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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from _____________ to ______________ Commission file number: 1-42542 Amrize Ltd(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)Switzerland 98-1807904(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Grafenauweg 8 63006300ZugSwitzerland(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) + 41 41 562 3490(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: Title of each class Trading symbols(s) Name of exchange on which registeredOrdinary Shares, par value $0.01 per share AMRZ New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ . Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer ☐Non-accelerated filer ☒Smaller reporting company ☐Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report ☐. If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements ☐. Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b) ☐. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes ☐ No ☒. The aggregate market value of 552,220,173 shares of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $27,362,509,572 based on the last reported sale price of the registrant’s Ordinary Shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the number of outstanding Ordinary Shares was 553,082,525, net of Treasury Shares. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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Part III hereof incorporates by reference portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement related to its the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”). 1 Amrize Ltd ITEM PAGEPART I 2 Item 1. Business 4 Item 1A. Risk Factors 9 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 38 Item 1C. Cybersecurity 38 Item 2. Properties 39 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 43 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 43 Information About Our Executive Officers 43 PART II 46 Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 46 Item 6. Reserved 47 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 48 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 66 Item 8. Financial Statements & Supplementary Data 68 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 125 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 125 Item 9B. Other information 126 Item 9C. Disclosure regarding foreign jurisdictions that prevent inspections126 PART III 127 Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers & Corporate Governance 127 Item 11. Executive Compensation 127 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management127 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 127 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees & Services 127 PART IV 128 Item 15. Exhibits & Financial Statements Schedules 128 Item 16. Form 10-K Summary 130 Signatures 131 Certain Terms Unless the context requires otherwise, the “Company”, “Amrize”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to Amrize Ltd., Inc. on a consolidated basis. References to the Company’s “Ordinary Shares”, “Common Shares”, “Common Stock” or “Company Shares” refer to our Ordinary Shares.
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2 Amrize Ltd PART I Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Investors are cautioned that all statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) that relate to the future involve risks and uncertainties, and are based on assumptions that we believe in good faith are reasonable but which may be materially different from actual results. These statements, which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the PSLRA, provide the investor with the Company’s expectations or forecasts of future events. These forward-looking statements concern our goals, beliefs, expectations, strategies, objectives, plans, future operating results and underlying assumptions, and other statements that are not necessarily based on historical facts. Without limitation, you can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and these statements may contain words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “continue,” “estimate,” or “pursue,” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terms. In particular, they include statements relating to, among other things, future actions, strategies, future performance, future revenues, income and cash flows, the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and regulatory compliance. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated (expressed or implied) by such forward-looking statements because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as: • the effect of political, economic and market conditions and geopolitical events;• the level of demand in the construction industry; • the cyclicality of the industries and businesses in which our customers operate; • changes in the cost and/or availability of raw materials required to run our business; • energy and fuel costs;• adverse weather conditions and natural disasters; • the logistical and other challenges inherent in our operations; • the actions and initiatives of current and potential competitors; • the level and volatility of, interest rates and other market indices;• the ability of Amrize to maintain satisfactory credit ratings; • the outcome of pending litigation or future litigation; • the impact of current, pending and future legislation and regulation; • factors related to the failure of Amrize to achieve some or all of the expected strategic benefits or opportunities expected from the separation from Holcim Ltd (“Holcim”); • material costs and expenses as a result of the separation from Holcim;• our limited history operating as an independent, publicly traded company; • our obligation to indemnify Holcim pursuant to the agreements entered into connection with the separation and the risk Holcim may not fulfill any obligations to indemnify Amrize under such agreements; • that under applicable tax law, Amrize may be liable for certain tax liabilities of Holcim following the separation if Holcim were to fail to pay such taxes; • the fact that Amrize may receive worse commercial terms from third-parties for services it used to receive from Holcim prior to the separation; • the fact that certain of Amrize's executive officers and directors may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because of their previous positions at Holcim; and • potential difficulties in maintaining relationships with key personnel. For a discussion identifying other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors”, along with the discussion of Competition under Amrize Ltd Item 1, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under item 7 and Note 17 (Commitments and Contingencies) in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”. These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this Annual Report and our future levels of activity and performance, may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements. As a result, you should not regard any of these forward-looking statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person or place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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3 4 Amrize Ltd Item 1. Business Business Overview Amrize Ltd (the “Company”) is a building solutions company focused on the North American market, offering customers a broad range of advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. The Company earns revenue from the sale of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, roofing systems and other building solutions. Our more than 19,000 employees operate across more than 1,000 sites, facilities, and corporate offices in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Switzerland, and Jamaica to serve more than 23,000 customers across the North American infrastructure, commercial and residential construction markets. Amrize provides cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete materials, and advanced roofing and wall systems in the United States and Canada. We operate in infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction markets across North America. Amrize maintains facilities in strategic locations coupled with a large distribution network which help us minimize our distribution costs and better provide for our customers. On June 23, 2025, Holcim Ltd (“Holcim”) completed the previously announced Spin-Off of the Company through a distribution of 100% of the Company’s outstanding shares to holders of record of Holcim’s ordinary shares, on a pro rata basis as a dividend-in-kind, as of the close of business on June 20, 2025 (the “Spin-Off”). As a result, Amrize now operates as a standalone public company and aims to set the foundation for long-term, profitable growth. Since Amrize completed its Spin-Off, management established a leaner corporate cost structure and lowered its external borrowings during the second half of 2025. With the capital structure established in 2025 combined with cash flows from operating activities in 2025, Amrize is well positioned for more investments in growth projects, business combinations, and shareholder returns via dividends and share repurchases. Business Segments The Company is organized into two reportable segments — Building Materials and Building Envelope — that are aligned with the products and services it provides and based upon the information used by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in evaluating the performance of the business and allocating resources and capital. Our services span new construction as well as repair and refurbishment (“R&R”). • Building Materials: The building materials segment offers a range of branded solutions delivering high-quality products for a wide range of applications. These include cement and aggregates, as well as a variety of downstream products and solutions such as ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. • Building Envelope: The building envelope segment offers advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems. Our Products Our products are essential in commercial and residential new construction, public infrastructure construction projects and R&R activities. Within each of our product lines, we typically offer specialized products that are tailored for specific projects. Amrize Ltd
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5 Building Materials offerings include cement and aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other construction materials. • Cement: We provide high-quality cement products developed through our professional knowledge and experience. These products are customized to satisfy our clients’ specific requirements.• Aggregates: We supply natural aggregates, such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel, and alternative aggregates, including recycled concrete and slag, to the construction market. These products are primary components for ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and road construction projects. • Ready-Mix Concrete: We manufacture customized ready-mix concrete through blending cement, aggregates, and specialized additives to meet the precise requirements of our customers. Our formulations are engineered for project-specific variables, including transportation logistics and site weather conditions which ensures high-performance results across a broad range of applications. Building Envelope offerings include a range of advanced roofing and wall systems solutions to meet commercial and residential building requirements. • Duro-Last: Provides full system roofing, offering a range of thermoplastic single-ply solutions. Custom-fabricates high-quality PVC roofing membranes, accessories, edge metal, and fasteners in-house, providing waterproofing and long-term leak protection. • Elevate: Offers a range of advanced roofing systems for commercial buildings, including energy-efficient insulation boards. • Malarkey: Provides a complete residential roofing solution, from premium roofing shingles to ice and water barriers.• OX Engineered Products: Develops and manufactures a range of wall insulation and sheathing solutions, with proprietary technologies ranging from house wraps and structural sheathing to integrated wall systems. • Enverge: Offers spray foam insulation, including both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam products. • Gaco: Offers liquid-applied coating systems for roof restoration, decking and waterproofing, and anti-slip protection. As well as adhesives, tapes, and sealants critical to weatherproofing. Business Strategy Our strategy for profitable growth is broken down into six key pillars: • Positioned in the most attractive markets to service our North American customers: Population growth, urbanization, onshoring and investments in infrastructure are shaping the construction industry and driving demand for innovative and sustainable solutions. We are positioned to capitalize on these trends by leveraging our footprint and our innovative and sustainable solutions. • Comprehensive range of building solutions powering growth opportunities: Through our comprehensive product offering, we aim to provide our customers with a full suite of synergistic building solutions, offering advanced solutions that address their most sophisticated needs and enable them to meet goals across their building lifecycle. • Deeply embedded performance culture and dedication to employee safety: Our performance-based culture drives customer-focused decision-making and superior financial performance, while maintaining a rigorous commitment to protecting the health and safety of our people. • Value accretive and disciplined acquisitions: Through a track record of disciplined and value-focused acquisitions, we have established ourselves as a leader in advanced roofing and wall systems, creating a platform for further organic and inorganic growth in the Building Envelope segment. We also pursue an active strategy of synergistic bolt-on acquisitions in the highly fragmented construction materials market, particularly for aggregates and concrete. • Committed to driving shareholder value: We strive to maintain a disciplined capital structure based on an investment grade credit rating. Our capital allocation strategy includes investing in our business to drive sustainable growth, pursuing strategic acquisitions in fragmented markets in line with our segment ambitions, and returning capital to shareholders. • Emphasis on innovation: Through our internal innovation process to external partnerships, we seek to make cutting-edge investments to address customer challenges. Amrize Ltd Customers Our more than 23,000 customers include home builders, commercial builders, architects and designers, distributors, contractors and government authorities. No material part of our Building Materials segment is dependent upon a single customer or upon a few customers. In our Building Envelope segment, our revenues are largely attributable to a few large distributors. However, no individual customer represents more than 10% of the Company’s revenues and there are no material dependencies or concentrations of individual customers that require disclosure. Research & Development Research and development activities include the development of new product lines, the modification of existing product lines to comply with regulatory changes and the research of cost efficiencies through raw material substitution and process improvements. We have research and development application centers and innovation hubs where scientists and technical and training experts work to strengthen our expertise and develop innovative technologies. Intellectual Property The protection of our brands, technology and intellectual property is an important aspect of our business. We protect our intellectual property and other proprietary assets through a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, contractual provisions, confidentiality procedures and non-disclosure agreements, as well as application of applicable law. We protect our intellectual property rights in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions. We own approximately 300 patents that have been issued by and patent applications that are pending with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), and approximately 200 issued patents and pending patent applications outside the United States. In general, our patents are directed to construction materials and their manufacturing, as well as construction and building technologies. The protection afforded by patents (and the availability of legal remedies for infringement or other violation thereof) varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and although the term of our patents is, in general, up to approximately 20 years from the filing date, such term also varies depending on jurisdiction and the type of patent protection, as well as our portfolio management strategy. Additionally, we own or have rights to use various trademarks, service marks or trade names that we use in conjunction with the marketing of our products. We own approximately 240 trademarks that are registered or pending with the USPTO, and approximately 2,300 trademarks that are registered or pending outside the United States. Ownership rights in trademarks (including trademark registrations) in most jurisdictions generally do not expire if the trademarks are renewed, continued in use and properly protected. Where appropriate, we supplement our owned intellectual property portfolio by licensing intellectual property from third parties, including Holcim, and seek to protect our trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information through internal controls, contractual protections and confidentiality agreements with our employees and third-party service providers. Competition
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6 The nature of the competition in the industry in which we operate varies among our product lines, in part due to the widely differing amounts of capital necessary to build and maintain production facilities. In the concrete industry, lower capital requirements result in fewer barriers to entry. As a result, depending on the local market, we may face competition from small producers as well as large, vertically integrated companies. The cement industry in the markets where we operate is highly competitive, including international, national and regional cement producers. Companies compete on a variety of factors, including quality, value proposition, capacity, price, customer service, delivery time and proximity to the customer. Our principal competitors in the United States are Cemex, Buzzi-Unicem, Heidelberg Materials and CRH, as well as numerous local and regional players. Many of the regions in which we operate ready-mix concrete are highly fragmented, and as a result, our products face strong competition. The construction materials industry is highly localized due to the high cost of transportation relative to the price of the product. Cement imports into the United States occur mostly to supplement domestic cement production or to supply a particular region. Cement is typically imported into deep water ports along the coast or on the Great Lakes or transported on the Mississippi River system near major population centers. In our Building Envelope business, the competitive landscape varies depending on products and end markets. Competitive dynamics are shaped by the scale of each competitor and the ability of each competitor to develop innovative products, with energy efficiency and environmentally conscious building solutions in 7 Amrize Ltd demand. The market is further shaped by each company’s distribution capabilities, as well as its ability to provide comprehensive service and support to customers. While we compete with a range of local, regional and multi-national firms, given our broad offering of products and solutions across both the commercial and residential end markets, we do not face competition across all of our product offerings from any one particular competitor. Principal competitors across our products in North America include Carlisle, CertainTeed, GAF, Johns Manville, Owens Corning and RPM. While larger companies maintain strong positions due to their extensive, differentiated product portfolios and established brands, regional players and new entrants also seek to capitalize on specialized areas of the market by offering tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of specific geographic areas. Raw Materials Our cement, ready-mix and aggregates businesses depend on a reliable supply of mineral resources, such as aggregates, sand and limestone, as well as mineral additives such as slag and fly ash. We generally maintain our own reserves of limestone, aggregates and other materials that we use to manufacture our products. For items outside of our reserves, we secure supply of such materials, products or resources through long-term renewable contracts. Our Building Envelope segment requires a different set of raw materials, with a large dependency on petroleum-based products, chemicals, resins, asphalt, glass fiber, granules and other commodities. Human Capital Resources As of December 31, 2025, we employed more than 19,000 people across the United States, Canada, Colombia, Switzerland, and Jamaica. The numbers of our employees fluctuate depending on the time of year due to seasonality. During our primary operational seasons, of our more than 19,000 employees, approximately 6,800 are salaried and approximately 12,700 are hourly. Approximately 6,200 of the hourly employees are employed under collective bargaining agreements and various supplemental agreements with local unions. Recruiting, developing and retaining qualified employees is essential to executing our strategy and maintaining our competitive position. We are a people-first company and investing in training our people supports skill development, employee retention, and long-term business continuity. We provide our employees with the tools, training, and time to perform their work safely and successfully coupled with competitive wages and benefits, and by providing a safe and respectful work environment. We embrace the diverse backgrounds and viewpoints of our team members so that we may learn from one another, and continue to improve our culture. Health, Safety, and Well-Being Safety is a core value and an organizational priority. We maintain comprehensive safety programs, including training, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our safety performance is tracked using industry-standard metrics. In addition to physical safety, we further support employee well-being through health programs, mental health resources, and wellness initiatives. Talent Attraction and Development We utilize a broad recruiting strategy to reach a wide array of potential employees, including partnerships with universities, trade schools, and specialized recruiting firms focused on identifying candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our onboarding and training programs are designed to foster continuous learning and professional growth. Examples of these initiatives include the Build for Growth program, which provides early-career employees with exposure to the technical elements of the business while developing future leadership capabilities; sales training programs designed to strengthen commercial acumen and drive performance; and leadership development programs focused on enhancing the skills and effectiveness of managerial staff to support long-term organizational success. Tuition reimbursement is also available to support career advancement. Employee Engagement We regularly assess employee engagement through surveys and other feedback mechanisms, using the results to develop action plans that improve the workplace experience. This approach ensures that employees have a voice in shaping their work environment, and we monitor key metrics such as engagement rates, satisfaction, and turnover to further guide our human capital strategy. Amrize Ltd Respect and Equal Opportunity We are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunity. Our policies prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or veteran
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8 status. We strive for fair treatment and pay equity across our workforce and regularly review compensation practices to maintain equity. Our Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives aim to foster a sense of belonging and encourage diverse perspectives, which are essential for innovation and high engagement. Seasonality Our business is subject to significant seasonality, consistent with trends observed across the building materials industry. Construction activity and, consequently, demand for our products and services, is heavily influenced by weather conditions. Periods of higher activity typically occur from the late spring to early fall, when favorable weather supports increased construction, renovation, and repair projects. Conversely, demand and production may decrease substantially in winter due to inclement weather and extreme conditions, which can negatively impact both production processes and the ability of workers to operate outdoors. We continuously monitor market conditions and adjust our production and inventory management strategies to align with anticipated seasonal demand and potential weather-related disruptions. Regulatory Matters Our operations are subject to and affected by federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations relating to, among other things, environmental matters (including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions), health and safety matters (including related to the use of hazardous materials), consumer protection, trade regulations, anti-bribery, anti-corruption and taxation. These laws and regulations are constantly evolving and may be interpreted, applied, created, or amended, in a manner that could harm our business. In addition, the applicability and interpretation of these laws and regulations often are uncertain, particularly in new and rapidly evolving areas of the law, such as those relating to climate change. Our mining operations are required to comply with government land use plans and zoning requirements. We are required by government authorities to obtain specific licenses and permits to allow for the extraction and processing of mineral reserves. These requirements vary between the United States and Canada, between individual states and provinces, and within local markets. The terms and general availability of government permits required to conduct our business influence the scope of our operations on the respective sites. The time periods for these operating licenses and permits can vary between jurisdictions and sites. We are also required to adhere to applicable restrictions, often including establishing appropriate environmental management systems, to minimize the risk that necessary permits are revoked, modified or not renewed. We are also subject to multiple laws that require us, as a mine operator, to reclaim and restore properties after mining activities have ceased. As a result, we are required to record reasonable provisions for such reclamation in our consolidated financial statements. We are also subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in the United States and similar anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, antitrust and other international laws and regulations applicable in Switzerland and other jurisdictions in which we operate. Such laws generally prohibit, among other things, corruptly providing, offering, promising or authorizing, directly or indirectly, anything of value to foreign officials, political parties or candidates for political office or private parties for the purposes of obtaining or retaining business. Although we have implemented policies and procedures, there can be no assurance these will be sufficient to prevent or detect these inappropriate practices. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Regulatory and Legal Matters.” Corporate Information Amrize Ltd was incorporated in Switzerland on April 6, 2023 as Holcim North America Finance Ltd. On July 1, 2024, Holcim acquired all of the ordinary shares and thereafter the name of this entity was changed to Amrize Ltd. On June 23, 2025, Holcim completed the spin-off of its North American business, pursuant to which transaction Holcim distributed 100% of the Company Shares to its stockholders, completing the Spin-Off through a pro rata distribution (the “Distribution”) of the Company Shares held by Holcim as a dividend-in-kind to the holders of ordinary shares of Holcim. As a result of the Distribution, Amrize Ltd became an independent public company. The Company Shares are listed under the symbol “AMRZ” on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Our principal executive offices are located at Grafenauweg 8, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, and our telephone number is +41 (0) 58 858 58 58. We also have operational headquarters in Chicago. Amrize Ltd Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to reports filed pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act, are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and file or furnish reports, proxy statements, and other information with the SEC. Such reports and other information filed by us with the SEC are available at www.amrize.com when such reports are available on the SEC's website. Item 1A. Risk Factors Our consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows and reputation can be adversely affected by various risks. These risks include the principal factors listed below and the other matters set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. There may be additional risks of which we are not presently aware or that we currently believe are immaterial that could have an adverse impact on our business. Certain statements contained in the risk factors described below are forward-looking statements. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for more information. Risk Factor Summary Risks Relating to our Business and Industry • Economic conditions, including inflation, have affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. • We are affected by the level of demand in the construction industry. • We and our customers participate in cyclical industries and regional markets, which are subject to industry downturns. • Changes in the cost and/or availability of raw materials required to run our business, including related supply chain disruptions, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.• High energy and fuel costs have had and may continue to have a material adverse effect on our operating results.• The development and introduction of new products and technologies, or the failure to do so, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. • We operate in a highly competitive industry with numerous players employing different competitive strategies and if we do not compete effectively, our revenues, market share and results of operations may be adversely affected. • We may not be able to successfully integrate or realize the expected benefits from any acquisitions or joint ventures. • The loss of, a significant decline in business with, or pricing pressures from, one or more of our key customers or distributors could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. • If we fail to accurately forecast project budgets and timelines, or if we deliver projects that do not meet contracted standards, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
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9 condition, liquidity and results of operations.• We could be adversely affected by any significant or prolonged disruption to our production facilities. • Our business is capital intensive, resulting in significant fixed and semi-fixed costs. Therefore, our earnings are sensitive to changes in volume. Risks Relating to Regulatory and Legal Matters • We are subject to the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate and do business and non-compliance, any material changes in such laws and regulations and/or any significant delays in assessing the impact and/or adapting to such changes in laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.• We or our third-party suppliers may fail to maintain, obtain or renew or may experience material delays in obtaining requisite governmental or other approvals, licenses and permits for the conduct of our business. • We are subject to litigation proceedings, including, but not limited to, government investigations relating to antitrust and other proceedings, that could harm our business and our reputation. 10 Amrize Ltd • Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. • We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, antitrust, anti-boycott, economic sanctions, trade embargoes and export control laws and regulations in the countries in which we do business. Any violation of any such laws or regulations could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, as well as harm our reputation.• We operate in multiple tax jurisdictions. Changes in tax law or its application in the jurisdictions in which we operate, or successful challenges to our tax positions by tax authorities, could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flow. Risks Relating to the Ownership of Company Shares • The market price and trading volume of the Company Shares may fluctuate significantly. • We cannot guarantee the timing, amount or payment of dividends on Company Shares. • Dividends on Company Shares may subject our shareholders to Swiss withholding tax. • The price of Company Shares and the Swiss franc value of any dividends may be negatively affected by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate. • Swiss law imposes certain restrictions on our ability to repurchase our shares.• Our Articles of Association contain an exclusive forum provision that could limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that the shareholder believes is favorable for such disputes and may discourage lawsuits against us and any of our directors, officers or other employees. Risks Relating to the Spin-Off • We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Spin-Off, and the Spin-Off may adversely impact our business.• The non-recurring and recurring costs of the Spin-Off may be greater than we expected. • We have limited history operating as an independent, publicly traded company, and our financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company, and therefore may not be a reliable indicator of our future results. • If we are unable to implement and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and the market price of Company Shares could be adversely affected. • We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, debt obligations that could adversely affect our business, profitability and our ability to meet obligations. Risks Relating to our Business and Industry Economic conditions, including inflation, have affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Global economic conditions have had and may continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. In recent years, inflation has reached record highs in the United States and Canada, driven mainly by supply chain issues (including input shortages, labor constraints and rising commodity prices), an excess demand for goods and services and a significant increase in energy and food prices, in part due to geopolitical events. High inflation can deteriorate global economic conditions and cause a rise in the costs of manufacturing our products, as well as an increase in related expenses, such as freight related expenses. High inflation can also increase our costs of capital. Inflation and its related effects could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. See “High energy and fuel costs have had and may continue to have a material adverse effect on our operating results” for information on how energy and fuel costs affect the costs of manufacturing our products and related expenses. In recent years, central banks worldwide have increased interest rates in an attempt to reduce persistent inflation, anchor inflation expectations and, in many cases, protect their own currencies from potential depreciation and market turmoil. Energy or food price shocks could cause inflation to persist despite these efforts. If higher interest rates or other efforts to curb inflation fail to reduce inflation in the short term, central banks may be inclined to keep interest rates higher for longer, potentially causing deep damage to their economies (affecting the investment capacity of consumers and enterprises and damaging the purchasing power of consumers due to higher loan payments, Amrize Ltd causing governments to issue debt), enlarging and deepening a potential recession in many of the markets where we operate. In addition to inflation, potential causes of deterioration in global economic conditions include worsening geopolitical relations, pandemics or epidemics, cyber-attacks involving critical infrastructure, decreased trade and capital flows, social unrest and adverse climate shocks. In general, demand for our products is strongly correlated to levels of construction activity, as well as private and public infrastructure spending. Declines in the construction industry are usually correlated with declines in general economic conditions. As a result, the
