report 46
Companies in the Group 49
Table of contents
Management’s Review Financial Statements Signatures
Company Information
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Letter from management
Aalborg Portland in brief
Aalborg Portland history
Reporting in accordance with
Danish accounting legislation
Financial highlights
Five-year overview
Financial review
Group chart
Risks and uncertainties
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In 2024 the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty
continued with the war continuing in Ukraine and
the regional conflict in the Middle East. The general
macroeconomic situation has been dominated
by uncertainty and has also been affected by the
lowering of interest rates and industrial inflation on
par with previous years. This mix of signals has led
to a stable, but relatively slow pace in the building
and construction sector in Denmark and across our
export markets in Europe.
The Danish concrete market maintained the
relatively low activity level but showed an overall
positive trend at the end of the year. The negative
trend continued in export markets across Europe,
resulting in a general decline in ce ment sales of
6.4% compared to 2023. Despite these challenging
conditions, Aalborg Portland managed to deliver
strong financial performance.
Strong financial performance
As a result of the general decline in activity levels
across all export markets, we secured net sa les of
EUR 355.7m (-3,5%). Earnings before depreci ation
and amortisation (EBITDA) were EUR 137.1m (+0,9%)
which had a slightly negative impact on cash flow
from operating activities (CFFO) ending at EUR
116.0m (+8.6%) despite being negatively impacted
by capital development. The free cash flow after
investing activities (FCF) was EUR 92.7m (+18.4%),
and net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) amounted to
EUR -112.4(-0.4%). In the beginning of the year, we
saw a decline in energy prices, and the vola tility
on energy markets continues to have a huge
impact on our business. We will continuously
monitor and maintain focus on this transition in
the years to come.
Revenue generated in 2024 is in line with
expectati ons. Earnings (EBIT) were stronger than
expectati ons, mainly due to cost optimisations.
We consider the result for the year satisfactory.
CO2 reductions
In 2024, Aalborg Portland’s scope 1 CO
2
emissi-
ons decreased by 261,000 tonnes (-15%), and as
a result, emissions have dropped by a total of
804,000 tonnes of CO
2
(-36%) since 2021 (issuance
of our climate plan), surpassing our expectations.
These re ductions demonstrate our commitment
to achieving a 73% reduction of our CO
2
footprint
by 2030.
Continued phase-out of fossil fuels
The first track of our climate plan is to phase
out traditional fossil fuels such as coal, oil and
petcoke, and throughout 2024, our fuel portfolio
was further optimised to increase the share of
alternative fuels which are non-recyclable waste
materials from other industries such as refu-
Letter from
management
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se-derived fuels (RDF) and biogenic byproducts. In
2024, we increa sed the share of alternative fuels
in our grey production from 60% to 76% surpas-
sing our ambitions for the year.
A stronger and more sustainable product portfolio
The second track of our climate plan is to develop
and market new and more sustainable cement
pro ducts. During 2024, we released a new white
cement product named D-Carb® with a 15% lower
CO
2
footprint compared to our existing white cement
products. Market has received the release well, and
already in 2024, sales of D-Carb® contributed 13% of
white sales and are expected to grow further in 2025.
On our grey product line the low-carbon cement
type, FUTURECEM®, now makes up more than 16%
of the ready-mixed concrete market in Denmark,
which is a remarkable result.
Another historic day in the name of
carbon capture
The third track of our climate plan is to launch a
large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) fa-
cility. In late 2024, we could announce that we and
our partner Air Liquide had been granted support
from the EU Innovation Fund for the establishment
of our joint decarbonisation project called ACC-
SION. ACCSION will be one of the first complete
onshore CO
2
capture and storage (CCS) value
chains in Europe. The project aims to significantly
reduce CO
2
emissions from Aalborg Portland's
cement plant, and when completed, it will be pos-
sible to reduce 1.5 million tonnes of CO
2
emissions
per year. Aalborg Portland and Air Liquide's project
ACCSION has been selected by the European
Commission to receive EUR 220 million in project
support under the EU Innovation Fund.
Cement is one of the most difficult industries to
transition, as the production of the main compo-
nent clinker requires the heating of chalk, which
itself generates CO
2
. Thanks to its own innovative
technology Cryocap™, Air Liquide will capture,
purify and liquefy approximately 95% of the CO
2
emitted by the cement kilns. The captured CO
2
will
be integrated into a new pipeline infrastructure for
onshore CO
2
storage facilities.
ACCSION will be developed jointly by Aalborg Port-
land and Air Liquide at the cement plant in Aalborg
to reduce emissions from cement production.
ACCSION is scheduled to be operational by the end
of 2029 and will reduce 1.5 million tonnes of CO
2
per year.
The European Innovation Fund is one of the wor-
ld's largest programmes to promote innovative
low-carbon technologies. With this award, Aalborg
Portland and Air Liquide will contribute to the EU's
objectives in the Industrial Carbon Management
Strategy and the ambition to achieve climate
neutrality by 2050. Receiving this funding is one of
the most important milestones in making a final
investment decision and starting the execution of
this project.
Our progress on ESG
In addition to our progress on decarbonising our
operations, we have continued with our initiatives
across the entire ESG agenda.
These include graduate, talent and leadership
development programmes, leadership conventions,
en gagement surveys, and various social events. It
also includes new initiatives on health and safety,
as well as activities to reinforce our bond to local
commu nities. We hope you will take a closer look
at our ESG Report 2024 to learn more about our
many initiatives.
Subsequent events after the reporting date
No events have occurred subsequent to the ba-
lance sheet date through to this date which may
have an impact on the assessment of this annual
report.
Expectations to 2025
Overall, sales volumes are expected to increase
marginally in Denmark. Our export markets are
even further impacted by the global economic situ-
ation, and sales on export markets are expected to
be in line with 2024.
The macroeconomic scenario continues to be
characterised by strong uncertainty with a risk of
economic downturn linked to geopolitical tensi ons
and continued restrictive financial conditions.
For the year 2025, the company expects to achieve
revenue of approximately EUR 387m and earnings
(EBIT) in the range of EUR 95m-100m.
These expectations are based on known and gene-
rally expected global economic growth conditions
and do not consider any intensified geopo litical
tensions, deterioration in the structural conditions
of competition, or new increases in energy and
logistical costs.
As the expectations described above are based on
a number of preconditions and assumptions that
are beyond management’s control, the actual ear-
nings may deviate significantly from the expectati-
ons expressed in this annual report.
Søren Holm Christensen, CEO
Henrik Jeppesen, CFO
Peter Birkegaard, Managing Director
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Aalborg Portland in brief
Aalborg Portland was founded in 1889 and is the only cement
manufacturer in Denmark, with its cement plant situated in
Rørdal at the east end of Aalborg. Currently, Aalborg Portland
stands as one of the largest industrial enterprises in Denmark.
The company owns an extensive 1,200 hectares of land in the
Rørdal area. Besides the cement plant and its accompanying
harbour, this land encompasses farmland, a chalk quarry, and
various uncultivated areas.
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The cement plant consists of six cement kilns: one grey
and five white. It is one of Europe’s largest cement plants,
boasting an annual production capacity around 3 million
tonnes of cement: approx. 2 million tonnes of grey and ap-
prox. 1 million tonnes of white. Along with the cement plant,
Aalborg Portland owns terminals in Denmark and abroad,
making national and global transport of the finished ce-
ment products possible.
Aalborg Portland directly employs 358 people in addition
to which a substantial number of employees of external
contractors and subcontractors work at Aalborg Portland.
Aalborg Portland is therefore one of the largest contributors
to the industrial workforce of the North Denmark Region.
WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE CREATE VALUE
We have supplied cement to people all over the world for
135 years, predominantly in Denmark and the Nordic and
Baltic countries. Besides being the most used cement
in the Danish construction sector for private homes,
commercial buildings, public schools and hospitals, our
cement was also used for many iconic national and inter-
national projects.
These iconic projects include Denmark’s 18-kilome-
tre-long Great Belt Bridge, London’s Olympic City and
New York’s famous Manhattan 432 Park Avenue skyscra-
per. For more information on Aalborg Portland, see www.
aalborgportland.dk.
PART OF CEMENTIR GROUP
Aalborg Portland is part of Aalborg Portland Holding, which
Cementir Group acquired in 2004. Cementir is a multina-
tional group operating in 18 countries across the building
materials sector, employing around 3,000 people globally.
The Group’s annual production capacity amounts to more
than 13 million tonnes of grey and white cement, around
10 million tonnes of aggregates and 5 million cubic metres
of ready-mixed concrete. Cementir has been listed on the
Milan Stock Exchange since 1955 and is one of the leading
companies of the Euronext STAR Milan segment.
For more information on Cementir Group, see
www.cementirholding.com, and for Aalborg Portland
Holding, see www.aalborgportlandholding.com.
1889
FOUNDED
Aalborg Portland was founded
in 1889 and is the only cement
manufacturer in Denmark
AT A GLANCE
358
PEOPLE
Aalborg Portland directly employs
358 people in addition to which a
substantial number of employees
of external contractors and
subcontractors work at Aalborg
Portland
18
COUNTRIES
Aalborg Portland has been part of
Cementir Group since 2004. Cementir
is a multinational group operating in 18
countries
3.0
MILLION TONNES CEMENT
Aalborg Portland has an annual
production capacity around 3
million tonnes of cement
Aalborg Portland history
1889
1930
1936
1975
Aalborg Portland founded in 1889
by Consul Hans Holm and Engineer
Frederik Læssøe Smidth.
The American rotary kiln, invented by
Aalborg Portland’s Poul Larsen, built
for the first time in Europe, as two new
rotary kilns are installed at the Rørdal
factory. The production capacity is
significantly upgraded.
Aalborg Portland starts burning white
cement clinker for white cement.
1899
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Engineer and director Gunnar Larsen
builds a civil airport to quickly get back
and forth to his home in Gl. Rye. Larsen
offers Aalborg Municipality to start
flights to Copenhagen, which would
later become the basis for Denmark’s
first domestic flight route.
Aalborg Portland was prepared to stop the
production of white cement due to the energy
crisis. However, orders suddenly began to
pour in because all other cement factories
had decided not to produce white cement.
This contributed to the company becoming
world-renowned for its white cement.
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1990
2019
2023
2024
Aalborg Portland builds a heat recovery
plant to deliver district heating to Aal-
borg Municipality. Today, up to a third of
all homes in Aalborg get their heating
from Aalborg Portland.
Aalborg Portland is acquired by the Italian
cement group, Cementir Group.
Aalborg Portland celebrates its 130th
anniversary and presents its first
2030 roadmap for decarbonisation
towards 2030.
His Majesty the King of Denmark
inaugurates Aalborg Portland’s new pilot
plant for carbon capture.
Aalborg Portland and Air Liquide jointly
launch the decarbonisation initiative,
ACCSION, and the project is selected
by the European Commission to receive
220 million euros in support from the EU
Innovation Fund.
2004
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Reporting in accordance with Danish accounting legislation
Regarding the mandatory corporate social responsibility statement, cf.
section 99(a) of the Danish Financial Statements Act, reference is made
to Sustainability Report 2024 published by the Group’s owners Cementir
Holding N.V., Netherlands. The statement is available here*.
The Group continues to apply its policy on gender equality in recruitment
and promotions ensuring that the key consideration when filling any
position in the organisation remains to identify the best qualified person for
that position.
