Hoffmann Green 2024 Annual Results: Solid Commercial and Financial Performance

   -- Revenues doubling in 2024 to EUR13.2m (EUR6.0m in 2023) 
 
   -- Acceleration of international development: signature of license 
      agreements in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland 
 
   -- Order book up 20% to 360,000 tons 
 
   -- Significant improvement in profitability metrics: EBITDA 2024 at EUR-0.7m 
      vs. EUR-5.2m in 2023 
 
   -- Solid financial structure: shareholders' equity of EUR62.5m and cash 
      position of EUR16.5m 
 
   -- Solid start in 2025: strong business growth and key industrial, 
      commercial and regulatory achievements 
CHAILLÃ%-SOUS-LES-ORMEAUX, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2025-- 

Regulatory News:

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (ISIN: FR0013451044, Ticker: ALHGR) ("Hoffmann Green Cement" or the "Company"), an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction sector that designs and markets innovative clinker-free cements, today provides an update on its activities, and announces its 2024 annual results. The Supervisory Board of the Company met on March 14, 2025, and reviewed the 2024 financial statements approved by the Management Board. The audit procedures have been carried out and the audit report on the certification is being issued.

Key figures of the Company's consolidated annual accounts

 
 EUR thousands -- IFRS                                FY 2024          FY 2023 
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 Revenue                                               13,248            6,041 
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 EBITDA                                                  -728           -5,170 
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 Recurring operating profit/loss $(EBIT)$                -4,873           -8,546 
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 Financial profit/loss                                    153              986 
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 Tax                                                     -186              -45 
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 Net profit/loss                                       -4,971           -7,862 
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 EUR thousands -- IFRS                       At Dec. 31, 2024  At Dec. 31,2023 
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 Cash and cash equivalents (including 
  placements)                                          16,528           25,034 
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 Shareholders' equity                                  62,485           67,035 
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Julien BLANCHARD and David HOFFMANN, Co-founders of Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, say: "In 2024, Hoffmann Green achieved a solid commercial and financial performance, doubling its annual revenues thanks to a strong acceleration of the international licensing model and the signing of numerous distribution partnerships with key national players. This strong revenue momentum led to a marked improvement in profitability, with EBITDA close to breakeven for the first time since the company was founded.

The start of 2025 continues in line with 2024, with some major strategic achievements. Our H-UKR cement has become the very first 0% clinker cement in the world to obtain an Avis Technique, a recognition that testifies the excellence and innovative features of our solutions. This validation reinforces the confidence of our partners, who are extending their commitments with Hoffmann Green for years to come, such as Bouygues Immobilier. At the same time, we've had a particularly dynamic start to the year, with the first quarter of 2025 already comparable to the first half of 2024.

These achievements support our ambitions for 2030, and our goal of helping the construction sector transform into a new era of decarbonization."

2024 was characterized by the expansion of the licensing model abroad, the strengthening of strategic partnerships in France and the diversification of markets addressed.

Acceleration of licensing model with key international partners

   -- In 2024, Hoffmann Green consolidated its status as a licensing company 
      abroad, strengthening its existing partnerships and signing new 
      structuring contracts: 
 
          -- Saudi Arabia: launch of construction of H-KSA 1, the first 
             Hoffmann unit in the country near Jeddah; 
 
          -- United States: signature of a major licensing agreement, with up 
             to 20 million euros in upfront fees, including 10 million euros 
             already accounted for in 2024; 
 
          -- United Kingdom and Ireland: signature of a licensing agreement 
             with Cemblend Ltd, Hoffmann Green's long-standing partner, 
             including up to 2 million euros in upfront fees, of which 500,000 
             euros invoiced in 2024. 
 
   -- These licensing agreements in three geographical areas testify to the 
      growing interest of global players in Hoffmann Green's innovative 
      solutions and confirm the relevance of its business model on an 
      international scale. 
 
   -- Thanks to this international reach, the Company is two years ahead of 
      schedule in achieving its targets of EUR10 million in international sales 
      and four licensed sites by 2026. 