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11 deterioration of global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We are affected by the level of demand in the construction industry. Demand for our construction products and materials is directly related to the level of activity in the construction industry, which includes residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. Although our products are essential to commercial and residential construction, any decrease in demand for such construction projects could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our products are also used in a variety of public infrastructure projects that are funded and financed by federal, state and local governments, including public construction projects and projects to build, expand and repair roads and highways. Infrastructure spending may be adversely affected by several factors. For instance, under U.S. law, annual funding levels for highways are subject to yearly appropriation reviews. The uncertainties associated with these reviews or other factors, including changing government priorities, fiscal constraints, delays in project approvals and shifts in political leadership, could result in states being reluctant to undertake large multi-year highway projects. In addition, disruptions in federal funding due to government shutdowns, sequestration measures or debt ceiling negotiations could further delay or reduce infrastructure investment. In general, there can be no assurance as to the amount and timing of appropriations for spending on federal, state or local projects. Any decrease in the amount of government funds available for such projects could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We and our customers participate in cyclical industries and regional markets, which are subject to industry downturns. A majority of our revenues is from customers who are in industries and businesses that are cyclical in nature and subject to changes in general economic conditions. For example, many of our customers operate in the construction industry, which is affected by a variety of factors, such as general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, inflationary pressures, fluctuations in raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, demographic and population shifts, levels of infrastructure spending and other factors beyond our control. Such factors may materially impair the ability of current and/or prospective customers to obtain credit. In addition, since our operations are in a variety of geographic markets within the Amrize territories, our business may be impacted by differing economic conditions in a particular geographic market within the Amrize territories. Our business may suffer as a result of worsening economic conditions. Economic downturns in the industries to which we sell our products or localized downturns in the regions where we sell our products, particularly in North America, generally have an adverse effect on demand for our products and negatively affect our ability to collect receivables. In general, any downturns in these industries or regions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. While demand for certain of our Building Envelope products is driven by R&R activities (such as re-roofing) which are less likely to be postponed during periods of recession or slower economic growth, economic downturns may have a stronger impact on new construction, which could have a material impact on demand for our Building Materials products. Changes in the cost and/or availability of raw materials required to run our business, including related supply chain disruptions, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our cement, ready-mix and aggregates businesses, as well as our trading operations, depend on a reliable supply of mineral resources, such as aggregates, sand and limestone, as well as mineral additives such as slag and fly ash. Our Building Envelope segment requires a different set of raw materials, with a large dependency on petroleum-based products, chemicals, resins, asphalt, glass fiber, granules and other commodities. While we try to secure our needed supply of such materials, products or resources through long-term renewable contracts, those contracts may not be sufficient to meet our needs, or we may be unable to renew or replace existing contracts when they expire or are terminated in the future. If our suppliers Amrize Ltd are not able to deliver to us the contractual quantities because of volatile shipping or trade situations, or if laws and/or regulations limit our access to these materials, products, reserves or resources, sourcing costs for these materials could increase significantly or require us to find alternative sources for these materials. Our focus on sustainable sourcing practices may also limit the pool of qualified suppliers from which we may choose to source, as we prioritize contractors that respect decent working conditions, protect the environment and observe human rights standards. If our existing suppliers are unable to satisfy our demand, and we are unable to secure supply elsewhere, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. Further, although we generally maintain our own reserves of limestone, aggregates and other materials that we use to manufacture our products, costs of such resources could increase and we may be unable to find alternative suppliers at more reasonable costs, if at all. Our ability to find and develop quality reserves and accurately calculate and report our reserve estimates depend upon geological interpretation and statistical inferences or assumptions drawn from drilling and sampling analyses, which are subject to inherent uncertainties. If any of these estimates prove to be inaccurate, our operations and financial condition could be materially adversely impacted. High energy and fuel costs have had and may continue to have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Energy, including diesel fuel, natural gas, electricity, coal, petroleum coke and liquid asphalt represent an important part of our cost structure. The price and availability of energy and fuel are generally subject to market volatility and inflation, and have had, and may continue to have, an adverse impact on our costs and operating results. If third-party suppliers fail to provide to us the required amounts of energy or fuel under existing agreements, we may need to acquire energy or fuel at an increased cost from other suppliers to fulfill contractual commitments with third parties or for use in our operations. Governments have introduced and may continue to introduce or tighten clean energy obligations or impose excise taxes and carbon emission caps. For example, Canada, where we produce cement, has a cap-and-trade system, which imposes a dollar/carbon tax applied directly to oil and gas emissions. Any new carbon emission caps or taxes, or any tightening of existing caps, could increase our energy costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our commitment to transition to and increase the use of alternative energy sources and fuels may limit our flexibility to use energy sources and fuels that may be more cost-effective and require us to incur more in capital expenditures and investments than we currently have planned. However, if our efforts to increase our use of alternative fuels are unsuccessful, due to their limited availability, price volatility or otherwise, we would be required to use traditional fuels, which may be more expensive at any given time and increase our energy and fuel costs. Further, use of traditional fuels may subject us to increased governmental scrutiny and regulations. Any of this could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The development and introduction of new products and technologies, or the failure to do so, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Materials such as plastic, aluminum, ceramics, glass, wood and steel can be used in construction as a substitute for cement, ready-mix concrete or aggregates. In addition, the integration of new technologies in the construction industry, such as 3D printing, mini-mills and mobile plants, could adversely impact the demand and price for our existing products. Research aimed at developing new construction techniques and modern materials and digitalizing the construction industry may result in the introduction of new products and
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12 technologies that could reduce the demand for and prices of our products. While we strive to introduce new products or products with non-traditional compositions, and to develop and market new construction techniques and technologies, our efforts to introduce new products and develop construction techniques and technologies may be unsuccessful or unprofitable, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We may also from time to time pursue opportunities which are natural extensions of our existing core businesses and which allow us to take advantage of our core competencies, existing infrastructure and customer relationships. Our likelihood of success in pursuing and realizing these opportunities must be considered in light of the expenses, difficulties and delays frequently encountered in connection with the early phases of business development or product line expansion, including the difficulties involved in obtaining permits; planning and constructing new facilities; transporting and storing products; establishing, maintaining or expanding customer relationships; as well as navigating the regulatory environment in which 13 Amrize Ltd we operate. We may not be successful in the pursuits and realization of such opportunities, and any resulting investment losses or impairments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations. We operate in a highly competitive industry with numerous players employing different competitive strategies and if we do not compete effectively, our revenues, market share and results of operations may be adversely affected. The industry in which we operate is highly competitive and are served by numerous companies with recognized brand names, as well as new entrants and increasing imports. Companies in this industry compete based on a variety of factors. For example, we generally compete based on quality, value proposition, capacity, price, customer service, delivery time and proximity to the customer. In certain regions in which we compete, some of our competitors may be more established, benefit from greater brand recognition or have greater manufacturing and distribution channels and other resources than we do or offer a better customer experience than we do. In addition, if our competitors were to combine, or if our competitors individually acquire operations from one another, they may be able to compete more effectively with us. In addition, if our competitors were to dispose of assets to new entrants, asset optimization by buyers of the disposed assets could result in an operational cost advantage. As a result, if we are not able to compete effectively, we may lose market share and our revenues could decline or grow at a slower rate and our business and results of operations would be harmed, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Activities in our business can be hazardous and can cause injury to people or damage to property in certain circumstances. Most of our production facilities, as well as mineral extraction locations, require individuals to work with chemicals and other hazardous substances, equipment and other materials that have the potential to cause fatalities, harm and injury. An accident or injury that occurs at our facilities could result in disruptions to our business and operations and could have legal and regulatory, as well as reputational, consequences. Such injuries, as well as any liabilities related thereto, could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. Additionally, cement production raises a number of health and safety risks, which could expose us to possible liability claims for personal injury or property damage, including due to alleged design or manufacturing defects in our products. Some of our aggregates products contain and some of our construction and material processing operations release particles that may directly or indirectly lead to personal injury, and we may face claims related to exposure to these products or substances, which could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. Other health and safety risks related to our business include burns arising from contact with hot cement kiln dust or dust on preheater systems; noise, including from chutes and hoppers, milling plants, exhaust fans and blowers; the potential for dioxin formation if chlorine-containing alternative fuels are introduced into kilns; plant cleaning and maintenance activities involving working at elevated heights or in confined or other awkward locations, and the storage and handling of coal, pet coke and certain alternative fuels, which, in their finely ground state, can pose a risk of fire or explosion; and health hazards associated with operating ready-mix concrete trucks.We may also be exposed to liability resulting from injuries or fatalities involving third-party service providers, such as drivers for our suppliers when delivering products or services to us. While we actively seek to minimize the risk posed by these issues, personal injury claims may be made and substantial damages awarded against us, which could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Additionally, we may also be required to change our operational practices, which may require material capital expenditure. We could face claims related to product liability, workers’ compensation, automotive liability and general liability and we may not have sufficient insurance to cover those claims. We are subject to a broad range of liability risks, including claims related to product liability, workers’ compensation, automotive liability, general liability, and other claims. Our products are used in a variety of residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications, which exposes us to potential claims alleging product defects, improper installation, or inadequate warnings. Such claims may result in personal injury, property damage, or other losses, and can have a significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Amrize Ltd In addition to product liability, our employees work in environments where workplace injuries may occur, subjecting us to workers’ compensation claims that can be unpredictable in both frequency and severity. We also operate vehicles and require employees to drive as part of their job responsibilities, which exposes us to automotive liability risks, including claims arising from accidents resulting in bodily injury or property damage. Our business activities further expose us to general liability risks, such as premises liability and third-party injuries occurring at our facilities or in connection with our operations. While we maintain insurance coverage for many of these risks, there is no assurance that such coverage will be adequate to cover all claims or that we will be able to obtain or maintain such coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Insurance policies may have limitations, exclusions, or may not cover certain types of claims. Furthermore, adverse developments in the insurance market could result in increased premiums or reduced availability of coverage. Any liability not covered by insurance or that exceeds our established
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14 reserves could materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.We may face warranty claims if customers are not satisfied with the performance of our Building Envelope products. We provide standard warranties on many of our products within the Building Envelope segment. Standard warranty terms range from one year to limited lifetime coverage. We also offer extended warranty contracts on sales of certain products within the Building Envelope segment, including extended warranties generally ranging from five to 30 years on many of our roofing systems. We may experience costs of warranty claims when our products are not performing to the satisfaction of the customer even though they have not caused harm to others or property. We have received and may in the future receive notices of claims arising from such warranties. We estimate our future warranty costs based on historical trends and product sales, but we may fail to accurately estimate those costs. Warranty claims are not insurable, and any increase in warranty claims relative to historical levels could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. Our portfolio of products, and in particular our Building Envelope portfolio, has grown largely through acquisitions, and there is no assurance that we will be able to continue to acquire additional products to support future growth. In prior years, we have been able to increase the size and scope of our product offerings in large part through acquisitions from third parties. For example, in 2023, we completed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”) roofing systems, and in 2022 we acquired Malarkey, a residential roofing company. Companies producing building materials at scale in the United States and Canada typically become available for purchase only infrequently, and often only in connection with a merger, acquisition or corporate reorganization or refinancing. When companies become available for purchase, the process is often highly competitive, which tends to result in relatively high valuations for the target company. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to identify appropriate acquisition candidates or acquire new products at values that we consider reasonable. We may not be able to successfully integrate or realize the expected benefits from any acquisitions or joint ventures. Strategic acquisitions are a core part of our growth strategy, and we expect to acquire new operations and enter into joint ventures or investments and integrate such operations or assets into our existing operations in the future. We may not be successful in identifying or acquiring suitable assets in the future, and we may not be able to acquire assets or enter into joint ventures on favorable terms or at all. Acquisitions, joint ventures or investments may have a material impact on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our ability to realize the expected benefits from any acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or partnerships depends, in large part, on our ability to integrate acquired operations with our existing operations in a timely and effective manner or our ability to properly manage, together with our partners, any joint venture, partnership or other business where we hold an interest. These efforts may not be successful. In particular, we may not be able to retain key employees of the companies we acquire, we may not identify all material issues in the course of our due diligence and we may fail to achieve any anticipated cost savings from any acquisitions, joint ventures or investments. Failure to realize the expected benefits from such acquisitions or joint ventures, if at all made, may cause us to not achieve certain of our strategic goals and, in turn, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Amrize Ltd The loss of, a significant decline in business with, or pricing pressures from, one or more of our key customers or distributors could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We operate in several niche areas within our Building Envelope segment in which a significant portion of our revenues are attributable to a few large distributors. A significant reduction in purchases by one or more of these distributors could have an adverse effect on the performance of our Building Envelope segment. Some of our key customers enjoy significant purchasing power that may be used to exert pricing pressure on us. Additionally, as many of our products are purchased as part of a long supply chain to the ultimate consumer, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected if one or more key customers or distributors elects to in-source or find alternative suppliers for any of the products that we currently provide. Our operations and ability to source products and materials can be affected by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Construction activity, and thus demand for our products, has historically substantially decreased during periods of cold weather, or generally in any rainy and snowy weather. Consequently, demand for our products has historically been significantly lower during the winter or raining and snowing seasons in the United States and Canada. Generally, winter weather significantly reduces our first quarter sales volumes, and to a lesser extent our fourth quarter sales volumes. Sales volumes in these regions generally increase during the second and third quarters because of normally better weather conditions and thus our ability to source materials, and our customers’ ability to utilize these materials for construction activity. However, high levels of rainfall and/or snow can also adversely affect our operations during these periods, as well as our access to products and materials used in our operations. In addition, natural disasters, such as severe droughts, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes and other such weather phenomena have had, and in the future could have, a negative impact on our sales volumes, which could also have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Our operations in the southeastern United States are particularly exposed to hurricanes and similar weather events. Severe weather conditions could increase our costs. In general, decreases in sales volumes because of weather events or natural disasters are usually counterbalanced by the increase in the demand for our products during the reconstruction phase after such events, unless any of our operating units or facilities are impacted by the natural disaster, or if our access to our sources of raw materials and the general supply chain is also affected. Such adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, the severity and frequency of which may be exacerbated by climate change, can have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations if they occur with unusual intensity, during abnormal periods, or last longer than usual, or if they cause scarcity and increases in the cost of the products we need to run our business, especially during peak construction periods. If we fail to accurately forecast project budgets and timelines, or if we deliver projects that do not meet contracted standards, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Construction projects are complex endeavors, with each project posing a unique set of requirements, challenges and variables. A substantial portion of our revenues is derived from projects that involve multiple parties, years and/or products. The confluence of geographical conditions, regulatory environments and fluctuating costs of raw materials can introduce uncertainties that complicate the process of demand estimation for our products. While we employ sophisticated forecasting models and consider historical data to predict project needs with the highest possible accuracy, the inherent variability of project specifications and external market conditions means that there is always a risk of deviation from our projections. An incorrect forecast of the quantity or type of products required for a particular project can lead to either a surplus or a
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15 shortage, each carrying its own set of financial implications. A surplus may result in increased inventory holding costs and potential write-downs if the product remains unsold, while a shortage could lead to project delays, contractual penalties or the loss of future business opportunities due to an inability to meet customer demand in a timely manner. 16 Amrize Ltd We could be adversely affected by any significant or prolonged disruption to our production facilities. Any prolonged and/or significant disruption to our production facilities, whether due to repair, maintenance or servicing, governmental or administrative actions, regulatory issues, civil unrest, industrial accidents, unavailability or excessively high cost of raw materials such as energy to the point of making it inefficient to run our production facilities, mechanical equipment failure, human error, cyber-attack to our systems, public health threat or other reasons, could adversely affect our operations. Additionally, any major or sustained disruptions in the supply of utilities such as water, gas or electricity or any fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, volcanic eruption, landslide, blizzard or other natural calamities or communal unrest or acts of terrorism may disrupt our operations or damage our production facilities or inventories and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We typically shut down our facilities to undertake maintenance and repair work at scheduled intervals. Although we schedule shutdowns such that not all our facilities are shut down at the same time, the unexpected shutdown or closure of any facility or the unexpected prolongation for unforeseen reasons of any scheduled shutdown or temporary closure, may materially affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations from one period to another. Labor activism and unrest, rising labor rates, further unionization, work stoppages or failure by us to maintain satisfactory labor relations, could adversely affect our results of operations. Labor activism and unrest may adversely affect our operations and thereby adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. We may experience labor unrest, activism, disputes or actions in the future, including as a result of labor laws and regulations. Further, rising labor rates may lead to significant increases in our operating and administrative expenses. A significant portion of our work force is unionized under several different unions. The unions in several of our facilities require us to negotiate the wages, benefits and other terms of employment with these employees collectively pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. Our financial results could be materially adversely affected if such labor negotiations result in substantially higher compensation costs or materially restrict how we are able to run our operations. In addition, our inability to negotiate acceptable contracts with any of these labor unions as existing collective bargaining agreements expire could result in strikes or work stoppages by the affected workers. While we do not currently expect any labor interruptions of significant duration, if our unionized employees were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, at one or more of our major facilities, we could experience a significant disruption of our operations, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Although we are not aware of any present active union organizing drives at any of our other facilities, we cannot predict the impact of any further unionization of our workplace. Future labor disagreements could result in work stoppages. Any prolonged work stoppages at any of our facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, some of our direct or indirect customers, third-party suppliers and critical transportation providers have unionized work forces. Strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by these customers, suppliers or transportation providers could cause delays in our ability to produce and deliver our products and/or result in decreased demand for our products, such as due to closures of construction sites where our products are used. In recent years, labor strikes and work stoppages have become more frequent in North America and in the United States in particular. Any interruption in our business due to a labor strike or slowdown could have a material adverse effect on us. We depend on the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel, and our failure to attract and retain such personnel could adversely affect our businesses. Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued services of, and on our ability to attract and retain, our key personnel and executive officers, including qualified management, operations, engineering, manufacturing, technical, marketing and sales, and support personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting or retaining such qualified personnel, which could negatively affect our businesses. Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to identify and develop or recruit talent to succeed our senior management and other key positions throughout the organization. If we fail to identify and develop or recruit successors, we are at risk of being harmed by the departures of these key employees. Failure to ensure effective transfer of knowledge and smooth transitions involving key employees could hinder our strategic planning and execution and adversely affect our results of operations and prospects. Amrize Ltd We are increasingly dependent on information technology and our systems and infrastructure, as well as those provided by third-party service providers, face certain risks, including cybersecurity risks. An inability to successfully maintain information technology systems and their security, as well as protect data and other confidential information, could adversely affect our business and reputation. We increasingly rely on a variety of information technology and automated operating systems to manage and support our operations, including for the processing, storage and transmission of confidential, sensitive, proprietary, personal and other types of information. The proper functioning of this technology and these systems is critical to the efficient operation and management of our business. Our systems and technologies may require modifications or upgrades as a result of technological changes, growth in our business and to enhance our business security. These changes may be costly and disruptive to our operations and could impose substantial demands on our systems and increase system outage time. See “—The transitional services Holcim has agreed to provide to us may not be sufficient for our needs. In addition, Holcim may fail to perform under various transaction agreements that will be executed as part of the Separation, which may create risks to the protection and value of our trade secrets, or we may fail to have necessary systems and
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17 services in place when Holcim is no longer obligated to provide services under the various agreements.” Our information technology systems, as well as those provided by third-party service providers, may be vulnerable to damage, disruption or intrusion, such as physical or electronic break-ins, catastrophic events, power outages, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, telecommunication and computer system malfunctions or network failures. Such information technology systems are also vulnerable to security breaches, vendor software supply chain compromises, computer viruses and cyber-attacks, including malicious codes, worms, ransomware, malware, phishing, hacking, denial of service attacks and unauthorized access. Furthermore, while we expect to further integrate digital technologies into our operations, these integration efforts and the engagement of additional technology service providers and systems in our operations could increase our exposure to these risks. To try to minimize such risks, we attempt to safeguard our systems and electronic information through a set of cybersecurity controls, processes and a proactive monitoring service designed to attend to potential breaches, but such policies and procedures may not be sufficient to avoid all damage, disruption or intrusion to our information technology systems, particularly as the sophistication of bad actors continues to evolve. In addition, we have disaster recovery plans in case of incidents that could cause major disruptions to our business. However, these measures may not be sufficient, and our systems may have in the past been, and may in the future be, subject to certain intrusions that could result in a material breach or material impact to us, including distributed denial of service attacks, unauthorized access attempts, brute force attacks and phishing. We cannot assure you that our systems will not be subject to certain intrusions, or that we will be able to promptly identify every intrusion that may occur. In a business environment that relies on complex digital networks, cybercriminals are often outpacing a company’s ability to prevent and manage cyberthreats. The digitalization of global supply chains creates new risks as we increasingly rely on technology and third-party service providers. In recent years there has been an increase in security threats, including, but not limited to, phishing and malware/ransomware campaigns and exploitation of video collaboration vulnerabilities, among other things. The techniques used by cyber criminals change frequently and may be enhanced through the use of artificial intelligence. Protecting against these threats may require significant resources, and we may not anticipate all types of security threats or implement measures that protect against all of the significant risks to our systems. In addition, we rely on a number of third-party service providers to execute certain business processes and maintain certain information technology systems and infrastructure, and any breach of security of, or failure to perform by, such service providers could impair our ability to effectively operate. Furthermore, as the number of employees working from home and from jurisdictions in which we do not have material business operations, such as Colombia, has increased, and may continue to increase, so does cyber risk due to inadequate security configurations of domestic (home) networks and use of non-corporate devices. While we have implemented additional cybersecurity technology and controls designed to reduce and mitigate the impact of such risks, we cannot assure you that intrusions will not occur. Any significant information leakages or theft of information, or any unlawful processing of or access to personal data, including in connection with activities of our applicable third-party service providers, could affect our compliance with data privacy laws in the countries in which we currently operate, or operate in the future, and make us subject to regulatory and civil actions, including substantial fines and private litigation, and could damage our relationship with our employees, customers and suppliers, which could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. Amrize Ltd Furthermore, while we may from time to time carry insurance coverage that, subject to its terms and conditions, is intended to address certain costs associated with cyber incidents, network failures and data privacy-related concerns, this insurance coverage may not, depending on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding an incident, cover all losses or types of claims that may arise from an incident or the damage to our reputation or brands that may result from an incident. Additionally, if the information technology systems of our third party service providers become subject to security breaches or disruptions, we may have insufficient recourse against such third parties. Accordingly, any significant disruption to our systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, and could also harm our reputation. Our intellectual property rights may not provide meaningful commercial protection for our products, manufacturing processes or services, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on our intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, confidential information, as well as intellectual property licensed from third parties, to protect and differentiate our products, manufacturing processes and services. We attempt to monitor and protect against activities that might infringe, dilute, or otherwise violate our intellectual property rights and try to rely on intellectual property laws to protect our rights. However, we may not protect our intellectual property to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, and we may be unaware of unauthorized use of our intellectual property. To the extent we cannot protect our products, manufacturing processes or services with intellectual property law protection, or are unable to enforce our intellectual property rights, unauthorized use and misuse of our intellectual property or innovations, including by Holcim, could harm our competitive position and have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the laws of some jurisdictions outside of the United States provide lesser protection for our proprietary rights, and we therefore may not be able to effectively enforce our intellectual property rights in these jurisdictions. Additionally, there can be no assurance as to the breadth or degree of protection that future intellectual property, such as patents and trademarks, may afford us, or that any pending patent or trademark applications will result in issued patents or trademark registrations, or that competitors will not develop similar or superior methods or products outside the protection of any intellectual property owned by us or licensed or sublicensed to us. Current employees, contractors and suppliers have, and former employees, contractors and suppliers may have, access to trade secrets and confidential information regarding our business that could be disclosed improperly and in breach of contract to our competitors or otherwise used to materially adversely harm us. We may be required to defend our intellectual property against infringement or against infringement claims of others. It is possible that our patents, trademarks or other intellectual property rights may be alleged or deemed not to be valid or that infringement, misappropriation or other violation by us of patents, trademarks or other intellectual property rights of others may occur. In the event that our products, manufacturing processes or services or our names and marks, including new names and marks adopted by us in connection with the Spin-Off, are deemed to infringe upon, misappropriate or otherwise violate the patent, trademark or other proprietary rights of others, we could be required to modify the design of our products, manufacturing processes or services, change such names and marks, obtain a license for the use of certain technologies incorporated into our products, manufacturing processes or services or otherwise take appropriate action to cease any such infringement, misappropriation or other violation (including by ceasing to sell or otherwise commercially exploit affected products, names or brands). There can be no assurance that we would be able to do any of the foregoing in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions or at all, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, enforcing or defending a patent, registered trademark or other proprietary right may require substantial financial resources and management attention, and if our products, manufacturing processes or services are deemed to infringe upon or otherwise violate the patents, trademarks or other proprietary rights of others, we could become liable for damages, which could also have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our insurance coverage may not cover all the risks to which we may be exposed, and
