LOMA 2Q25 Earnings Results

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Loma Negra (NYSE:LOMA), Argentina's leading cement producer, reported mixed Q2 2025 results. Net sales decreased 8.0% YoY to Ps. 174,511 million (US$149 million), primarily due to weaker cement segment performance. Despite an 11.1% increase in cement volumes, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA declined 30.6% YoY to Ps. 37,005 million, with margins contracting to 21.2%.

The company reported a significant drop in net profit to Ps. 385 million from Ps. 41,246 million in 2Q24. Net Debt stood at US$215 million, with a Net Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.34x. Notably, the company successfully issued a US$112.9 million bond in July to address upcoming debt maturities.

The company also announced a US$70 million investment in industrial infrastructure for its new 25-kilogram cement bag initiative, demonstrating commitment to worker safety and innovation.

Positive

• Cement sales volumes increased 11.1% YoY to 1.21 million tons
• Successful US$112.9 million bond issuance for debt refinancing
• Concrete volumes grew 44.0% YoY driven by private projects
• Cost of sales remained flat despite volume increases through effective management
• US$70 million investment in infrastructure modernization

Negative

• Net sales declined 8.0% YoY to US$149 million
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased 30.6% YoY with margin contracting 691 basis points to 21.2%
• Net profit fell 99.1% YoY to Ps. 385 million
• Net Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio increased to 1.34x from 0.89x in FY24
• Softer pricing conditions across all segments due to competitive pressure

Insights

Financial Analyst

Loma Negra faced significant margin pressure despite volume growth, with EBITDA down 30.6% YoY amid pricing challenges.

Loma Negra's Q2 2025 results paint a complex picture of recovery with substantial challenges. While cement volumes increased by 11.1%, overall revenue declined by 8.0% to $149 million, reflecting severe pricing pressure in a competitive environment. This mismatch between volume growth and revenue decline highlights the challenging pricing dynamics in Argentina's construction materials market.

The most concerning metric is the 30.6% drop in Adjusted EBITDA to $34 million, with margins contracting by 691 basis points to 21.2%. Net profit collapsed by 99.1% to just 385 million pesos from 41.2 billion pesos in Q2 2024, primarily due to significantly lower monetary position gains and unfavorable exchange rate effects.

The company's leverage increased, with Net Debt/LTM EBITDA rising to 1.34x from 0.89x at the end of FY24. While this remains manageable, the deteriorating trend warrants attention. The recent $112.9 million bond issuance mentioned by the CEO will help address upcoming maturities but adds to the debt load.

Segment performance shows a consistent pattern of volume growth offset by pricing weakness. The cement segment saw margins contract by 678 basis points despite an 11.1% volume increase. Concrete volumes surged 44% but revenue declined 1.1%, highlighting the severe competitive pressures. The railroad segment faced disruptions that particularly affected longer-haul, higher-value traffic.

The $70 million investment in industrial infrastructure for smaller cement bags shows commitment to innovation, but the timing raises questions given the margin pressures. While Argentina's GDP grew 5.8% in Q1 and cement dispatches are improving, the "still-incipient recovery" mentioned by the CEO suggests caution about near-term margin improvement.

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Loma Negra, (NYSE:LOMA)(BYMA:LOMA), ("Loma Negra" or the "Company"), the leading cement producer in Argentina, today announced results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025 (our "2Q25 Results").

2Q25 Key Highlights

• Net sales revenues stood at Ps. 174,511 million (US$ 149 million), and decreased by 8.0% YoY, mainly explained by a decrease of 9,9% in in the top line of the Cement segment.

• Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached Ps. 37,005 million, decreasing by 30.6% YoY in pesos, while in dollars it reached 34 million, down 32.6% from 2Q24.

• The Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 21.2%, decreasing by 691 basis points YoY from 28.1%.

• Net Profit of Ps. 385 million, compared to a Net Profit of Ps. 41,246 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to a decrease in the net total finance results.

• Net Debt stood at Ps. 256,186 million (US$215 million), representing a Net Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.34x, compared to 0.89x in FY24.

The Company has presented certain financial figures, Table 1b and Table 11, in U.S. dollars and Pesos without giving effect to IAS 29. The Company has prepared all other financial information herein by applying IAS 29.

Commenting on the financial and operating performance for the second quarter of 2025, Sergio Faifman, Loma Negra's Chief Executive Officer, noted: "The Argentine economy continues to recover, with INDEC reporting a 5.8% year-over-year GDP growth for the first quarter of the year. Cement dispatches in the industry also improved, maintaining the positive trend observed in previous quarters. Our own volumes grew 11% year-over-year during the quarter, and we expect this trend to continue, reaffirming our double-digit growth outlook for 2025.