Strong growth in order book thanks to accelerated distribution partnerships, daily prescription work and diversification of markets addressed in France

   -- Hoffmann Green's order book stands at 360,000 tons (+60,000 tons vs. 
      2023), a strong increase supported by a strategy combining strengthened 
      partnerships and diversification of the markets addressed: 
 
          -- For the first time since its creation, the Company has expanded 
             its offer to retail customers through a strategic partnership with 
             Les Mousquetaires Group stores (Bricomarché, Bricorama, Brico 
             Cash). Hoffmann Green has also signed partnerships with various 
             players that support its development model, such as the Tartarin 
             Group (ready-to-use concrete), Ravate (distribution on Reunion 
             Island and in the Indian Ocean) and Polylogis (global housing 
             operator in Western France). 
 
          -- Historically positioned in the housing market, the company has 
             diversified its offering to target new, high-potential markets: 
             renewable energies (wind power and photovoltaics), landscaping, 
             underground networks, waste treatment, telephone antennas and 
             public roadworks. 
 
   -- Despite a French construction market still suffering from a severe 
      slowdown, Hoffman Green sold 16,269 tons in 2024. 
 
   -- The relevance of the Company's development strategy is confirmed by a 
      particularly dynamic start in 2025, with the first quarter already 
      showing a level of activity comparable to the first half of 2024. This 
      benefited in particular from the postponement of several major projects 
      from the end of 2024. In addition, the diversification of target markets 
      implemented last year offers promising prospects, with a full-year effect 
      as early as 2025. 

Annual results 2024

Sales for 2024 amounted to EUR13.2 million, more than doubling the previous year's figure of EUR6.0 million. This strong increase is due in particular to the signing of two structuring contracts in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, which resulted in the recording of EUR10.5 million in entrance fees. The commercialization of carbon credits, which began at the end of 2023, generated sales of 60 KEUR in 2024 (-78% vs. 2023).

EBITDA for 2024 was -0.7 MEUR versus -5.2 MEUR in 2023. This excellent financial performance is mainly due to business development and rigorous management of the cost structure.

Operating income before non-recurring items stood at -4.9 MEUR, an improvement of 3.7 MEUR vs. 2023.

Financial Income 2024 was +0.2 MEUR vs. 1MEUR in 2023.

Overall, Net Income 2024 came to -EUR5.0 M compared with -EUR7.9 M a year earlier.

Solid financial structure

At December 31, 2024, the Company had a solid balance sheet, with shareholders' equity of EUR62.5 million, down EUR4.5 million on the previous year's result.

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 stood at 16.5 MEUR (including investments). The change in cash and cash equivalents over the period (-8.5 MEUR) is explained by the change in working capital requirements linked to operations (-7.5 MEUR).

It should be noted that the company reduced its bank debt by -4.9 MEUR this year and should be completely debt-free by the end of 2027.

The Company's financial statements to December 31, 2024 will be disclosed in the Company's annual financial report, which will be made available to shareholders on the Company's website by April 30, 2025 at the latest, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Post-closing events: renewed confidence from partners, industrial and regulatory achievements consolidating Hoffmann Green's technological leadership.

Further business development with the extension of two strategic partnerships, testifying to the continued confidence of leading market players

   -- Extension of the historic partnership with Bouygues Immobilier, a key 
      player in real estate development, until 2027. 
 
   -- Extension of the distribution partnership with Trecobat, France's 3rd 
      largest builder of single-family homes, to deploy Hoffmann Green 
      solutions on more than 100 building sites. 

Industrial and regulatory achievements: recognized expertise and innovation

   -- A world first: Hoffmann Green's H-UKR 0% clinker cement obtains an Avis 
      Technique (ATEc). Resulting from more than 7 years of research, rigorous 
      testing, collaboration with leading experts and millions of euros 
      invested, this validation confirms that H-UKR cement meets the highest 
      requirements in terms of durability and safety. 
 