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18 unexpected factors affecting our self-insurance could adversely affect our business and financial condition. Among others, we face the risks of fatalities and injury of our employees and contractors, loss and damage to our products, property and machinery due to, among other things, public health threats, fire, theft and natural 19 Amrize Ltd disasters, and also face risks related to cybersecurity related matters. Such events may cause a disruption to, or cessation of, our operations and business. Further, we face risks of litigation for injuries or other damage as a result of our operations and the use of our products by customers and other third parties. See “—Activities in our business can be hazardous and can cause injury to people or damage to property in certain circumstances.”With respect to certain claims arising out of certain matters that occur at or prior to the Spin-Off, we may seek coverage under certain Holcim third-party insurance policies to the extent that coverage may be available thereunder. Our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses and liabilities. In addition, our insurance coverage may not cover all the risks to which we may be exposed. If our losses exceed our insurance coverage, or if we are not covered by the insurance policies we have taken up, we may be liable to cover any shortfall or losses. Our insurance premiums may also increase substantially because of such claims. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. In addition to our responsibility for standard deductibles charged by our insurers, we have elected to self-insure a portion of our property, healthcare, auto, workers’ compensation, product liability, marine cargo and cyber risks. While self-insurance can provide cost savings by reducing premium expenses to third-party insurers, it exposes us to potential volatility in expense levels due to unpredictable and potentially significant claims. The lack of predictability in claims may result in substantial financial exposure, which could materially affect our financial condition and operating results. While we maintain a reserve for estimated self-insurance liabilities, if actual claims exceed these reserves, or if a catastrophic event occurs that is not fully covered by our excess insurance policies, our earnings and cash flows could be adversely impacted. Future pandemics and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Our operations expose us to risks associated with pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Pandemics have in the past resulted and may in the future result in governments implementing strict measures to help control the spread of a virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments, school closures and other measures. Such public health emergencies may have negative impacts on our operations, supply chain, transportation networks and customers. The extent to which a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any variant thereof, or any other pandemic, in our primary areas of operation may impact our employees, employee productivity, business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows will depend on future developments, which remain highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to, the duration and geographic spread of any outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact. Some of our products are commodities, which are subject to significant changes in supply and demand and price fluctuations. Some of the products sold by us are commodities, and competition among manufacturers is based largely on price. Prices are often subject to material changes in response to relatively minor fluctuations in supply and demand, general economic conditions and other market conditions beyond our control. Increases in the production capacity of industry participants for products such as asphalt or cement, or increases in cement imports, tend to create an oversupply of such products leading to an imbalance between supply and demand, which can have a negative impact on product prices. There can be no assurance that prices for products sold by us will not decline in the future or that such declines will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our business is capital intensive, resulting in significant fixed and semi-fixed costs. Therefore, our earnings are sensitive to changes in volume. Due to the high levels of fixed capital required to produce our products, our ability to remain profitable is dependent on achieving and maintaining strong volumes of production and sales. Any decreases in volume could have an adverse effect on our ability to raise capital in the private or public markets, our financial condition and our results of operations. In addition, our plants require significant capital expenditures to support our business. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash to maintain the property and machinery necessary to operate our business, we may be required to reduce or delay planned capital expenditures or incur additional debt, which could in turn materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Following the Spin-Off, we are no longer able to rely on the earnings, assets or cash flows of Holcim and Holcim does not provide funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements, which may impact the interest rate charged to us on debt financings, the amounts of indebtedness, types of Amrize Ltd financing structures and debt markets that may be available to us, and our ability to make payments on and to refinance any indebtedness”. Significant changes in the cost and availability of transportation and related logistical disruptions could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and business, including our trading operations. Some of the raw materials used in our manufacturing processes, such as coal or coke, are transported to our facilities by truck, rail cars, ships, barges or tugs. In addition, transportation logistics play an important part in allowing us to supply products to our customers, whether by truck, rail or marine. Certain of our products are more difficult and costly to transport over long distances, which limits the areas typically served by our business. Significant increases in the cost of fuel or energy can result in material increases in the cost of transportation, which could materially and adversely affect our operating income. In addition, reductions in the availability of certain modes of transportation, such as rail, marine or trucking, could limit our ability to deliver products and therefore materially and adversely affect our operating income, business, financial condition and liquidity. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates may have an adverse effect on our business. Although the majority of our operations are in the United States and Canada, we have suppliers and customers across the world, and therefore face foreign exchange risks arising from various currency exposures such as the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar. As a result, movements in exchange rates may have a
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20 p g ynegative influence on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Currency fluctuations can result in the recognition of foreign exchange losses on transactions, which are reflected in our consolidated financial statements. With regard to transaction-based foreign currency exposures, our policy is to hedge material foreign currency exposures through derivative instruments. If we are unable to manage foreign exchange risk effectively through hedging or otherwise, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected in the future. Our use of derivative financial instruments could negatively affect our net income and liquidity. We may use various derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forwards and swaps and commodity contracts, to manage our exposure to certain market risks. Our actual hedging decisions will be determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time of the hedge and may differ from time to time. There is no assurance that our use of such instruments will allow us to achieve these objectives due to the inherent risks in any derivatives transaction or the risk that we may be unable to access such instruments at reasonable costs, or at all. If we enter into new derivative financial instruments, we may incur net losses and be subject to margin calls requiring a substantial amount of cash to be covered, which may reduce the funds available to us for our operations or other capital needs. In addition, as with any derivative position, we assume the creditworthiness risk of the counterparty, including the risk that the counterparty may not honor its obligations to us. Political, social and geopolitical events, possible changes in public policies and other societal risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our operations are mostly located in the United States, Canada and Jamaica. We also have employees and support operations in Colombia. We are also exposed to the circumstances prevalent in the countries from which we procure materials and in which we market our products. Political, economic, geopolitical or social developments such as elections, new governments, changes in public policy, economic circumstances, laws and/or regulations, trade policies, political agreements or disagreements, civil disturbances or a rise in violence or the perception of violence, could have a material adverse effect on global or local financial markets, and in turn on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. A change in federal or national government and the political party in control of the legislature in any of the countries where we operate could result in changes to the countries’ economic, political or social conditions, as well as changes to laws, regulations and public policies, which may contribute to economic uncertainty or adverse business conditions and could also materially impact our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. For example, a new administration may decrease infrastructure spending, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Similarly, if no political party wins a clear majority in the legislative bodies of these countries, legislative gridlock and political and economic uncertainty may continue or result. For example, gridlock in the United States could impact, among other things, the ability of the U.S. Congress to raise the U.S. government’s federal debt ceiling. Amrize Ltd We expect an increase of “green” taxes in jurisdictions where we operate. Our operations may also be subject to risks such as increases in governmental royalties, as well as any laws and policies affecting foreign trade, taxation and investment. We supply and ship certain materials and goods pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement, now known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and may be subject to audits, assessments and penalties for non-compliance. While we maintain records to support such inquiries and confirm our compliance, we may face costs and penalties for non-compliance which may be material to our operations. Our ability to import raw materials may be affected by changes in local regulations and government policies regarding such importations. These and any other policies, laws and regulations which are further adopted could result in a deterioration of investment sentiment, political and economic uncertainty, and increased costs for our business, which may in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Further, we sell to customers in countries, including in North America and Europe, where the governments have indicated a willingness to impose, and have in fact imposed, new or strengthened trade protection measures, including tariffs on imports of certain products. New or existing tariffs and other trade measures could adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Some foreign governments, including China, have instituted retaliatory measures on certain U.S. goods and indicated a willingness to impose additional tariffs. We cannot be sure that such additional tariffs will not impact our business, thereby adversely affecting our financial condition. Further conflict between the United States and China, or similar geopolitical challenges, could cause important disruptions in the global economic, financial markets and trade dynamics which could impact the markets in which we operate and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our operations and facilities are subject to risks beyond our control, including terrorist attacks and civil unrest. There may be new attacks or threats that cause any damage to our facilities, or harm our employees, including members of our Board of Directors or senior management, or lead to an economic contraction, financial markets volatility or erection of material barriers to trade. Our goodwill and intangible long-lived assets represent a substantial amount of our total assets. Significant underperformance in any of our operations in the future may give rise to a material write-down of goodwill or long-lived assets, adversely effecting on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Our goodwill and long-lived intangible assets represent 44%, 45% and 47% of our total assets as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, under which goodwill is not amortized but rather is tested for impairment once a year, during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Such events and changes in circumstances may include continued economic uncertainty, lower than forecasted revenue, reduced future cash flow estimates, a sustained decline in stock price or a substantial decline in business performance. We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is at the operating segment level, or one level below. If we determine that the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then we recognize an impairment loss equal to that excess, up to the total amount of goodwill associated with that reporting unit. We also review long-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable. Such events and changes in circumstances may include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant changes in asset use, significant negative industry or economic trends and changes in our business strategy. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the long-lived asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. If the recoverable amount of a long-lived asset is determined to be less than the carrying amount, the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. The impairment assessment requires us to estimate future cash flows based on cash flow models that incorporate various significant assumptions. These significant assumptions generally include forecasted revenues, expenses, resulting EBITDA Margins (as defined in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends, future projected investments to expand our units, discount rates and terminal growth rates. The outcome of the impairment assessment could vary significantly based on the different assumptions used. Impairment losses are recognized in the statement of operations and may therefore have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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21 22 Amrize Ltd Risks Relating to Regulatory and Legal MattersWe are subject to the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate and do business and non-compliance, any material changes in such laws and regulations and/or any significant delays in assessing the impact and/or adapting to such changes in laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our operations are subject to the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate and do business, which laws and regulations (and/or governmental interpretations of such laws and regulations) are subject to change. Such changes in laws and regulations, and/or governmental interpretations of such laws and regulations, may require us to devote a significant amount of time and resources to assess and, if required, to adjust our operations to be compliant with any such changes, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. In addition, any significant delays in assessing the impact and/or adapting to changes in laws and regulations and/or governmental interpretations of such laws and regulations could result in a failure to comply with such laws and regulations, which in turn could lead to significant investigation costs, financial penalties, debarment, profit disgorgement and reputational damage. All of the aforementioned may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We or our third-party suppliers may fail to maintain, obtain or renew or may experience material delays in obtaining requisite governmental or other approvals, licenses and permits for the conduct of our business. We and our third-party suppliers require various governmental, environmental, mining and other approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates in the conduct of our business and operations of our facilities. We and our third-party suppliers may encounter significant problems in obtaining new or renewing existing approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates and may need to expend significant capital to ensure we continue to satisfy the current or new conditions to such approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates that we currently have or may be granted in the future. There may also be delays on the part of regulatory and administrative bodies in reviewing our applications and granting approvals which we cannot control.We make efforts to maintain good long-term relationships and continuous communication with cities and neighboring communities where we operate; however, such communities may develop interests or objectives which are different from, or even in conflict with, our objectives, which could result in legal or administrative proceedings, protests, negative media coverage, direct action or campaigns, including, but not limited to, requests for the government to revoke or deny our concessions, licenses or other permits to operate. This could delay our ability to obtain the related approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates, or could result in us not being able to obtain them at all.In addition, implementation of new laws and regulations on environmental matters in the Amrize Territories or in the countries from which our third-party suppliers source the materials they deliver to us could delay our ability to obtain the related approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates, or could result in us not being able to obtain them at all. If previously obtained approvals, licenses, permits and certificates are revoked and/or if we or our third-party suppliers fail to obtain and/or maintain the necessary approvals, licenses, permits, concessions and certificates required for the conduct of our business, we may be required to incur substantial costs or temporarily suspend or alter the operation of one or more of our facilities, mineral extraction locations or of any relevant component of them, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.Further, title to, and the area of, mineral properties and water rights may be disputed. Mineral properties sometimes contain claims or transfer histories that examiners cannot verify. A successful claim that we do not have title to one or more of our properties or lack appropriate water rights could cause us to lose any rights to explore, develop and extract any minerals or utilize water on that property, without compensation for our prior expenditures relating to such property. Our business may suffer a material adverse effect in the event one or more of our properties are determined to have title deficiencies. In some instances, we have received access rights or easements from third parties, which allow for a more efficient operation than would exist without the access or easement. A third party could take action to suspend such access or easement, and any such action could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Amrize Ltd We are subject to litigation proceedings, including, but not limited to, government investigations relating to antitrust and other proceedings, that could harm our business and our reputation. From time to time, we are and may become involved in litigation, investigations and other legal or administrative proceedings relating to claims arising from our operations or arising from violations or alleged violations of laws, regulations or acts. Investigations and litigation, and in general any legal or administrative proceedings, are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings may occur. Defending ourselves against such lawsuits and invitations can prove costly and divert management’s attention, which could materially adversely affect our business. Regulatory matters and legal proceedings may harm our reputation or affect our ability to conduct our business in the manner that we expect. We may incur substantial costs to settle such matters. In addition, an adverse ruling in any legal proceeding could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Our operations are subject to a broad range of environmental laws and regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. See “Business—Regulatory Matters.” These laws and regulations impose stringent environmental protection standards, which in recent years have become and in the future are expected to continue becoming, progressively stricter regarding, among other things, air emissions (including greenhouse gas emissions), land use and biodiversity, use of alternative fuels, water availability, wastewater discharges, the use and handling of hazardous waste or materials, disclosures and reporting obligations related to the use and handling of hazardous materials, and the remediation of environmental impacts from our operations.
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23 These environmental laws and regulations expose us to the risk of substantial costs and liabilities, including, among other things, taxes, higher investment in equipment and technology, administrative, civil and criminal fines and other sanctions, the payment of compensation to third parties, removal and remediation costs, business disruption and damage to reputation. Under these laws and regulations, we could also be liable for costs of investigation, damages to and loss of use of natural resources, loss of profits or impairment of earning capacity, property damages, costs of increased public services and the issuance of orders enjoining future operations. Certain environmental statutes impose strict joint and several liability for costs required to clean up and restore sites where hazardous substances or other waste products have been disposed of or otherwise released. Moreover, it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury and property or natural resources damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances or other waste products into the environment.Under certain environmental laws and regulations, liability associated with investigation or remediation of hazardous substances can arise at a broad range of properties, including properties currently or formerly owned or operated by us, as well as facilities at which any hazardous substances or wastes generated by us were sent for treatment, storage or disposal, or any areas affected while any hazardous substances or wastes were transported. Such laws and regulations may apply without regard to fault, causation or knowledge of contamination. We occasionally evaluate various alternatives with respect to our facilities, including possible dispositions or closures. Investigations undertaken in connection with these activities (or ongoing operational or construction activities) may lead to hazardous substance releases or discoveries of historical contamination that must be remediated, and closures of facilities may trigger compliance requirements that are not applicable to operating facilities. Compliance with these laws and regulations could adversely affect our operations in the future. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that existing or future circumstances or developments with respect to the impact of our operations will not require us to make significant remediation or restoration expenditures, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.The cement manufacturing process requires the combustion of large amounts of fuel and creates carbon dioxide as a by-product of the calcination process. While we expect to meet all emissions standards in the areas in which we operate, we estimate that we will continue to incur operating costs at each plant to comply and could incur penalties if we fail to comply.Further, we have in the past, and may in the future, receive notices of violations for various infractions associated with our plants. We have also in the past, and may in the future, be subject to consent decrees, which are time-consuming to litigate and costly to remediate should it be found that we in fact violated certain federal, state, provincial or other environmental laws and regulations. Such violations could require us to not only pay a fine but make certain upgrades to our facilities and equipment. Further, we may be required to obtain certain operating permits under various environmental laws and regulations, including Title V of the Amrize Ltd U.S. Clean Air Act (“CAA”), which are timely, costly, difficult to obtain and may subject us to public opposition, which may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. While we arrange certain types of environmental impairment insurance as part of our broader corporate insurance strategy, we cannot assure you that a given environmental incident will be covered by the environmental insurance we have in place, or that the amount of such insurance will be sufficient to offset the liability arising from the incident. Any such liability may be deemed to be material to us and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, as well as our reputation. Climate change legislation or regulations, including those related to energy supply and greenhouse gas emissions, could become increasingly stringent and may adversely affect our business operations or results of operations. A number of governmental bodies have finalized, proposed, or are contemplating, legislative and regulatory changes in response to the potential effects of climate change. For example, Canada has in effect a cap-and-trade system, which imposes a dollar/carbon tax applied directly to oil and gas emissions, and has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from 2005 levels by 2030. Other governments, including state level governments in the United States, have previously proposed and may in the future implement similar regulatory frameworks. These climate-related goals and regulatory frameworks subject us to taxations on our emissions, as well as increased costs in implementing “green” policies in our manufacturing processes.New enforcement initiatives may also result in the need for additional investments beyond what we had projected or expected to incur, which could result in a material decline in our profitability. Any additional regulatory restrictions on emissions of greenhouse gases imposed by rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”), the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the “CEPA”) or any state, provincial or other laws and regulations will likely impact our cement plants. However, it is impossible to estimate the cost of any such future requirements at this time. We may not be able to recover any increased operating costs, taxes or capital investments relating to greenhouse gas emission limits at those plants from our customers in order to remain competitive in pricing. The nature of future climate change legislation and regulation (including regulation concerning greenhouse gas emissions) is highly uncertain and difficult to estimate. However, because a chemical reaction inherent to the manufacture of Portland cement releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, cement kiln operations may be disproportionately affected by future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. Our cement plants, like those of other cement operators, require combustion of significant amounts of fuel to generate high kiln temperatures and create carbon dioxide as a product of the calcination process, which is an unavoidable step in making cement clinker. Accordingly, we continue to closely monitor environmental regulations and their potential impact on our cement business. There is also a potential for climate change legislation and regulation that adversely affects the cost of purchased energy and electricity, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and liquidity. We may communicate certain initiatives and goals regarding greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability matters in our SEC filings or in other public disclosures. The initiatives and goals we undertake may be difficult and expensive to implement or may not advance at a pace sufficient to meet our goals, and we could be criticized for the scope, accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the disclosure. Further, statements about our progress towards these goals may be based on standards, internal controls and processes that are still developing, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. If our data, processes and reporting are inaccurate or incomplete, or if we fail to achieve progress with respect to these goals or initiatives on a timely basis or at all, our operations and financial performance could be adversely affected. Increased attention to sustainability and social impact related matters and our response to these matters could negatively affect our business. We are subject to increasing governmental, stakeholder and societal attention to sustainability and social impact related matters, including, among other things, climate change, air emissions, waste management, water management, community engagement, human rights, labor, health and safety and information disclosure. Such attention may alter the environment in which we do business and may increase the ongoing costs of compliance, assessment and reporting and adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. For example, the SEC has in the past considered and may in the future adopt new disclosure requirements related to sustainability matters, such as a requirement to disclose any climate-related risks that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on us and describe any material expenditures incurred and material impacts on financial estimates and assumptions that result from any
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24 25 Amrize Ltd mitigation or adaptation activities. In addition, we are required by the Swiss Code to publish an annual report regarding non-financial matters including environmental matters (including goals related to carbon dioxide emissions), social impact matters, employee-related matters, human rights and combating corruption, as well as due diligence and reporting requirements on child labor. These and other rules that may apply to us in the future could also become more extensive or stricter. Such requirements may be cumbersome to comply with and may divert funds and management’s attention from other matters. Additionally, there has been increasing scrutiny of sustainability-related claims, including frequent allegations of incomplete, false or misleading claims with respect to the sustainable nature of operations and products. Various regulators have adopted, or are considering adopting, regulations on the use of “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” “green” or similar language in the marketing of products and services or the prevention of “greenwashing” more generally. Non-compliance with, or a failure to address, the regulatory, stakeholder and societal expectations and accompanying regulation and policy requirements (and related interpretations) may result in cost increases, fines, penalties, production restrictions, brand or reputational damage, loss of customers, failure to retain and attract talent and investor activism. Furthermore, in the past year, sentiment against sustainability and social impact related matters has gained momentum across the United States, with several states and the federal government having proposed or enacted targeted policies, legislation or initiatives or issued related legal opinions. Such policies, legislation, litigation and scrutiny could result in us facing additional compliance obligations, becoming the subject of investigations, enforcement actions or litigation, or sustaining reputational harm. All of the above could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, antitrust, anti-boycott, economic sanctions, trade embargoes and export control laws and regulations in the countries in which we do business. Any violation of any such laws or regulations could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, as well as harm our reputation. We are subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, antitrust and other laws and regulations and are required to comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which we do business. In addition, we are subject to regulations on international trade that restrict dealings with certain sanctioned countries and territories, individuals and entities, including regulations administered by the United States, Canada, Switzerland and other countries in Europe in which we do business, including export control regulations, economic sanctions and trade embargoes.Although we have implemented policies and procedures, which include training certain groups of our employees, seeking compliance with anti-corruption and other applicable laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that our internal policies and procedures will be sufficient to prevent or detect all inappropriate practices, fraud or violations of law by our affiliates, employees, directors, officers, partners, agents, contractors and service providers or that any such persons will not take actions in violation of our policies and procedures. If we fail to comply in any material respect with applicable laws and regulations, the relevant government authorities have the power and authority to investigate us and, if necessary, impose fines, penalties and remedies, which could cause us to lose customers, suppliers and access to debt and capital markets. Any violations by us, or the third parties we transact with, of anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, antitrust, anti-boycott, economic sanctions, trade embargoes and export control laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, as well as our reputation. We face risks associated with our pension and other postretirement benefit plan obligations, including multiemployer pension plans. We sponsor a range of defined benefit pension plans, other postretirement benefit plans and defined contribution plans in which only our employees, retirees and former employees participate. The assets and liabilities of these schemes and plans are susceptible to significant volatility based on prevailing market conditions. Our employees also participate in certain union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans to which we contribute along with other employers. We have minimal control over the management of these plans. The assets and liabilities of these plans are also susceptible to substantial deficits arising from market conditions, business decisions, trustee decisions, plan failures and the actions and decisions of other contributing employers. Any deficits in these plans may require us to make cash contributions to fund unrecoverable amounts, which could impact our results of operations. See Note 15 (Pension and other postretirement benefits) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Amrize Ltd We operate in multiple tax jurisdictions. Changes in tax law or its application in the jurisdictions in which we operate, or successful challenges to our tax positions by tax authorities, could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flow. We conduct operations in multiple tax jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of our business, certain judgments and estimations are required in determining our provision of income, sales, value-added and other taxes and duties (including but not limited to stamp duties, custom duties and excise taxes) as well as employment taxes and social security contributions. Accordingly, there may be various transactions for which the ultimate tax determination or the timing of the tax effect is uncertain. We are regularly audited, and our tax calculations and interpretation of tax laws are regularly reviewed by tax authorities. We believe that we operate in compliance with our tax filing obligations and that our tax estimates are reasonable; however, the final determination of any such tax audits or reviews could differ from our tax provisions and accruals, and any additional tax liabilities resulting from such final determination or any interest or any penalties or any regulatory, administrative or other sanctions relating thereto could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We may become involved in proceedings with national or regional tax authorities that take different views on our tax positions. While we attempt to assess in advance the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes to these proceedings or claims, it is difficult to predict final outcomes with certainty. Adverse outcomes in any such tax proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.Additionally, the integrated nature of our operations can produce conflicting claims from tax authorities in different countries as to the profits to be taxed in the individual countries (including claims of tax residence or permanent establishment). While the main jurisdictions in which we operate have double tax treaties with other foreign jurisdictions, which provide a framework for mitigating the impact of double taxation on our revenues and capital gains, efforts to resolve conflicting claims can be very lengthy and costly, without certainty that double taxation may be avoided.
