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DUBLIN, IRELAND / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2021 / (NYSE:CRH)(LSE:CRH)

Key Highlights

Robust performance in a challenging environment
Further EBITDA and margin improvement despite lower activity levels
Continued strong cash generation underpinning financial strength and flexibility
Net debt/EBITDA of 1.3x, lowest level in over 10 years
Strong acquisition pipeline; significant opportunities for future value creation
Full-year dividend per share up 25% to 115.0c; 37 years of dividend delivery
Recommencing share buyback programme with further tranche of $0.3bn

Summary Financials	2020	LFL
Sales Revenue	$27.6bn	-2%
EBITDA	$4.6bn	+5%
EBITDA Margin	16.8%	+120bps
Operating Cash Flow	$3.9bn	+1%

Albert Manifold, Chief Executive, said today:

"Our 2020 performance is testament to the commitment of our people and the strength and resilience of our business model. Through the repositioning of our business in recent years and our relentless focus on continuous business improvement, we have delivered record levels of profitability, margins and cash generation. Although the near-term outlook remains uncertain, our unique portfolio of businesses together with the strength of our balance sheet leaves us well positioned to capitalise on the growth opportunities that lie ahead."

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Announced Thursday, 4 March 2021

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SOURCE: CRH PLC