The sector in which the Group operates is historically characterised by
a predominantly male workforce. In order to achieve a balanced gender
composition of management, the Group wishes to increase the proportion
of female managers, and the work to attract female candidates for senior
positions will continue to comply with our policy on gender equality and
achieve our gender diversity targets in the Danish subsidiaries.
*www.cementirholding.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-report-and-documents
The company has a talent management training programme to support
and increase the awareness of potential future managers within the
organisation.
In Aalborg Portland, diversity is not limited to geography but is appro-
ached broadly based on a wide range of qualification and competence
requirements. Diversity is also important in terms of seniority, educati-
onal background, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and
disability. The company acknowledges that diversity depends on inclusion
but also that both diversity and inclusion challenges are unique for each
of the Group’s teams and locations. Therefore, efforts are made at all
locations to increase diversity, and locally in Denmark, work continues in
relation to e.g. conscious/unconscious bias in connection with employ-
ment and recruitments.
In accordance with the Danish rules for large companies with operations
relating to i.a. the extraction of mineral deposits, cf. section 99(c) of the
Danish Financial Statements Act, the Group explains its payments to
authorities in a note to its consolidated financial statements. The pay-
ments relate in particular to direct and indirect taxes.
In accordance with the Danish rules for large companies, cf. section 99(d)
of the Danish Financial Statements Act, the parent company of Aalborg
Portland, Aalborg Portland Holding, has issued a policy on data ethics.
The policy addresses the data ethics principles applied by the Aalborg
Portland Holding Group and describes the approach to data processing
covering all data types. This includes the use of new technologies and
responsible use of data, including personal data protection (GDPR). Data
ethics is an integral part of the compliance programme of the Aalborg
Portland Holding Group, and Group Management has overall responsibility
for compliance with the Policy on Data Ethics. Implementation of the data
ethics policy at the operational level is anchored in Group IT. In 2024, the
Aalborg Portland Holding Group continued the work on data ethics issues
in accordance with the policy. The policy is reviewed on a yearly basis, and
no changes were made in 2024. The policy is available at
https://aalborgportlandholding.com/en/data-ethics.
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Financial Highlights
Net Revenue
EBITDA
Free Cash Flow
Net Interest-Bearing Debt
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Equity Ratio
EURm
EURm
EURm
EURm
EURm
%
355.7
137.1
92.7
-112.4
23%
39%
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022
2022
2022
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
4%
1%
1%
3%
Decrease from last year Increase from last year
Decrease from last year Decrease from last year
368.6
135.9
78.3
-112.8
22%
42%
374.0
112.7
74.2
-86.8
19%
37%
287.1
92.3
57.3
-80.8
17%
43%
268.8
106.4
82.2
-87.8
27%
43%
18% Increase from last year
1% Increase from last year
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Five-year overview
For definitions of financial ratios, see
EURm
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue 268.8 287.1 374.0 368.6 355.7
Earnings before depreciation/amortisation. impairment losses. provisions. interest and tax (EBITDA) 106.4 92.3 112.7 135.9 137.1
EBITDA ratio 39.6% 32.1% 30.1% 36.9% 38.5%
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 80.3 65.6 85.5 108.0 105.3
EBIT ratio 29.9% 22.9% 22.9% 29.3% 29.6%
Financial result -1,7 -2,0 -3,0 +0,9 -3,7
Earnings before tax (EBT) 78.6 63.6 82.5 108.9 101.6
Profit for the year 61.6 46.4 65.7 85.1 79.5
CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities (CFFO) 100.2 78.8 110.3 106.9 116.0
Cash flows from investing activities (CFFI) * -18.0 -21.5 -36.1 -28.6 -23.3
Free cash flow (FCF) 82.2 57.3 74.2 78.3 92.7
Hereof investments in intangible assets and property. plant and equipment (excl. assets acquired in acquisitions) -18.1 -22.5 36.1 30.9 25.9
BALANCE SHEET
Total assets 495.0 467.5 538.0 571.0 614.8
Shareholders’ equity 212.8 198.6 199.2 240.0 237.2
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) -87.8 -80.8 -86.8 -112.8 -112.4
Working capital (WC) -7.1 -15.6 -27.0 -9.9 -22.5
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Including non-controlling interests’ share
Return on equity 34% 23% 33% 39% 33%
Equity ratio 43% 43% 37% 42% 39%
Return on capital employed (ROCE) 27% 17% 19% 22% 23%
NIBD/EBITDA factor -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8
Number of employees at 31 December 333 350 352 360 358
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Financial review
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Revenue in 2024 amounted to EUR 355.7m (2023: EUR 368.6m).
Sales in Denmark decreased by 3.7%, while the European export markets
declined by 2.7% compared to 2023.
Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA ratio) reached 38.5% (2023:
36.9%). This is a satisfactory improvement of the financial result in line with
our long-term strategic ambitions to strengthen our financial position and
robustness to be able to finance the large investments necessary to meet
our commitment to achieve a 73% reduction of our CO
2
footprint by 2030.
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) amounted to EUR 103.5m
(2023: EUR 108.0m).
Tax on profit for the year amounted to EUR 22.0m (2023: EUR 23.9m), net
profit for the year being EUR 79.5m (2023: EUR 85.1m).
CASH FLOWS
Cash flow from operating activities (CFFO) was EUR 116.0m for 2024
(2023: EUR 106.9m).
Cash flow from investment activities (CFFI) amounted to EUR -23.3m
(2023: EUR -28.6m).
DEBT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Aalborg Portland is part of the cash pool held by the parent company, Aal-
borg Portland Holding A/S. Aalborg Portland has access to funding through
the parent company financing facility in addition to having long-term mort-
gage loans of EUR 106.4m (2023: EUR 120.2m) with an average life of 7 years.
The company’s interest rate exposure is partly hedged through derivative
financial instruments.
The company's exposure to price risk in raw materials, fuels and electricity
is partly mitigated by fixed price contracts.
BALANCE SHEET
Non-current assets amounted to EUR 205.5m at 31 December 2024 (2023:
EUR 203.1m), of which EUR 160,4m (2023: EUR 158.3m) was related to pro-
perty, plant and equipment and EUR 22.9m (2023: EUR 19.5m) to right-of-use
assets.
Current assets amounted to EUR 409.3m (2023: EUR 367.9m) and were main-
ly related to inventories and receivables.
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders’ equity amounted to EUR 237.2m at the end of 2024 against
EUR 240.0m the year before. The decrease in shareholders’ equity was due to
the profit for the year less the dividend paid to Aalborg Portland Holding A/S.
Equity ratio was 38.6% at the end of 2024 (42.0% in 2023).
WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital, i.e. the capital tied up in debtors and inventories less credi-
tors, was at a low level through focused control and reporting to achieve
agreed targets. Keeping down working capital saves interest expenses and
frees up resources for investment, etc. Furthermore, as stated, low working
capital contributes to improving the return on capital employed (ROCE).
Working capital at the end of 2024 amounted to EUR -22.5m (EUR -9.9m in
2023).
SUBSIDIARIES
Poland
The Polish market stabilised in 2024 due to a slight improvement in the
macroeconomic situation and our improvement of market share. Sales vo-
lume declined by 3%, however EBITDA increased by 4% as a result of price
management and optimisation of operational costs, mainly within logistics.
Iceland
The Icelandic market developed positively during 2024. Even though com-
petition from other importers remained strong during 2024, we managed to
increase the sales volume by 8% compared to 2023. The increase in sales
volume had a positive impact on EBITDA which improved by 76% compared
to 2023, which is a very satisfactory result for the company.
France
For 2024, France was expected to continue to see challenging market con-
ditions and a minor negative development from the previous year due to the
macroeconomic situation, causing competition to intensify. Performance
during 2024 was even more challenged than expected with sales volumes
declining by 15% compared to 2023. Profitability was directly impacted by
the decline in sales volumes and strong price competition which resulted in
a decline in EBITDA of 44%.
Belgium
Benelux was expected to continue to see a declining level of activity and
increasing competition in 2024 due to the macroeconomic situation. Sales
volumes declined by 9% compared to 2023, however profitability improved
due to logistics cost optimisation and price management, resulting in a 70%
increase in EBITDA compared to 2023.
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Cementir Holding N.V.
Aalborg Portland Holding A/S
Aalborg Portland A/S
100%
100%
Aalborg Portland islandi ehf.
100%
Aalborg Portland Polska Sp. Z.o.o.
100%
Aalborg Portland France S.A.S.
100%
Aalborg Portland Belgium S.A.
100%*
*One share owned by Aalborg Portland Holding A/S
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Risks and uncertainties
INTERNAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Aalborg Portland is integrated with the Cementir Group’s Internal Control
and Risk Management System which is defined as the set of tools, orga-
nisational structure, procedures and company rules to guarantee, through
an adequate process of identification, measurement, management and
monitoring of the main risks, correct and consistent business management
with objectives set in terms of:
• compliance with laws and regulations;
• safeguarding of corporate assets;
• operating activity effectiveness and efficiency;
• reporting accuracy and completeness.
The Internal Control and Risk Management System adopts a ”top-down”
and ”risk-based” approach that starts from the definition of the Cementir
Group’s Business Plan. It ensures that the main risks are identified, asses-
sed and monitored taking into account each business unit, to create a fully
integrated risk management process. Risks are assessed with quantitative
and qualitative tools considering both the probability of occurrence and the
impacts that would be generated in a given time horizon if the risk were
to occur. It also ensures that all necessary measures are taken to control
risks that could threaten the Group’s assets, its ability to generate profits or
achieve its objectives.
Roles and responsibilities in risk management have been defined starting
from the Company’s Board of Directors, which defines strategy, policy and risk
appetite, supported by the Audit Committee and the Sustainability Committee.
In addition, management teams from the Group companies are involved, with
responsibility for risk management within their area of expertise.
Below is a summary of the people and bodies involved and their responsibilities:
• The Board of Directors plays the central role, defining the Group’s
risk appetite, the nature and level of risk. In addition, it carries out an
assessment of the risks related to climate change ensuring the constant
compatibility of management and strategic objectives.
• The Cementir Group’s Audit Committee and the Sustainability Committee
(corporate bodies relevant in the risk definition process) support the
Board of Directors, subject to a favourable opinion, in the definition and
management of risks;
• CEO & Chairman: implements the general guidelines of the Board of
Directors, ensuring the identification, management and monitoring of the
main risks;
• Risk owners, or the first level of control, are primarily responsible for
internal control and risk management activities;
• Finally, Risk Management and Internal Audit are the main responsible for
the internal control and risk management system (second and third level
of control). They are responsible for verifying that the Internal Control
and Risk Management System is functioning and adequate with respect
to the size and operations of the Group, verifying, in particular, that the
Management has identified the main risks, that they have been evaluated
in a consistent manner and that the appropriate mitigation actions have
been defined and implemented.
Chairman & CEO
Enterprise Risk Management
INTERNAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
II LEVEL OF CONTROL II LEVEL OF CONTROL
Risk Management Internal Audit
Facilitation, coordination and
methodological support
The risk owners identify,
assess and manage risks
Chairman & CEO: shall implement the guidelines
from the Board of Directors; ensure the identification,
management and monitoring of the main risks
Assurance on the risk
management system
I LEVEL OF CONTROL
Risk Owners
RELEVANT BODIES
Group Management Team Board of Directors
Regional Management Audit Committee
Business Units Sustainability Committee
The Board of Directors plays a central role,
defining the Group’s risk appetite, nature and
level of risk. Furthermore, it carries out an
assessment of the risks associated with climate
change, ensuring constant alignment between
management and strategic objectives. The BoD,
with the support of the Audit Committee and
Sustainability Committee (relevant bodies for the
risk management process), outlines the guidelines
for risk management, so as to ensure that the
main corporate risks are properly identified and
adequately assessed, managed and monitored.