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26 The tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate generally require that transfer prices between affiliated companies in different jurisdictions be the same as those between unrelated companies dealing at arm’s length, and that such prices be supported by contemporaneous documentation. While we aim to operate in compliance with applicable transfer pricing laws, our transfer pricing procedures are not binding on applicable tax authorities and could be challenged by tax authorities. If our intercompany transactions were to be successfully challenged as not reflecting arm’s length transactions, we could be required to adjust such transfer prices and thereby reallocate part of our income to reflect these revised transfer prices, which could result in a higher overall tax liability to us, and possibly interest and penalties. In recent years, international tax regulations and initiatives have led to increased focus on tax transparency and international exchange of information between tax authorities. In this context, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development first introduced its Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Action Plan to address issues relating to aggressive tax planning and cross-border taxation, with a specific focus on transfer pricing. The BEPS project has been further expanded and is organized around a two-pillar approach implementing (i) a new right to tax companies regardless of physical presence in the applicable jurisdiction (Pillar One) and (ii) a global minimum effective tax rate (Pillar Two) which has been implemented in the meantime by Switzerland and by certain other jurisdictions in which we operate, such as Canada. Such taxes in Switzerland and other jurisdictions in which we operate have impacted and may continue to impact us adversely and have led to and may continue to lead to a higher tax compliance burden for us. Further, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) includes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax for certain large corporations and a 1% excise tax on certain share repurchases by U.S. domestic subsidiaries of publicly traded foreign corporations (including repurchases conducted by such foreign corporations that are treated as funded by such U.S. domestic subsidiaries for purposes of the excise tax). If we become subject to additional taxes under the IRA or otherwise, our financial condition and our operations could be negatively impacted. In general, tax reform initiatives, including with respect to tax rates, transfer pricing, intercompany dividends, cross border transactions and limitations on tax relief for interest on intercompany debt, as well as the global minimum effective tax rate under OECD Pillar Two, could increase our compliance and administrative costs and could lead to an increased risk of international and domestic tax disputes and an increase in our effective tax rate, and could adversely affect our financial condition. 27 Amrize Ltd In 2022, representatives from the governments of Switzerland and the United States announced an intention to commence negotiations regarding potential revisions to the tax treaty between Switzerland and the United States that is currently in force. Any such revisions could have potentially adverse effects on us and our U.S. shareholders, including by increasing the taxes imposed on our operations or payments made by us (including distributions) by, for example, increasing the rates of withholding taxes imposed on entities in our ownership structure (including with respect to payments made from the United States to Switzerland) or otherwise changing the manner in which a holder qualifies for the benefits of the treaty. Risks Relating to the Ownership of Company SharesThe market price and trading volume of the Company Shares may fluctuate significantly. The price at which Company Shares trade may fluctuate significantly. The market price of Company Shares may fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including: • our business profile, market capitalization or capital allocation policies may cause a shift in our investor base; • the localization of the trading of Company Shares on either NYSE or the SIX; • actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; • changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates;• our ability to meet our forward looking guidance; • the operating and share price performance of other comparable companies; • overall market fluctuations and domestic and worldwide economic conditions;• regulatory or legal developments in the United States, Switzerland and other countries; • changes in tax laws; and • other factors described in these “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Stock markets in general have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of a particular company. Broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of Company Shares, regardless of our operating performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, shareholder derivative lawsuits and/or securities class action litigation has often been instituted against such company. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources, and in turn materially adversely affect our business and results of operations. We cannot guarantee the timing, amount or payment of dividends on Company Shares. While we expect to pay dividends, it will (subject to the requirements under Swiss law) fall within the discretion of our Board of Directors to propose to shareholders the timing and amount of any future dividends on Company Shares. There can be no assurance that we will pay or declare dividends in the future. Under Swiss law, we may only pay dividends if (i) we have sufficient net income from the immediately preceding fiscal year, (ii) we have brought forward net income from prior fiscal years and/or (iii) we have otherwise freely distributable reserves, each as evidenced by our audited annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law, after allocations of net income to statutory retained earnings as required by Swiss law and by our Articles of Association. Additionally, any decision by our Board of Directors to propose to shareholders the payment of a dividend will depend on many factors, such as our financial condition, earnings, corporate strategy, credit rating, capital requirements, debt service obligations, debt covenants, industry practice, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant. Additionally, the declaration, timing and amount of any dividends to be paid by us following the Distribution will be subject to approval by our shareholders at the relevant general meeting of shareholders. Our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and access to the capital markets. We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future or pay any further dividend if we have paid dividends at some point. Dividends on Company Shares may subject our shareholders to Swiss withholding tax. Dividends paid on Company Shares are generally subject to Swiss withholding tax at a rate of 35% on any amount that cannot be allocated to (i) share capital (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law) (i.e., result from a reduction of the nominal amount (par value) of the Company Shares) or (ii) capital reserves from tax capital contributions (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law and recognized as such by the Swiss Federal
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28 Amrize Ltd Tax Administration). Swiss listed companies such as the Company are only permitted to allocate up to 50% of any dividend to capital reserves from tax capital contributions (unless the distribution is made out of the “foreign” capital reserves from tax capital contributions), and the remaining portion of any dividend will be allocated to other reserves (to the extent the Company has such reserves) and will thus be subject to Swiss withholding tax at a rate of 35%.Additionally, there can be no assurance that our shareholders will approve a dividend out of capital reserves from tax capital contributions. As of December 31, 2025, we have $2,163 million of capital reserves from tax capital contributions available. Because Swiss listed companies such as the Company are required to allocate at least 50% of the purchase price (less the nominal amount (par value) of such repurchased Company Shares) for Company Shares repurchased for cancellation to capital reserves from tax capital contributions, any repurchases of Company Shares would reduce the amount of capital reserves from tax capital contributions available for dividend distributions without the deduction of the Swiss withholding tax.It is also possible that Swiss withholding tax rules will be changed in the future or that a change in Swiss law will adversely affect us or our shareholders, in particular as a result of distributions out of capital reserves from tax capital contributions becoming subject to additional corporate law or other restrictions. If we are unable to allocate any portion of a dividend to share capital (i.e., reduce the nominal amount (par value) of the Company Shares) or capital reserves from tax capital contributions, we will not be able to make distributions without subjecting our shareholders to Swiss withholding tax. The price of Company Shares and the Swiss franc value of any dividends may be negatively affected by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate. Company Shares trade on NYSE in U.S. dollars and on the SIX in Swiss francs. Accordingly, the value of Company Shares may be affected by fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/Swiss franc exchange rate. In addition, since any dividends we declare will be denominated in U.S. dollars, exchange rate fluctuations will affect the Swiss franc equivalent of dividends received by holders of Company Shares. If the value of the U.S. dollar decreases against the Swiss franc, the price at which Company Shares listed on the SIX may—and the value of the Swiss franc equivalent of any dividend will—decrease accordingly. Swiss law imposes certain restrictions on our ability to repurchase our shares. Swiss law limits our ability to hold or repurchase Company Shares. We and our subsidiaries may only repurchase Company Shares to the extent that (i) we have freely distributable reserves in the amount of the purchase price (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law) and (ii) the aggregate nominal amount (par value) of all Company Shares held by the Company and its subsidiaries does not exceed 10% of our share capital (excluding any treasury shares dedicated for cancellation pursuant to a shareholder-ratified repurchase program) registered in the Zug Commercial Register. As a result, should we choose to repurchase Company Shares in the future, our shareholders would be required to periodically approve, or authorize the Board of Directors to effect, a reduction in our share capital through the cancellation of designated blocks of repurchased shares held in treasury and may from time to time, as necessary, in a separate vote, have to approve share repurchase programs. If our shareholders do not approve the cancellation of repurchased shares or, if necessary, approve a proposed share repurchase program, we may be unable to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases. Repurchases of Company Shares could be subject to Swiss and U.S. tax. The repurchase of Company Shares for cancellation is treated as a partial liquidation for tax purposes, and the proceeds from any repurchase of Company Shares are generally subject to Swiss withholding tax at a rate of 35% on any amount that cannot be allocated to share capital (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law) or capital reserves from tax capital contributions (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law and recognized as such by the Swiss Federal Tax Administration). Swiss listed companies such as the Company are required to allocate at least 50% of the purchase price (less the nominal amount (par value) of such repurchased Company Shares) for Company Shares repurchased for cancellation to capital reserves from tax capital contributions (to the extent available) which would reduce the amount of capital reserves from tax capital contributions available for dividend distributions without the deduction of the Swiss withholding tax. As of December 31, 2025, we have $2,163 million of capital reserves from tax capital contributions available after the Distribution. While the repurchase of Company Shares for purposes other than for cancellation (such as to retain the repurchased Company Shares as treasury shares for use in connection with acquisitions, equity incentive plans, convertible debt or other instruments) would generally not be subject to Swiss withholding tax, the repurchase of Company Shares for purposes other than cancellation would also be treated as a Amrize Ltd partial liquidation for tax purposes if we repurchase Company Shares in excess of certain thresholds or if we fail to sell or reissue such Company Shares within the applicable time period after the repurchase. In most instances, Swiss companies with shares listed on the SIX will repurchase shares for cancellation through a second trading line on the SIX. On the second trading line, the Swiss withholding tax of 35% is deducted from the portion of the purchase price that is subject to Swiss withholding tax as required by Swiss tax laws, and certain shareholders may subsequently apply for a full or partial refund of this Swiss withholding tax. Should we repurchase Company Shares without such deduction of the Swiss withholding tax of 35% (for example, in the case of a repurchase on an ordinary trading line), we would have to pay the grossed-up Swiss withholding tax (53.8%) upon cancellation of the repurchased Company Shares.In addition, on August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the IRA, which includes an excise tax on certain share repurchases by certain publicly traded foreign corporations. This excise tax is currently 1% and may increase in the future. If repurchases of Company Shares cause us to be subject to the excise tax, our financial condition and our operations could be negatively impacted, and we may be restricted or unable to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases. Certain provisions of our Articles of Association and Swiss law may limit our flexibility to raise capital, issue dividends and otherwise manage ongoing capital needs. The rights of our shareholders are governed by Swiss law and our Articles of Association. Swiss law requires approval by shareholders for certain corporate actions over which a board of directors would have authority in some other jurisdictions. For example, Swiss law provides that the payment of dividends and other distributions and the cancellation of treasury shares must be approved or authorized by shareholders. Swiss law also requires that our shareholders resolve to, or authorize our Board of Directors to, increase our share capital. While shareholders may authorize a board of directors to increase or reduce the company’s share capital by introducing a capital band into the company’s articles of incorporation, Swiss law limits this capital band to between 50% and 150% of our issued share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register) at the time of the introduction of the capital band. The capital band, furthermore, has a limited duration of up to five years unless renewed by shareholders (by the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-thirds of the votes represented at a general meeting of shareholders) from time to time. According to our Articles of Association, our Board of Directors is authorized to increase our share capital to a maximum of $6,802,506.15 and/or reduce it to a minimum of $5,101,879.62 without a shareholder vote. However, this capital band
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29 authorization will expire on May 15, 2030, at which point a new capital band must be approved by shareholders before our Board of Directors may increase and/or reduce our share capital under a capital band. Additionally, Swiss law grants preemptive rights to existing shareholders to subscribe for new issuances of shares and advance subscription rights for convertible bonds or similar instruments with conversion or option rights. Swiss law also does not provide as much flexibility in the various terms that can attach to different classes of shares as the laws of some other jurisdictions. These Swiss law requirements relating to our capital management may limit our flexibility, and situations may arise where greater flexibility would have provided substantial benefits to our shareholders. In addition to being listed on NYSE, Company Shares are also listed on the SIX. Therefore, holders of Company Shares are subject to Swiss financial market rules and regulations that may make certain acquisition bids for Company Shares more difficult. In addition, certain provisions in our Articles of Association may limit or preclude your ability to exercise control over us. Swiss law provides certain protections for shareholders of a Swiss company with shares listed on a Swiss stock exchange. In particular, the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Market Infrastructures and Market Conduct in Securities and Derivatives Trading of 19 June 2015 (the “FinMIA”) and its implementing ordinances require that persons who directly, indirectly or in concert with other parties acquire or dispose of Company Shares or purchase or sell rights relating to Company Shares, and thereby, directly, indirectly or in concert with other parties reach, exceed or fall below certain thresholds of the Company’s voting rights (whether exercisable or not), must notify the Company and the SIX of such transactions in writing within four trading days. In addition, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the FinMIA, if any person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) directly or indirectly acquires equity securities which, together with equity securities already owned by such person or group of persons, exceed 1/3 of the voting rights (whether exercisable or not) of a Swiss company that has shares listed on a Swiss stock exchange, that 30 Amrize Ltd person or group of persons is required to launch a mandatory tender offer to acquire all of the listed equity securities of the company. This tender offer must meet certain requirements including the “minimum price rule” and the “best price rule,” which are generally aimed at preventing an acquiror from acquiring a controlling stake without making an offer to acquire the listed equity securities from all shareholders at the same price. A company’s articles of association may provide that the relevant provisions of the FinMIA do not apply (“opting-out”), or raise the relevant threshold to up to 49% of the company’s voting rights (“opting-up”). However, our Articles of Association do not contain an opting-out or opting-up provision. Our Articles of Association will contain provisions that are intended to limit your ability to exercise control over us. For example, our Articles of Association provide that, until the conclusion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2028, no person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) may be registered in the Company Share Register with voting rights with respect to 20% or more of the Company’s share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register) or, even if registered in the Company Share Register with voting rights, may exercise, directly or indirectly (including by proxy), voting rights with respect to Company Shares representing more than 20% of the Company’s share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register), in each case subject to certain exceptions (such as for central securities depositaries and their nominees). Shareholders linked to one another pursuant to an agreement or otherwise within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA are counted together as a group of persons acting in concert. In addition, our Articles of Association will provide that our Board of Directors is authorized to issue new Company Shares through the capital band or conditional share capital, withdraw or limit the subscription rights or preemptive rights of shareholders and allocate such rights to third parties as a defense of an actual, threatened or potential takeover bid. A removal of these restrictions requires the approval of two-thirds of the votes represented at a general meeting of shareholders. These rules under Swiss law and our Articles of Association may make an unsolicited tender offer or other acquisition of controlling stakes in the Company more difficult. These provisions could discourage potential takeover attempts that some shareholders may consider to be in their interest. We are a Swiss corporation. Therefore, the rights provided to our shareholders may differ in certain aspects from the rights that would typically be enjoyed by shareholders of a U.S. corporation. Swiss law and our Articles of Association may not grant our shareholders certain of the rights and protections generally afforded to shareholders of U.S. corporations. In particular, Swiss corporate law limits the ability of a shareholder to challenge resolutions or actions of the board of directors in court. Under Swiss law, shareholders generally cannot bring a suit to reverse a decision by the board of directors, but may seek damages for breaches of duty. Furthermore, remedies against transactions involving conflicts of interest or other procedural flaws may be limited if a claimant cannot prove that the benefits inuring to us are manifestly disproportionate to the consideration rendered in return. We could be subject to actions or proposals from shareholders that do not align with our business strategies or the interests of our other shareholders. While we seek to actively engage with shareholders and consider their views on business, strategy, and environmental, social and governance issues, responding to these shareholders could be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our business and operations, and divert the attention of our Board of Directors and senior management. Uncertainties associated with such activities could interfere with our ability to effectively execute our strategic plan, impact customer retention and long-term growth, and limit our ability to hire and retain personnel. In addition, actions of these shareholders may cause periods of fluctuation in the price of Company Shares based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business. Your percentage of ownership in us may be diluted in the future. We may choose to raise additional capital in the future, depending on market conditions or strategic considerations. To the extent that additional capital is raised through the issuance of equity securities or other securities that are convertible into equity securities, the issuance may dilute your proportional holding of Company Shares. The equity securities we issue in any future capital raising transaction may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect your rights as a shareholder.
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31 Amrize Ltd Your percentage ownership in us may, in particular, be diluted because of equity issuances for acquisitions, capital market transactions or otherwise, including, without limitation, equity awards that we may grant to our directors, officers and employees using conditional share capital provided for in our Articles of Association for employee participation plans. Certain of our employees will have rights to purchase or receive Company Shares after the Distribution as a result of the conversion of their Holcim Equity Awards into equity awards denominated in Company Shares. We expect to grant additional equity awards denominated in or relating to Company Shares to our employees and directors after the Spin-Off. Company Shares for such awards may also be issued under the capital band that is limited to 120% of our issued share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register) on the Ex-Dividend Date. These additional awards will have a dilutive effect on our earnings per Company Share, which could adversely affect the market price of Company Shares. Shareholders may not be able to exercise preemptive rights in future issuances of equity or other securities that are convertible into equity. Under Swiss law, shareholders may receive certain preemptive rights to subscribe on a pro rata basis to issuances of equity or other securities that are convertible into equity. Due to laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions, however, non-Swiss shareholders may not be able to exercise such rights unless we take action to register or otherwise qualify the rights offering under the laws of such shareholders’ jurisdiction. We cannot give any assurance that we will register or otherwise qualify the offering of subscription rights or shares under the law of any jurisdiction where the offering of such rights is restricted. If shareholders in such jurisdictions were unable to exercise their subscription rights, their ownership interest in us would be diluted. The obligations associated with being a standalone public company require significant resources and management attention. We are directly subject to reporting and other obligations under the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC, as well as Swiss law requirements and the rules and regulations of the SIX. As a public company, we are required to:• prepare and distribute periodic reports, proxy statements and other shareholder communications in compliance with the U.S. federal securities laws and rules as well as Swiss laws and SIX requirements; • have our own Board of Directors and committees thereof, which comply with U.S. federal securities laws and rules and NYSE requirements, as well as Swiss corporate law; • maintain an internal audit function; • institute our own financial reporting and disclosure compliance functions; • institute our own non-financial reporting and disclosure compliance functions;• establish an investor relations function; and • establish internal policies, including those relating to trading in our securities and disclosure controls and procedures. These reporting and other obligations will continue to place significant demands on our management, diverting their time and attention from sales-generating activities to compliance activities, and require increased administrative and operational costs and expenses that we did not incur prior to the Spin-Off, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. Our accounting and management resources may not be adequately prepared to meet these obligations. See “—Risks Relating to the Spin-Off—If we are unable to implement and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and the market price of Company Shares could be adversely affected.” The listing of Company Shares on both NYSE and the SIX require us to comply with the listing, reporting and other regulations for each exchange, which may have different standards and requirements. Holders of Company Shares may not be able to exercise certain shareholder rights if they are not registered as shareholders of record on the Company Share Register. We issue Company Shares as uncertificated securities which are either held in the name of Cede & Co. through the Depository Trust Company, the U.S. central securities depositary (“DTC”), or directly registered on the Company Share Register. Given that Company Shares are primarily held through DTC, the U.S. central securities depositary, SIX SIS will not serve as the primary central securities depositary for Company Shares, Amrize Ltd and any Company Shares held through SIX SIS, including those received in the Distribution, will be derivatives of Company Shares held through DTC. Therefore, and contrary to the practice at Parent and other Swiss companies with shares listed on the SIX, Company Shares will not be eligible for the system of SIX SIS (AREG-Data) that allows for the automated registration of a company’s shareholders in the company’s share register. Accordingly, holders of Company Shares are not registered as holders of record of Company Shares on the Company Share Register in an automated manner. Rather, holders of Company Shares have to contact their bank or broker, which in turn will have to move their Company Shares out of DTC and register them directly on the Company Share Register. It may be difficult to make such arrangements with banks or brokers that are unfamiliar with DTC’s practices or if Company Shares are held by investors outside the United States. In relation to the Company, only those shareholders directly registered in the Company Share Register are recognized as shareholders. Voting rights may only be exercised by holders of Company Shares registered with voting rights in the Company Share Register. While holders of Company Shares who are not registered as shareholders of record on the Company Share Register will be able to receive dividends and in certain cases, if duly authorized by a proxy issued by the relevant holder of record and depending on their bank or broker, vote their Company Shares at general meetings of shareholders, certain other shareholder rights (such as the right to request that a general meeting of shareholders be called, the right to put items on the agenda of a general meeting of shareholders, the right to sue our corporate bodies, or the right to inspect our books and records) will not be available to such holders of Company Shares who are not registered as shareholders of record on the Company Share Register. U.S. shareholders may not be able to obtain judgments or enforce civil liabilities against us or our executive officers or members of our Board of Directors. We are organized under the laws of Switzerland and our jurisdiction of incorporation is Switzerland. In addition, certain of our directors and executive officers (including Mr. Jenisch, Mr. Brouwer, Mr. Oleas, Mr. Poletti, Ms. Roth Pellanda and Ms. Wilbur) reside outside the United States. Certain of our assets and the assets of such persons are located in Switzerland or other jurisdictions outside the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or upon such persons, obtain documents or other discovery in connection with any legal proceedings against such persons in the United States or enforce judgments obtained in U.S. courts against such persons. In addition, judgments obtained in the United States or other jurisdictions may not be enforceable in Switzerland, including because a Swiss court may conclude that a foreign court does not have jurisdiction with respect to corporate matters, such as directors’ liability claims, due to the exclusive forum clause in our Articles of Association. Further, there is doubt as to the enforceability in Switzerland of original actions, or in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of civil liabilities to the extent predicated upon the civil
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32 liability provisions of the federal and state securities laws of the United States. Some remedies available under the laws of U.S. jurisdictions, including some remedies available under the U.S. federal securities laws, may not be allowed in Swiss courts as contrary to public policy. Also, provisions of Swiss law may be applicable regardless of any other law that would otherwise apply. Our Articles of Association contain an exclusive forum provision that could limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that the shareholder believes is favorable for such disputes and may discourage lawsuits against us and any of our directors, officers or other employees. Our Articles of Association will provide that, except as set forth below, the exclusive forum for any disputes arising from company matters (including but not limited to disputes between individual shareholders and the Company or its corporate bodies, as well as between the Company and its corporate bodies, or between the corporate bodies themselves) is at the registered seat of the Company in Zug, Switzerland. The exclusive forum for any disputes arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder is the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, except that if the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York does not have jurisdiction over the claims assigned to it, any other federal district court of the United States of America may hear such claims. This exclusive forum provision may limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that the shareholder believes is favorable for such disputes and may discourage lawsuits against us and any of our directors, officers or other employees. However, a court could also find our forum selection provisions to be inapplicable or unenforceable and, accordingly, we could be required to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions, incur additional costs or otherwise not receive the benefits that we expect our forum selection provisions to provide. 33 Amrize Ltd Risks Relating to the Spin-OffWe may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Spin-Off, and the Spin-Off may adversely impact our business. We may not be able to achieve the full strategic and financial benefits expected to result from the Spin-Off on a timely basis or at all. The Spin-Off was expected to provide the following benefits, among others: • greater strategic focus of financial resources and management’s efforts; • direct and differentiated access to capital resources;• value creation by offering separate investment opportunities; • improved ability to use stock as an acquisition currency; and • improved management incentive tools.We may not achieve these and other anticipated benefits for a variety of reasons, including, among others: (a) our share price may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other events particular to the Amrize business than if we were still a part of Holcim; and (b) following the Spin-Off, our operational and financial profile has changed such that our diversification of revenue sources across multiple geographic markets has diminished, and our results of operations, cash flows, working capital and financing requirements may be subject to greater volatility than they were prior to the Spin-Off. Additionally, we may experience unanticipated competitive developments, including changes in the conditions of the markets in which we operate, that could negate the expected benefits from the Spin-Off. If we do not realize some or all of the benefits expected to result from the Spin-Off, or if such benefits are delayed, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted. The non-recurring and recurring costs of the Spin-Off may be greater than we expected. We have incurred, and expect to incur, non-recurring costs associated with the establishment of Amrize as a standalone public company (such as rebranding costs, employee-related costs (i.e., recruitment and relocation expenses) and costs to establish certain standalone functions). We expect that non-recurring costs related to the establishment of Amrize as a standalone public company will be approximately $80 million in aggregate. Through 2025, we have incurred $43 million and we expect to incur the remaining non-recurring costs primarily over the next 12 to 24 months. As a standalone public company, we have incurred, and expect to continue incurring costs required to operate new functions as a public company (such as executive leadership compensation, accounting and financial reporting, compliance and regulatory, human resources, information technology, marketing and communications, insurance and other operating costs). We also have incurred financing costs in connection with the Separation. If we are unable to transition effectively or within the envisaged time frame, we may incur temporary interruptions in business operations. The costs of the Separation, whether incurred before or after the Spin-Off, may be significantly greater than anticipated. In addition, any delay in separating and implementing, or any operational interruptions suffered while separating and implementing, our information technology infrastructure could disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We have limited history operating as an independent, publicly traded company, and our financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and therefore may not be a reliable indicator of our future results. We have only operated as an independent company since June 23, 2025, the effective date of the Distribution. We have historically operated as wholly-owned subsidiaries of Holcim, and the results of the our business were historically consolidated under Holcim and reported under its North America and Solutions & Products segments. We have limited operating history as a standalone company. As a result, separate financial statements have not historically been prepared for us. Our historical financial information in this Annual Report have been derived from the consolidated financial statements and historical accounting records of Holcim. Accordingly, such historical financial information may not reflect what our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows would have been had we been a standalone company during the periods presented or what our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be in the future. In particular, as part of Holcim, we historically benefited from certain functions performed by Holcim such as accounting and financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, information technology, insurance, employee benefits and other general and administrative functions. Following the Spin-Off, Holcim does not perform these functions for us other than certain functions that are being provided for a limited time pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement. Amrize Ltd