In terms of results, in this context of a still‑incipient recovery for the sector, margins for the quarter stood at 21.2% on a consolidated basis, showing a year-over-year decline driven by the impact of a more challenging competitive dynamic, typical of a recovery phase that has yet to consolidate.

Additionally, we are proud to announce the launch of our new 25-kilogram cement bag, reinforcing our commitment to the health and safety of construction workers, as well as our focus on innovation and the evolution of the industry. This important milestone required significant efforts and a US$70 million investment in industrial infrastructure aimed at adapting and upgrading our production processes.

Finally, I would like to highlight the successful issuance in July of a US$112.9 million bond, which was very well received by investors. This transaction will allow us to meet upcoming Class 2 and other short-term maturities, while maintaining a healthy debt profile."

Table 1: Financial Highlights

(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				% Chg.				2025				2024				% Chg.
Net revenue			174,511				189,753				-8.0	%			347,472				379,607				-8.5	%
Gross Profit			35,594				51,215				-30.5	%			81,324				99,214				-18.0	%
Gross Profit margin			20.4	%			27.0	%		-659 bps					23.4	%			26.1	%		-273 bps
Adjusted EBITDA			37,005				53,358				-30.6	%			78,528				96,273				-18.4	%
Adjusted EBITDA Mg.			21.2	%			28.1	%		-691 bps					22.6	%			25.4	%		-276 bps
Net Profit (Loss)			385				41,246				-99.1	%			22,912				125,061				-81.7	%
Net Profit (Loss) attributable to owners of the Company			397				41,309				-99.0	%			23,162				125,206				-81.5	%
EPS			0.6809				70.7981				-99.0	%			39.6957				214.5858				-81.5	%
Average outstanding shares (*)			583				583				0.0	%			583				583				0.0	%
Net Debt			256,186				275,933				-7.2	%			256,186				275,933				-7.2	%
Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA			1.34x				1.26x				0.07x				1.34x				1.26x				0.07x

Table 1b: Financial Highlights in Ps and in U.S. dollars (figures exclude the impact of IAS 29)

In million Ps.		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				Chg.				2025				2024				Chg.
Net revenue			171,834				130,523				31.7	%			329,561				233,057				41.4	%
Adjusted EBITDA			39,218				44,836				-12.5	%			81,413				79,535				2.4	%
Adjusted EBITDA Mg.			22.8	%			34.4	%		-1,153 bps					24.7	%			34.1	%		-942 bps
Net Profit (Loss)			7,708				21,649				-64.4	%			32,148				38,366				-16.2	%
Net Debt			256,186				197,915				29.4	%			256,186				197,915				29.4	%
Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA			1.34x				1.26x				0.07x				1.34x				1.26x				0.07x
In million US$		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
			2025				2024			Chg.					2025				2024			Chg.
Ps./US$, av			1,150.11				885.67				29.9	%			1,102.34				859.48				28.3	%
Ps./US$, eop			1,194.08				911.75				31.0	%			1,194.08				911.75				31.0	%
Net revenue			149				147				1.4	%			299				271				10.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA			34				51				-32.6	%			74				93				-20.2	%
Net Profit (Loss)			7				24				-72.6	%			29				45				-34.7	%
Net Debt			215				217				-1.2	%			215				217				-1.2	%
Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA			1.34x				1.26x				0.07x				1.34x				1.26x				0.07x

Overview of Operations
Sales Volumes

Table 2: Sales Volumes²

			Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
			2025				2024				% Chg.				2025				2024				% Chg.
Cement, masonry & lime	MM Tn			1.21				1.09				11.1	%			2.36				2.15				10.0	%
Concrete	MM m3			0.13				0.09				44.0	%			0.23				0.17				34.0	%
Railroad	MM Tn			0.92				0.83				10.6	%			1.75				1.53				14.8	%
Aggregates	MM Tn			0.30				0.22				34.1	%			0.54				0.44				22.0	%

² Sales volumes include inter-segment sales

Sales volumes of cement, masonry, and lime in 2Q25 increased by 11.1% year-over-year (YoY), reaching 1.21 million tons. The recovery that began in the first months of the year maintained its momentum during the second quarter.

Bulk cement dispatches started to show a stronger dynamic, driven by industrial and commercial projects as well as larger housing developments. Additionally, some provincial-level public works began to gain pace, although they remain at a very early stage. Bagged cement growth continued the trend seen in the first quarter, posting single-digit YoY growth.

