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December 09, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Dangote Cement’s CDP Climate Rating Upgraded to B-

Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, is pleased to announce that CDP has raised its rating from C to B- for the Company’s commitment to climate change. The rating upgrade reflects Dangote Cement’s improvement in governance, risk management processes & disclosures, emissions reduction initiatives, business strategy & financial planning and value chain engagement.

This upgrade demonstrates the continued efforts made by the Company to increase its levels of non-financial disclosure and improve its sustainability reporting.

This year, for the third time, Dangote Cement submitted to the CDP, one of the world’s leading research groups focused on climate change. In addition to the rating upgrade, Dangote Cement became a CDP supporter.

Commenting on the announcement, Michel Puchercos, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Plc, said:

“We are pleased to be recognised for the progress that we are making in our environmental disclosures and sustainability. The CDP rating upgrade clearly illustrates the steps that Dangote Cement is taking in its commitment to transparency on climate and environmental issues. We are focused on making a positive difference, which is why sustainability is at the core of every part of our business. We are currently implementing our ‘Alternative Fuel Initiative’ which aims to leverage waste management solutions, reduce CO2 emissions, and source material locally.

We strongly believe that sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders will be based on our ability to fully embed the 7 sustainability pillars of “The Dangote Way” into every aspect of our operation and culture.”

For: DANGOTE CEMENT PLC

August 26, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Press Release on Commercial Paper Programme

Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, announces a new ₦150 billion Commercial Paper Programme. This Programme allows us to broaden our potential funding sources and, combined with our ₦300 billion multi-instrument issuance Bond programme, increases our access to capital market funding.

The Commercial Paper Programme will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Commenting on the programme, Michel Puchercos, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Plc, said:

“The establishment of a new ₦150 billion Commercial Paper Programme confirms Dangote Cement Plc’s ambition to maintain its long and successful track record of accessing the Nigerian debt capital market. Dangote Cement has issued an aggregate of ₦450 billion in Commercial Papers since 2018.

I want to thank our stakeholders and investors who contributed to the success of all the previous issuances of commercial papers and bonds. We look forward to the same warm reception as we engage with fixed income investors under this new programme. Thank you again for your continued trust in Dangote Cement Plc.”

Signed:

Edward Imoedemhe
Deputy Company Secretary

Issued: July 15, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Dangote Cement reports its financial results using XBRL format with the IFRS taxonomy

Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, announces that its financial information has been made available to investors in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format using the IFRS taxonomy.

XBRL enables companies standardise the preparation, publishing, and exchange of financial information in a machine readable format. It is mainly used by publicly listed companies which are required to use it by law, such as companies listed in the USA, Europe and South Africa.

Dangote Cement becomes the first Nigerian listed company to report its financial results using IFRS taxonomy. Data contained in the Q3 2020, Full Year 2020 and Q1 2021 financial statements are now available in XBRL format.

Commenting on the execution of XBRL, Michel Puchercos, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, said:

“We believe that adopting XBRL reporting will strongly benefit Dangote Cement’s existing and potential investors. It represents another step in Dangote Cement’s continuing efforts to modernise and enhance transparency of, and access to, companies’ disclosures.

It will enable our publicly available financial information to be captured accurately and promptly, thus bringing uniformity of our results on all the platforms and ensuring that investors and analysts who use these platforms have the correct information. Although XBRL reporting is not mandatory for companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange, it is becoming a universal format to exchange financial data and promotes the coordination of international reporting requirements.

The implementation of XBRL demonstrates Dangote Cement’s strong dedication to reaching international reporting and corporate governance standards. As Africa’s leading cement producer, we are leading the way with our commitment to sustainability and best practice.  We are driven by the goal of achieving the highest level of governance and building a prosperous and sustainable brand for all our stakeholders.  Transparency and consistency are at the core of every part of our business culture.”

Issued: July 9, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Share Buy-back programme renewal approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission

Dangote Cement PLC (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, announces that the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the renewal of its share buy-back programme until January 21 2022.

The share buy-back programme will be executed under the approval granted by the Company’s shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Dangote Cement PLC which was held on 26 May 2021, within the framework provided under Rule 398 (3)(xiv) of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rules and Regulations and under the approval of the Nigerian Exchange.

The share buy-back will be undertaken through an open market offer or self-tender, at such times and on such terms as the management of the Company may determine, subject to prevailing market conditions. The Company will continue to monitor the evolving business environment and market conditions, in making decisions on tranches of the share buy-back programme.

Signed:

Edward Imoedemhe
Deputy Company Secretary

Issued: June 16, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Issuance of 50 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Bonds Under the New NGN300 billion Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme

Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM-NL), Africa’s largest cement producer, announces the successful issuance of 50 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Bonds under the company’s new NGN300 billion Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme. The bonds were issued on May 26 2021 at coupon rates of 11.25%, 12.50% and 13.50% for the 3, 5 and 7-year tranches respectively.

Despite market headwinds, the bond issuance was well received and recorded participation from a wide range of investors including domestic pension funds, asset managers, insurance companies and high net-worth investors. The proceeds of the bond issuance will be deployed for the company’s expansion projects, short-term debt refinancing and working capital requirements.

Aside from this first issuance of a traditional bond under the new Multi-Instruments Programme, Dangote Cement has registered a programme enabling it to consider different types of fixed income instruments to cater for different type of investors. The ability to issue Green Bonds and Sukuk will enable the company leverage the depth and breadth of the Nigerian market.

Commenting on the bond issuance, Michel Puchercos, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Plc. stated:

“This bond issuance allows us move a step further in achieving our expansion objectives and will be deployed to projects instrumental in supporting our export strategy while improving our cost competitiveness. We thank the investor community for their continued support in the management of Dangote Cement and their successful participation in the bond issuance.”

Absa Capital Markets Nigeria acted as Lead Issuing House for the Series 1 Bonds, and Stanbic IBTC Capital, Standard Chartered Capital & Advisory Nigeria Limited, United Capital Plc, FBN Quest Merchant Bank, FCMB Capital Markets, Coronation Merchant Bank, Ecobank Development Corporation Nigeria, Futureview Financial Services, Meristem Capital Limited, Rand Merchant Bank, Quantum Zenith Capital and Vetiva Capital Management acted as Joint Issuing Houses. The Bonds will be listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ Securities Exchange.

Signed:

Edward Imoedemhe
Deputy Company Secretary

Issued: March 25, 2021
Lagos, Nigeria

Dangote Cement Plc Contemplates Debt Funding Options Under Planned ₦300Billion Bond Issuance Programme

Dangote Cement Plc. (“the Company”) has obtained approval from its Board of Directors to access the Capital Market to support business growth and maximize available sources of its debt funding.

Dangote Cement Plc. is Nigeria’s largest listed entity by market capitalization on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement producer, with a combined installed capacity of 48.6Mta across its operations in 10 African countries.

The Company has submitted an application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the registration of a bond issuance programme.

Subsequent to obtaining regulatory approvals, the Company intends to explore its medium to long-term debt funding options through the debt capital market, subject to favorable market conditions. When raised, the proposed funding will be used for capital expenditure of the Company’s expansion projects, short term debt refinancing, and working capital requirements.

Signed:

Edward Imoedemhe
Deputy Company Secretary