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34 Although we have entered into certain agreements with Holcim in connection with the Spin-Off pursuant to which Holcim performs certain functions for a limited time pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement, these arrangements do not fully capture the benefits that we have enjoyed as a result of being integrated with Holcim. As a result of us being a standalone public company on a smaller scale, our costs of performing these functions are estimated to be higher than the amounts reflected in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. If we are unable to implement and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and the market price of Company Shares could be adversely affected. As a standalone public company, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), we will be required to maintain internal control over financial reporting and to report any material weaknesses in our internal control, as well as to furnish a report by management on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting starting with our second Annual Report on Form 10-K. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the company’s internal controls. Our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report were prepared on a “carve-out” basis and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and have been derived from the consolidated financial statements and historical accounting records of Holcim, which were prepared under IFRS.As we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim and had no prior operating history as a standalone company prior to the Spin-Off, including reporting under U.S. GAAP, we had identified a material weakness in the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting related to insufficient accounting and supervisory personnel who have the appropriate level of U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience and training. In response to this material weakness, we have hired and utilized additional U.S. GAAP qualified personnel within our financial reporting function to assist with the preparation and review of our financial statements and we are currently implementing additional controls for that purpose.Also, as part of our remediation we may identify additional material weaknesses. The process of designing, implementing and testing the internal control over financial reporting required to comply with requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is complex, time-consuming and costly. If we identify additional material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting may be adversely affected, potentially resulting in restatements of our consolidated financial statements. If we are unable to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a timely manner or to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and the market price of Company Shares could be adversely affected. We could also become subject to investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities, which could require additional financial and management resources. The transitional services Holcim has agreed to provide to us may not be sufficient for our needs. In addition, Holcim may fail to perform under various transaction agreements have been executed as part of the Separation, which may create risks to the protection and value of our trade secrets, or we may fail to have necessary systems and services in place when Holcim is no longer obligated to provide services under the various agreements. Each of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and related ancillary agreements entered into in connection with the Spin-Off (the “the Ancillary Agreements”) provide for the performance by each of us and Holcim for the benefit of the other for a period of time after the Spin-Off. We rely on Holcim to satisfy its performance and payment obligations under these agreements. If Holcim is unable to satisfy its obligations under these agreements, including its indemnification obligations in favor of us, we could incur operational difficulties or losses. If we do not have in place our own systems and services, and do not have agreements with other providers of these services when the Transition Services Agreement or other Ancillary Agreements terminate, or if we do not implement the new systems or replace Holcim’s Amrize Ltd services successfully, we may not be able to operate our business effectively, which could disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. These systems and services may also be more expensive to install, implement and operate, or less efficient or effective than the systems and services Holcim is expected to provide during the transition period. After the Transition Services Agreement and other Ancillary Agreements terminate, Holcim will no longer pay us for certain services and rights we provide to Holcim, and accordingly, our cost of carrying the assets used to provide such services and rights may increase. After the expiration of our rights to continue to use the “Holcim” brand, “Lafarge” brand and other product or service brands owned by Holcim following the Spin-Off, we may not be able to replace the use of such brands with new brands that are as familiar to, or positively viewed by, our customers, service providers, investors and other applicable third-party stakeholders, which could materially and adversely affect our businesses. Additionally, as disclosed above, we rely on our intellectual property, including trade secrets, to protect and differentiate our products and services, and Holcim may have had access to some or all of such trade secrets prior to the Spin-Off by virtue of our affiliated relationship. Holcim also has certain rights to own and/or use certain such trade secrets following the Spin-Off, as discussed further in “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Agreements with Holcim.” These agreements may not effectively prevent disclosure or misappropriation of our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information, and we may not have adequate remedies for any disclosure or misappropriation of our trade secrets, know-how or other proprietary information in violation of these agreements.Further, we will grant Holcim a license to use certain of our intellectual property and technologies, in certain markets following the Spin-Off, as discussed further in “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Agreements with Parent,” and we may offer the same or similar product and/or service offerings, and use the same or similar intellectual property and technologies, in the same or other markets and for the same or related product and/or service offerings as Holcim. Although Holcim may conduct its business, and offer products and/or services, under different names or brands than us, the similarity in our and Holcim’s product and/or service offerings, as well as the similarity in the intellectual property and technology related thereto, may create additional risk exposure related to product safety, quality and sustainability, among other potential risks, including risks to our intellectual property and our reputation. If Holcim fails to maintain appropriate quality standards and other controls with respect to product and/or service offerings, and intellectual property and technology related thereto, such issues or conduct by Holcim could materially and adversely affect our similar product and/or service offerings, and intellectual property and technology related thereto. Under applicable tax law, we may be liable for certain tax liabilities of Holcim following the Spin-Off if Holcim were to fail to pay such taxes. There is the possibility that certain liabilities of Holcim could become our obligations. This could occur if, notwithstanding our intentions, we take or fail to take any action we are prohibited from taking or required to take by the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement to preserve the intended tax treatment of the transaction, a
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35 representation or covenant we made that serves as the basis for the Swiss Tax Rulings is determined to be false or as a result of the application of legal rules that depend in part on facts outside our control. If we are required to indemnify Holcim, we may be subject to substantial liabilities that could materially and adversely affect our financial position. In connection with the Separation, Holcim has indemnified us for certain liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that the indemnity will be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that Holcim’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired in the future. Holcim has agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities, pursuant of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. However, third parties could also seek to hold us responsible for liabilities that Holcim has agreed to retain, and there can be no assurance that the indemnity from Holcim will be sufficient to protect us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that Holcim will be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. In addition, Holcim’s insurers may attempt to deny coverage to us for liabilities associated with certain occurrences of indemnified liabilities prior to the Spin-Off. 36 Amrize Ltd In connection with the Separation we have assumed, and indemnified Holcim for, certain liabilities. If we are required to make payments pursuant to these indemnities to Holcim, our financial results could be adversely impacted. We have agreed to assume, and indemnified Holcim for, certain liabilities pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Payments pursuant to these obligations may be significant and could adversely impact our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, particularly indemnities relating to our actions that could impact the tax-free nature of the Distribution or indemnities relating to environmental matters. If the Separation and Distribution, together with certain related transactions, do not qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) and Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes or as a tax-neutral restructuring for Swiss tax purposes, we, and Holcim could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liability and/or Swiss tax liability, as applicable and, in certain circumstances, we could be required to indemnify Holcim for material taxes pursuant to indemnification obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement. It was a condition to the consummation of the Distribution that Holcim receive a tax opinion from counsel (the “Tax Opinion”). Additionally, Holcim has received an IRS Ruling to the effect that the Distribution, together with certain internal reorganization transaction undertaken in anticipation of the Distribution, qualifies as a tax-free transactions under Section 355, Section 368(a)(1)(D) and related provisions. The IRS Ruling, does not address all of the requirements relevant to the qualification of the Distribution, together with certain internal reorganization transactions undertaken in anticipation of the Distribution, as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the IRS could challenge the intended U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Distribution or any such related transaction in the event that it determines that any of the requirements not addressed in the IRS Ruling is not satisfied. Furthermore, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration and the tax administration of the Canton of Zug have considered the tax consequences of the Separation, the Distribution and certain related transactions under applicable Swiss tax law and provided written confirmations that the Separation, the Distribution and certain related transactions generally qualify as a tax-neutral restructuring. However, certain tax attributes or latent tax positions may transfer to us and other Swiss companies within the group in the course of the tax-neutral restructuring. The Swiss Tax Rulings, the Tax Opinion and the IRS Ruling rely on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings from Holcim and us, including those regarding the past and future conduct of the companies’ respective businesses and other matters. Notwithstanding the Tax Opinion, the Swiss Tax Rulings and the IRS Ruling, each relevant tax authority could determine that the Separation and/or Distribution or any such related transaction is taxable if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have been violated. The Tax Opinion and the Swiss Tax Rulings will not be binding in any court, and no assurance can be given that the relevant tax authorities or any court will not take a contrary position. Although a private letter ruling is generally binding on the IRS, if any of the facts, representations, assumptions or undertakings described or made in connection with the IRS Ruling are not correct, are incomplete or have been violated, the IRS Ruling could be revoked or retroactively modified by the IRS. If the Separation, Distribution or any of the above referenced related transactions is determined to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes and/or Swiss tax purposes, a holder of Holcim Shares that has received Company Shares in the Distribution could incur significant U.S. federal and/or Swiss income tax liabilities. Further, we and Holcim could incur, among other types of tax obligations, significant U.S. federal income tax, Swiss corporate income tax, Swiss withholding tax, Swiss stamp duty and capital tax obligations, whether under applicable law or under the Tax Matters Agreement. We are subject to significant restrictions, including on our ability to engage in certain corporate transactions, which may reduce our strategic and operating flexibility. U.S. federal income and Swiss tax treatment of the Distribution, together with certain internal reorganization transactions. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, for the two-year period following the Distribution, we are subject to specific restrictions on our ability to enter into acquisition, merger, liquidation, sale, and stock redemption transactions with respect to our stock. In addition, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we are generally required to indemnify Holcim against certain tax liabilities that may result from the acquisition of our stock or assets, even if we do not participate in or otherwise facilitate the acquisition. Furthermore, we are subject to specific restrictions on discontinuing the active conduct of our trade or business, moving our registered seat and/or tax residence. issuing or selling our securities, and selling assets outside the ordinary course of business. These restrictions, as well as restrictions under applicable tax laws, may limit our ability to Amrize Ltd pursue certain strategic transactions or other transactions that we may believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders or that might increase the value of our business. Certain of our executive officers and directors may have actual or potential conflicts of interest
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37 because of their previous positions at Holcim.Our Board consists of a majority of directors who are independent, and our executive officers who were employees of Holcim ceased to be employees of Holcim in connection with the Separation. However, because of their former positions with Holcim, certain of our executive officers and directors continue to have a financial interest in Holcim shares. This ownership of Holcim shares could create, or appear to create, potential conflicts of interest if we and Holcim pursue the same corporate opportunities or face decisions that could have different implications for us and Holcim. The Separation and Distribution Agreement and Ancillary Agreements were negotiated in the context of an affiliated relationship. The agreements entered into between the Company and Holcim in connection with the Spin-Off were prepared in the context of our separation from Holcim while the Company was still a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim. Accordingly, the terms of those agreements were negotiated between persons who were all, at the time of preparation and negotiation, employees of Holcim. While we believe the agreements reflect arm’s length and market terms for transactions of their type, we might have received terms more favorable to us if the negotiations had involved unaffiliated third parties from the outset. Our suppliers or other companies with whom we conduct business may need assurances that our financial stability on a standalone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them. Some of our suppliers or other companies with whom we conduct business may need assurances that our financial stability on a standalone basis is sufficient to satisfy their requirements for doing or continuing to do business with them. Any failure of our suppliers or other parties to be satisfied with our financial stability could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We are not able to rely on the earnings, assets or cash flows of Holcim and Holcim will not provide funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements, which may impact the interest rate charged to us on debt financings, the amounts of indebtedness, types of financing structures and debt markets that may be available to us, and our ability to make payments on and to refinance any indebtedness. From time to time, we relied upon Holcim to finance the working capital requirements and other cash requirements of the Amrize Business. After the Spin-Off, we are not able to rely on the earnings, assets or cash flows of Holcim and Holcim will not provide funds to finance our working capital or other cash requirements. As a result, we are responsible for obtaining and maintaining sufficient working capital and other funds to satisfy our cash requirements and service our own debt. Our access to and cost of debt financing may be different from our access to and cost of debt financing as a part of Holcim. Differences in access to and cost of debt financing may result in differences in the interest rate charged to us on debt financings, as well as the amounts of indebtedness, types of financing structures and debt markets that may be available to us, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, if our cash flow from operations is less than we anticipate, or if our cash requirements are more than we expect, we may need to incur additional debt or raise additional funds. However, debt or equity financing may not be available to us on terms acceptable or favorable to us, if at all, and will depend on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, such as the state of the credit and financial markets and other economic, financial and geopolitical factors. The terms of such debt may impose additional and more stringent restrictions on our operations. If we are unable to raise additional capital when needed, it could affect our financial condition, which could adversely impact the value of your notes. Amrize Ltd We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, debt obligations that could adversely affect our business, profitability and our ability to meet obligations. As of December 31, 2025, we had $5.3 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes outstanding, as well as a revolving credit facility with commitments of $2.0 billion. We also had a commercial paper program for the issuance of short-term promissory notes with a maximum aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion outstanding at any time. This amount of debt could potentially have important consequences to us and our debt investors, including: • requiring a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make interest payments on this debt; • making it more difficult for us to satisfy debt and other obligations; • increasing the risk of a future credit ratings downgrade of our debt, which could increase future debt costs and limit the future availability of debt financing; • increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;• reducing the cash flow available to fund capital expenditures and grow our business; • limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; and • placing us at a competitive disadvantage relative to our competitors that may not be as highly leveraged with debt; To the extent that we incur additional indebtedness, the foregoing risks could increase. In addition, our actual cash requirements in the future may be greater than expected. Our cash flow from operations may not be sufficient to repay all of our outstanding debt as it becomes due, and we may not be able to borrow money, sell assets or otherwise raise funds on acceptable terms, or at all, to refinance our debt. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments None. Item 1C. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We recognize that effective management of cybersecurity risk is critical to our operations, reputation, and the protection of our stakeholders’ interests. Our approach to cybersecurity is integrated into our broader Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) framework, ensuring that risks from cybersecurity threats are identified, assessed, managed, and monitored at multiple levels across the organization. Our cybersecurity risk management program leverages industry standards and frameworks, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework, to organize our efforts around the key functions of identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. We maintain a layered cybersecurity strategy that includes: • Regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential threats to our information systems, data, and operational technology.
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38 • Comprehensive policies and procedures governing information security, incident response, and the use of technology resources. • Continuous monitoring of our systems for unusual activity or potential incidents, supported by both internal teams and third-party cybersecurity experts. • Employee training and awareness programs, including annual mandatory cybersecurity training, phishing simulations, and specialized training for employees in sensitive roles.• Incident response planning, including tabletop exercises and simulations involving senior management, to validate and improve our response capabilities.• Ongoing investments in security technologies and processes to strengthen our defenses and adapt to the evolving threat landscape. • Third-party risk management, including annual reviews of critical vendors, SOC 1/SOC 2 report evaluations, and additional assessments where necessary. 39 Amrize Ltd We also conduct periodic external penetration tests and maturity assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of our controls and identify areas for improvement. Our incident response plan provides a structured approach to triage, contain, eradicate, recover from, and analyze cybersecurity incidents. To date, we have not experienced a cybersecurity incident that has had, or is reasonably likely to have, a material impact on our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. However, we recognize that cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and we remain vigilant in our efforts to protect our systems and data. Cybersecurity Governance Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing risk management, including cybersecurity. The Board has delegated primary oversight of cybersecurity risk management to the Audit Committee, which is comprised of independent directors with relevant experience. The Audit Committee receives regular updates from management, including our Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) and information security leadership, on the status of our cybersecurity program, recent developments, and any significant incidents. Our CIO, who has over 25 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, is responsible for the development and implementation of our information security program. The CIO is supported by a dedicated cybersecurity team, which includes internal experts and external advisors. This team is responsible for monitoring threats, managing incident response, and ensuring compliance with our policies and regulatory requirements. We also maintain an Enterprise Risk Management function, which is made up of our Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief People Officer, Operation Presidents and Vice President Audit and Controls, among others. This team is responsible for identifying and assessing risks, including those related to cybersecurity, and for recommending mitigation strategies. The team provides regular updates to executive management and the Audit Committee. We view cybersecurity as a shared responsibility across the organization and are committed to fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement. Item 2. Properties Our locations for Building Materials encompass aggregate operations such as quarries, production facilities, both stationary and mobile processing units, as well as depot-retail facilities. Our cement manufacturing facilities feature quarries, crushers, raw material mills, kilns, finishing mills, storage silos, and terminals for distribution. Our footprint is comprised of over 1,000 sites and facilities, including 18 cement plants, 143 terminals, 56 cementitious product operations, 273 ready-mix concrete plants, 467 aggregates operations, 37 concrete product sites, and 50 asphalt operations. Additionally, we maintain a commercial real estate presence throughout the United States and Canada. These locations consist of owned and leased properties that are primarily utilized as offices for administrative and business purposes. We have a principal executive office in Zug, Switzerland, operational headquarters in Chicago and regional offices throughout the United States and Canada (including in Nashville, Toronto and Calgary), as well as shared service center in Colombia. Our network of quarries, pits and mills provide us with raw materials such as hard rock, sand and gravel to manufacture various building materials such as aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mix concrete and other concrete products. Our reserves and resources are sourced from 376 aggregates pits and quarries and 16 cement quarries across the United States and Canada. Most cement plants have one or more associated quarries adjacent to the plant. The majority of production sites use surface mining methods. We own or lease the real estate on which our main raw materials, aggregates and other minerals are located. Of our 376 aggregates pits and quarries, 239 are on owned lands, 114 are on leased lands and 23 are on lands owned in part and leased in part. Of our 16 cement quarries, 15 are on owned lands and one is on leased land. None of our mineral reserve and resource sites are deemed individually material to our business or financial condition. The following map presents the location of our mining properties: Amrize Ltd
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40 As of December 31, 2025, our Building Materials segment includes estimated total reserves of 8,220 million tons (consisting of 3,952 million tons of proven reserves and 4,268 million tons of probable reserves) and estimated total resources of 6,412 million tons (consisting of 1,072 million tons of measured resources, 1,827 million tons of indicated resources and 3,513 million tons of inferred resources). Our reserve and resource estimates have been estimated by qualified persons in accordance with Subpart 1300 of SEC Regulation S-K. Across our Building Envelope operations, we maintain 51 facilities throughout North America, which encompass 34 manufacturing facilities, 12 warehouses and five centers focused on research and development applications. We maintain 12 facilities under our Elevate business and 9 locations within our Duro-Last operations. Malarkey and Gaco each operate from 4 locations, while the remaining 5 sites support our Ox and Enverge business lines. Reserves A mineral reserve is an estimate of tonnage and grade or quality of indicated and measured mineral resources that, in the opinion of a qualified person, can be the basis of an economically viable project. More specifically, it is the economically mineable part of a measured or indicated mineral resource, which includes diluting materials and allowances for losses that may occur when the material is mined or extracted. Mineral reserves are classified into two categories — probable and proven reserves — based on geological confidence and the application of modifying factors to demonstrate that the extraction of indicated or measured mineral resources is economically viable under reasonable investment and market assumptions. A probable mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of an indicated and, in some cases, a measured mineral resource. A proven mineral reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource. Our estimated 3,952 million tons of proven reserves and 4,268 million tons of probable reserves are broken down by material type (between hard rock and sand & gravel). Reserve estimates include hard rock and sand Amrize Ltd & gravel of suitable quality that are economically viable for extraction based on drilling, sampling, testing and modeling completed by or under the supervision of qualified persons, as well as supervised contractors and consultants. The application of reasonable modifying factors including economic, operational, commercial, legal, environmental compliance, permitting and other factors have been considered by the qualified persons in converting indicated or measured resources to reserves. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the average sales price for aggregates (excluding freight) in the United States was $16.32 per ton, while cement averaged $169.33 per ton. In Canada, the average sales price for aggregates (excluding freight) was $11.43 per ton, and cement was $168.92 per ton. These prices, which are used for estimation of both mineral reserves and resources, are impacted by product mix, geographic location, and foreign currency rates. The following table provides a summary of our proven and probable reserves as of December 31, 2025: Reserves Proven Probable Total (In millions of tons, except percentage data) Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Aggregates United States 1,395 82% 18% 2,178 98% 2% 3,573 91% 9% Canada 1,002 92% 8% 1,594 87% 13% 2,596 89% 11% Subtotal 2,397 86% 14% 3,772 93% 7% 6,169 90% 10% Cement United States 1,466 100% 152 100% 1,618 100% Canada 89 100% 344 100% 433 100% Subtotal 1,555 100% 496 100% 2,051 100% Total 3,952 92% 8% 4,268 94% 6% 8,220 93% 7% Resources Mineral resources represent concentrations or occurrences of material of economic interest in or on the earth’s crust in such form, grade or quality, and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for economic extraction. A mineral resource is a reasonable estimate of mineralization, taking into account relevant factors such as cut-off grade, likely mining dimensions, location or continuity, that, with the assumed and justifiable technical and economic conditions, is likely to, in whole or in part, become economically extractable. Mineral resources are classified into three categories — measured, indicated or inferred resources — in order of decreasing geological confidence. A measured mineral resource is that part of the mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of conclusive geological evidence and sampling in sufficient detail to support detailed extraction planning and final evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit to be quarried or mined. An indicated mineral resource is that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of adequate geological evidence and sampling in sufficient detail to support mine planning and evaluation of the economic viability of the deposit of the material to be quarried or mined. Inferred mineral resources are that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and sampling. Although an inferred resource may not be converted to a mineral reserve, indicated or measured resources
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41 can be converted to reserves by the application of certain modifying factors which include, but are not limited to, consideration of mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environmental compliance, plans, permitting and other factors. An indicated resource can be converted to a probable reserve, and a measured resource can be converted to a probable or proven reserve. We conduct investigations in order to apply modifying factors in sufficient detail to evaluate the economic viability and support the conversion of indicated and measured resources to probable and proven reserves. There is no certainty that any of our indicated or measured resources will be converted into proven or probable reserves in the future, and the resources reported have not been fully assessed using modifying factors. 1 Based on average extraction during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. 42 Amrize Ltd The following table shows our measured, indicated and inferred resources as of December 31, 2025: Resources Measured Indicated Total Measured & Indicated Inferred Total (In millions of tons, except percentage data) Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Total Hard Rock Sand & Gravel Aggregates United States 779 64% 36% 537 90% 10% 1,316 74% 26% 1,004 90% 10% 2,320 Canada 126 60% 40% 787 81% 19% 913 78% 22% 2,046 77% 23% 2,959 Subtotal 905 63% 37% 1,324 85% 15% 2,229 76% 24% 3,050 81% 19% 5,279 Cement United States 167 100% 496 100% 663 100% 143 100% 806 Canada 7 100% 7 100% 320 100% 327 Subtotal 167 100% 503 100% 670 100% 463 100% 1,133 Total 1,072 69% 31% 1,827 89% 11% 2,899 82% 18% 3,513 84% 16% 6,412 Additional Information The following table provides a summary of our mineral reserve and resource sites as of December 31, 2025 along with the extraction for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023: Additional Info No. of Sites Extraction(in millions of tons) Total Owned Leased Owned & Leased 2025 2024 2023 Years to Depletion1 Aggregates United States 147 88 51 8 63 61 63 58 Canada 229 151 63 15 57 60 65 43 Subtotal 376 239 114 23 120 121 128 50 Cement United States 12 12 0 0 23 25 25 68 Canada 4 3 1 0 5 5 5 81 Subtotal 16 15 1 0 28 30 30 70 Total 392 254 115 23 148 151 158 Internal Controls We have established internal control processes to support the annual reporting of resources and reserves. Reserve and resource estimates are completed using internal and external qualified persons to estimate mineral reserves and resources, and are subject to annual review by management teams in conjunction with the relevant qualified persons. This review includes scrutinizing the major assumptions used in determining estimates to ensure they are materially accurate. For reserve and resource additions, management, together with internal and external qualified persons, performs its due diligence and reviews the study of technical, environmental, economic and operating factors, as well as applicable supplemental information, including the site’s geology and quality. The qualified persons use a number of sources of geological information to estimate reserves and resources for production and development stage sites, including geological mapping, drilling, sampling and testing of sites. The type of drilling and testing depends on the type and complexity of the deposit, as well as whether it is a greenfield or production site. Mineral exploration requirements such as frequency of sampling are determined by the qualified persons and geological/mining experts based on the specific characteristics of the site and the underlying geology in order to properly characterize the deposit. Sample testing can include gradational, physical and chemical testing depending on the site and the intended product to be used or sold. Amrize Ltd In rock environments, geological core logging is undertaken. Collected samples are analyzed at internal company laboratories or regionally and/or nationally accredited laboratories for all relevant analyses and tests to confirm the quality of the material and the types of products that can be produced. The reserve and resource estimates include allowances for processing and wash loss that can occur when the mineral is extracted and processed into a saleable product. Our estimates of reserves and resources are based on the relative confidence of the geology and the application of modifying factors where applicable. The economic viability of our reserves is evaluated by the application of modifying factors and involves review by various internal departments. There are inherent risks associated with estimates of mineral reserves and resources. Risks include, but are not limited to, accuracy and completeness of geological information, data interpretation and interpolation, changing geotechnical,