Concrete segment volumes increased by 44.0% year-over-year. Sales in the quarter were primarily driven by higher activity in private projects, mainly related to logistics infrastructure and residential developments. Additionally, there was an increased level of activity-although still in its early stages-in public works, mainly driven by road construction and infrastructure projects in the provinces of Buenos Aires and Santa Fe. Similarly, the aggregates segment grew by 34.1%, supported by sustained activity in road construction projects.

Railway segment volumes grew by 10.6% compared to the same quarter in 2024, driven by increased transportation of construction materials, which offset the decline in grains, gypsum, and frac sand. These products were negatively affected by the disruption of the railway line connecting Bahía Blanca with Neuquén, caused by the storm that struck the area a few months ago.

Review of Financial Results

Table 3: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				% Chg.				2025				2024				% Chg.
Net revenue			174,511				189,753				-8.0	%			347,472				379,607				-8.5	%
Cost of sales			(138,917	)			(138,538	)			0.3	%			(266,148	)			(280,393	)			-5.1	%
Gross profit			35,594				51,215				-30.5	%			81,324				99,214				-18.0	%
Selling and administrative expenses			(18,676	)			(17,742	)			5.3	%			(38,847	)			(39,628	)			-2.0	%
Other gains and losses			1,403				635				121.0	%			2,108				783				169.3	%
Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts			(2,113	)			(2,007	)			5.2	%			(3,999	)			(4,068	)			-1.7	%
Finance gain (cost), net
Gain on net monetary position			17,079				69,597				-75.5	%			44,017				233,633				-81.2	%
Exchange rate differences			(23,984	)			(12,558	)			91.0	%			(33,105	)			(26,210	)			26.3	%
Financial income			(12	)			353				n/a				1,135				730				55.4	%
Financial expense			(9,775	)			(23,930	)			-59.2	%			(19,296	)			(65,267	)			-70.4	%
Profit (Loss) before taxes			(483	)			65,562				n/a				33,336				199,188				-83.3	%
Income tax expense
Current			(1,404	)			(28,303	)			-95.0	%			(12,373	)			(47,556	)			-74.0	%
Deferred			2,272				3,988				-43.0	%			1,949				(26,570	)			n/a
Net profit (Loss)			385				41,246				-99.1	%			22,912				125,061				-81.7	%

Net Revenues

Net revenue decreased 8.0% to Ps. 174,511 million in 2Q25, from Ps. 189,753 million in the comparable quarter last year, mainly due to the lower top line performance of the Cement business, followed by the rest of the main segments.

The Cement, Masonry Cement, and Lime segment recorded a 9.9% year-over-year decline in revenues, despite an 11.1% increase in volumes that continued the recovery trend observed in previous quarters. Bulk cement dispatches performed more strongly, regaining ground from prior quarters, while bagged cement continued recovering at a steady pace. The positive impact of higher volumes was outweighed by softer pricing conditions, where, in the context of a still incipient recovery and a new low-inflation environment, the competitive landscape continues to limit pricing dynamic.

Concrete revenue declined by 1.1% compared to 2Q24, mainly due to softer pricing dynamics in a highly competitive environment, despite a 44.0% increase in volumes. The growth in volumes was supported by private projects-mainly related to logistics infrastructure and residential developments-and a moderate uptick in public works.

On the other hand, revenue in the Aggregates segment remained nearly flat, increasing by just 0.8% year-over-year. Sales volumes rose by 34.1%, driven by higher activity in road construction projects. However, this positive effect was offset by weaker pricing dynamics in a still-recovering competitive environment. Additionally, the sales mix had a negative impact, as road construction projects primarily require fine aggregates, which command a lower average price.

Railroad revenues declined by 8.6% in 2Q25 compared to the same quarter of 2024, as higher transported volumes, up 10.6%, only partially offset softer pricing conditions. The disruption of the railway line in Bahía Blanca particularly affected longer-haul traffic (mainly grains, gypsum, frac sand), reducing ton-kilometers transported and, consequently, revenue generation.

Cost of sales, and Gross profit

Cost of sales remained virtually flat, rising by just 0.3% year-over-year to Ps. 138,917 million in 2Q25. Despite the increase in sales volumes, effective cost management and a lower depreciation impact helped offset potential cost pressures and contain overall expenses. In the Cement segment, lower maintenance costs and improved energy input prices positively impacted the quarterly performance. Continuing the trend from previous quarters, the Company continues to benefit from thermal energy contracts with year-over-year tariff reductions, including short-term agreements linked to oil production. On the electrical energy side, however, we are bearing the impact of adjustments in transmission and distribution costs, which have significantly increased electricity tariffs.

