Heidelberg Materials reports a 20% rise in first-half profits to €686M, with revenue up 4%.

Heidelberg Materials saw its first-half profits rise by 20% to €686 million, with earnings per share increasing to €3.85. The company's revenue for the first half grew by 4% to €10.40 billion. It also reported a 3% increase in revenue to €5683 million in Q2, with a 4% decrease in net CO2 emissions. Additionally, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) reported a positive Q1 with sales up 9% to €466 million, and it is expanding into the defense sector through a partnership with VINCORION.