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43 market and permitting conditions and other operational and economic factors. These risks are assessed by qualified persons and our management team on a periodic basis to determine if adjustments are required as new information becomes available. Our estimated reserves and resources are based on the best information available at the time of reporting. These estimates are reviewed and updated whenever new and relevant information is obtained at any of our sites that indicate changes in the reported reserves and resources. Item 3. Legal Proceedings In the ordinary course of conducting our business activities, we are involved in judicial, administrative and regulatory investigations and proceedings, as well as lawsuits and claims of various natures, involving both private parties and governmental authorities, relating to product liability, general and commercial liability, competition, environmental, employment, health and safety and other matters. These claims and proceedings include insured and uninsured matters that are brought on an individual, collective, representative and class-action basis. Such proceedings may have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. See Note 17 (Commitments and Contingencies) in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for a discussion of our material legal proceedings. The Company has elected to use a $1 million sanctions threshold for disclosing certain proceedings under environmental laws to which a governmental authority is a party. Applying this threshold, there were no relevant legal proceedings to disclose for this period. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 of this Annual Report. Information About Our Executive Officers The following sets forth certain information regarding the executive officers as of February 1, 2026. Each was appointed in connection with the Spin-Off in 2025: Name Age Position Jan Philipp Jenisch 59 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Roald Brouwer 51 Chief Technology Officer Stephen Clark 57 Chief People Officer Nollaig Forrest 49 Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer Jake Gosa 50 President, Building Envelope Mario Gross 47 Chief Supply Chain Officer Jaime Hill 56 President, Building Materials Ian Johnston 51 Chief Financial Officer Samuel J. Poletti 44 Chief Strategy and M&A Officer Denise R. Singleton 63 Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Jan Philipp Jenisch Mr. Jenisch serves as our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, Mr. Jenisch served as Chairman of the Holcim Board of Directors from 2023 to 2025, where he was tasked with leading the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North American business. Mr. Jenisch also served as Chief Amrize Ltd Executive Officer of Holcim from 2017 to April 2024, where he transformed Holcim into a leader in advanced building solutions and helped Holcim reach new levels of financial performance. Before joining Holcim, Mr. Jenisch served as Chief Executive Officer of Sika AG from 2012 to 2017. Under his leadership, Sika AG set new performance standards for sales and profitability, becoming a member of the Swiss Market Index (“SMI”), which is made up of the 20 largest and most liquid stocks listed on SIX. Mr. Jenisch studied in the United States and Switzerland, obtaining his MBA from the University of Fribourg in 1993. In 2021, he received a Dr. h.c. for his accomplishments as Chief Executive Officer of two SMI companies. Mr. Jenisch’s qualifications include his two-time experience as a public company chief executive officer for global companies with significant operations and customer bases in North America, his deep experience leading organic and inorganic growth at the enterprise level and his understanding of the Amrize Business, including the Company’s customers, markets and external stakeholders. Roald Brouwer Mr. Brouwer serves as our Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Brouwer previously served as Holcim’s Senior Vice President, Group Head of Decarbonization, a position he held from 2022 to 2025. Prior to joining Holcim, Mr. Brouwer held several positions at Shell plc, including as Director Energy Transition Technologies, Global Technology Deployment Consultant, Team Lead Carmon Creek Field Development Project and Reservoir Engineering Advisory Heavy Oil from 2014 to 2022. Mr. Brouwer holds a Master of Science degree in Geochemistry from Utrecht University in Utrecht, Netherlands and a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Delft University of Technology in Delft, Netherlands. Stephen Clark Mr. Clark serves as our Chief People Officer, a role he held for Holcim’s North American business from August 2024 to 2025. Prior to joining Holcim, Mr. Clark served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Gainwell Technologies LLC from 2022 to July 2024. Prior to that, Mr. Clark held several positions at Lear Corporation, including Chief Administrative Officer, Asia-Pacific and Global Vice President of Leadership & Organizational Development, Total Rewards and Human Resources Shared Services from 2018 to 2022. From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Clark served as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Corporate Services Officer for Vista Outdoor, Inc. Mr. Clark holds a Master of Organizational Behavior from the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business in Provo, Utah, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Psychology from Brigham Young University. Nollaig Forrest Ms. Forrest serves as our Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer. Ms. Forrest previously served as Holcim’s Chief Sustainability Officer, a position she held from 2023 to 2025, overseeing sustainability, corporate affairs and health and safety. Prior to her role as Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Forrest served as Holcim’s Global Head of Corporate Affairs from 2020 to 2024, overseeing corporate communications, branding and government and public affairs. Prior to joining Holcim, Ms. Forrest was Vice President, Corporate Communications for Firmenich SA from 2014 to 2020. Ms. Forrest holds a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. Jake Gosa Mr. Gosa serves as our President of Building Envelope. Mr. Gosa previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Beacon Building Products, where he held several executive roles of increasing responsibility from 2007 to 2025. Prior to that, Mr. Gosa served in a variety of roles for Elk Corporation and GAF Roofing. Mr. Gosa holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Mario Gross Mr. Gross serves as our Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mr. Gross previously served as Chief Operating Officer of
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44 Holcim Building Envelope, a position he held from 2024 to 2025. Prior to serving as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Gross served as Chief Procurement Officer of Holcim from 2020 to 2024, Senior Project Leader, Lafarge Holcim Group from 2019 to 2020 and Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Malaysia from 2018 to 2019. Prior to joining Holcim, Mr. Gross was Head of Global Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Sustainability at Sika AG from 2013 to 2017. Mr. Gross holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economy & Law from Saarland University in Saarbrucken, Germany. 45 Amrize Ltd Jaime Hill Mr. Hill serves as our President, Building Materials. Mr. Hill previously served as Holcim’s Region Head North America, a position he held from 2024 to 2025. Prior to serving as Region Head North America, Mr. Hill served in various other roles at Holcim, including Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Mexico from 2019 to 2024, Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Colombia from 2015 to 2019 and Commercial Director of Holcim Colombia from 2008 to 2014. Mr. Hill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Ian Johnston Mr. Johnston serves as our Chief Financial Officer, a role he held for Holcim’s North American business from 2018 to 2025. Mr. Johnston had 26 years of experience with Holcim, including as Chief Financial Officer, U.S. from 2016 to 2018, Chief Financial Officer, Canada from 2015 to 2016 and Chief Financial Officer, Western Canada from 2012 to 2015. Mr. Johnston holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting with honors from the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada. Mr. Johnston became a Chartered Professional Accountant in 1999. Samuel J. Poletti Mr. Poletti serves as our Chief Strategy and M&A Officer. Mr. Poletti previously served as Holcim’s Global Head of M&A, a position he held from 2018 to 2025. Mr. Poletti served in various other roles at Holcim, including as Vice President, Senior M&A Manager from 2014 to 2018 and Assistant Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Development South Asia from March 2014 to July 2014. Mr. Poletti holds a dual Master of Arts degree in Law & Economics from the University of St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland and a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Law & Economics from the University of St. Gallen. Denise R. Singleton Ms. Singleton serves as our Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, a role she held for Holcim’s North American business from 2024 to 2025. Prior to joining Holcim, Ms. Singleton served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of WestRock Company from 2022 to 2024. From 2015 to 2022, Ms. Singleton served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of IDEX Corporation. From 2011 to 2015, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of SunCoke Energy, Inc. Ms. Singleton holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amrize Ltd PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Market Information Our Ordinary Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol “AMRZ.” Holders of Ordinary Shares As of December 31, 2025, there was 1 holder of record of our ordinary shares, which doesn’t reflect the number of beneficial owners. Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans
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46 Plan Category (A)Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (B)Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (C)Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (A)Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 3,913,655(1) $ 31.98(2) 32,886,345(3) Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(4) — — — Total 3,913,655 $ 31.98 32,886,345 __________________(1) Includes an aggregate of 2,711,801 performance stock options, 971,039 performance share units, and 121,687 restricted share units under the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and 109,128 shares under the Amrize Ltd Employee Stock Purchase Plan.(2) Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, which excludes performance share units, restricted share units, and the rights to purchase shares under the ESPP.(3) This amount includes 21,695,473 shares available under the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and 11,190,872 shares available under the Amrize Ltd Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Under the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Amrize may issue share options (including incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options), share appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance share units, other share-based awards, share bonuses, cash awards, and substitute awards.(4) Amrize has no equity compensation plans that have not been approved by shareholders. Recent sales of unregistered securities; use of proceeds from registered securities None. Share Performance Graph The following graph compares the total shareholder return on the Company's ordinary shares for the last 6 months since the Company started trading on June 23, 2025 with the Standard & Poor's (“S&P”) 500 and S&P 500 Materials indices. The graph assumes $100 was invested in each of these indices on June 23, 2025, the first day of “regular way” trading, for the Company's ordinary shares. The comparisons are based on historical data and are not indicative of, nor intended to forecast, the future performance of the Company's ordinary shares. Amrize Ltd Comparative Total Return1 June 23, 2025 June 30, 2025 September 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 Amrize Ltd $ 100.00 $ 95.31 $ 93.34 $ 104.02 S&P 500 Index 100.00 102.95 111.31 114.27 S&P 500 Materials Index 100.00 101.00 103.57 105.35 ______________________________________________________ 1 Assumes reinvestment of dividends. Item 6. Reserved
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47 48 Amrize Ltd Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Some of the information contained in the following discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Refer to the sections entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” for a discussion of forward-looking statements and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. Overview We are a building solutions company focused on the North American market, offering customers a broad range of advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. We serve customers across the infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction markets, from new builds to repair and refurbishment (“R&R”). Our more than 19,000 employees operate across more than 1,000 sites and facilities in the United States, Canada, Colombia, Switzerland and Jamaica, providing customers with trusted brands and advanced building solutions for the full building lifecycle. Our trusted brands and advanced solutions, combined with our operational expertise, make us a trusted partner for customers, consisting of contractors, building owners, architects, engineers, public authorities and cities across the United States and Canada. We earn revenue from the sale of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, roofing systems and other building solutions. We operate in two reportable segments, offering a complete range of advanced solutions to support large-scale and complex construction projects from bridges to data centers in the areas of residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. Our services span new construction as well as R&R, with R&R accounting for 43% of overall revenues in the year ended December 31, 2025. • Our Building Materials segment offers a range of branded solutions delivering high-quality products for a wide range of applications across North America. Key product offerings of this segment include cement and aggregates, as well as a variety of downstream products and solutions such as ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. • Our Building Envelope segment offers advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems. Our Building Envelope products are sold individually or in warrantied systems for new construction or R&R in commercial and residential projects. These products are sold either directly to contractors or through an authorized distributor or dealer network in North America. Seasonality Our Building Materials segment results for the first and fourth quarters are generally lower than those for the second and third quarters, which benefit from more favorable weather and increased construction activity. In addition to impacting demand, adverse weather can disrupt production schedules, shipments, and project timelines, affecting costs, efficiencies, and profitability. We manage these seasonal fluctuations through operational planning and flexible workforce management, but quarter-to-quarter results may not be indicative of full-year performance. Our Building Envelope segment is subject to seasonal fluctuations in demand, primarily driven by trends in new construction, renovation, and repair activities across both residential and commercial markets. Demand for our building envelope products, which include roofing and wall systems, exterior cladding, and related solutions, generally increases during periods of favorable weather, as construction and renovation projects are most active in the second and third calendar quarters. This pattern reflects the broader industry trend, where project starts and completions are concentrated in the spring and summer months, particularly in our key geographic markets. We continuously monitor market conditions and adjust our production and inventory management strategies to align with anticipated seasonal demand and potential weather-related disruptions. Despite these efforts, the inherent seasonality and unpredictability of weather events may result in fluctuations in our quarterly revenues, earnings and cash flow. Amrize Ltd Financial Summary A summary of our performance highlights for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows: For the years ended December 31, $ in millions, except percentage data 2025 2024 2023 Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955 Net income margin 10.0% 10.9% 8.2% Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,007 $ 3,181 $ 2,844 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 25.5% 27.2% 24.4% Cash flows provided by operating activities $ 2,208 $ 2,282 $ 2,036 Capital Allocation We believe our disciplined approach to capital allocation allows us to invest in our business to drive
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49 sustainable growth, pursue strategic mergers and acquisitions and return capital to shareholders. We remain committed to diligently executing this capital allocation strategy through continuous enhancements to our facilities, investment in new greenfield projects and increased allocation of capital towards future growth initiatives. Furthermore, we have historically been able to effectively acquire and merge businesses in fragmented industries, aligning with our overarching capital allocation strategies. • We completed three acquisitions in 2025, two acquisitions in 2024 and five acquisitions in 2023 for total cash consideration, net of cash acquired, of $98 million, $249 million and $1,607 million, respectively; and• We invested $788 million in capital expenditure projects to increase production capacity and improve efficiency in 2025, compared with $642 million and $630 million in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Transition to Standalone Company On June 23, 2025, Holcim completed the previously announced Spin-Off through a distribution of 100% of the Company’s outstanding shares to holders of record of Holcim’s ordinary shares, on a pro rata basis as a dividend-in-kind, as of the close of business on June 20, 2025. As a result of the Distribution, the Company became an independent public company. Our Ordinary Shares are listed under the symbol “AMRZ” on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. In connection with the Spin-Off, we entered into or adopted several agreements including a Separation and Distribution Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, and Tax Matters Agreement, among others. These agreements allocate between Holcim and us various assets, liabilities, rights and obligations (including with respect to employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) and govern the relationship between the Company and Holcim for certain commercial matters (including manufacturing, supply and insurance) following the Spin-Off. See Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for more information on these agreements. In connection with the Spin-Off, we became subject to the requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. We are establishing additional procedures and practices as a standalone public company. As a result, we incurred additional expenses in 2025 related to the establishment and operation of new functions as a standalone public company including rebranding, employee-related costs, executive leadership compensation, accounting and financial reporting, compliance and regulatory, human resources, information technology, marketing and communications, insurance and other operating costs. In line with our ASPIRE program (an initiative launched in the second quarter of 2025 to accelerate synergies by leveraging our scale to optimize third-party spending and drive efficiencies across procurement, logistics and operating functions), we will continue to look for operational cost improvement opportunities as a standalone company to drive lower costs across our business and corporate functions. Certain of these costs (the “Spin-Off and separation-related costs”) are non-recurring in nature, consisting primarily of rebranding costs. We expect the Spin-Off and separation-related costs to continue through fiscal year 2027. Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Prior to the Spin-Off, we operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim, and not as a standalone company. These consolidated financial statements and footnotes reflect the historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as historically managed within Holcim for periods prior to the completion of the Spin-Off and reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as a standalone company for periods after the completion of the Spin-Off. The consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the period prior to the Spin-Off included elsewhere in this Annual Report were prepared on a “carve-out” basis in connection with the Spin-Off and have been derived from the consolidated financial statements and historical accounting records of Holcim. See Note 1 (Organization and basis of presentation) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Prior to the Spin-Off, our consolidated financial statements included expense allocations for certain corporate, infrastructure and other shared services provided by Holcim on a centralized basis, including but not limited to accounting and financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, information technology, insurance, employee benefits and other shared services that are either specifically identifiable or directly attributable to us. These expenses have been allocated to us on the basis of direct usage when specifically identifiable, with the remainder predominantly allocated on a pro rata basis using revenues. See Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Prior to the Spin-Off, we participated in Holcim’s centralized cash management and financing function. Our residual cash pooling balances as of the end of each reporting period were recorded within Related-party notes receivable, and we had related-party note agreements in place with Holcim for the financing of our capital needs, which were reflected as Related-party notes payable. Interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations reflects interest on borrowing and funding associated with the related-party note agreements, for periods prior to the Spin-Off. Certain related-party transactions between the Company and Holcim have been included in our consolidated financial statements prior to the Spin-Off. Additionally, as part of the Spin-Off, the Company issued senior unsecured notes and completed a bond exchange. A portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the senior unsecured notes and completion of the bond exchange was used to repay the Company’s related-party indebtedness due to Holcim. Holcim also completed an equity contribution to the Company to settle the remaining related-party indebtedness due to Holcim. See Note 10 (Debt) and Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for additional information. Market Conditions and Outlook We operate in competitive markets with respect to each of our segments. Recent market conditions, such as trade policy uncertainty, fluctuations in interest rates and unfavorable weather conditions earlier in 2025 causing construction market labor challenges have resulted in industry-wide project delays and slower build activity, particularly in the residential market. Despite these market conditions, our business has remained resilient, as we have been able to leverage our scale, unique footprint and diverse product offerings to customers. We expect to continue offsetting recent market conditions through execution of our ASPIRE program to accelerate synergies and profitable growth and by investing in streamlining our network. Over time, we expect continued growth in demand due to rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, recent onshoring trends, population growth and historical underinvestment in residential housing. As market conditions evolve, we believe that we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on these growth opportunities. Factors Affecting Our Performance We continue to evolve our business to improve performance and drive sustainable growth. Building on our large operating footprint of over 1,000 sites and facilities, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on strong commercial and residential construction spend and infrastructure investments across North America. The future success of our business depends on many factors. While these factors present opportunities for us, they also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in “Risk Factors” under Item 1A. We must successfully address these risks to achieve growth, improve our results of operations and generate profits. Emphasis on Building Envelope. Our strong presence in the Building Materials category has allowed us to
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50 grow additional product lines, such as roofing and insulation products, in the Building Envelope segment. By acquiring Firestone Building Products (later renamed to Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems) in 2021, 51 Amrize Ltd Herbert Malarkey Roofing Company (“Malarkey”) in 2022 and Duro-Last, LLC, Critical Point, LLC, Oscoda Plastics, LLC, Plastatech Engineering Limited, LLC, Anvil Paints & Coatings, LLC and Tip-Top Screw Manufacturing, LLC (collectively, “Duro-Last”) in 2023, we bolstered our roofing system offerings and positioned ourselves to meet growing demand for re-roofing and new builds. Our Building Envelope segment accounted for 27.9%, 28.8% and 26.7% of our revenues for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We intend to continue building out our Building Envelope segment through expansions, acquisitions and development of additional solutions and products, as we believe this will unlock long-term value creation. Such expansions and acquisitions depend on our ability to raise capital and seamlessly integrate new products into our current product mix. Emphasis on Aggregates. Our scaled aggregates franchise shows compelling growth potential. The North American aggregates industry is fragmented and consists of specialized businesses that present ideal opportunities for acquisition and future growth. We have the size, scale and financial capabilities to procure businesses that we believe would expand our offerings. Although inorganic growth through acquisitions may subject us to significant up-front costs, we believe such acquisitions will enhance our competitive advantage, provide strategic value creation and ultimately increase our Building Materials revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Infrastructure Investment. Demand for our products is directly related to the level of activity in the construction industry, which includes residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. A recent focus on improving infrastructure in North America is being fueled by, among other things, funding from federal, state and local governments who are focused on addressing aging infrastructure across North America. We are leveraging our market position across North America and diverse product offerings to secure our involvement in airport, highway, bridge and related infrastructure projects. Our ability to capitalize on this growing need for infrastructure-related projects across North America has the capability to increase our scope of operations and revenues. Innovation. Through our research and development engine, we seek to drive cutting-edge innovation to address our customers’ greatest ambitions. We believe we are at the forefront of new product developments, and our experts span all building fields, from masons and engineers to material scientists and experts in artificial intelligence and data mining. We conduct cutting-edge research and empower smart design while deploying new building technologies. We also partner with leading construction sector startups to scale up new technologies across our operations. For example, we have investments in Sublime Systems, a cement technology startup which plans to use renewable electricity and carbon-free raw materials for cement production, in the form of a convertible note and advance payments for future supplies and may participate in the startup’s future potential rounds of capital raising to finance its manufacturing facility. Maintaining this level of innovation requires us to spend a substantial amount on research and development efforts, as well as on retaining and recruiting talent. Whether this spending results in increased revenue and more profitable operations will depend on our ability to introduce new products and improve our current product offerings. Although we will strive to introduce new products and to develop and market new construction techniques and technologies, our efforts may be unsuccessful or unprofitable resulting in impairments, which could negatively affect our results of operations and market positions. Components of Results of Operations Revenues We earn revenue from the sale of Building Materials products (cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials) and Building Envelope products (advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems). Revenues are recognized in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and ASC 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers, when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer. This occurs when the customer obtains control of that good or service. See Note 2 (Summary of significant accounting policies) and Note 3 (Revenues) included in the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere the Annual Report for more information. Operating Costs and Expenses The key components of our operating costs and expenses consist of Cost of revenues, Selling, general and administrative expenses, Gain on disposal of long-lived assets and Loss on impairments, as defined and outlined below: Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues primarily consists of all direct production costs of products, including labor, materials, transportation and fuel. Cost of revenues also includes a portion of our depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment directly attributable to the production of goods sold, as well as the service cost component of defined benefit pension plan and other postretirement benefit plan expenses, operating lease expenses and finance lease expenses. Proceeds from business interruption insurance claims, if any, are treated as reductions to the related Cost of revenues incurred. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include salaries and related costs for roles not directly attributable to the production of goods sold, such as sales and marketing, legal, finance and accounting, information technology, human resources and certain other employees. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include a portion of our depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment, intangible assets not directly attributable to the production of goods sold, acquisition-related transaction costs, the service cost component of defined benefit pension plan and other postretirement benefit plan expenses, operating lease expenses and finance lease expenses. Additionally, prior to the Spin-Off, Selling, general and administrative expenses also include expense allocations for certain
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52 corporate, infrastructure and other shared services provided by Holcim on a centralized basis, including but not limited to accounting and financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, information technology, insurance, employee benefits and other shared services. Gain on Disposal of Long-Lived Assets Gain on disposal of long-lived assets primarily includes gains on the disposal and retirement of specific assets, such as ready-mix concrete, cement and roofing assets. Loss on Impairments Loss on impairments primarily includes losses on the impairment of long-lived assets, specifically intangible assets, losses recognized on investments when changes in facts and circumstances indicate their carrying values may not be recoverable, as well as the losses identified as a part of the annual impairment review of all property, plant and equipment. Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net consists of interest incurred on finance leases, third-party notes, related-party notes prior to the Spin-Off, and the amortization of the associated deferred financing costs, net of interest income. Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), net Other non-operating income (expense), net primarily includes the amortization of actuarial gains or losses on pension and other postretirement benefit plans, curtailment and settlement gains or losses incurred in connection with pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Income Tax Expense Income tax expense consists of federal, state and local income taxes related to the tax jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Income tax provision consists of taxes currently payable and deferred amounts related to both Swiss and non-Swiss taxes on our income. The effective tax rate depends on a number of factors, including the jurisdiction in which operating profit is earned and the nature and timing of discrete items. Income from Equity Method Investments Income from equity method investments primarily includes the results of our share of income from our equity method investments. Results of Operations As discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Overview- Factors Affecting Our Performance” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Overview- Market Conditions and Outlook” above, and as discussed in more detail below, our results of operations are highly dependent upon activities within the construction industry, economic cycles within the public and private business sectors and seasonality. Accordingly, financial results for any period presented, or period-to-period comparisons of reported results, may not be indicative of future results of operations. Our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 were affected by market uncertainty, which resulted in project delays and softer new construction activity. These factors are outside of our control and may impact our operations in the future. The extent to which global economic challenges will ultimately impact our business, operations, financial condition and results of operations will depend on numerous factors, which are highly uncertain, rapidly changing and cannot be predicted. Consolidated Statements of Operations For the years ended December 31, (In millions, except for percentage data) 2025 2024 2023 2025 vs 2024 % change 2024 vs 2023 % change Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 0.9% 0.2% Cost of revenues (8,781) (8,634) (8,908) 1.7% (3.1)% Gross profit 3,034 3,070 2,769 (1.2)% 10.9% Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,128) (944) (898) 19.5% 5.1% Gain on disposal of long-lived assets 15 71 32 n/m n/m Loss on impairments (15) (2) (15) n/m n/m Operating income 1,906 2,195 1,888 (13.2)% 16.3% Interest expense, net (413) (512) (549) (19.3)% (6.7)% Other non-operating income (expense), net 4 (55) (36) n/m n/m Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments 1,497 1,628 1,303 (8.0)% 24.9% Income tax expense (326) (368) (361) (11.4)% 1.9% Income from equity method investments 11 13 13 (15.4)% —% Net income 1,182 1,273 955 (7.1)% 33.3% Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 3 1 1 n/m —% Net income attributable to the Company $ 1,185 $ 1,274 $ 956 (7.0)% 33.3% Net income margin 10.0% 10.9% 8.2% Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 3,007 $ 3,181 $ 2,844 (5.5)% 11.8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) 25.5% 27.2% 24.4% __________________(1) See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of these N on-GAAP financial measures, information about how and why we use these Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of each of these Non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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53 54 Amrize Ltd Fiscal Year 2025 Compared to Fiscal Year 2024 Revenues Revenues were $11,815 million in 2025, an increase of $111 million, or 0.9%, from $11,704 million in 2024. The increase in our overall revenues was primarily driven by higher pricing of $182 million and contributions of $130 million from acquisitions. These factors were partially offset by lower sales volumes and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency movements. The proportion of revenues related to the Building Materials segment and Building Envelope segment was 72.1% and 27.9%, respectively, in 2025, compared to 71.2% and 28.8%, respectively, in 2024. Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was $8,781 million in 2025, an increase of $147 million, or 1.7%, from $8,634 million in 2024. The increase was comprised of an increase of $246 million from the Building Materials segment and a decrease of $83 million from the Building Envelope segment. The increase within Building Materials was primarily driven by higher manufacturing and distribution costs associated with an equipment outage in our cement network. The decrease within Building Envelope was assisted by operational efficiencies. Cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues was 74.3% and 73.8% in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The proportion of Cost of revenues related to the Building Materials segment and Building Envelope segment was 73.2% and 26.8%, respectively, in 2025, compared to 71.8% and 28.2%, respectively, in 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,128 million in 2025, an increase of $184 million, or 19.5%, from $944 million in 2024. The increase was primarily due to additional costs in connection with the Spin-Off (including professional services, marketing, rebranding, personnel and related costs, and IT projects and related costs) and higher litigation-related costs. Gain on disposal of long-lived assets Gain on disposal of long-lived assets was $15 million in 2025, a decrease of $56 million, from $71 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by a gain of $31 million within the Building Materials segment related to a land expropriation transaction that occurred in 2024. Loss on impairments Loss on impairments was $15 million in 2025, an increase of $13 million from $2 million in 2024. The increase in 2025 primarily includes impairments recognized on investments and property, plant and equipment. Interest expense, net Interest expense, net was $413 million in 2025, a decrease of $99 million, or 19.3%, from $512 million in 2024. The decrease in interest expense, net was primarily driven by lower average total borrowings in 2025. Other non-operating income (expense), net Other non-operating income, net was $4 million in 2025, an increase of $59 million from other non-operating expense, net of $55 million in 2024. The increase in other non-operating income, net was primarily driven by a Canadian defined benefit pension plan settlement loss, which contributed $61 million of expense in 2024. Income tax expense Income tax expense was $326 million in 2025, a decrease of $42 million, or 11.4%, from $368 million in 2024. The effective income tax rate was 21.8% in 2025, compared to 22.6% in 2024. The change in effective income tax rate was primarily attributable to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Pillar Two (‘‘OECD Pillar Two’’) regulatory guidance released in January 2025, which resulted in a reduction in the OECD Pillar Two tax and a reduction in our Uncertain Tax Benefits due to statute of limitation expirations. Income from equity method investments Income from equity method investments was $11 million in 2025, a decrease of $2 million, or 15.4%, from $13 million in 2024. Amrize Ltd Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $3,007 million in 2025 from $3,181 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 25.5% in 2025, compared with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 27.2% in 2024. The decreases were primarily driven by higher manufacturing and distribution costs associated with an equipment outage in our cement network, the impact of lower volumes, higher corporate costs, and gains on land sales in 2024. These factors were partially offset by higher prices. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin performance was as follows: Analysis of Change (In millions, except for percentage data) For the year ended December 31, 2024 Acquisitions & Divestments Organic Growth Foreign Exchange For the year ended December 31, 2025 % change Total Revenues $ 11,704 $ 130 $ 34 $ (53) $ 11,815 0.9% Adjusted EBITDA(1) 3,181 22 (181) (15) 3,007 (5.5)% Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) 27.2% 25.5% __________________(1) See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures, information about how and why we use these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Fiscal Year 2024 Compared to Fiscal Year 2023 Revenues Revenues were $11,704 million in 2024, an increase of $27 million, or 0.2%, from $11,677 million in 2023. The increase in our overall revenues was primarily driven by sales price growth, which accounted for $527 million