Gross profit decreased by 30.5% in the second quarter, totaling Ps. 35,594 million compared to Ps. 51,215 million in 2Q24. Similarly, the gross profit margin contracted by 659 basis points year-over-year, reaching 20.4%.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased by 5.3%, totaling Ps. 18,676 million in 2Q25, compared to Ps. 17,742 million in 2Q24. This increase was mainly driven by higher salary and insurance costs, partially offset by lower marketing expenses. As a percentage of sales, SG&A reached 10.7%, rising by 135 basis points year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA & Margin

Table 4: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation & Margin
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				Chg.				2025				2024				Chg.
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
Net profit (Loss)			385				41,246				-99.1	%			22,912				125,061				-81.7	%
(+) Depreciation and amortization			18,685				19,250				-2.9	%			33,944				35,904				-5.5	%
(+) Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts			2,113				2,007				5.2	%			3,999				4,068				-1.7	%
(+) Income tax expense			(868	)			24,316				n/a				10,424				74,127				-85.9	%
(+) Financial interest, net			8,458				18,790				-55.0	%			14,437				47,313				-69.5	%
(+) Exchange rate differences, net			23,984				12,558				91.0	%			33,105				26,210				26.3	%
(+) Other financial expenses, net			1,329				4,787				-72.2	%			3,724				17,224				-78.4	%
(+) Gain on net monetary position			(17,079	)			(69,597	)			-75.5	%			(44,017	)			(233,633	)			-81.2	%
Adjusted EBITDA			37,005				53,358				-30.6	%			78,528				96,273				-18.4	%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin			21.2%				28.1%			-691 bps					22.6%				25.4%			-276 bps

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 30.6% year-over-year in 2Q25, totaling Ps. 37,005 million, compared to Ps. 53,358 million in the same period of the previous year. This result was primarily driven by the weaker performance of the Cement business, followed by other segments, with the exception of the Railroad segment, which delivered a positive contribution.

As a result, the Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted by 691 basis points, declining to 21.2% in 2Q25 from 28.1% in 2Q24.

In particular, the Adjusted EBITDA margin of the Cement, Masonry, and Lime segment contracted by 678 basis points to 24.8%, as softer pricing performance was only partially offset by higher sales volumes and cost efficiencies, with costs declining by 11% on a per-ton basis.

Meanwhile, the Concrete segment's Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted by 773 basis points, down to -13.0%, compared to -5.3% in 2Q24, as cost controls and improved volumes were not sufficient to offset the impact of a softer price dynamic.

The Adjusted EBITDA margin of the Aggregates segment contracted to -27.3%, down from -10.8% in 2Q24. While volumes improved this quarter, a still challenging competitive environment and an unfavorable product mix weighed on the segment's profitability.

Regarding the Railroad segment, its Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 351 basis points to 9.8% in 2Q25, compared to 6.3% in 2Q24. Transported volumes improved, primarily driven by increased shipments of construction materials. However, the disruption of the railway line in Bahía Blanca particularly affected longer-haul traffic (mainly grains, gypsum, frac sand), reducing ton-kilometers transported and, consequently, revenue generation. These pressures were mitigated by cost reductions.

Finance Costs-Net

Table 5: Finance Gain (Cost), net
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

	Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
	2025				2024				% Chg.				2025				2024				% Chg.
Exchange rate differences		(23,984	)			(12,558	)			91.0	%			(33,105	)			(26,210	)			26.3	%
Financial income		(12	)			353				n/a				1,135				730				55.4	%
Financial expense		(9,775	)			(23,930	)			-59.2	%			(19,296	)			(65,267	)			-70.4	%
Gain on net monetary position		17,079				69,597				-75.5	%			44,017				233,633				-81.2	%
Total Finance Gain (Cost), Net		(16,691	)			33,461				n/a				(7,249	)			142,886				n/a

During 2Q25, the Company reported a total Net Financial Cost of Ps. 16,691 million, from a gain of Ps. 33,461 recorded in 2Q24. This significant year-over-year decline was mainly attributable to a lower gain on the net monetary position, as the inflationary effect on monetary liabilities moderated considerably compared to the same period last year, and to a higher impact from exchange rate differences resulting from the devaluation that followed the easing of capital controls.

Meanwhile, Net Financial expense decreased by 58.5% year-over-year, to Ps. 9,787 million, reflecting the benefit of lower interest rates.

Net Profit and Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company

The Company reported a Net Profit of Ps. 0.4 billion in 2Q25, compared to Ps. 41.2 billion in the same period of the previous year. The decline was mainly driven by a lower financial result (net), reflecting a more moderate inflationary effect, coupled with lower operational performance. However, the decrease was partially offset by lower income tax expenses.

Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company stood at Ps. 397 million. During the quarter, the Company reported a gain per common share of Ps. 0.6809 and an ADR gain of Ps. 3.4047, compared to a gain per common share of Ps. 70.7981 and a gain per ADR of Ps. 353.9903 in 2Q24.