   -- Publication of an Environmental Product Declaration, validating the 
      outstanding environmental performance of H-UKR 0% clinker cement. 
 
   -- Optimization of H2 production site capacity in a continuous operation 
      configuration ("3x8"). Over a 24-hour period, the site produced 1,250 
      tons. Certified by a bailiff, the H2 site is now capable of achieving 
      annual production of over 400,000 tonnes, depending on the cement 
      formulations produced, representing a 60% increase on its current "2x8" 
      capacity. This breakthrough illustrates Hoffmann Green's expertise in 
      designing efficient production sites at the cutting edge of innovation. 

These major advances mark a dynamic start to 2025 and support the company's 2030 development strategy.

Accelerating sales dynamic and industrial deployment: solid growth outlook to 2030

On the strength of the momentum achieved in 2024 and the strategic achievements initiated in early 2025, Hoffmann Green confirms its strategic roadmap and development objectives for the 2030 horizon announced in January 2025:

   -- Industrial deployment with the construction of H3 by 2027-2028 in the 
      Rhône-Alpes region; 
 
   -- Production of around 1,000,000 tons by 2030, combining the 3 sites (H1, 
      H2, H3) to absorb the surge in orders over the coming quarters; 
 
   -- Acceleration of sales momentum in France and abroad: EUR150 million in 
      revenues by 2030, with the signing of 5 additional international 
      licensing contracts; 
 
   -- Continued research and development with 6 approved 0% clinker cements 
      based on multiple industrial co-products. 

ABOUT HOFFMANN GREEN CEMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Founded in 2014 and based in Bournezeau (Vendée, Western France), Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies designs, produces and distributes innovative extremely low-carbon cements -- with a carbon footprint 5 times lower than traditional cement -- that present, at equivalent dosage and with no alteration to the concrete manufacturing process, superior performances than traditional cement.

Hoffmann Green operates two production units powered by a solar tracker park on the Bournezeau site: a 4.0 factory and H2, the world's first vertical cement plant inaugurated in May 2023. A third factory will be built in the Rhône-Alpes region with construction scheduled for 2027-2028 to bring the Group's total production capacity to around 1,000,000 tons per year. The group has industrialized a genuine technological breakthrough based on modifying cement composition and creating a cold manufacturing process, with 0% clinker and low energy consumption, making it a leading and unique player in the cement market that has not evolved for 200 years.

In a context of climate urgency and energy price inflation, Hoffmann Green Cement actively participates in energy transition by producing clean 0% clinker cement that consumes 10 to 15 times less energy than Portland cement. It also promotes eco-responsible construction and encourages circular economy and natural resource preservation. With its unparalleled and constantly evolving technological expertise, driven by high-performing teams, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies serves all markets in the construction sector, both in France and internationally.

Hoffmann Green was selected among the 2022 promotion of the top 20 French green startups as part of the French Tech Green20 program, led by the French Tech Mission in partnership with the Ministry of Ecological Transition. In June 2023, the company was selected for French Tech 2030, a new ambitious support program operated by the French Tech Mission alongside the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) and Bpifrance.

The company continues its international development through a licensing company model with contract signings in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Saudi Arabia and in the United States.

For further information, please go to : www.ciments-hoffmann.fr/

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    CONTACT: 

Hoffmann Green

   -- Pierre-Emmanuel Favre 
 
   -- Chief Financial Officer 
 
   -- finances@ciments-hoffmann.fr 
 
   -- 02 51 460 600 

NewCap Investors Relations

   -- Thomas Grojean 
 
   -- Alban Dufumier 
 
   -- ciments-hoffmann@newcap.eu 
 
   -- 01 44 71 94 94 

NewCap Financial Media Relations

   -- Nicolas Merigeau 
 
   -- ciments-hoffmann@newcap.eu 
 
   -- 01 44 71 94 98 

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies | Telephone : +33 2 51 460 600 | Email : finances@ciments-hoffmann.fr

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