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55 of the increase, and the contribution of $118 million from acquisitions, of which $93 million was contributed by Duro-Last. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenues from lower sales volumes of $610 million. The proportion of revenues related to the Building Materials segment and Building Envelope segment was 71.2% and 28.8%, respectively, in 2024, compared to 73.3% and 26.7%, respectively, in 2023. Cost of revenues Cost of revenues was $8,634 million in 2024, a decrease of $274 million, or 3.1%, from $8,908 million in 2023. The decrease primarily consisted of a decrease of $472 million from the Building Materials segment and an increase of $193 million from the Building Envelope segment. The decrease within the Building Materials segment was primarily driven by a drop in sales volume and lower energy costs, as well as strict cost control initiatives. The increase within the Building Envelope segment was primarily driven by an increase in sales volume and contributions from Duro-Last. Cost of revenues as a percentage of Revenues was 73.8% and 76.3% in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The proportion of Cost of revenues related to the Building Materials segment and Building Envelope segment was 71.8% and 28.2%, respectively, in 2024, compared to 74.8% and 25.2%, respectively, in 2023. Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses were $944 million in 2024, an increase of $46 million, or 5.1%, from $898 million in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by incremental costs resulting from business acquisitions in 2023, additional headcount in preparation for the Spin-Off and inflationary pressures. Gain on disposal of long-lived assets Gain on disposal of long-lived assets was $71 million in 2024, an increase of $39 million, or 121.9%, from $32 million in 2023. This increase was primarily driven by a gain of $31 million within the Building Materials segment related to a land expropriation transaction. Loss on impairments Loss on impairments was $2 million in 2024, a decrease of $13 million from $15 million in 2023. 56 Amrize Ltd Interest expense, net Interest expense, net was $512 million in 2024, a decrease of $37 million, or 6.7%, from $549 million in 2023. The decrease in interest expense, net was primarily driven by repayments of debt owed to related parties along with an increase in interest income from related parties and interest income from third parties due to higher cash pooling investments, money market funds and time deposit balances. Other non-operating income (expense), net Other non-operating expense, net was $55 million in 2024, an increase of $19 million, or 52.8%, from other non-operating expense, net of $36 million in 2023. This increase is predominantly related to the impact of the Canadian defined benefit pension plan settlement loss, which contributed $61 million of expense in 2024, compared to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan settlement loss, which contributed $33 million of expense in 2023. Income tax expense Income tax expense was $368 million in 2024, an increase of $7 million, or 1.9%, from $361 million in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in net income before tax. The effective income tax rate was 22.6% in 2024, compared to 27.8% in 2023. The change in effective income tax rate was primarily attributable to the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income, changes in uncertain tax positions, one-time charges made in 2023 that did not recur in 2024 and prior year provision to return adjustments. These reductions to the effective income tax rate were partially offset by Pillar Two top-up tax. Income from equity method investments Income from equity method investments was $13 million in both 2024 and 2023, reflecting consistent year over year business performances. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Adjusted EBITDA increased to $3,181 million in 2024 from $2,844 million in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 27.2% in 2024, compared with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 24.4% in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin performance was as follows: Analysis of Change (In millions, except for percentage data) For the year ended December 31, 2023 Acquisitions & Divestments Organic Growth Foreign Exchange For the year ended December 31, 2024 % change Total Revenues $ 11,677 $ 118 $ (48) $ (43) $ 11,704 0.2% Adjusted EBITDA(1) 2,844 14 334 (11) 3,181 11.8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) 24.4% 27.2% __________________(1) See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures, information about how and why we use these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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57 Amrize Ltd Results of Operations by Segment Fiscal Year 2025 Compared to Fiscal Year 2024 For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 % change Segment revenues: Building Materials(1) $ 8,514 $ 8,329 2.2% Building Envelope 3,301 3,375 (2.2)% Total revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 0.9% For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 % change Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Building Materials $ 2,485 $ 2,552 (2.6)% Building Envelope 732 770 (4.9)% Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA 3,217 3,322 (3.2)% Unallocated corporate costs (210) (141) 48.9% Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 3,007 $ 3,181 (5.5)% __________________(1) Segment revenues for Building Materials are presented net of interproduct revenues between our Cement and Aggregates and other construction materials product lines of $540 million and $598 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 , respectively.(2) See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures, information about how and why we use these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Building Materials Building Materials segment revenues were $8,514 million in 2025, an increase of $185 million, or 2.2%, from $8,329 million in 2024. The increase was primarily driven by price growth of $201 million (primarily in aggregates) and revenues contributed from acquisitions of $34 million. These items were offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency movements. Cement revenues were $4,389 million in 2025, a decrease of $92 million, or 2.1%, from $4,481 million in 2024. Aggregates and other construction materials revenues were $4,665 million in 2025, an increase of $219 million, or 4.9%, from $4,446 million in 2024. Market uncertainty impacted demand in 2025, although the commercial market improved in the second half of 2025. Volumes For the years ended December 31, in millions 2025 2024 % Change Cement - tons sold1 22.4 22.6 (0.9%) Aggregates - tons sold 118.9 119.8 (0.8%) Average Selling Price For the years ended December 31, $ per ton 2025 2024 % Change Constant Currency2 % Change Constant Currency Cement - price per ton 1 $170.05 $170.21 (0.1%) $170.65 0.3% Aggregates - price per ton 3 $14.06 $13.35 5.3% $14.16 6.1% __________________ 1 Cement volume and pricing figures presented above exclude trading.2 Constant Currency reflects price adjusted to prior period foreign exchange rates.3 Aggregates pricing figures presented above are freight adjusted, excluding freight revenues. Amrize Ltd Building Materials Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased $67 million in 2025, or 2.6%, compared to 2024. The decrease in Building Materials Segment Adjusted EBITDA in was mainly attributable to higher manufacturing and distribution costs associated with an equipment outage in the cement network and gains on land sales in 2024, partially offset by price increases in aggregates. Building Envelope Building Envelope segment revenues were $3,301 million in 2025, a decrease of $74 million, or 2.2%, from $3,375 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes, partially offset by the contribution from acquisitions and favorable product mix. The lower volumes reflect softer residential market demand, partially offset by strong commercial roofing repair and refurbishment activity and system revenues. Building Envelope Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased $38 million in 2025, or 4.9%, compared to 2024. The decrease in Building Envelope Segment Adjusted EBITDA was attributable to lower volumes and pricing, partially offset by the contribution from acquisitions. Fiscal Year 2024 Compared to Fiscal Year 2023 For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2024 2023 % change Segment revenues: Building Materials(1) $ 8,329 $ 8,564 (2.7)% Building Envelope 3,375 3,113 8.4% Total revenues $ 11,704 $ 11,677 0.2% (In millions) 2024 2023 % change Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
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58 For the years ended December 31, Building Materials $ 2,552 $ 2,314 10.3%Building Envelope 770 685 12.4% Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA 3,322 2,999 10.8% Unallocated corporate costs (141) (155) (9.0)% Adjusted EBITDA(2) $ 3,181 $ 2,844 11.8% __________________(1) Segment revenues for Building Materials are presented net of interproduct revenues between our Cement and Aggregates and other construction materials product lines of $598 million and $668 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.(2) See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures, information about how and why we use these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Building Materials Building Materials segment revenues decreased $235 million, or 2.7%, in 2024 compared to 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes of $821 million due to lower market demand and a decrease in government spending, as well as the unfavorable impact of foreign currency movements of $42 million. These items were partially offset by price growth of $581 million. Cement revenues were $4,481 million in 2024, a decrease of $80 million, or 1.8%, from $4,561 million in 2023. Aggregates and other construction materials revenues were $4,446 million in 2024, a decrease of $225 million, or 4.8%, from $4,671 million in 2023. 59 Amrize Ltd Volumes For the years ended December 31, in millions 2024 2023 % Change Cement - tons sold1 22.6 24.4 (7.4%) Aggregates - tons sold 119.8 128.9 (7.1%) Average Selling Price For the years ended December 31, $ per ton 2024 2023 % Change Constant Currency2 % Change Constant Currency Cement - price per ton 1 $170.21 $160.48 6.1% $170.65 6.3% Aggregates - price per ton 3 $13.35 $12.16 9.8% $13.43 10.4% __________________ 1 Cement volume and pricing figures presented above exclude trading.2 Constant Currency reflects price adjusted to prior period foreign exchange rates.3 Aggregates pricing figures presented above are freight adjusted, excluding freight revenues. Building Materials Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $238 million, or 10.3%, in 2024 compared to 2023. The increase in Building Materials Segment Adjusted EBITDA was mainly attributable to margin expansion driven by price growth, partially offset by lower volumes. Building Envelope Building Envelope segment revenues increased $262 million, or 8.4%, in 2024 compared to 2023. The increase was primarily driven by strong demand from re-roofing activities and higher volume from the normalization of buying patterns in distribution channels, which accounted for $211 million of the increase, as well as the contribution of $105 million from the acquisitions. These increases were partially offset by price reductions of $54 million due to competitive pressures and market dynamics. Building Envelope Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $85 million, or 12.4%, in 2024 compared to 2023. The increase in Building Envelope Segment Adjusted EBITDA was mainly attributable to solid volume growth. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to the key operational metrics above and our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP, we evaluate our operating performance using certain financial measures, including Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio, that are not defined by, or prepared in accordance with, U.S. GAAP. We refer to these measures as “non-GAAP” financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the earnings measures defined by U.S. GAAP. We utilize these non-GAAP financial measures, among others, to assess our operating performance and to provide a consistent comparison of performance from period to period and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting given our belief that such non-GAAP financial measures closely correlate to long-term enterprise value. We believe that measuring performance on the basis of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Cash Conversion Ratio is useful to investors because it enables consistent evaluation of our operational performance and liquidity period to period. “Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as Net income (loss), and excludes the impact of Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, Interest expense, net, Income tax expense, Acquisition and integration-related costs, Litigation-related costs, Loss on impairments, Restructuring and other costs, Spin-off and separation-related costs, Other non-operating (income) expense, net, Income from equity method investments, and unallocated corporate costs. “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA including unallocated corporate costs. “Adjusted EBITDA Margin” is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. “EBITDA” is defined as Net income (loss), excluding Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, Interest expense, net and Income tax expense. “EBITDA Margin” is defined as EBITDA divided by revenues. “Free Cash Flow” is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities plus proceeds from property and casualty insurance, proceeds from land expropriation and proceeds from disposals of long-lived assets less purchases of property, plant and equipment. “Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio” is defined as Free Cash Flow divided by Net income (loss). “Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio” is defined as Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
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60 Amrize Ltd Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Because of these limitations, Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio should not be considered as replacements for revenues, net income (loss), net income (loss) margin or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, as determined by U.S. GAAP, or as measures of our profitability. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only for supplemental purposes. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are monitored by management in order to efficiently allocate resources between segments and to assess performance. The table below reconciles our net income and net income margin, the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin, respectively. For the years ended December 31, (In millions, except for percentage data) 2025 2024 2023 Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955 Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization 914 889 851 Interest expense, net 413 512 549 Income tax expense 326 368 361 EBITDA 2,835 3,042 2,716 Acquisition and integration-related costs (1) 64 46 30 Litigation-related costs (2) 46 9 8 Loss on impairments(3) 15 2 15 Restructuring and other costs (4) 19 16 52 Spin-off and separation-related costs(5) 43 24 — Other non-operating (income) expense, net (6) (4) 55 36 Income from equity method investments (11) (13) (13) Adjusted EBITDA 3,007 3,181 2,844 Unallocated corporate costs 210 141 155 Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,217 $ 3,322 $ 2,999 Building Materials $ 2,485 $ 2,552 $ 2,314 Building Envelope $ 732 $ 770 $ 685 Net income margin 10.0% 10.9% 8.2% EBITDA Margin 24.0% 26.0% 23.3% Adjusted EBITDA Margin 25.5% 27.2% 24.4% _________________(1) Acquisition and integration-related costs are those incurred for business combinations, including advisory, legal, valuation, and other professional fees. Certain warranty charges related to a pre-acquisition manufacturing issue are also included.(2) Litigation-related costs include certain litigation settlements, environmental remediation, and legal-related consulting and professional fees that are not representative of expenses arising in the ordinary course of business.(3) Loss on impairments consist of one-time charges on the Company’s investments and property, plant and equipment.(4) Restructuring and other costs include charges associated with non-core sites.(5) Spin-Off and separation-related costs notably include rebranding costs.(6) Other non-operating (income) expense, net primarily consists of costs related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans and gains on proceeds from property and casualty insurance. Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio are monitored by management to assess liquidity. The table below reconciles our net cash provided by (used in) Amrize Ltd operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Free Cash Flow, Net Income Cash Conversion Ratio and Adjusted EBITDA Cash Conversion Ratio. For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 2,208 $ 2,282 $ 2,036 Capital expenditures, net (1) (745) (549) (581) Free cash flow $ 1,463 $ 1,733 $ 1,455 Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955 Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,007 $ 3,181 $ 2,844 Net income cash conversion ratio 1.24 1.36 1.52 Adjusted EBITDA cash conversion ratio 0.49 0.54 0.51 __________________(1) Capital expenditures, net includes purchases of property, plant and equipment, proceeds from property and casualty insurance income, proceeds from land expropriation and proceeds from disposals of long-lived assets. Liquidity and Capital Resources The production of our products requires high levels of fixed capital. Our ability to fund our cash needs will depend on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations. In addition, we will rely on access to the capital markets, in particular for debt financing, in order to satisfy capital requirements not satisfied by cash flows from operating activities, particularly between April and October, due to the seasonality of our business. We expect to utilize our capital resources to fund operations and capital expenditures, pursue strategic acquisitions and other business development transactions and repay our indebtedness over time. We continually evaluate our liquidity requirements in light of our operating needs, growth initiatives and capital resources. We believe that our existing cash reserves, cash flow from operations, as well as a range of available financing activities will provide adequate resources to fund our short- and long-term capital requirements, including our debt requirements and expected pension contributions for at least the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,922 million and $1,585 million, respectively, and our total net working capital (total current assets less total current liabilities) amounted to $1,824 million and $2,231 million, respectively. Prior to the Spin-Off, we participated in Holcim’s centralized cash management program, including its overall financing arrangements. See Note 23
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61 (Subsequent events) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.On March 24, 2025, we entered into the 5-year Revolving Credit Facility that may be used for general corporate purposes with commitments of $2.0 billion. See Note 10 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. On March 24, 2025, we also entered into a bridge credit agreement providing for the Bridge Loan with commitments of $5.1 billion. On April 7, 2025, Amrize Finance US LLC (“FinanceCo”) issued $3.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of notes in an offering exempt from registration under Rule 144A and Regulation S (the “Notes”). The net proceeds from the sale of the notes were approximately $3,381 million (after deductions of fees, discounts and commissions payable to the initial purchasers and expenses of the offering payable by us). The net proceeds were transferred to Amrize North America Inc., the parent of FinanceCo, to repay certain outstanding intercompany loans owed to subsidiaries of Holcim that are not part of Amrize. On April 8, 2025, we notified JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent for the lenders, that following receipt of the net proceeds of the Notes, the commitments under the Bridge Loan were permanently reduced to $1.7 billion. The Bridge Loan commitments were terminated upon completion of the Spin-Off as the Spin-Off was consummated without a borrowing under the Bridge Loan facility. See Note 10 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. On May 15, 2025, we established the Commercial Paper Program with a maximum aggregate amount of $2.0 billion outstanding at any time. As of June 10, 2025, the Company began issuing short-term promissory notes under the Commercial Paper Program, of which no notes were outstanding as of December 31, 2025. See Note 10 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. 62 Amrize Ltd On June 18, 2025, we completed debt-for-debt exchange offers with holders of the subject debt securities tendering $880 million of Original Exchange Notes issued by FinanceCo and $925 million of Original Exchange Notes issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, resulting in the issuance of $1,805 million of New Exchange Notes. On December 19, 2025, we completed an offer to exchange the New Exchange Notes for a like amount of notes registered under the Securities Act. See Note 10 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Cash Flows The following table summarizes our net cash used in and provided by operating, investing and financing activities for the years indicated: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 2,208 $ 2,282 $ 2,036 Investing activities (361) (1,208) (2,025) Financing activities (1,555) (537) 734 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 45 (59) 11 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 337 478 756 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 1,585 1,107 351 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 1,922 $ 1,585 $ 1,107 Working Capital Due to the seasonal nature of our business, we typically use cash as working capital increases in the first half of the year. This increase is driven by higher sales activity and the related impact in accounts receivable, increased inventory from production, and higher maintenance activities at the beginning of our production season. In the second half of the year, working capital becomes a source of cash as revenue activity peaks, drawing down inventory, and collecting outstanding accounts receivable. We may periodically utilize customer early ‑ payment programs and adjust the timing of certain payments. Cash Flows from Operating Activities Our most significant source of operating cash flows is cash received from customer purchases of our Building Materials and Building Envelope products. Our primary use of cash from operating activities is to pay for our manufacturing operations. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $2,208 million and $2,282 million, respectively. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities of $74 million was primarily driven by lower net income of $91 million as well as working capital changes. Working capital changes included a net use of cash from accounts receivable of $254 million driven by timing of revenues and customer collections, a net source of cash from inventory of $85 million driven by timing of production and annual maintenance, and a net source of cash from accounts payable driven by the timing of payments. See Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for additional information on the settlement of intercompany balances. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $2,282 million and $2,036 million, respectively. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by an increase in operating income of $307 million and an increase in cash collections from accounts receivable of $294 million, partially offset by increases in inventory on-hand to normalize inventory levels after destocking in 2023 with a cash impact of $139 million and an increase of $91 million in tax payments. Cash Flows from Investing Activities For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, cash used in investing activities was $361 million and $1,208 million, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, was primarily driven by settling the cash pooling program prior to the Spin-Off of $905 million and a decrease in acquisition spending of $163 million, Amrize Ltd
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63 partially offset by an increase in investments in our business through capital expenditures of $146 million. See Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for additional information on the settlement of the cash pooling program. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, cash used in investing activities was $1,208 million and $2,025 million, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by a decrease in acquisition spending of $1,358 million primarily related to the acquisition of Duro-Last in 2023, which was partially offset by an increase in investments to cash pooling of $570 million. Cash Flows from Financing Activities For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, cash used in financing activities was $1,555 million and $537 million, respectively. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, was primarily driven by an increase in repayments of related-party debt of $5,269 million, partially offset by an increase in proceeds from issuances of long-term third-party debt of $3,395 million and proceeds of $922 million from the debt-for-debt exchange. See Note 10 (Debt) and Note 18 (Related party) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report for additional information. For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in financing activities was $537 million, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $734 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by a decrease of $1,235 million in proceeds from issuances of related-party debt. Contractual Obligations and Commitments Under various agreements, we are obligated to make future cash payments in fixed amounts. These include payments under our long-term debt agreements and pension and other postretirement benefit plan contributions. The following table presents our significant contractual obligations and commitments with definitive payment terms as of December 31, 2025: (In millions) 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Thereafter Total Principal on short-term and long-term debt $ 333 $ 701 $ 701 $ 1 $ 1,002 $ 2,529 $ 5,267 Operating lease obligations 164 137 104 86 60 246 797 Finance lease obligations 136 114 89 53 30 107 529 Pension and postretirement contributions 28 27 25 24 23 411 538 Purchase obligations(1) 524 60 53 46 35 90 808 Total $ 1,185 $ 1,039 $ 972 $ 210 $ 1,150 $ 3,383 $ 7,939 _________________(1) Purchase obligations is comprised of purchase commitments of $601 million for goods and services and capital expenditures of $207 million for property, plant and equipment. Off Balance Sheet Arrangements Periodically, we enter into off balance sheet commitments, including surety bonds and letters of credit, to fulfill certain obligations related to specific projects, insurance and site restoration. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had outstanding commitments amounting to $751 million and $809 million, respectively. Historically, no material claims have been made against these surety bonds and letters of credit. We did not have any other off balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial Amrize Ltd statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and we revise our estimates, as appropriate, when events or changes in circumstances indicate that revisions may be necessary. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. Although our assumptions and estimates are based on management’s knowledge of, and experience with, past and current events, actual results could differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies, see Note 2 (Summary of significant accounting policies) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Management believes that the following accounting policies and estimates are those most critical to fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results, and they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Goodwill Impairment Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid for acquired businesses over the estimated fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities. Goodwill is tested for impairment once a year, during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Such events and changes in circumstances may include continued economic uncertainty, lower than forecasted revenue, reduced future cash flow estimates, or a substantial decline in business performance. Goodwill impairment is a critical accounting policy because goodwill is material to our total assets (goodwill represents 37.2% of total assets as of December 31, 2025 and 37.5% of total assets as of December 31, 2024), and the evaluation involves the use of significant estimates, key assumptions and judgment. We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is at the operating segment level, or one level below. Our test for goodwill impairment starts with a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The qualitative assessment involves the evaluation of certain events and circumstances, such as industry and market conditions, macroeconomic conditions, cost factors, and relevant events impacting the financial trends, which may impact a reporting unit’s fair value. If qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, then we proceed with a quantitative goodwill impairment test. We may also choose to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in its goodwill assessment and proceed directly to performing the quantitative assessment. Under the quantitative impairment test, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then we recognize an impairment loss equal to that excess, up to the total amount of goodwill associated with that reporting unit. Under the quantitative impairment test, we calculate the estimated fair value of a reporting unit using the income approach. For this approach, We utilize internally developed discounted cash flow models that incorporate various significant assumptions. These significant assumptions utilized in determining the fair
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64 values of our reporting units generally include forecasted revenues, expenses, resulting EBITDA Margins and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends, future projected investments to expand our reporting units, discount rates and terminal growth rates. These assumptions are based on our historical data and experience, industry projections and general economic condition projections and they can change year to year based on operating results, market conditions and other factors. Changes in assumptions or estimates may result from a change in market conditions, market trends, interest rates or other factors outside our control, or underperformance relative to historical or projected performance. These conditions could materially affect the estimate of fair value of a reporting unit, and therefore could affect the likelihood and amount of any potential impairment. The results of our annual impairment tests for 2025 indicated that the estimated fair values of our reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying values. For further information, see Note 8 (Goodwill and intangible assets, net) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Intangible Assets Our long-lived intangible assets consist of customer lists, software, mining rights, patented and unpatented technology, trademarks and other intangible assets. Long-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives to the estimated residual values, except for mining rights which are primarily depleted on a volume basis. We review long-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable. Such events and changes in circumstances may include significant changes 65 Amrize Ltd in performance relative to expected operating results, significant changes in asset use, significant negative industry or economic trends and changes in our business strategy. We recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. For further information, see Note 8 (Goodwill and intangible assets, net) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Business Combinations Acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the purchase price to be allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The purchase price is determined based on the fair value of consideration transferred to and liabilities assumed from the seller as of the date of acquisition. We allocate the purchase price to the fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement assumes the highest and best use of the asset by market participants. Allocations of the purchase price are based on preliminary estimates and assumptions at the date of acquisition and are subject to revision based on final information received including appraisals and other analyses which support underlying estimates within the measurement period, a period of no more than one year from the acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments are generally recorded as increases or decreases to goodwill, if any, recognized in the transaction. Our consolidated financial statements include the operating results of acquired businesses beginning on the acquisition date. For further information on our business combinations, see Note 4 (Acquisitions) to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Income Taxes Prior to the Spin-Off, our income tax provision was prepared using the separate return method. The separate return method applies the concepts of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, to the standalone financial statements of each member of the combined group as if the group members were separate taxpayers. The calculation of our income taxes using the separate return method requires judgment and use of both estimates and allocations. Furthermore, current obligations for taxes that may arise under the separate return method where our operations were included in tax returns with the activities of Holcim are deemed settled with Holcim as a component of Net parent investment for purposes of our historical consolidated financial statements. As a result, the income taxes presented in our historical consolidated financial statements may not be indicative of the income taxes that we will generate in the future. Following the Spin-Off, our income tax provision is calculated based on our operating footprint, as well as tax return elections and assertions. Given that prior to the Spin-Off our U.S. and Canadian operations were not included in Holcim’s tax filings, U.S. and Canadian tax returns will be filed on a full-year basis in 2025. Swiss operations, which were included in Holcim’s tax filings prior to the Spin-Off, will be reflected in separate Swiss tax returns filed beginning on the date of the Spin-Off. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We also recognize deferred tax assets for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are assessed for realizability and, where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that will, more likely than not, be realized in the future. Judgment is applied in assessing the realizability of these deferred tax assets and the need for any valuation allowances. In determining the amount of deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, management considers all positive and negative evidence, including our historical results and forecasts of future taxable income by jurisdiction, as well as the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applicable in the years in which they are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax law on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the provision for income taxes in the period that includes the enactment date. Amrize Ltd The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We determine if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained on tax audit, assuming that all issues are audited and resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes are concluded. The tax benefit is then measured as the largest amount that is