Capitalization

Table 6: Capitalization and Debt Ratio
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		As of June 30,								As of December, 31
		2025				2024				2024
Total Debt			272,081				280,227				196,702
- Short-Term Debt			270,713				106,470				115,880
- Long-Term Debt			1,367				173,757				80,822
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments			(15,894	)			(4,294	)			(9,845	)
Total Net Debt			256,186				275,933				186,857
Shareholder's Equity			935,771				862,108				912,859
Capitalization			1,207,852				1,142,335				1,109,561
LTM Adjusted EBITDA			190,566				219,153				210,406
Net Debt /LTM Adjusted EBITDA			1.34	x			1.26	x			0.89	x

As of June 30, 2025, total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments were Ps. 15,894 million compared with Ps. 4,294 million as of June 30, 2024. Total debt at the close of the quarter stood at Ps. 272,081 million, composed by Ps. 270,713 million in short-term borrowings, including the current portion of long-term borrowings (or 99% of total borrowings), and Ps. 1,367 million in long-term borrowings (or 1% of total borrowings). At the close of the second quarter of 2025, 71% (or Ps. 192,363 million) of Loma Negra's total debt was denominated in U.S. dollars, and 29% (or Ps. 79,717 million) was in Pesos.

As of June 30, 2025, 21% of the Company's consolidated loans accrued interest at a variable rate, primarily based on the short-term market rate in pesos, as it is debt in local currency. The remaining 79% accrue interest at a fixed rate.

By the end of the quarter, the average duration of Loma Negra's total debt was 0.4 years.

The Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) ratio stood at 1.34x as of the end of the second quarter, up from 0.89x as of December 31, 2024.

After the close of the quarter, the Company issued its Class 5 corporate bond for US$112.9 million with a two-year tenor. The proceeds will be used to cancel the outstanding of Class 2 bond maturing in December, along with other short-term debt. With this issuance, the Company increased the average duration of its debt and maintains a well-balanced maturity profile.

Cash Flows

Table 7: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,								Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				2025				2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Profit (Loss)			385				41,246				22,912				125,061
Adjustments to reconcile net profit (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities			32,660				6,424				45,734				(47,175	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities			(55,317	)			(25,367	)			(92,323	)			(68,368	)
Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities			(22,271	)			22,303				(23,677	)			9,518
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property, plant and equipment, Intangible Assets, net			(18,038	)			(22,727	)			(29,790	)			(36,754	)
Contributions to Trust			(406	)			(481	)			(659	)			(562	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(18,444	)			(23,208	)			(30,449	)			(37,316	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds / Repayments from borrowings, Interest paid			45,605				(2,952	)			61,472				24,263
Share repurchase plan			-				-				-				(685	)
Net cash generated by (used in) by financing activities			45,605				(2,952	)			61,472				23,578
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			4,890				(3,857	)			7,346				(4,220	)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year			11,262				16,878				9,845				16,878
Effect of the re-expression in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")			(931	)			(1,533	)			(2,105	)			(8,914	)
Effects of the exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency			674				78				809				550
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period			15,894				11,567				15,894				4,294

In 2Q25, net cash used in operating activities totaled Ps. 22,271 million, compared to Ps. 22,303 million generated in the same period of the previous year. This performance was primarily driven by a lower operational result and a higher income tax paid.

The income tax paid during the quarter stood at Ps. 46,214 million and mainly corresponds to the amount determined for fiscal year 2024. Since the Company reported a negative result in 2023 for income tax purposes, no advance payments were made for 2024 until the final tax was assessed and became due in May 2025. Additionally, the Company has already started making advance payments for fiscal year 2025.

This effect was partially offset by lower working capital needs in other areas. With the beginning of the winter season, we began to minimize clinker production and increase the use of inventories.

During the quarter, the Company generated Ps. 45,605 million in cash from financing activities, mainly from new borrowings, net of repayments and interest payments. Additionally, Ps. 18,444 million were used in investing activities, primarily allocated to the 25-kilogram bagging project.

2Q25 Earnings Conference Call

When: 10:00 a.m. U.S. ET (11:00 a.m. BAT), August 8, 2025
Dial-in: 0800-444-2930 (Argentina), 1-833-255-2824 (U.S.), 1-866-605-3852 (Canada), 1-412-902-6701 (International)
Password: Loma Negra Call
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=S75svJBU
Replay: A telephone replay of the conference call will be available until August 15, 2025. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. toll free), or 1-412-317-0088 (International). The passcode for the replay is 9673151. The audio of the conference call will also be archived on the Company's website at www.lomanegra.com

Definitions

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net profit plus financial interest, net plus income tax expense plus depreciation and amortization plus exchange rate differences plus other financial expenses, net plus tax on debits and credits to bank accounts, plus share of loss of associates, plus net Impairment of Property, plant and equipment, and less income from discontinued operation. Loma Negra believes that excluding tax on debits and credits to bank accounts from its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is a better measure of operating performance when compared to other international players.