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The Cementir Group’s Internal Control and Risk Management System is
integrated into the Group’s organisational, administrative, accounting and
governance structure and has been prepared on the basis of the principles
laid down by the Enterprise Risk Management - Integrated Framework, an
international standard developed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organi-
zations of the Treadway Commission (COSO Report), also ensuring greater
detail in the identification of the risks of the companies and Group and
integration with the results of the Audit activities. The methodology followed
involves an iterative process consisting of the following steps:
• Risk identification: the process starts with the definition of the Indu-
strial Plan and focuses on the main risks that could compromise the
achievement of the Group’s objectives;
• Risk assessment: for each identified risk, management gives an inhe-
rent risk assessment (in the absence of controls/mitigation actions),
in terms of probability and impact during the horizon of the Industrial
Plan, using a 5-level assessment system (scoring):
• Impact: scale from 1 (Negligible) to 5 (Extreme);
• Probability: scale from 1 (Rare) to 5 (More than Likely)
• With regard to impact, three parameters are considered: economic
(quantitative), operational (qualitative), reputational (qualitative). Ma-
nagement at Region and Group level assesses the potential impacts
and likelihood of major risks that could have a material adverse effect
on the company’s current or future operations. For sustainability and
climate-related risks, the time horizon was extended to a long-term
view for the analysis of various threats that could jeopardise the
implementation of the Group’s climate transition plan;
• Identification and assessment of the adequacy of the existing princi-
pals: for each identified risk, all the controls/actions currently in place
for risk mitigation are identified with the management;
• Residual Risk Assessment: taking into account the individual
controls for each risk and the relative adequacy, the residual risk
is calculated by applying a uniform calculation methodology to all
Group companies;
• Identification of further actions: in the event that the residual risk is
higher than the predefined level of risk appetite, further actions are
agreed with management to mitigate the risk and contain it within
acceptable levels. The initiatives are taken promptly and within budget
limits, to effectively contribute to risk mitigation;
• Risk mitigation: Mitigation strategies are defined with specific action
plans for key risks;
• Reporting: reports are prepared at the company and Group level, show-
ing the main risks and initiatives taken by management to reduce the
risks to acceptable levels;
• Monitoring: the following are reviewed periodically: existing risk asses-
sments, assessment parameters, and new risks can be identified if
necessary.
The model, as described, subject to further and future updates, aims to
provide support for the decision-making and operational processes of the
company management, so as to reduce the possibility that specific events
could compromise the Group’s ordinary operations or the achievement of its
strategic objectives.
To this end, the risk appetite level adopted in relation to strategic risks is
consistent with the vision of creating value, while always respecting the
environment and promoting integration with local communities. In relation
to operational risks, the risk appetite level is defined on the basis of the
effectiveness and efficiency targets set by the management.
Provisions for compliance and financial reporting are different. The Group
does not accept an assumption of non-compliance risk for laws and regu-
lations (including those relating to safety), and of possible alterations to the
integrity of financial reporting.
The Cementir Group’s Internal Control and Risk Management System is
integrated with the Group’s Sustainability Strategy. Starting from 2021 the
Cementir Group has launched a project to implement the recommendations
of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure) commit-
ting to be transparent on risks and opportunities related to climate change.
The identification, assessment and effective management of risks and
opportunities related to climate change are fully integrated into the Group’s
risk management process. To promote and improve its climate change
disclosure, in 2022, the Group engaged Standard & Poor’s (S&P) to assess
physical and transitional climate risks and develop scenario analyses to
support the implementation of the TCFD guidelines. The analysis carried
out by S&P showed that the Cementir Group scored 100% on the overall
assessment of the eleven recommendations of the TCFD, which represents
a complete and transparent level of disclosure achieved. Furthermore, the
Group is integrating the guidelines published by the European Union “EU Ta-
xonomy Regulation”, which together with the TCFD constitute the reference
frameworks. For more details, see the paragraph ”Main risks to which the
group is exposed”.
In relation to accounting and financial reporting, the existing Internal
Control System ensures its accuracy and completeness through constantly
updated administrative and accounting procedures.
Furthermore, as part of the compliance activities with the COSO structure,
during the year, the Internal Audit function carries out audit activities on the
aforementioned procedures to ascertain that the provided key controls are
being correctly applied by the involved company structures. The assessment
of the internal control system on financial reporting provided for by Cemen-
tir Group procedures was carried out based on this activity.
On the basis of the activity carried out by the Internal Audit department and
the related results, the Audit Committee assessed the Internal Control and
Risk Management System as adequate, effective and appropriate for dealing
with business, operational, environmental, financial and compliance risks.
As of October 2023, the Group has launched the strategic initiative for the
digitalisation of Risk Management, aimed at improving the resilience of the
organisation by leveraging advanced technological solutions, simplifying
data-driven risk assessments and implementing real-time monitoring capa-
bilities, promoting a proactive and agile approach to risk mitigation across
all business functions. The digitisation process was completed during 2024,
and the Group Risk Management was updated using the new platform.
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RISK CATEGORIES
The Group is subject to various risks and uncertainties. The risk library is the basis for the company’s risk assessment process. The most important risks and their categorisation (strategic, operational, compliance, financial and
sustainability) have been listed to facilitate the identification of the main risk categories that may have an impact on the Group. The following table provides a non-exhaustive example of key business risks.
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Strategic Operational Compliance
Risk Risk Risk
Uncertain outlook
Risk linked to uncertainties in economic, political, technological, or
market-related factor
Health and safety
Risk of incidents, injuries, illnesses due to unsafe behaviors, conditions
or without preventive measures
Accounting compliance
Risk of non-compliance with international or national accounting
regulations and laws
Geopolitical risk
Risk coming from the complex interplay of geopolitical events, govern-
ment actions, international relations and global developments
Cybersecurity
Risk of cyber attacks or sensitive data stealing
Antitrust compliance
Risk of non-compliance with international or national antitrust regula-
tions and laws
Price pressure
Risk to reduce profit margins, financial strain and other adverse eects
for businesses in case of a strong pressure on prices due to unfair
competition
Lack of raw materials/fuels/aggregates
Risk to not source the resource necessary for business operations
Tax compliance
Risk of non-compliance with international or national fiscal regulati-
ons and laws
Market landscape
Risk of inadequate monitoring of market trends, industry conditions making
it dicult to navigate the complexity of its market
Asset management
Risk of loosing the value or returns of investments on company's assets
Business ethics and compliance
Risk of non-compliance with international or national business ethics
regulations and laws, with company's Code of Ethics
Strategic planning
Risk of adopting strategic choices that could adversely aect the company's
performance to a considerable degree
Supply chain disruption
Risk that the occurrence of supply chain disruption may lead to increa-
sed costs or shortages of products or resources
Compliance with law and regulations
Risk related to non-compliance with all applicable regulations
Talent and retention management
Risk to potential challenges and negative impacts that may arise from
issues related to attracting, developing, and retaining key employees
within an organisation
Customer management
Risk of failure to meet customer's expectations, needs or orders ma-
king dicult to acquire or retain customers
Freight and logistic cost
Risk associated to volatile or increased freight/logistic costs
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Financial Sustainability
Risk Risk
Currency exchange risk
Risk of potential financial loss that can occur as a
result of fluctuations in the exchange rates
Physical risk
Risk linked to unpredictable extreme weather
events or scarcity of natural resources (e.g., water)
in the regions where the company operates.
Credit risk
Risk of potential financial loss that the company
may incur if a counterparty fails to fulfill their
contractual obligations
CO2 emissions laws and regulations
Risk of cost increase and non-compliance to inter-
national and local regulations with the introduction
of new laws
Inadequate management of the financial planning
and budget process
Risk of failure to eectively plan, budget and
manage company's financial resources
Environmental regulation and claims from the
community
Risk related to (i) environmental incidents, (ii)
non-compliance with environmental regulation and
(iii) claims from the community
Product innovation
Risk of not innovating adequately, without introducing
or updating products on the market that contributes
to the reduction and mitigation of carbon emissions
Innovation technology
Risk to not implement new and advanced techno-
logies within the organisation, key to company's
reduction targets achievement
Availabilities of alternative fuels
Risk of absence or partial availability of alternative
fuels, strategic for the achievement of our targets
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR FRAUD
RISK MANAGEMENT
This risk relates to intentional acts perpetrated by
deception by one or more members of manage-
ment, those responsible for governance activities,
employees or third parties, in order to obtain unlawful
advantages. Fraud, whether false financial reporting
or misappropriation of company assets, implies the
existence of incentives or pressure to commit it and
the perception of an opportunity to do so.
The intrinsic nature of the Group’s business introdu-
ces potential vulnerabilities to fraud and corruption,
which can be summarised as follows: (i) fraudulent
activities in financial transactions, such as misappro-
priation of funds or fraudulent invoicing; (ii) the risks
of collusion or conflicts of interest extend to relati-
onships with suppliers, customers and employees,
amplifying the potential for fraudulent activities;
(iii) non-compliance with anti-corruption laws and
regulations; (iv) the theft or mismanagement of
stock leading to financial loss. The potential impact
of fraud risks, if realised, can result in financial loss,
reputational damage, and regulatory consequences.
MITIGATION ACTIONS
To mitigate the risk of fraud, the Group has imple-
mented a combination of preventive, investigative
and corrective measures to minimise exposure to
fraudulent activities, below is an illustration of the
main ones.
Internal Audit conducts a thorough analysis of
potential fraud risks during the risk assessment
phase, when formulating the audit plan. Priority is
given to areas considered at risk, with a focus on the
assessment of identified fraud risks, including the
probability of occurrence and possible impacts. All
operational and compliance audits (in particular L.
262) include a preliminary assessment of the ability of
the internal control system to prevent potential fraud.
Following the results of the audit, all actions and
control measures agreed with the Management have
the primary objective of securing the process from
exposure to fraud and thus making it more effective.
In the assessments, all reports emerging from whi-
stleblowing channels and cases of fraud detected in
the last 12 months are also taken into account.
In 2023, the Group adopted a whistleblowing system
that can be used on a platform managed by a third
party, to encourage employees and all stakeholders to
report suspicious activity without fear of retaliation.
Full information on this system, including details on
the channels to be used, can be found on the Group’s
official website: https://www.cementirholding.com/
en/governance/ethics-and-compliance. The miti-
gation of the risk of fraud is also guaranteed by the
activities conducted by the Ethics Committee (a com-
mittee appointed by the Board of Directors), which on
a quarterly basis, analyses the results of the investi-
gative activities carried out by the Internal Audit and
verifies the implementation of disciplinary, organisa-
tional and operational actions for each individual case
of violation. The Ethics Committee reports on its work
to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Another important mitigation measure is the adoption
and use of a data mining tool called Celonis. This tool
proves to be crucial for spotting unusual patterns or
trends in financial transactions. The Group, in fact,
implements segregation of duties as an operational
practice, making it difficult for an individual to carry
out and conceal fraudulent activities.
The measures implemented aim to significantly
reduce vulnerability to fraud and corruption within
operations.
