EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions/Strategic corporate decision wienerberger expands North American business and takes over local provider Summitville Tiles, Inc. February 29, 2024 / 4:00 p.m. CET/CEST The content of the announcement is the Issuer/publisher responsible. ═════════════════════════════════════════ ═════════ ════════════════════════ wienerberger expands North American business and takes over local provider Summitville Tiles, Inc. • The takeover of the traditional US company drives the strategic wienerberger’s goals in North America continue to advance • Growing market for brick slips for prefabricated facade systems for renovation plays an important role in the climate resilience of buildings Vienna, February 29, 2024 – With the acquisition of the Ohio-based brick manufacturer Summitville Tiles, Inc., wienerberger is expanding its activities in North America, thereby taking another important step in its global value-creating growth strategy. The traditional US company, founded in 1912, specializes in the production of brick slips for prefabricated facade systems for renovation in the residential and commercial sectors. A market that will grow by around 10% annually over the next five years. Summitville Tiles, Inc.’s product portfolio underscores the shift toward greater sustainability in the construction industry. “Summitville Tiles is a perfect complement for wienerberger. The expansion of the resource-saving production of brick slips for prefabricated facade systems for renovation is a logical step in a growing market for innovative and ecological building materials. Prefabricated brick façade cladding solutions will play an increasingly important role in making existing buildings climate resilient, as the additional layer also provides lasting protection against increasingly common extreme weather events such as storms, hail and heavy rain. They also contribute to saving resources in terms of dematerialization and emissions, as they enable older facades to be easily renovated and repaired. With this acquisition, we can offer a portfolio of holistic, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope that we need to meet the challenge of climate change and its effects,” says Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger AG. wienerberger wienerberger is a leading provider of innovative , ecological solutions for the entire building envelope in the areas of new construction and renovation as well as for infrastructure in water and energy management. With more than 19,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger enables energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living with its solutions. wienerberger is the largest brick producer in the world and market leader for clay roof tiles in Europe and for concrete paving in Eastern Europe. The company is one of the leading suppliers in Europe for pipe systems (stoneware and plastic pipes). With the acquisition of Meridian Brick, wienerberger has further expanded its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America. With more than 200 production locations across the group, wienerberger generated sales of around €4.2 billion and an operating EBITDA of €811 million in 2023. Inquiry note Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
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ISIN: AT0000831706 Stock exchanges: Vienna Stock Exchange (official trading) EQS News ID: 1847357 End of announcement EQS News Service 1847357 02/29/2024 CET/CEST