Net Debt is calculated as borrowings less cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

About Loma Negra
Founded in 1926, Loma Negra is the leading cement company in Argentina, producing and distributing cement, masonry cement, aggregates, concrete and lime, products primarily used in private and public construction. Loma Negra is a vertically-integrated cement and concrete company, with nationwide operations, supported by vast limestone reserves, strategically located plants, top-of-mind brands and established distribution channels. Loma Negra is listed both on BYMA and on NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol "LOMA". One ADS represents five (5) common shares. For more information, visit www.lomanegra.com.

Note
The Company presented some figures converted from Pesos to U.S. dollars for comparison purposes. The exchange rate used to convert Pesos to U.S. dollars was the reference exchange rate (Communication "A" 3500) reported by the Central Bank for U.S. dollars. The information presented in U.S. dollars is for the convenience of the reader only. Certain figures included in this report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures presented in previous quarters.

Rounding: We have made rounding adjustments to reach some of the figures included in this report. As a result, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.

Disclaimer
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and projections about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "expect," "predict," "potential," "seek," "forecast," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, among others things: changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in Argentina, changes in inflation rates, fluctuations in the exchange rate of the peso, the level of construction generally, changes in cement demand and prices, changes in raw material and energy prices, changes in business strategy and various other factors. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe in good faith that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Any or all of Loma Negra's forward-looking statements in this release may turn out to be wrong. You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2017 in connection with Loma Negra's initial public offering. Therefore, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

IR Contacts

Marcos I. Gradin, Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations
Diego M. Jalón, Investor Relations Manager
+54-11-4319-3050
investorrelations@lomanegra.com

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Table 8: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		As of June 30,				As of December, 31
		2025				2024
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment			1,207,700				1,213,350
Right to use assets			3,184				3,656
Intangible assets			4,740				3,334
Investments			80				80
Goodwill			797				797
Inventories			84,753				77,076
Other receivables			1,864				7,198
Other assets			403				783
Total non-current assets			1,303,521				1,306,275
Current assets
Inventories			246,918				232,224
Other receivables			21,270				15,920
Trade accounts receivable			59,844				56,684
Investments			5,834				666
Cash and banks			10,060				9,179
Total current assets			343,926				314,672
TOTAL ASSETS			1,647,447				1,620,947
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Capital stock and other capital related accounts			304,324				304,324
Reserves			608,790				431,760
Retained earnings			23,162				177,030
Equity attributable to the owners of the Company			936,276				913,115
Non-controlling interests			(505	)			(256	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY			935,771				912,859
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings			1,367				80,822
Provisions			12,792				12,938
Salaries and social security payables			1,259				1,736
Debts for leases			1,595				2,070
Other liabilities			1,128				1,163
Deferred tax liabilities			299,156				301,105
Total non-current liabilities			317,297				399,834
Current liabilities
Borrowings			270,713				115,880
Accounts payable			88,080				107,720
Advances from customers			6,740				7,379
Salaries and social security payables			13,888				20,614
Tax liabilities			11,959				53,917
Debts for leases			1,716				1,598
Other liabilities			1,282				1,147
Total current liabilities			394,378				308,254
TOTAL LIABILITIES			711,675				708,088
TOTAL SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY AND LIABILITIES			1,647,447				1,620,947