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In this chapter
Financial
Statements
23
23
24
25
26
27
Income statement
Statement of comprehensive income
Balance sheet
Statement of shareholders’ equity
Cash flow statement
Notes
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Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Revenue
1
355,716 368,557
Cost of sales
2+3+4+9
-190,495 -193,900
Gross profit 165,221 174,657
Sales and distribution costs
4+9+15
-46,451 -47,555
Administrative expenses
4+5+9
-15,345 -16,483
Other operating income
6
1,148 313
Other operating costs
6
-1,039 -2,968
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 103,534 107,964
Financial income
7
12,203 10,241
Financial expenses
7
-14,181 -9,277
Earnings before tax (EBT) 101,556 108,928
Tax on profit for the year
8
-22,032 -23,853
Profit for the year 79,524 85,075
Attributable to:
Shareholders in Aalborg Portland A/S 79,524 85,075
To be distributed as follows:
Proposed dividends 75,000 80,000
Retained earnings 4,524 5,075
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Profit for the year 79,524 85,075
Items that can be reclassified to the income statement:
Exchange rate adjustments on translation of foreign currency -60 -406
Changes in fair value of financial instruments -2,222 1,063
Other comprehensive income after tax -2,282 657
Total comprehensive income 77,242 85,732
Income statement Statement of comprehensive income
Financial
Statements
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Balance sheet
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
ASSETS
Goodwill 2,330 2,332
Other intangible assets 11,353 14,199
Intangible assets in development 1,081 1,067
Intangible assets
10
14,764 17,598
Land and buildings 17,513 18,851
Plant and machinery 110,442 100,553
Property, plant and equipment in development 32,473 38,866
Right-of-use assets 22,929 19,522
Property, plant and equipment
11
183,357 177,792
Investments in subsidiaries 7,232 7,614
Other non-current assets 140 140
Other non-current assets
12
7,372 7,754
Total non-current assets 205,493 203,144
Inventories
14
66,150 74,451
Trade receivables 1,816 653
Amounts owed by Group enterprises 316,841 288,037
Amounts owed by related parties 0 13
Other receivables 20,393 3,677
Prepayments 418 270
Receivables 339,468 292,650
Cash and cash equivalents 3,686 827
Total current assets 409,304 367,928
TOTAL ASSETS 614,797 571,072
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholder's equity
Share capital 13,404 13,404
Hedge reserve -2,224 -2
Retained earnings 151,050 146,586
Proposed dividends 75,000 80,000
Total shareholders' equity 237,230 239,988
Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
13
26,369 24,900
Provisions
15
3,694 3,629
Credit institutions, etc.
16+18
108,093 119,590
Non-current liabilities 138,156 148,119
Credit institutions, etc.
16+18
21,868 20,993
Trade payables 87,286 81,284
Amounts owed to Group enterprises 96,227 39,137
Derivative financial instruments (negative fair value) 2,103 0
Provisions
15
543 47
Joint taxation contribution payables 22,033 25,694
Other payables
17
9,351 15,810
Current liabilities 239,411 182,965
Total liabilities 377,567 331,084
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 614,797 571,072
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Statement of shareholders’ equity
Euro ’000
NOTE
Share capital Hedge reserve Retained earnings Proposed dividends Total equity
Shareholders’ equity at 1 January 2024 13,404 -2 146,586 80,000 239,988
Effect of translation to presentation currency 0 0 -60 0 -60
Changes in fair value of financial instruments 0 -2,222 0 -2,222
Profit for the year (total comprehensive income) 0 0 4,524 75,000 79,524
Extraordinary paid dividend 0 0 0 -80,000 -80,000
Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2024 13,404 -2,224 151,050 75,000 237,230
Euro ’000
NOTE
Share capital Hedge reserve Retained earnings Proposed dividends Total equity
Shareholders’ equity at 1 January 2023 13,404 -1,065 141,917 45,000 199,256
Effect of translation to presentation currency 0 0 -406 0 -406
Changes in fair value of financial instruments 0 1,063 0 1,063
Profit for the year (total comprehensive income) 0 0 5,075 80,000 85,075
Extraordinary paid dividend 0 0 0 -45,000 -45,000
Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2023 13,404 -2 146,586 80,000 239,988
The share capital in 2024 and 2023 consists of:
100.000 shares at DKK 1.000
All shares are fully issued and paid up. One share of DKK 1.000 holds one vote.
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Cash flow statement
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Profit for the period 79,524 85,075
Reversal of amortisation and depreciation 31,114 27,781
Net financial income / expense 1,623 -963
Gains/losses on disposals 60 0
Income taxes 22,032 23,853
Change in provisions (current and non-current) 560 23
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 134,913 135,769
Increase / decrease inventories 8,301 -14,641
Increase / decrease trade receivables -936 26,632
Increase / decrease trade payables 5,133 -29,091
Change in non-current/current other assets/liabilities -6,307 3,246
Change in current and deferred taxes -33 -102
Operating cash flows 141,071 121,813
Dividends received 706 1,012
Interests received 9,841 6,906
Interests paid -10,667 -7,513
Other income collected/expenses paid -747 -477
Income taxes paid -24,191 -14,880
Cash flow from operating activities 116,013 106,861
Investments in intangible assets
10
-413 -1,067
Investments in property, plant and equipment and investment property
11
-25,461 -29,831
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
6
295 107
Proceeds from sale of equity investments and other non-current securities 22 0
Other variances investment assets 2,244 2,180
Cash from investing activities -23,313 -28,611
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Repayment of borrowings -15,204 -12,371
Payment of lease liabilities -7,393 -7,208
Change in current financial liabilities -15,709 1,281
Movement in cashpool 28,392 -16,014
Dividend distributed -80,000 -45,030
Other variances of equity 80 55
Cash flow from financing activities -89,834 -79,287
Net change in cash and cash equivalent 2,866 -1,037
Cash and cash equivalent exchange rate effect -7 -4
Cash and cash equivalent opening balance 827 1,868
Cash and cash equivalent closing 3,686 827
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Notes
1. Revenue
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Split by product
Sale of grey cement 245,279 257,254
Sale of white cement 90,286 89,933
Other sales* 20,151 21,370
355,716 368,557
Split by geography
Denmark 243,759 253,436
Other Europe 110,080 113,232
Other 1,877 1,889
355,716 368,557
All revenue derives from contracts.
*Other sales mainly include sale of heat etc.
2. Cost of sales
Cost of sales amounts to EUR 190.5m (2023: EUR 193.9m). Hereof direct staff costs amount to EUR 21.1m (2023: EUR
21.9m) and use of raw materials amounts to EUR 31.3m (2023: EUR 27.9m).
3. Research and development costs
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Research and development costs paid 2,173 2,211
2,173 2,211
4. Staff costs
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Wages and salaries and other remuneration 31,215 30,228
Pension costs, defined contribution scheme 3,101 2,678
Social security costs 432 421
34,748 33,327
Number of employees at 31 December 358 360
Average number of full-time employees 358 357
Remuneration of the Board of Directors, the Management and other senior executives
Salaries and remunerations 1,749 1,540
Pension contributions 120 115
1,869 1,655
Hereof Board of Directors and Management 856 781
Remuneration of the Board of Directors represents EUR 65k in 2024 (2023: EUR 64k).
Pension schemes
Pension schemes in Aalborg Portland A/S are defined contribution schemes, which do not entail any obligations
beyond payment of contributions.
5. Fees to the auditors appointed by the Annual General Meeting
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Total fees to PwC are specified as follows:
Statutory audit 129 127
Other services 5 0
134 127
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6. Other operating income and other operating costs
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Other operating income
Rent income 806 303
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment 295 0
Other income 47 10
1,148 313
Other operating costs
Other costs 1,039 2,968
1,039 2,968
7. Financial income and expenses
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Financial income
Interest, cash funds etc. 149 14
Interest, Group enterprises 9,702 6,955
Dividends received from subsidiaries 706 1,012
Exchange rate adjustments 1,646 2,260
12,203 10,241
Interest on financial assets measured at amortised cost 9,851 6,969
Financial expenses
Interest, credit institutions etc. 7,074 6,604
Interest, Group enterprises 4,547 1,521
Exchange rate adjustments 2,205 1,152
Other financial costs 355 0
14,181 9,277
Interest on financial obligations measured at amortised cost 11,621 8,125
8. Income tax
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Income tax
Current tax on the profit for the year/joint taxation contribution 22,322 25,932
Deferred tax adjustment -428 -1,825
Other adjustments, including previous years 138 -254
22,032 23,853
Taxes paid 24,191 14,880
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Reconciliation of tax rate
Tax according to Danish tax rate 22,0% 22,522 24,144
Dividends received from subsidiaries and profits from sales -155 -223
Non-taxable income and non-deductible expenses -474 185
Other, including adjustments previous years 139 -253
22,032 23,853
Applicable tax rate for the year 21.7% 21.9%
Income tax recognised directly as other comprehensive income 0 0
Total income tax 22,032 23,853
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9. Environmental taxes
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
The Company has paid the following direct environmental taxes:
Sulphur 233 447
NOx 1,816 1,720
Electricity 143 150
Waste 2,075 149
Energy 79 83
Raw materials 804 944
Diesel and fuel oil 0 1
5,150 3,494
10. Intangible assets
Euro ’000
Goodwill
Other
intangible
assets
Intangible
assets in
development Total
Cost at 1 January 2024 2,329 35,201 1,067 38,597
Exchange rate adjustments 0 -23 -1 -24
Additions 0 0 413 413
Other adjustments/reclassifications 0 -1,846 -398 -2,244
Cost at 31 December 2024 2,329 33,332 1,081 36,742
Amortisation and impairment at 1 January 2024 -3 21,002 0 20,999
Exchange rate adjustments 2 -13 0 -11
Amortisation for the year 0 988 0 988
Other adjustments/reclassifications 0 2 0 2
Amortisation and impairment at 31 December 2024 -1 21,979 0 21,978
Carrying amount at 31 December 2024 2,330 11,353 1,081 14,764
10. Intangible assets (continued)
Euro ’000
Goodwill
Other
intangible
assets
Intangible
assets in
development Total
Cost at 1 January 2023 2,337 37,186 277 39,800
Exchange rate adjustments -8 -81 -1 -90
Additions 0 0 1,067 1,067
Other adjustments/reclassifications 0 -1,904 -276 -2,180
Cost at 31 December 2023 2,329 35,201 1,067 38,597
Amortisation and impairment at 1 January 2023 0 19,908 0 19,908
Exchange rate adjustments -3 -44 0 -47
Amortisation for the year 0 1,136 0 1,136
Other adjustments/reclassifications 0 2 0 2
Amortisation and impairment at 31 December 2023 -3 21,002 0 20,999
Carrying amount at 31 December 2023 2,332 14,199 1,067 17,598
Amortisation during the year is included in the following items:
Cost of sales 42 42
Sales and distribution costs 498 506
Administrative expenses 448 588
988 1,136
Other intangible assets include software licenses (SAP R/3), quarry rights, CO
2
quotas, customers and development
projects. Except goodwill, all intangible assets have definite useful lives. The Management has not identified factors
indicating a need for carrying through impairment test of other intangible assets.
The carrying amount of development projects is EUR 0.0m (2023: EUR 0.0m). Internally generated intangible assets,
mainly regarding SAP implementation, amount to EUR 0.0m (2023: EUR 0.1m). Goodwill is related to cement activity.
Due to strong cash flow there is no indication of impairment.
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11. Property, plant and equipment
Euro ’000
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Property, plant
and equipment in
development
Right-of-use
assets Total
Cost at 1 January 2024 112,394 522,831 38,866 48,752 722,843
Exchange rate adjustments -73 -337 -27 -28 -465
Additions 0 6,706 18,755 10,395 35,856
Disposals 0 0 0 -908 -908
Reclassifications 0 25,121 -25,121 0 0
Cost at 31 December 2024 112,321 554,321 32,473 58,211 757,326
Depreciation and impair-
ment at 1 January 2024
93,543 422,278 0 29,230 545,051
Exchange rate adjustments -61 -271 0 -15 -347
Reversed depreciation on
disposals
0 0 0 -857 -857
Depreciation for the year 1,326 21,872 0 6,924 30,122
Depreciation and impairment
at 31 December 2024
94,808 443,879 0 35,282 573,969
Carrying amount at
31 December 2024
17,513 110,442 32,473 22,929 183,357
11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Euro ’000
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Property, plant
and equipment in
development
Right-of-use
assets Total
Cost at 1 January 2023 112,748 514,413 18,659 39,876 685,696
Exchange rate adjustments -247 -1,133 -46 -87 -1,513
Additions 0 5,710 24,121 9,307 39,138
Disposals -107 -27 0 -344 -478
Reclassifications 0 3,868 -3,868 0 0
Cost at 31 December 2023 112,394 522,831 38,866 48,752 722,843
Depreciation and impair-
ment at 1 January 2023
92,350 404,765 0 22,788 519,903
Exchange rate adjustments -202 -894 0 -51 -1,147
Reversed depreciation on
disposals
0 -27 0 -321 -348
Depreciation for the year 1,395 18,434 0 6,814 26,643
Depreciation and impairment
at 31 December 2023
93,543 422,278 0 29,230 545,051
Carrying amount at
31 December 2023
18,851 100,553 38,866 19,522 177,792
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11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Depreciation during the year is included in the following items:
Cost of sales 23,499 20,091
Sales and distribution costs 6,195 6,133
Administrative expenses 428 419
30,122 26,643
Amounts recognised in the income statement regarding leases:
Depreciation, plant and machinery 6,924 6,814
Interest on lease liabilities 520 477
Short-term leases 168 83
7,612 7,374
Residual value guarantees that are expected to be paid are included in the initial measurement of the lease liability.
Reference is made to note 16.
Variable lease payments may depend on an index, a rate or other elements. Variable lease payments that depend on an
index or a rate are included in the initial measurement of the lease liability using the index/rate at the lease com-
mencement date. Variable lease payments not based on an index or a rate are recognised as an expense in the income
statement as incurred.
The Company has not signed essential contracts regarding purchase of property, plant and equipment.
No changes are made in significant accounting estimates regarding property, plant and equipment.
12. Other non-current assets
Euro ’000
Investments in
subsidiaries
Other non-
current assets Total
Cost at 1 January 2024 7,614 140 7,754
Exchange rate adjustments -5 0 -5
Disposals -377 0 -377
Cost at 31 December 2024 7,232 140 7,372
Carrying amount at 31 December 2024 7,232 140 7,372
Cost at 1 January 2023 7,631 141 7,772
Exchange rate adjustments -17 -1 -18
Cost at 31 December 2023 7,614 140 7,754
Carrying amount at 31 December 2023 7,614 140 7,754
Other non-current assets mainly relate to deposits and loans in both years.
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13. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Change in deferred tax in the year
Deferred tax at 1 January 24,900 24,824
Exchange rate adjustments -16 -55
Adjustments, previous years via income statement 1,914 1,956
Movements via income statement -429 -1,825
Deferred tax liabilities at 31 December, net 26,369 24,900
Deferred tax is presented in the balance sheet as follows:
Deferred tax liabilities 26,369 24,900
Deferred tax liabilities at 31 December, net 26,369 24,900
14. Inventories
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Raw materials and consumables 30,771 39,731
Work in progress 20,306 20,660
Finished goods 15,073 14,060
Inventories at 31 December 66,150 74,451
As was the case last year, there are no significant inventories of cement and aggregates carried at net realisable
value.
Write-down of inventories of spare parts amounts to EUR 1.9m (2023: EUR 1.5m). Write-down recognised in the income
statement is EUR 0.1 (2023: EUR 0.1m).
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15. Provisions
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Provisions at 1 January 3,676 3,654
Exchange rate adjustment -3 -9
Additions in the year 611 115
Used in the year 0 -74
Reversal -47 -10
Provisions at 31 December 4,237 3,676
Recognised in the balance sheet as follows:
Stated as non-current liabilities 3,694 3,629
Stated as current liabilities 543 47
4,237 3,676
Maturities for other provisions are expected to be:
Falling due within one year 543 47
Falling due between one and five years 0 537
Falling due after more than five years 3,694 3,092
4,237 3,676
Provisions mainly include re-establishment of chalk, gravel and clay pits at EUR 1.9m (2023: EUR 1.9m), demolition
liabilities for buildings and terminal on rented land at EUR 1.8m (2023: EUR 1.8m) while other provisions amount to EUR
0.1m (2023: EUR 0.0m).
Movements in the year include adjustment of liabilities regarding re-establishment of chalk and clay pits, demolition
liabilities for buildings and terminals on rented land and other provisions.
Provisions for liabilities due after more than five years include liabilities regarding re-establishment of chalk, gravel
and clay pits and demolition liabilities for buildings and terminals with no decision made regarding closure.
Costs for re-establishment of chalk, gravel and clay pits are mainly paid when finishing an excavation or when moving
out from leases. No considerable payments are expected in 2025.
16. Credit institutions and other borrowings
Bank borrowings and credits in the Company at 31 December:
Euro ’000
Year of
maturity
Fixed/
variable
Carrying
amount
2024
Carrying
amount
2023
Mortgage loan 2037 Variable 106,417 120,241
Lease liability 2024-2036 Variable 23,544 20,342
129,961 140,583
Fair value of the mortgage loan amounts to EUR 106.1m (2023: EUR 120.2m). Other fair values do not significally
deviate from the carrying amount.
The fair value corresponds to the nominal outstanding debt.
The Company's debt to credit institutions has been recognised and falls due as follows:
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16. Credit institutions and other borrowings (continued)
The Company’s debt to credit institutions has been recognised and falls due as follows:
Euro ’000
Non-current
borrowings
(>1 year)
Current
borrowings
(0-1 year) Total
Maturity
>5 years
31 December 2024:
Mortgage loan 91,301 15,116 106,417 39,992
Lease liability 16,792 6,752 23,544 1,652
108,093 21,868 129,961 41,644
Specification of contractual cash flows
incl. interest:
Mortgage loan 100,981 18,853 119,834 41,071
Lease liability 17,100 6,752 23,852 1,732
118,081 25,605 143,686 42,803
31 December 2023:
Mortgage loan 106,147 14,094 120,241 44,772
Lease liability 13,443 6,899 20,342 1,732
119,590 20,993 140,583 46,504
Specification of contractual cash flows
incl. interest:
Mortgage loan 130,894 19,694 150,588 56,088
Lease liability 13,851 7,145 20,996 1,835
144,745 26,839 171,584 57,923
The maturity analysis is based on all undiscounted cash flows including estimated payment of interest.
Payment of interest is estimated and based on the present market conditions.
Maturity of derivatives is disclosed in note 21.
Other financial liabilities are due within 1 year.
17. Other payables
Other current payables include holiday pay liabilities, taxes and public indirect taxes, interest payable and dividends
payable to non-controlling interests.
18. Charges and securities
2024 2023
Euro ’000
Carrying
amount of
mortgaged
assets
Debt
regarding
mortgaged
assets
Carrying
amount of
mortgaged
assets
Debt
regarding
mortgaged
assets
Property, plant and machinery 105,347 106,417 101,132 120,241
105,347 106,417 101,132 120,241
19. Contingent liabilities, contractual obligations and contingent assets
Contingent liabilities
The Company is involved in a few disputes, lawsuits, etc. of various scopes, including a few tax disputes in some
countries. No significant liabilities are considered to be incumbent on the Company in that respect, and the
outcome of these disputes are not expected to have significant impact on the Company's financial position beyond
what has been recognised in the balance sheet.
In 2024, contractual liabilities are EUR 0.0m (2023: EUR 0.0m).
The Company is taxed jointly with other Danish companies in the Aalborg Portland Holding Group. The Company
is jointly and unlimited liable with the other companies in the joint taxation of Danish taxes at source and income
taxes within the joint taxation group. Receivable income taxes in the joint taxation group amounted to EUR 0.6m at
31 December 2024 (2023: payable EUR 4.1m payable). Any subsequent corrections of the taxable income subject to
joint taxation could cause a higher liability of the Company.
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Contractual obligations
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Guarantees
Performance guarantees 5,105 7,054
5,105 7,054
Lease expenses recognised in the income statement are in accordance with IFRS 16, reference is made to note 11.
20. Related party transactions
Related parties with significant influence in the Aalborg Portland A/S:
- Cementir España S.L., Calle General Yagüe, Num. 13, 28020 Madrid, Spain
- Cementir Holding N.V., Zuidplein 36, 1077 XV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Caltagirone S.p.A., Via Barberini, 28, 00187 Rome, Italy
- Aalborg Portland Holding A/S, Rørdalsvej 44, 9220 Aalborg Øst
Related parties within Aalborg Portland A/S comprise the enterprises' Board of Directors and Management together
with family related to these persons.
Furthermore, related parties comprise enterprises in which the above-mentioned persons have significant interests.
Euro ’000
NOTE
2024 2023
Transactions with Aalborg Portland Holding A/S.:
Intra-group management and administration agreements
and royalties
2,921 574
Financial items, net 5,060 5,350
Trade and financial receivables 311,713 281,864
Trade and financial payables 88,667 34,834
Transactions with other related parties:
Sale of cement and micro silica 121,455 121,260
Intercompany purchase of cement and other variable costs, net 38,943 53,344
Intercompany management, administration agreements and
shared service
1,006 2,724
Financial items, net 96 83
Trade and financial receivables 5,127 6,186
Trade and financial payables 7,560 4,303
Remunerations to the Board of Directors and the Management are presented in note 4.
No losses on loans to or receivables from related parties were recognised, nor provisions made for such in 2024 or
2023.
All transactions were made on terms equivalent to arm's length principles.
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21. Financial risks and financial instruments
Risk management policy
As a result of its international operations, investments and financing, the
Company is exposed to a number of financial risks, including market risks,
liquidity and credit risks.
Market risks Liquidity risks Credit risks
Risks that the fair
value of our future
cash flows from a
financial instrument
will fluctuate due to
changes in market
prices.
Risks that the Com-
pany will encoun-
ter difficulties in
meeting obligations
associated with
financial liabilities.
Risks that a counter-
party of a financial
instrument is unable
to fulfil its obliga-
tions and thereby
inflict a loss to the
Company.
The Group’s Finance & Treasury is in charge of the overall risk management
in accordance with the principles adopted by the Board of Directors and the
Company follows the Group policy. The policy is not to engage in any active
speculation in financial risks. The Group’s financial management is thereby
solely directed towards the management and reduction of financial risks
arising directly from the commercial operations, investments and financing.
Market risks
Currency risks Interest rate risks Raw material price risks
Arise due to purchase
and sale transactions
as well as financial
assets and liabilities
in currencies other
than the functional
currency of the
individual Company
business.
Refer to the influence
of changes in market
interest rates on
future cash flow rela-
ting to the Company’s
interest-bearing
assets and liabilities
and the fair value of
these.
Refer to the influence
of changes in raw
material prices,
which are not related
to currency risks or
interest rate risks.