Table 9: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,												Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				% Change				2025				2024				% Change
Net revenue			174,511				189,753				-8.0	%			347,472				379,607				-8.5	%
Cost of sales			(138,917	)			(138,538	)			0.3	%			(266,148	)			(280,393	)			-5.1	%
Gross Profit			35,594				51,215				-30.5	%			81,324				99,214				-18.0	%
Selling and administrative expenses			(18,676	)			(17,742	)			5.3	%			(38,847	)			(39,628	)			-2.0	%
Other gains and losses			1,403				635				121.0	%			2,108				783				169.3	%
Tax on debits and credits to bank accounts			(2,113	)			(2,007	)			5.2	%			(3,999	)			(4,068	)			-1.7	%
Finance gain (cost), net
Gain on net monetary position			17,079				69,597				-75.5	%			44,017				233,633				-81.2	%
Exchange rate differences			(23,984	)			(12,558	)			91.0	%			(33,105	)			(26,210	)			26.3	%
Financial income			(12	)			353				n/a				1,135				730				55.4	%
Financial expenses			(9,775	)			(23,930	)			-59.2	%			(19,296	)			(65,267	)			-70.4	%
Profit (loss) before taxes			(483	)			65,562				n/a				33,336				199,188				-83.3	%
Income tax expense
Current			(1,404	)			(28,303	)			-95.0	%			(12,373	)			(47,556	)			-74.0	%
Deferred			2,272				3,988				-43.0	%			1,949				(26,570	)			n/a
Net Profit (Loss)			385				41,246				-99.1	%			22,912				125,061				-81.7	%
Net Profit (Loss) for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Company			397				41,309				-99.0	%			23,162				125,206				-81.5	%
Non-controlling interests			(12	)			(63	)			-80.6	%			(249	)			(145	)			71.8	%
NET PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD			385				41,246				-99.1	%			22,912				125,061				-81.7	%
Earnings per share (basic and diluted):			0.6809				70.7981				-99.0	%			39.6957				214.5858				-81.5	%

Table 10: Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

		Three-months ended June 30,								Six-months ended June 30,
		2025				2024				2025				2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Profit (Loss)			385				41,246				22,912				125,061
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities
Income tax expense			(868	)			24,316				10,424				74,127
Depreciation and amortization			18,685				19,250				33,944				35,904
Provisions			1,359				2,327				2,524				4,028
Exchange rate differences			21,561				11,320				28,590				24,692
Interest expense			8,595				18,832				14,599				47,511
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment			2				(635	)			(113	)			(663	)
Gain on net monetary position			(17,079	)			(69,597	)			(44,017	)			(233,633	)
Impairment of trust fund			406				481				(217	)			562
Share-based payment			-				131				-				297
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Inventories			4,878				(8,224	)			(17,351	)			(44,821	)
Other receivables			(4,298	)			2,276				(963	)			16,225
Trade accounts receivable			(4,511	)			(13,583	)			(11,729	)			(38,770	)
Advances from customers			(858	)			(910	)			132				(4,545	)
Accounts payable			(2,003	)			(4,744	)			(9,868	)			15,060
Salaries and social security payables			(5,285	)			(4,949	)			(4,400	)			3,182
Provisions			(86	)			(460	)			(922	)			(544	)
Tax liabilities			2,835				8,845				3,501				(2,955	)
Other liabilities			226				(859	)			325				(4,037	)
Income tax paid			(46,214	)			(2,760	)			(51,049	)			(7,163	)
Net cash generated by (used in) operating activities			(22,271	)			22,303				(23,677	)			9,518
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from disposal of Property, plant and equipment			(2	)			178				588				697
Payments to acquire Property, plant and equipment			(15,952	)			(22,680	)			(28,294	)			(37,226	)
Payments to acquire Intangible Assets			(2,084	)			(225	)			(2,084	)			(225	)
Contributions to Trust			(406	)			(481	)			(659	)			(562	)
Net cash generated by (used in) investing activities			(18,444	)			(23,208	)			(30,449	)			(37,316	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings			79,205				143,683				112,917				276,547
Interest paid			(8,522	)			(19,961	)			(14,085	)			(50,688	)
Debts for leases			(478	)			(498	)			(949	)			(1,130	)
Repayment of borrowings			(24,600	)			(126,176	)			(36,411	)			(200,467	)
Share repurchase plan			-				-				-				(685	)
Net cash generated by (used in) financing activities			45,605				(2,952	)			61,472				23,578
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			4,890				(3,857	)			7,346				(4,220	)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period			11,262				16,878				9,845				16,878
Effect of the re-expression in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")			(931	)			(1,533	)			(2,105	)			(8,914	)
Effects of the exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency			674				78				809				550
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period			15,894				11,567				15,894				4,294

Table 11: Financial Data by Segment (figures exclude the impact of IAS 29)
(amounts expressed in millions of pesos, unless otherwise noted)