Currency risks
Hedging is assessed and taken out in close co-operation with the parent
company. For the hedging of currency risks, the Company analyses realised
and expected cash flows broken down by currencies. The Company does not
hedge the currency risk between EUR/DKK due to the Danish fixed-exchan-
ge-rate policy aimed at the EUR.
Risks relating to purchases and sales
Revenue from the Company’s activities and the purchases by this segment
are denominated in several currencies. Accordingly, these activities are also
exposed to changes in exchange rates.
The Company's currency risks are primarily hedged by the settlement of
income and costs in the same currency and by use of derivative financial
instruments. Investments in Group enterprises are not hedged.
The Company's most predominant currency exposure regarding the opera-
ting results arises from sales and purchases in EUR, USD, GBP, NOK, SEK
and PLN. A 10% drop in these currencies (apart from EUR) would, viewed
separately, decrease the result by:
Euro ’000
10% change
EUR equivalent USD -1,495
EUR equivalent GBP 1,752
EUR equivalent NOK 2,430
EUR equivalent PLN 1,928
EUR equivalent DKK 5,172
EUR equivalent EUR -2,345
Total EUR 7,442
Risks relating to net financing
The Company’s most important net positions at 31 December 2024 relate to
USD, SEK and NOK. If these currencies had been 10% down at 31 December
2024, the Company’s equity would have been affected negative by an ex-
change rate adjustment of EUR -0.1m (2023: negative impact of EUR -0.3m).
Rising exchange rates would have had a similar negative impact on equity.
Translation risks relating to net investments in subsidiaries
Hedging of currency risk is not performed for net assets (equity) in foreign
subsidiaries. Gains and losses relating to net assets in foreign subsidiaries are
accounted directly in equity.
With regard to investments in foreign enterprises, equity at 31 December 2024
would have been reduced by EUR 1.7m (2023: EUR 1.5m), if the PLN, ISK, EUR
and RUB exchange rates had been 10% down on the actual exchange rates.
Assumptions of sensitivity analysis
The sensitivities are stated on the assumption of unchanged sales and price
levels and interest levels, and on the assumption of recognised assets and
liabilities at 31 December 2024.
Forward contracts regarding future transactions
The Company does not comply with the conditions for taking out hedge ac-
counting of future cash flows from the sale of goods. In terms of the hedging
of future investments, the Company assesses in each case whether these
comply with the conditions for hedge accounting.
There are no forward contracts at 31 December 2024 or 31 December 2023.
Interest rate risk
The Company has exposure to interest rate changes in Denmark. The primary
interest-rate exposure is related to fluctuations in CIBOR.
The Company's preferred financing is floating rate loans. The Company's net
interest-bearing debt (NIBD) at 31 December 2024 is EUR -106.4 m (deposit),
100% thereof financed by floating rate loans. NIBD at 31 December 2023 repre-
sented EUR -120.2.m (deposit).
With regard to the Company's floating rate loans and cash equivalents, an
annual 1% increase in the interest level in proportion to the actual interest
rates would, other things being equal, have had an adverse hypothetical
negative impact on the profit before tax of EUR 1.1m (2023: EUR 1.2m) and on
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equity of EUR 0.8m (2023: EUR 0.9m). A declining interest level would have had
a corresponding positive impact on result and equity.
Raw material price risks
The Company uses a number of raw materials in the manufacture of
products, which expose the Company to a price risk, i.a. especially different
fuels and electricity. The Company enters into annual fixed price contracts
for some raw materials. A material part of the price risk on the Company's
fuel oil is hedged through swap agreements.
Open swap contracts at 31 December, net:
Euro ’000
2024 2023
Market value - swap contracts 0.0 0.0
Liquidity risks
Aalborg Portland A/S is included in the Cementir Group's overall manage-
ment of financial risks.
Aalborg Portland A/S has access to funding through the Cementir Holding
facility and also through Aalborg Portland Holding’s uncommitted facility in
Danske Bank.
The Company is part of the Group's cash pool scheme. The purpose of the
cash pool scheme is to optimise cash management and the use of liquidity
in the participating companies.
Neither in 2024 nor in 2023 the Company has defaulted or breached any loan
agreements (covenants).
Regarding maturities of the Company’s debt, reference is made to note 16.
Based on the expectations for the future operation and the present cash
funds, no other significant liquidity risks have been identified.
Credit risks
The credit risks arise primarily from receivables related to customers, other
receivables and cash.
As a consequence of the credit risk policy, credit rating of all major customers
and other trading partners is performed before contract formation and
hereafter continuously. An efficient credit control is important in the present
market. Management of the credit risk is based on internal credit limits, which
are based on the customer's and the counterparties' creditworthiness, based
on both internal and external credit ratings as well as the experience with the
counterparty. If no satisfactory guarantee is obtained when credit rating the
customer/counterparty, payment in advance or separate guarantee for the
sale, e.g. a bank guarantee, will be required.
The Company takes out credit insurances on a large part of export customers.
Due to the market situation, the Company has in recent years increased
the resources used on follow-up on customers, which contributes to early
warnings of possible risks. As part of the overall risk management, the credit
exposure of customers and counterparties is monitored daily, weekly or
monthly based on individual assessments. Historically the Company has had
relatively small losses due to customers’ or counterparties’ inability to pay.
The credit risk limit of financial assets corresponds to the values recognised
on the balance sheet.
No individual customer or cooperator poses any material risk to the Company.
Receivables from the Company’s activities are attributable to Danish
customers and export customers characterised as medium-sized and major
customers. The Company is familiar with the Danish customers, who have
not been granted long credit lines. Experience shows that export customers
pose a low credit risk.
Receivables overdue at 31 December are specified as follows:
Euro ’000
2024 2023
Payment:
Up to 30 days 1.7 0.6
Between 30 and 90 days 0.1 0.0
More than 90 days 0.0 0.0
1.8 0.6
The historical loss percentage in the income statement is 0.0%. The
Company's trade receivables on 31 December 2024 and 31 December 2023
include no write-downs.
Management of capital structure
Capital management is assessed and adjusted in close co-operation with
the parent company. Aalborg Portland A/S is included in the Cementir
Group's overall capital management.
It is the Group's policy that the capital structure and financial gearing shall
at all times reflect the Group's activities and risk profile, afford sufficient
financial latitude to ensure the Group's creditworthiness, and provide flexibi-
lity and room for investments or acquisitions based on the Group strategy.
The distribution of dividends takes place considering the appropriate level
of equity and sufficient availability of loan capital to facilitate the Group's
ongoing expansion.
The financial gearing between net interest-bearing debt and EBITDA is -0.8
at 31 December 2024.
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Fair value measurement
Financial instruments measured at fair value are measured on a recurring basis and categorised into the following
levels of the fair value hierarchy:
• Level 1: Observable market prices for identical instruments
• Level 2: Valuation techniques primarily based on observable prices or traded prices for comparable instruments
• Level 3: Valuation techniques primarily based on unobservable prices
Securities and investments measured at fair value through profit/loss are either measured at quoted prices in an
active market for the same type of instrument (level 1) or at fair value based on available data (level 3).
Hedging instruments are not traded on an active market based on quoted prices. Measured instead of using a valu-
ation technique, where all significant inputs are based on observable market data; such as exchange rates, interest
rates, credit risk and volatilities (level 2).
There have been no transfers between the levels in 2024 or 2023.
Specification of financial assets and obligations
Euro ’000
Carrying
value
2024
Fair value
2024
Carrying
value
2023
Fair value
2023
Loans and receivables 339,608 339,608 292,791 292,791
Financial obligations measured at amortised cost 322,825 323,096 276,831 277,102
Methods and assumptions on determination of fair values
In general, fair value corresponds to the carrying value, except for mortgage loans.
Financial instruments related to sale and procurement of goods etc. with a short credit period are measured at fair
value corresponding to the carrying value.
Derivative financial instruments are computed on generally accepted valuation methods based on relevant exchange
rates.
22. Post-balance sheet events
There have been no post-balance sheet events material to this Annual Report which have not been recognised or
mentioned.
23. Estimation on uncertainties and judgements
Estimation on uncertainties
The accounting polices require that when calculating the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities estimates
are made of how future events influence the value of recognised assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date.
Estimates that have a material influence on the amounts recognised in the annual report.
The estimates applied are based on assumptions deemed reasonable by the Management, but, given the nature of
things, are uncertain. Thus, the Company is exposed to risks and uncertainties that may result in variances be-tween
actual and estimated results.
The development in the world economy and in the financial markets in the last three years has resulted in con-side-
rable changes compared to previous years in respect of some uncertainty in a number of key assumptions within i.a.
credit risk, interest level, sales volumes, volatility, etc.
The Management deems that the accounting policies do not include critical aspects.
Non-current assets
Non-current assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Depreciation is provided
on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives of the assets considering the residual value of the assets. The
anticipa-ted useful life and residual value are determined on the basis of past experience and the anticipated future
use of the as-set in question. The anticipated future use and scrap values may prove impossible to realise, prompting
a need for write-down or a loss on the disposal of the assets. The depreciation periods are stated in the section
"Accounting policies" in note 24, and non-current assets are stated in notes 11 and 12.
Accounting judgements
Accounting judgements are made when applying accounting policies. Accounting judgements are the judge-ments
made, that can have a significant impact on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.
Provisions and contingent liabilities
Assessment of provisions and contingent liabilities are largely based on estimates and judgements. Description of
provisions and contingent assets and contingent liabilities is given in note 15 and 19.
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24. Accounting policies
The Annual Report 2024 of Aalborg Portland A/S is prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and additional
Danish disclosure requirements according to large class C.
Aalborg Portland A/S official statutory annual report is presented in EUR.
The accounting policies set out below have been used consistently in respect
of the financial year. For standards implemented prospectively, comparative
information is not restated. In 2024, there has been a change in comparative
figures on staff costs. The cumulative effect of the change at the beginning
of the financial year amounts to 0, therefore no amount has been adjusted
directly on equity.
On 11 March 2025, the Board of Directors and the Management approved the an-
nual report for 2024 for the Aalborg Portland A/S. The annual report is submitted
to the shareholders of Aalborg Portland A/S for approval at the Annual General
Meeting on 23 April 2025.
Foreign currency translation
For each of the reporting enterprises in the Group, a functional currency is
determined. Transactions denominated in other currencies than the functional
currency are considered transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
Transactions in foreign currencies are on initial recognition translated at the
functional currency at the exchange rate of the date of transaction.
Financial assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the
exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Any foreign exchange variances
between the rates at the transaction date and the payment date or the balance
sheet date, respectively, are stated in the income statement as financial items.
Non-financial assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are stated at the rate of
exchange at the date of transaction.
On recognition in the consolidated financial statements of foreign enterprises
and associates as well as foreign joint ventures with a functional currency diffe-
rent from the Group’s presentation currency, the income statements are trans-
lated at the average exchange rates and the balance sheet items are translated
at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The calculation differences
arising from the translation of the income statements of companies abroad at
average exchange rates and of their balance sheet items at the rate of exchange
on the balance sheet date are taken directly to other comprehensive income.
On full or partial disposal of wholly-owned foreign operations resulting in a
loss of control or on repayment of balances which constitute part of the net
investment in the foreign operation, the share of the cumulative amount of
the exchange differences that is recognised in other comprehensive income
relating hereto is reclassified from other comprehensive income to profit for the
year together with gain or loss on disposal.