	Three-months ended June 30,																Six-months ended June 30,
	2025				%				2024				%				2025				%				2024				%
Net revenue		171,834				100.0	%			130,523				100.0	%			329,561				100.0	%			233,057				100.0	%
Cement, masonry cement and lime		149,622				87.1	%			115,987				88.9	%			287,474				87.2	%			207,478				89.0	%
Concrete		14,868				8.7	%			10,526				8.1	%			28,326				8.6	%			18,613				8.0	%
Railroad		15,907				9.3	%			12,165				9.3	%			30,497				9.3	%			21,020				9.0	%
Aggregates		4,774				2.8	%			3,305				2.5	%			8,756				2.7	%			6,051				2.6	%
Others		2,546				1.5	%			1,227				0.9	%			4,535				1.4	%			2,029				0.9	%
Eliminations		(15,882	)			-9.2	%			(12,686	)			-9.7	%			(30,028	)			-9.1	%			(22,134	)			-9.5	%
Cost of sales		119,521				100.0	%			76,011				100.0	%			220,437				100.0	%			134,127				100.0	%
Cement, masonry cement and lime		97,279				81.4	%			63,306				83.3	%			178,370				80.9	%			111,063				82.8	%
Concrete		16,086				13.5	%			10,495				13.8	%			29,485				13.4	%			18,595				13.9	%
Railroad		15,236				12.7	%			10,835				14.3	%			30,258				13.7	%			19,471				14.5	%
Aggregates		5,706				4.8	%			3,403				4.5	%			10,393				4.7	%			5,993				4.5	%
Others		1,096				0.9	%			658				0.9	%			1,960				0.9	%			1,139				0.8	%
Eliminations		(15,882	)			-13.3	%			(12,686	)			-16.7	%			(30,028	)			-13.6	%			(22,134	)			-16.5	%
Selling, admin. expenses and other gains & losses		15,753				100.0	%			10,945				100.0	%			32,477				100.0	%			21,906				100.0	%
Cement, masonry cement and lime		13,909				88.3	%			10,003				91.4	%			28,976				89.2	%			19,876				90.7	%
Concrete		604				3.8	%			232				2.1	%			1,261				3.9	%			767				3.5	%
Railroad		798				5.1	%			364				3.3	%			1,181				3.6	%			634				2.9	%
Aggregates		56				0.4	%			36				0.3	%			93				0.3	%			65				0.3	%
Others		387				2.5	%			311				2.8	%			966				3.0	%			565				2.6	%
Depreciation and amortization		2,659				100.0	%			1,269				100.0	%			4,766				100.0	%			2,510				100.0	%
Cement, masonry cement and lime		1,829				68.8	%			924				72.8	%			3,507				73.6	%			1,706				68.0	%
Concrete		109				4.1	%			53				4.1	%			189				4.0	%			103				4.1	%
Railroad		317				11.9	%			206				16.2	%			498				10.4	%			560				22.3	%
Aggregates		398				15.0	%			85				6.7	%			563				11.8	%			138				5.5	%
Others		5				0.2	%			1				0.1	%			9				0.2	%			3				0.1	%
Adjusted EBITDA		39,218				100.0	%			44,836				100.0	%			81,413				100.0	%			79,535				100.0	%
Cement, masonry cement and lime		40,263				102.7	%			43,602				97.2	%			83,636				102.7	%			78,246				98.4	%
Concrete		(1,713	)			-4.4	%			(148	)			-0.3	%			(2,231	)			-2.7	%			(646	)			-0.8	%
Railroad		191				0.5	%			1,172				2.6	%			(444	)			-0.5	%			1,476				1.9	%
Aggregates		(590	)			-1.5	%			(50	)			-0.1	%			(1,167	)			-1.4	%			131				0.2	%
Others		1,068				2.7	%			260				0.6	%			1,619				2.0	%			328				0.4	%
Reconciling items:
Effect by translation in homogeneous cash currency ("Inflation-Adjusted")		(2,213	)							8,521								(2,885	)							16,738
Depreciation and amortization		(18,685	)							(19,250	)							(33,944	)							(35,904	)
Tax on debits and credits banks accounts		(2,113	)							(2,007	)							(3,999	)							(4,068	)
Finance gain (cost), net		(16,691	)							33,461								(7,249	)							142,886
Income tax		868								(24,316	)							(10,424	)							(74,127	)
NET PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD		385								41,246								22,912								125,061

SOURCE: Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad

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FAQ

What were LOMA's key financial results for Q2 2025?

LOMA reported net sales of US$149 million (down 8.0% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA of US$34 million (down 32.6%), and net profit of Ps. 385 million (down 99.1% YoY).

How did LOMA's cement volumes perform in Q2 2025?

LOMA's cement volumes increased by 11.1% year-over-year, reaching 1.21 million tons, with growth in both bulk and bagged cement segments.

What is LOMA's current debt position?

LOMA's Net Debt stands at US$215 million with a Net Debt/LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.34x. The company issued a US$112.9 million bond in July to address upcoming maturities.

How did LOMA's EBITDA margin change in Q2 2025?

LOMA's Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted by 691 basis points to 21.2% in Q2 2025, down from 28.1% in Q2 2024, mainly due to pricing pressures.

What major investments did LOMA announce?

LOMA announced a US$70 million investment in industrial infrastructure to support the launch of their new 25-kilogram cement bag initiative.