On the disposal of partially owned foreign subsidiaries resulting in a loss of
control, the share of the translation reserve in other comprehensive income
attributable to non-controlling interests is not transferred to profit or loss.
An average exchange rate is used if it does not significantly deviate from the
exchange rate ruling at the transaction date.
The assets and liabilities of a foreign company acquired are translated at the
exchange rate at the date of transaction (acquisition date).
Income statement
Revenue
Revenue is recognised in the income statement on delivery and passing of the
risk to the buyer and when the income can be measured reliably and is expected
to be received.
Revenue is measured at fair value of the consideration agreed excl. VAT charged
on account of third party. All kinds of discounts are recognised in Revenue.
Trade receivables recognised as services delivered are invoiced to the customer
and are not adjusted for any financing components as credit terms are short
– typically between 20 to 45 days – and the financing component therefore
insignificant.
No special obligations in relation to warranties or return obligations compared
to the industry.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales comprises costs incurred to generate revenue for the year and de-
velopment costs which do not meet the criteria for capitalisation. This includes
raw materials, consumables, CO2 quotas, direct labour costs and indirect pro-
duction costs such as maintenance and operation of production plant as well as
production plant depreciation, administration and plant management.
Sales and distribution costs
Sales and distribution costs comprise direct distribution and marketing costs,
salaries for the sales and marketing functions as well as other indirect costs,
including depreciation and amortisation.
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses comprise the costs of administrative staff and mana-
gement and other indirect expenses, as well as depreciation and amortisation.
Other operating income and costs
Other operating income and costs comprise items of a secondary nature in
relation to the activities of the Group, including certain grants, rentals, fees, etc.
Gains and losses from the disposal of property, plant and equipment which
cannot be considered part of the disposal of a complete activity are included
in other operating income and costs.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are recognised at the date a derivative
contract is entered into and measured in the statement of financial position at
fair value. Positive and negative fair values of derivative financial instruments
are included as separate line items in the statement of financial position and
set-off of positive and negative values is only made when the Company has
the right and the intention to settle several financial instruments net.
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The rules for hedge accounting are not applied, and value adjustments of
derivative financial instruments are therefore recognised as finance income
and finance costs.
Financial items
Interest income and expenses comprise interest, exchange rate gains and
losses regarding transactions denominated in foreign currencies and wri-
te-down on securities, amortisation of financial assets and liabilities as well
as surcharges and refunds under the on-account tax scheme, etc. Realised
and unrealised gains and losses on derivative financial instruments that are
not qualified as hedge accounting are also included.
Tax
Tax for the year comprises current tax and changes in deferred tax.
Current tax comprises tax payable calculated on the basis of the expected
taxable income for the year, using the applicable tax rates for the financial
year and any adjustment of tax for previous years.
Tax related to other comprehensive income is recognised in other compre-
hensive income.
Deferred tax is recognised and measured according to the balance sheet
liability method on all temporary differences between the carrying amounts
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes,
except differences relating to goodwill not deductible for tax purposes.
Measurement of deferred tax is based on the tax rules and tax rates appli-
cable in the respective countries at the balance sheet date, which is expe-
cted to be valid, when the deferred tax will be reversed as current tax. The
effect of changes in the tax rates is stated in the income statement unless
it relates to items previously entered directly in Shareholders’ equity.
Deferred tax assets, including the value of tax loss carry-forwards, are
recognised under Financial assets at the expected value of their utilisation;
either as a set-off against tax on future income or as a set-off against defer-
red tax liabilities in the same legal tax entity and jurisdiction.
Uncertain tax positions are measured at the amount estimated to be requi-
red to settle such potential future obligations. We measure these uncertain
tax positions on a yearly basis through dialog with key stakeholders. The me-
asurement addresses the accounting for income taxes when tax treatments
involve uncertainty that affects the application of IAS 12 and IFRIC 23. We
will determine whether to consider each uncertain tax treatment separately
or together with one or more other uncertain tax treatments. The approach
that better predicts the resolution of the uncertainty will be followed. Un-
certain tax positions are measured at the most likely outcome method. 
Aalborg Portland A/S is covered by the Danish rules on compulsory joint
taxation of the Group's Danish companies. Enterprises are included in the
joint taxation from the date of consolidation into the consolidated financial
statements and up to the date when they exit the consolidation.
Aalborg Portland A/S is jointly taxed with the parent company, Aalborg Port-
land Holding A/S, and all Danish enterprises. The current Danish income tax
is allocated by payment of joint taxation contributions between the jointly
taxed companies in proportion to their taxable income. Companies with tax
losses receive joint tax contributions from companies who have used this
loss to reduce their own taxable income.
Balance sheet
Intangible assets
Goodwill
On initial recognition, goodwill is recognised in the balance sheet at cost as
described under “Business combinations”. Subsequently goodwill is mea-
sured at cost less accumulated impairment. Goodwill is not amortised.
The carrying amount of goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating
units at the acquisition date. Determination of cash-generating units follows
the management structure and internal financial control.
Development projects
Development projects that are clearly defined and identifiable, where the
technical feasibility, sufficient resources and a potential future market or
development opportunities in the Company is demonstrated, and where
the Company intends to complete, market or use the individual project, are
recognised as intangible assets provided that the cost can be measured
reliably and that there is sufficient assurance that future earnings or the net
selling price can cover production costs, selling and administrative expen-
ses and development costs. Other development costs are recognised in the
income statement as incurred.
Development projects are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation
and impairment. Cost comprises wages and salaries, amortisation and other
costs attributable to the Group's development activities.
Following the completion of the development work, development costs are
amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life from the
date when the asset is available for use. The amortisation period is up to 5
years.
Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets, including intangible assets acquired in business
combinations, are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and
impairment losses.
Amortisation is made on a straight-line basis over the lower of the useful
life and the contract period.
The expected useful lives are:
• Software applications, up to 10 years.
• Customer list up to 25 years.
• Patents, licences and other intangible assets, up to 20 years.
• Leasehold improvements, up to 5 years.
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CO
2
quotas
On initial recognition, granted and acquired CO
2
quotas are measured at cost.
The basis for amortisation of CO
2
quotas is stated as cost less scrap value. The
scrap value depends on whether the company expects to utilise the quotas or
sell them. Amortisation is based on a portfolio view on a straight-line basis.
If the actual emission exceeds the granted and acquired CO
2
quotas, a liability
corresponding to the fair value of the CO
2
quotas, which the company has to
settle, is recognised.
On disposal of CO
2
quotas, the difference between carrying amount and the
selling price of excess CO
2
quotas is recognised in the income statement at
the date of disposal.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated
depreciation and impairment.
The cost of self-constructed assets comprises direct and indirect costs of
materials, components, sub-suppliers, and wages and salaries as well as
borrowing costs from specific or general lending directly relating to the
construction of the individual asset.
Deemed costs for dismantling and disposal of the asset and re-establish-
ment are added to cost if the deemed costs are recognised as a provision.
The cost of total assets is split into separate components, which are depre-
ciated separately if the useful lives of the individual components differ.
Subsequent costs, e.g. in connection with replacement of components
of property, plant and equipment, are recognised in the carrying amount
of the asset if it is probable that the costs will result in future economic
benefits for the Group. The carrying amount of the replaced components
are derecognised in the balance sheet and recognised as an expense in the
income statement. All costs incurred for ordinary repairs and maintenance
are recognised in the income statement as incurred.
Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis during the estimated useful
life of the asset concerned until it reaches the estimated scrap value.
Estimated useful lives are as follows:
• Buildings and improvements of land, 5-50 years
• Main machinery, 25 years
• Other plant and machinery, 3-20 years
Newly acquired assets and assets of own construction are depreciated from
the time they come into use. Land is not depreciated, unless it is used for
raw material extraction after individual assessment.
The basis of depreciation is calculated on the basis of the scrap value less
impairment losses. The scrap value is determined at the acquisition date
and reassessed annually. If the scrap value exceeds the carrying amount,
depreciation is discontinued.
When changing the depreciation period or the scrap value, the effect on
the depreciation is recognised prospectively as a change in accounting
estimates.
Depreciation is recognised in the income statement as production costs,
sales and distribution costs and administrative expenses to the extent that
depreciation is not included in the cost of self-constructed assets.
Lease assets and lease liabilities
Aalborg Portland mainly leases land, vehicles and ships. When entering into
a contract, it is assessed whether the contract is a lease or contains a lease
component. A lease is defined as a contract or part of a contract that con-
veys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
exchange for consideration. When assessing whether a contract contains a
lease component, it must be considered whether, during the period of use,
the lessee has the right to essentially all economic benefits from the use of
the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the identified asset.
A right-of-use asset and a lease liability is recognised at the commence-
ment date.
Aalborg Portland leases cars including a service component in the pay-
ments to the lessor. This service is separated from the lease payment when
measuring the lease liability. If it is not possible to separate lease compo-
nents and non-lease components, it is considered a single lease component.
Lease liabilities recognised as "Credit institutions and interest-bearing
liabilities" are initially measured at the present value of the lease payments
that are not paid at commencement date. The lease payments are discoun-
ted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily
determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, we have used the
incremental borrowing rate.
The lease payments consist of fixed and variable lease payments that de-
pend on an index or a rate, guaranteed residual values, purchase options and
extension options, if the Company finds it reasonably certain to exercise the
option and termination penalties, if the lease term reflects our exercising an
option to terminate the lease. The lease liability is subsequently adjusted as
follows, if:
• The value of the index or rate on which the lease payments are based
is changed.
• The exercise of options is changed in order to extend or terminate the
lease due to significant events or a significant change in circumstan-
ces within the Company's control.
• The lease term is changed if the option is exercised in order to extend
or terminate the lease.
• Estimated residual value guarantee is changed.
• The contract is renegotiated or modified.
Any subsequent adjustment of the future lease liability is recognised as an
adjustment to the right-of-use asset. If the carrying amount of the right-
of-use asset is EUR 0, a negative adjustment to the right-of-use asset is,
however, recognised in the income statement.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost comprising the amount
of initial measurement of the lease liability plus any initial direct costs and
any estimated costs of dismantling and removal of the asset at the end of
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the lease term which the Company is under an obligation to incur and any
prepaid lease payments and less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and
the useful life of the right-of-use asset.
Short-term leases with a maximum lease term of 12 months and leases for
low-value assets are not recognised in the balance sheet.
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost. In case of indication of
impairment, impairment test is carried out as described in the accounting
policies of the Group. If the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount,
write-down is made to this lower value.
On disposal of investments in subsidiaries, the difference between the sales
price and the carrying amount (cost of the shares based on a weighted
average) is recognized in the income statement at the date of disposal.
Other non-current assets
Other non-current assets mainly relate to deposits and loans which are
measured at amortised cost. Amortisation for the year is stated in the
income statement.
Impairment of non-current assets
Goodwill is subject to annual impairment tests, initially before the end of the
acquisition year.
The carrying amount of goodwill is tested together with the other non-cur-
rent assets of the cash-generating unit (CGU) or group of CGUs to which
goodwill is allocated. The assets of the CGUs are written down to the
recoverable amount in profit or loss if the carrying amount is higher. The
recoverable amount of a CGU is generally determined as the present value
of the expected future net cash flows from the entity or activity (CGU) to
which goodwill is allocated. However, impairment losses on goodwill are
recognised as other operating costs in the income statement.
The carrying amount of other non-current assets, except for goodwill,
investment properties and financial assets measured at fair value, is tested
annually for indications of impairment. When there is an indication that
assets may be impaired, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less expected
costs to sell and its value in use. Value in use is the present value of the
future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset or the CGU to which
the asset belongs.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or a
CGU, respectively, exceeds the recoverable amount of the asset or the CGU.
Amortisation and depreciation of intangible assets and property, plant and
equipment are recognised in the same item as the related amortisation and
depreciation. However, impairment losses on goodwill are recognised in a
separate line item in the income statement.
Inventories
Raw materials and consumables are measured at cost. Cost is computed
according to the weighted average cost method.
The cost of goods for resale and raw materials and consumables comprises
purchase price plus delivery costs.
The cost of work in progress and finished goods comprise direct production
costs with addition of indirect production costs. Indirect production costs
include operating costs, maintenance and depreciation of production plant
and plant management.
If the net realisable value is lower than cost, write-down is made to this lower value.
Receivables
Receivables are measured at amortised cost.
Write-down is made for bad debt losses when there is an objective indicati-
on of an impairment loss. In such cases, write-down is made individually for
each specific receivable.
Write-down is stated as the difference between the carrying amount and the
present value of the expected cash flow, including the net realisable value
of any received collaterals. The effective interest rate used at the time of
initial recognition is used as the discount rate for the individual receivable or
portfolio.
Equity
Dividends are recognised as debt at the time of approval at the annual
general meeting (time of declaration). Dividends which are proposed for
distribution are therefore stated separately in the shareholders’ equity.
Reserves relating to foreign exchange adjustments in the consolidated
financial statements comprise currency translation differences arising from
the translation of the financial statements of foreign entities from their
functional currencies to the presentation currency of the Company (EUR)
and foreign exchange adjustments of assets and liabilities considered to be
part of the Group's net investment in foreign operations.
On full or partial realisation of net investments, exchange differences are
recognised in the income statement.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when, as a result of past events, the Group has
a legal or a constructive obligation and it is probable that there may be an
outflow of resources embodying economic benefits to settle the obligation.
When the Group has a legal obligation to dismantle or remove an asset
or restore the site on which the asset is located, a provision is recognised
corresponding to the present value of expected future costs. The present
value of costs is recognised in the income statement for the tangible assets
concerned and is amortised together with these assets over the useful lives
or according to the production method.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the expenses required to
settle the obligation at the balance sheet date.
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Financial liabilities
Amounts owed to credit institutions are recognised when raising the loan
at fair value less transaction costs. Subsequent measurement is made at
amortised cost so that the difference between the proceeds and the nomi-
nal value is recognised in the income statement during the term of the loan.
The capitalised remaining lease liability of finance leases is also recognised
in financial liabilities, measured at amortised cost.
Other financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.
Cash flow statement
The cash flow statement is presented according to the indirect method and
shows the composition of the cash flow divided into operating, investing and
financing activities, respectively, and the cash funds at the beginning and
end of the year.
In the statement of working capital/loans a distinction is made between
interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing items plus cash funds.
Cash funds consist of cash in hand and bank deposits.
Loans represent total interest-bearing debt items less interest-bearing
receivables.
All other non-interest-bearing receivables and debt items are regarded as
working capital.
Cash flows from operating activities are stated as Profit for the year (EAT)
adjusted for non-cash operating items, changes in working capital, financial
items and paid tax.
Cash flows from investing activities comprise payments made in connec-
tion with the acquisition and disposal of enterprises and activities and the
acquisition and disposal of non-current assets.
Cash flows from financing activities comprise payments to and contributi-
ons from owners as well as the raising and repayment of loans.
Omission of consolidated financial statements
Pursuant to section 112(1) of the Danish Financial Statements Act, no conso-
lidated financial statements have been prepared. The financial statements
of Aalborg Portland A/S and group entities are included in the consolidated
financial statements of Aalborg Portland Holding A/S, Rørdalsvej 44, 9220
Aalborg Øst, Denmark, CVR no. 14 24 44 41.
Segment reporting
Aalborg Portland A/S is not a listed company and therefore no segment
reporting is made according to IFRS 8.
Forthcoming requirements
A number of new financial reporting standards, which are not compulsory
for the Company in 2024, have been released. The adopted, non-effective
standards and interpretations are implemented as they become mandatory
for the Company.
Financial ratios
EBITDA ratio
Earnings before depreciation/amortisation, impair-
ment losses, provisions, interest and tax (EBITDA).
Revenue
EBIT ratio
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT).
Revenue
NOPAT
Net Operating Profit After Tax
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) x
(1 – effective tax rate)
Capital employed
Intangible assets + tangible assets + working capital
Equity ratio
Shareholders’ equity
Total assets
Return on equity
Profit
Average shareholders’ equity
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD)
Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing
assets
Working capital
Inventories, trade receivables and trade payables.
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In this chapter
Signatures
45 46Statement by the Board of Directors
and the Executive Board
Independent auditor’s report
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Signatures
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bjarne Moltke Hansen
Chairman
Marco Maria Bianconi
Vice Chairman
Søren Holm Christensen
Chief Executive Officer
Ernst Aage Jensen
Employee Representative
Kim Eli Madsen
Employee Representative
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Søren Holm Christensen
Chief Executive Officer
Henrik Jeppesen
Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors and the Executive Board have today discussed and approved the
annual report of Aalborg Portland A/S for the financial year 1 January – 31 December 2024.
The annual report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards as adopted by the EU and additional Danish disclosure requirements.
In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the Company’s assets,
liabilities and financial position at 31 December 2024 and of the results of the Company’s
operations and cash flows for the financial year 1 January – 31 December 2024.
Further, in our opinion, the Management’s review gives a fair review of the development
in the Company’s activities and financial matters, of the results for the year and of the
Company’s financial position.
We recommend that the annual report be approved at the annual general meeting.
Statement by the Board of Directors
and the Executive Board
Aalborg, 11 March 2025
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Independent auditor’s report
To the Shareholder of Aalborg Portland A/S
Opinion
In our opinion, the Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the
financial position of the Company at 31 December 2024, and of the results of
the Company’s operations and cash flows for the financial year 1 January - 31
December 2024 in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted
by the EU and further requirements in the Danish Financial Statements Act.
We have audited the Financial Statements of Aalborg Portland A/S for the
financial year 1 January - 31 December 2024, which comprise income state-
ment and statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet, statement
of cash flows, statement of changes in equity and notes, including material
accounting policy information (“financial statements”).
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (ISAs) and the additional requirements applicable in Denmark. Our
responsibilities under those standards and requirements are further described
in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements”
section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance
with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) and the additional
ethical requirements applicable in Denmark, and we have fulfilled our other
ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA
Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Statement on Management’s Review
Management is responsible for Management’s Review.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover Management’s Review,
and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is
to read Management’s Review and, in doing so, consider whether Mana-
gement’s Review is materially inconsistent with the financial statements
or our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated.
Moreover, it is our responsibility to consider whether Management’s Review
provides the information required under the Danish Financial Statements Act.
Based on the work we have performed, in our view, Management’s Review
is in accordance with the Financial Statements and has been prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the Danish Financial Statements Act.
We did not identify any material misstatement in Management’s Review.
Management’s Responsibilities for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements
that give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards
as adopted by the EU and further requirements in the Danish Financial
Statements Act, and for such internal control as Management determines
is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, Management is responsible for
assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing,
as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements unless Manage-
ment either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has
no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not
a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs and the
additional requirements applicable in Denmark will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error
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and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could
reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs and the additional
requirements applicable in Denmark, we exercise professional judgement
and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit
procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for
one resulting from error as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentio-
nal omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the Company’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the
reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by Management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Management’s use of the going
concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty
exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt
on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclu-
de that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention
in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial state-
ments or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date
of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause
the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and contents of the finan-
cial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial
statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a
manner that gives a true and fair view.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among
other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant
audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that
we identify during our audit.
Aarhus, 11 March 2025
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
CVR No 33 77 12 31
Henrik Trangeled Kristensen Thyge Belter
State Authorised State Authorised
Public Accountant Public Accountant
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In this chapter
Company
Information
49 Companies in the Group
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THE COMPANY
Aalborg Portland A/S
Rørdalsvej 44
9220 Aalborg Øst
Denmark
Tel. +45 98 16 77 77
E-mail: cement@aalborgportland.com
Internet: www.aalborgportland.com
CVR No 36 42 81 12
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bjarne Moltke Hansen
Chairman
Marco Maria Bianconi,
Vice Chairman
Søren Holm Christensen
Ernst Aage Jensen*
Kim Eli Madsen*
*Elected by the employees
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Søren Holm Christensen
CEO, Aalborg Portland
Henrik Jeppesen,
CFO, Aalborg Portland Holding
OWNERS
Aalborg Portland A/S is 100% owned by
Aalborg Portland Holding A/S.
Aalborg Portland Holding A/S is included
in the Group financial statements for
Cementir Holding N.V., the Netherlands
and Caltagirone S.p.A., Italy.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
23 April 2025 at Rørdalsvej 44, 9220
Aalborg Øst
Companies in the Group
Nominal share capital
(in 000)
Direct
holding*
Aalborg Portland A/S
Denmark DKK 100,000 -
Aalborg Portland Íslandi ehf. Iceland ISK 303,000 100.0%
Aalborg Portland Polska Sp. z o.o. Poland PLN 100 100.0%
Aalborg Portland France S.A.S. France EUR 10 100.0%
Aalborg Portland Belgium S.A. Belgium EUR 500 100.0%
Aalborg Portland Polska Sp. z o.o.
Ul. Targowa 24
03-733 Warsaw
Poland
Tel. +48 22 460 88 70+1
Tomasz Stasiak, Managing Director
Aalborg Portland Íslandi ehf.
Bæjarlind 4
201 Kópavogi
Iceland
Tel. +354 545 4800
Magnús Eyjólfsson, Managing Director
Aalborg Portland France S.A.S.
Avenue Bachelar Port de Commerce
17300 Rochefort
Postal address:
BP 10255
17305 Rochefort Cedex
France
Tel. +33 671 388 249
Jean-Fabien Criquioche, Managing Director
Aalborg Portland Belgium S.A.
Evergemsesteenweg 195
9032 Ghent
Belgium
Tel. +32 472 86 47 29
Maurizio Romeo, Director
Jean-Fabien Criquioche, Managing Director
Aalborg Portland A/S
Rørdalsvej 44
9220 Aalborg Øst
Denmark
CVR No 36428112
www.aalborgportland.dk
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23 April 2025
Annual reportAuditor's report on audited financial statementsParsePort XBRL Converter2024-01-012024-12-312023-01-012023-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V53Reporting class C, large enterpriseOpinionBasis for OpinionAne Ryberg Holm2025-03-112025-03-11Thyge BelteState Authorised Public Accountant2025-04-23549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31AAL:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersRecognisedInEquityMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31AAL:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersRecognisedInEquityMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-12-31ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-12-31ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedgesMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedgesMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedgesMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-12-31ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-12-31AAL:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersRecognisedInEquityMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31AAL:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersRecognisedInEquityMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532022-12-31ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532022-12-31ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedgesMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedgesMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532022-12-31ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532022-12-31AAL:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersRecognisedInEquityMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532022-12-31549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember1549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember2549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember3549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember4549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember5549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember1549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember2549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember1549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532024-01-012024-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMember2549300D2ZNS6O62V8V532023-01-012023-12-31cmn:ConsolidatedMemberiso4217:EURxbrli:pure