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66 more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The reserves for uncertain tax positions are adjusted as facts and circumstances change, such as upon closing of a tax audit, expiration of statutes of limitation on potential assessments or refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the provision for income taxes in the period in which such a determination is made. The provisions for income taxes include the impact of reserves for uncertain tax positions, along with the related interest and penalties. For further information, see Note 13 (Income taxes) to our audited historical consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Product Warranties We provide standard warranties on many of our products within the Building Envelope segment. Standard warranty terms range from one year to limited lifetime coverage. We estimate our future assurance warranty costs based on historical claim rates and product sales. From time to time, we may also increase or decrease preexisting warranty accruals for updated estimates of the costs necessary to settle specific product liability claims. These updates are recorded during the period in which (a) the circumstances giving rise to the specific product liability claims become known and (b) the costs to satisfactorily address the situation are both probable and estimable. Our warranty accounting policy is considered a critical accounting estimate due to the inherent uncertainty in predicting the future failure rates of certain roofing products. The estimate is based on historical claims data, historical sales, and the long-tail line of lifetime coverage. We regularly monitor warranty claims and update our assumptions as necessary to reflect current conditions. For further information, see Note 17 (Commitments and contingencies) to our audited historical consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Accounting Standards to be Adopted in Future Periods For a discussion of new accounting standards, see Note 2 (Summary of significant accounting policies) to our audited historical consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We are exposed to certain market risks, which exist as a part of our ongoing business operations. We monitor and manage these financial exposures as an integral part of our overall risk management program. To manage the aforementioned risks, we may, from time to time, use forward contracts, options, swaps, caps, collars, and floors or pursue other strategies to limit our exposure to changes in markets including changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, and commodity prices. Interest Rate Risk In connection with the Spin-Off, we entered into the Revolving Credit Facility and the Bridge Loan. We also conducted the debt-for-debt exchange offers and entered into a commercial paper program. Interest is payable on the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility at a rate per annum equal to: (i) for revolving loans in U.S. dollars, either (A) a base rate defined as a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (x) the prime rate then in effect, (y) the greater of the federal funds rate and the overnight bank funding rate then in effect, in each case, as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank, plus 0.50% per annum, and (z) a term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate determined on the basis of a one-month interest period plus 1.00% (the greatest of (x), (y) and (z), the “Base Rate”) or (B) the forward-looking SOFR term rate published by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited subject to floor of zero (“Term SOFR”) and (ii) for revolving loans in Canadian dollars, the forward-looking CORRA term rate published by Candeal Benchmark Administration Services Inc., TSX Inc. or a successor administrator, subject to a floor of zero, plus, in each case (i) or (ii), an applicable margin based on FinanceCo’s credit rating. As a result, we may be exposed to fluctuations in interest rates. To help manage this mix of interest rates, we may enter into interest rate swap agreements in which we exchange periodic payments based on notional amounts and agreed upon fixed and floating interest rates. Our sensitivity analysis has been determined based on the interest rate exposure relating to our financial liabilities at a variable rate on a post-hedge basis, excluding commercial paper, as of December 31, 2025. A hypothetical 1.0% change is used when the interest rate risk is reported internally to key management Amrize Ltd personnel and represents management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in interest rates. A hypothetical 1.0% change in interest rates, with all other assumptions held constant, would increase our interest rate expense by approximately $7 million and $8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There would be no impact to interest rate expense for the year ended December 31, 2025, as all outstanding loans were at fixed rates. Credit Risk We are primarily exposed to credit risks which arise when customers may not be able to settle their obligations to us as agreed. Management periodically assesses the financial reliability of our customers and counterparties to manage this risk, including through credit approvals, credit limits, selecting major international financial institutions as counterparties to hedging transactions, and monitoring procedures such as assessing the financial reliability of our customers and monitoring credit risks. If one or more of our customers were to default in their obligations under their contractual arrangements with us, we could be exposed to potentially significant losses. Moreover, a prolonged downturn in the global economy could have an adverse impact on the ability of our customers to pay their obligations on a timely basis. Many of our customers operate in the construction industry, which is affected by a variety of factors, including changes in interest rates, and such factors may materially impair the ability of our customers to obtain credit. We believe that our reserves for potential losses are adequate. As of December 31, 2025, we have no significant concentration of credit risk with any single counterparty or group of counterparties, and we do not expect any counterparty to be unable to fulfill its obligations under its agreements with us. Commodity Risk We are subject to commodity risks with respect to price changes with respect to energy, including diesel fuel, natural gas, electricity and coal, as well as petroleum-based chemicals, resins, asphalt, glass fiber, granules and other commodities. We try to secure our needed supply of these commodities and limit our exposure to price fluctuations in these commodities through long-term renewable contracts, and from time to time we have used derivative instruments to hedge part of our exposure to certain of these risks. With respect to energy and fuel risk, we continuously evaluate the competitiveness of alternative energy sources. Foreign Exchange Risk We are exposed to foreign exchange risks primarily as a result of foreign currency cash flows related to third-party purchases. Additionally, volatile market conditions arising from geopolitical uncertainty may result in significant changes in foreign exchange rates. In particular, a weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may negatively affect the translation of foreign currency denominated earnings to U.S. dollars. Primary exposures include the U.S. dollar versus the Canadian dollar. A hypothetical 5.0% change is used when foreign currency exchange risk is reported internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in foreign currency exchange rates. A hypothetical 5.0% movement in the value of the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a change to our Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments of approximately $21 million, $18 million and $16 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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67 68 Amrize Ltd Item 8. Financial Statements & Supplementary Data Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Amrize Ltd (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Basis for Opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's Board of Directors and management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical Audit Matter The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates. Amrize Ltd Building Envelope Goodwill Impairment Test
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69 Description of the Matter As of December 31, 2025, the Building Envelope goodwill balance was $4,026 million. As described in Notes 2 and 8 to the financial statements, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level. The Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test for the reporting units in the Building Envelope segment and therefore estimated the fair market value of these reporting units. Auditing management’s quantitative impairment test for goodwill was complex and judgmental due to the significant estimation required to determine the fair value of the reporting units in the Building Envelope segment. In particular, the Company’s fair value estimates were sensitive to significant assumptions, specifically forecasted revenues, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins, discount rates and long-term growth rates, which are forward-looking and affected by expectations about future market and economic conditions. How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit To test the estimated fair value of the Building Envelope reporting units, we performed procedures that included, among others, assessing the reasonableness of forecasted revenues, EBITDA margins and long-term growth rates used by the Company by comparing to recent historical financial performance and external economic forecasts, and evaluating the consistency of those assumptions with other internal reporting such as the Company’s business plan. We tested the mathematical accuracy of the models used by the Company and assessed management’s ability to forecast by evaluating the historical accuracy of management’s prior estimates as compared to actual results. We performed sensitivity analyses of these significant assumptions to understand the impact of changes on the estimated fair value of the reporting units. With the assistance of our valuation specialists, we evaluated the methodologies applied and tested the discount rates used by the Company by comparing with those developed independently. /s/ Ernst & Young AG We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2024. Zurich, Switzerland February 18, 2026 Amrize Ltd Consolidated Statements of Operations(In millions, except per share data) For the years ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 Cost of revenues (8,781) (8,634) (8,908) Gross profit 3,034 3,070 2,769 Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,128) (944) (898) Gain on disposal of long-lived assets 15 71 32 Loss on impairments (15) (2) (15) Operating income 1,906 2,195 1,888 Interest expense, net (413) (512) (549) Other non-operating income (expense), net 4 (55) (36) Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments 1,497 1,628 1,303 Income tax expense (326) (368) (361) Income from equity method investments 11 13 13 Net income 1,182 1,273 955 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 3 1 1 Net income attributable to the Company $ 1,185 $ 1,274 $ 956 Earnings per share attributable to the Company: Basic $ 2.14 $ 2.30 $ 1.73 Diluted $ 2.14 $ 2.30 $ 1.73 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Basic 553.1 553.1 553.1 Diluted 553.6 553.1 553.1 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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70 71 Amrize Ltd Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income(In millions) For the years ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 Comprehensive income: Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation 203 (344) 92Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax 6 9 (19)Actuarial gains (losses) and prior service credits (costs) for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax 4 46 (18) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 213 (289) 55 Total comprehensive income 1,395 984 1,010 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 3 1 1 Comprehensive income attributable to the Company $ 1,398 $ 985 $ 1,011 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Amrize Ltd Consolidated Balance Sheets(In millions, except share data) 2025 2024AssetsCurrent assets:Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,922 $ 1,585Accounts receivable, net 1,120 1,011Due from related-party — 58Inventories 1,551 1,452Related-party notes receivable — 532
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72 As of December 31,Prepaid expenses and other current assets 88 143Total current assets 4,681 4,781Property, plant and equipment, net 7,935 7,534Goodwill 9,020 8,917Intangible assets, net 1,728 1,832Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 608 547Other noncurrent assets 277 194 Total Assets $ 24,249 $ 23,805 Liabilities and EquityCurrent Liabilities:Accounts payable $ 1,538 $ 1,285Due to related-party — 89Current portion of long-term debt 333 5Current portion of related-party notes payable — 129Operating lease liabilities 136 149Other current liabilities 850 893Total current liabilities 2,857 2,550Long-term debt 4,936 980Related-party notes payable — 7,518Deferred income tax liabilities 1,048 936Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 500 386Other noncurrent liabilities 1,654 1,521Total Liabilities 10,995 13,891Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)Equity Common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, 680,250,615 shares authorized, 566,875,513 shares issued and 553,082,525 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 6 —Additional paid-in capital 12,741 —Retained earnings 902 —Net parent investment — 10,521Treasury stock, 13,792,988 shares as of December 31, 2025 — —Accumulated other comprehensive loss (391) (606)Total Equity attributable to the Company 13,258 9,915Noncontrolling interests (4) (1)Total Equity 13,254 9,914 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 24,249 $ 23,805 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Amrize Ltd Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(In millions) 2025 2024 2023Cash Flows from Operating Activities:Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization 914 889 851Loss on impairments 15 2 15Share-based compensation 14 6 5Gain on disposal of long-lived assets (15) (40) (32)Gain on land expropriation — (31) —Deferred tax expense (benefit) 78 (35) 11Net periodic benefit cost 12 71 43Other items, net 134 109 71Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:Accounts receivable, net (43) 211 (83)Due from related party 49 (22) 1Inventories (61) (146) (7)Accounts payable 190 28 60Due to related party (82) (7) 28Other assets 45 (19) 8Other liabilities (199) 48 142Defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans (25) (55) (32)Net cash provided by operating activities 2,208 2,282 2,036Cash Flows from Investing Activities:Purchases of property, plant and equipment (788) (642) (630)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (86) (249) (1,607)Proceeds from disposals of long-lived assets 21 61 49Proceeds from land expropriation 20 32 —Proceeds from property and casualty insurance 2 — —Net decrease (increase) in short-term related-party notes receivable from cash pooling program 522 (383) 187Other investing activities, net (52) (27) (24)Net cash used in investing activities (361) (1,208) (2,025)Cash Flows from Financing Activities:Transfers to Holcim, net (91) (304) (20)Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount 3,395 — —Payments of debt issuance costs (24) — —Net repayments of short-term related-party debt (129) (101) (328)Proceeds from debt-for-debt exchange with Holcim 922 — —Proceeds from issuances of long-term related-party debt 22 230 1,465Repayments of long-term related-party debt (5,541) (272) —
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73 For the years ended December 31, Repayments of long-term third-party debt — — (335)Payments of finance lease obligations (106) (82) (55)Other financing activities, net (3) (8) 7Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,555) (537) 734Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 45 (59) 11Increase in cash and cash equivalents 337 478 756Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year 1,585 1,107 351Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year $ 1,922 $ 1,585 $ 1,107 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 74 Amrize Ltd Consolidated Statements of Equity(In millions) Common stock Treasury stock Shares Amount Shares Amount Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Net parent investment Accumulated other comprehensive loss Equity attributable to noncontrolling interest Total equity Balance as of December 31, 2022 —$ — —$ —$ —$ —$ 8,581 $ (372) $ 1$ 8,210 Net income (loss) — — — — — — 956 — (1) 955 Other comprehensive income, net of taxes — — — — — — — 55 — 55 Net transfers to Holcim — — — — — — (17) — — (17) Balance as of December 31, 2023 — — — — — — 9,520 (317) — 9,203 Net income (loss) — — — — — — 1,274 — (1) 1,273 Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes — — — — — — — (289) — (289) Net transfers to Holcim — — — — — — (273) — — (273) Balance as of December 31, 2024 —$ — —$ —$ —$ —$ 10,521$ (606) $ (1)$ 9,914 Net income (loss) — — — — — 902 283 — (3) 1,182 Other comprehensive income, net of taxes — — — — — — 213 — 213 Changes in equity attributable to noncontrolling interests — — — — — — (1) — — (1) Net transfers from Holcim including Spin-off-related adjustments — — — — — — 1,933 2 — 1,935 Issuance of Common stock, Treasury stock and reclassification of Net parent investment 567 6 (14) — 12,730 — (12,736) — — — Share-based compensation expense — — — — 11 — — — — 11 Balance as of December 31, 2025 567 $ 6 (14)$ —$ 12,741$ 902 $ —$ (391)$ (4) $ 13,254 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Note 1. Organization and basis of presentation 76 Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies 78 Note 3. Revenues 88 Note 4. Acquisitions 89 Note 5. Accounts receivable, net 92 Note 6. Inventories 93 Note 7. Property, plant and equipment, net 93 Note 8. Goodwill and intangible assets, net 94 Note 9. Additional financial information 95 Note 10. Debt 96 Note 11. Leases 98
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75 Note Listing PageNote 12. Asset retirement obligations 100 Note 13. Income taxes 101 Note 14. Segment and geographic information 105 Note 15. Pension and other postretirement benefits 108 Note 16. Accumulated other comprehensive loss 115 Note 17. Commitments and contingencies 116 Note 18. Related party 117 Note 19. Supplemental cash flow information 120 Note 20. Earnings per share and shareholders’ equity 120 Note 21. Share-based compensation 121 Note 22. Equity method investments 123 Note 23. Subsequent events 124 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1. Organization and basis of presentation Organization Amrize Ltd (the “Company”) is a building solutions company focused on the North American market, offering customers a broad range of advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. The Company earns revenue from the sale of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, roofing systems and other building solutions. The Company is organized into two reportable segments — Building Materials and Building Envelope — that are aligned with the products and services it provides and based upon the information used by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in evaluating the performance of the business and allocating resources and capital. • Building Materials: The building materials segment offers a range of branded solutions delivering high-quality products for a wide range of applications. These include cement and aggregates, as well as a variety of downstream products and solutions such as ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. • Building Envelope: The building envelope segment offers advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems. On June 23, 2025 (the “Separation and Distribution Date”), Holcim Ltd (“Holcim”) completed the previously announced Spin-Off of the Company (the “Spin-Off”) through a distribution of 100% of the Company’s outstanding shares (the “Distribution”) to holders of record of Holcim’s ordinary shares, on a pro rata basis as a dividend-in-kind, as of the close of business on June 20, 2025, which resulted in the issuance of 553,082,069 Ordinary Shares. This amount is based on 566,875,513 Holcim shares outstanding at the Separation and Distribution Date and 13,793,444 shares not distributed to Holcim shareholders that are held by the Company as treasury stock. In connection with the Distribution, the Company and Holcim consummated a series of internal reorganization transactions resulting in the Company becoming the holder, directly or through its subsidiaries, of the business, activities and operations of Holcim and its affiliates in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and Jamaica, as well as certain support operations in Colombia. As a result of the Distribution, the Company became an independent public company. The Company’s common stock is listed under the symbol “AMRZ” on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company” refer to (i) Amrize Ltd’s business prior to the Spin-Off as a carve-out business of Holcim and (ii) Amrize Ltd and its subsidiaries following the Spin-Off. Basis of presentation These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim and not as a standalone company. These consolidated financial statements and footnotes reflect the historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as historically managed within Holcim for periods prior to the completion of the Spin-Off and reflect the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as a standalone company for periods after the completion of the Spin-Off. The historical consolidated financial statements and footnotes for periods prior to the completion of the Spin-Off were prepared on a “carve-out” basis in connection with the Spin-Off, and were derived from the consolidated financial statements and historical accounting records of Holcim. For periods prior to the Spin-Off, the consolidated balance sheet reflects all of the assets and liabilities of Holcim that are specifically identifiable or directly attributable to the Company, including Net parent investment as a component of equity. Net parent investment represents Holcim’s historical investment in the
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76 Company and includes accumulated net income attributable to the Company and the net effect of transactions with Holcim and its subsidiaries. See Note 18 (Related party) for additional information. All intercompany balances and transactions within the Company have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. 77 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company and Holcim had intercompany activity resulting in revenues and expenses for both parties. As described in Note 18 (Related party), certain related party transactions between the Company and Holcim have been included in these consolidated financial statements. Pursuant to the Spin-Off, Holcim ceased to be a related party to the Company and accordingly, no related party transactions or balances have been reported subsequent to the Separation and Distribution Date. Prior to the Spin-Off, the consolidated statements of operations included expense allocations for certain corporate, infrastructure and other shared services provided by Holcim on a centralized basis, including but not limited to accounting and financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, information technology, insurance, employee benefits and other shared services that are either specifically identifiable or directly attributable to the Company. These expenses had been allocated to the Company on the basis of direct usage when specifically identifiable, with the remainder predominantly allocated on a pro rata basis using revenues. The Company’s management considers this allocation to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by the Company during the periods presented. However, these expense allocations may not be indicative of the actual expenses that would have been incurred had the Company been a standalone company during the periods presented, and they may not reflect what the Company’s results of operations may be in the future. These costs are recorded in Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 18 (Related party) for additional information. Following the Spin-Off, a limited number of services that Holcim provided to the Company prior to the Spin-Off are continuing to be provided for a period of time under a Transition Services Agreement. The Company is now incurring certain costs as a standalone public company, including services provided by its own resources or through third-party service providers relating to corporate functions, including executive leadership, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, compliance and regulatory, human resources, information technology, marketing and communications, insurance, as well as ongoing additional costs associated with operating as an independent, publicly-traded company. Historically, Holcim used a centralized approach to cash management and financing of operations. Prior to the Spin-Off, a majority of the Company’s subsidiaries participated in Holcim’s centralized cash management and financing function. While the Company maintained bank accounts in the name of its respective legal entities in order to conduct day-to-day business, cash was managed centrally as part of the overall treasury function and Holcim oversaw a cash pooling program whereby cash was swept from any subsidiary accounts, including the Company’s accounts, on a daily basis. As such, cash and cash equivalents held by Holcim at the corporate level were not specifically identifiable or directly attributable to the Company and, therefore, have not been reflected in these consolidated financial statements prior to the Spin-Off. Rather, the Company’s residual cash pooling balances as of the end of each reporting period prior to the Spin-Off were recorded within Related-party notes receivable. See Note 18 (Related party) for more information. Further, prior to the Spin-Off, Holcim’s third-party debt and related interest expense was not attributed to the Company because the Company was not considered the primary obligor of the debt, and the Company was not a named guarantor or joint and severally liable for any of Holcim’s third-party debt. Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company had related-party note agreements in place with Holcim for the financing of its capital needs, which are reflected as Related-party notes payable on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. As part of the Spin-Off, the Company issued senior unsecured notes and completed a bond exchange as described in Note 10 (Debt). A portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the senior unsecured notes and completion of the bond exchange was used to repay the Company’s related-party indebtedness due to Holcim. Holcim also completed an equity contribution to the Company to settle the remaining related-party indebtedness due to Holcim as described in Note 18 (Related party). Interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations reflects interest on borrowing and funding associated with the related-party note agreements for periods prior to the Spin-Off. Subsequent to the Spin-Off, Interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations reflects interest expense primarily related to the newly issued senior unsecured notes, the notes obtained in the bond exchange with Holcim, the commercial paper program, and interest associated with other long-term debt. See Note 10 (Debt) for further detail. In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company entered or adopted several agreements, including a Separation and Distribution Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, and Tax Matters Agreement, among others, that provide a framework for the post separation relationship between the Company and Holcim. See Note 18 (Related party) for more information on these agreements. Additionally, in relation to the Spin-Off, Holcim allocated $11 million and $15 million of transaction costs to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. There were no transaction costs related to the Spin-Off allocated for the year ended December 31, 2023. These allocated transaction costs correspond to the costs incurred by the Holcim that are directly attributable to the Company, such as Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements rebranding costs, employee-related costs (i.e. recruitment and relocation expenses) and costs to establish certain standalone functions. These costs are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses and are deemed to be settled in the period in which the costs are included in Net parent investment on the consolidated balance sheet for periods prior to the Spin-Off. The Company also directly recorded certain non-recurring transaction costs related to the Spin-Off. See Note 14 (Segment and geographic information) for detail on total non-recurring Spin-Off and separation-related costs. Note 2. Summary of significant accounting policies Use of estimates These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported on these consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management’s assumptions, estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that these consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and the Company revises its estimates, as appropriate, when events or changes in circumstances indicate
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78 that revisions may be necessary. These consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company for the years presented. Significant accounting estimates reflected in these consolidated financial statements are used for, but are not limited to, accounting for the inventory excess and obsolescence reserves, revenue recognition under the percentage of completion method, volume based rebates, contingent liabilities including warranty, share-based compensation, pension and other postretirement benefits, tax valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets, asset retirement obligations, self-insurance reserves, litigation and other loss contingencies, fair values of acquired assets and liabilities assumed under the acquisition method of accounting and assumptions used for the allocation of general corporate expenses prior to the Spin-Off. The Company also considers the potential impacts of climate-related factors in developing the estimates and assumptions underlying the accounting areas noted above. Estimates and assumptions have been based on the available information and regulations in place as of December 31, 2025. Although these assumptions and estimates are based on management’s knowledge of, and experience with, past and current events, actual results could differ materially from these assumptions and estimates. Fair value measurements Fair value accounting is applied for all financial assets and liabilities that are reported at fair value on these consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a defined framework to disclose the fair value of assets and liabilities on both the date of their initial measurement as well as all subsequent periods. The framework prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value by the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The Company classifies and discloses assets and liabilities carried at fair value in one of the following three categories:• Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity can access at the measurement date.• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which market data are not available and that are developed using the best information available about the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. The estimated fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than a forced or liquidation sale. These estimates, although based on the relevant market information about the financial instrument, are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets and goodwill, which would generally be recorded at fair value as a result of an impairment charge. The fair value measurements of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are also measured on a nonrecurring basis on the acquisition date using income, market or cost valuation techniques based on inputs that are not observable in the market and therefore represent Level 3 inputs. Such inputs may include the projection of cash flows, the estimated discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with receiving future cash flows, comparable market transactions or replacement costs or reproduction costs. Intangible assets are often valued using inputs primarily for the income approach using the excess earnings method or relief from royalty method. The significant inputs used in estimating fair value include revenue projections of the business, including profitability, attrition rates and the estimated discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with receiving future cash flows. See Note 15 (Pension and other postretirement benefits) for further information about the fair value of the Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets. See Note 10 (Debt) for further information about the fair value of the Company’s third-party long-term debt. See Note 4 (Acquisitions) for further information about the fair value of the Company’s acquired assets and liabilities. The carrying values of the Company’s current assets and current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these balances. Revenue recognition Revenues are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company earns revenue from the sale of Building Materials products (cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials) and Building Envelope products (advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems). The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to a customer. This occurs when the customer obtains control of that good or service. The customer obtains control when the significant risks and rewards of products sold are transferred according to the specific delivery terms that have been formally agreed with the customer, which is generally upon delivery when the bill of lading is signed by the customer as evidence that they have obtained physical possession and accepted the products delivered to them. The amount of revenue recognized is the amount allocated to the satisfied performance obligation. A performance obligation may be satisfied at a point in time, usually for promises to transfer goods, or over time, typically for promises to transfer services or for construction-related activities. For performance obligations satisfied over time, the Company recognizes revenue over time by selecting an appropriate method for measuring the Company’s progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. The objective when measuring progress is to depict the Company’s performance in transferring control of goods or services promised to a customer. Over time revenues are related to the Company's construction-related activities and contracts, which are primarily short-term in nature. A majority of the over time revenues is derived from construction contracts started during a reporting period and completed during the subsequent reporting period. The Company often sells its core products with volume discounts. Revenue is recognized based on the price specified on the invoice, net of estimated discounts. Accumulated experience is used to estimate the discounts. The Company records discounts as a reduction of revenues with a corresponding offset to Accounts receivable, net when there is both the contractual right and intent to offset. When these offset conditions do not exist, the Company records discounts as reduction of revenues with a corresponding
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79 accrued liability recorded within Accounts payable. No element of financing is deemed present as the sales 80 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements are made with credit terms largely ranging between 30 days and 60 days depending on the specific terms agreed to with the Company, which is consistent with market practice. Generally, cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete and roofing systems are not returned as a customer will only accept these products once they have passed a stringent quality check at the point of delivery. The Company has elected to treat freight and delivery activities as fulfillment costs and recognize the costs within Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations at the time the related revenue is recognized. The Company offers separately priced extended warranties, generally ranging from 5 to 30 years, on many of its roofing systems. Revenues from such activities are deferred and recognized in income over the life of the warranty on a straight-line basis. As such, a portion of the overall transaction price is allocated to these performance obligations and recognized in revenue over time, as the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company is deemed to be an agent when collecting sales taxes from customers. Sales taxes collected are recorded as liabilities until remitted to taxing authorities and therefore are not reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The sales tax liability is recorded within Other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Costs to obtain and fulfill contracts are immaterial and are expensed as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less. See Note 3 (Revenues) and Note 14 (Segment and geographic information) for further information. Contract assets and liabilities The timing of revenue recognition under the cost-to-cost method of accounting may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers, which may result in a contract asset or a contract liability. Contracts from contracting services usually stipulate the timing of payment and are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed upon contractual terms. Generally, billing to the customer occurs contemporaneously to revenue recognition. Contract assets, which are the Company’s right to consideration that is conditional on something other than the passage of time, relate mainly to construction and paving activities. Contract assets occur when revenues are recognized under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, which exceeds amounts billed on uncompleted contracts. Such amounts will be billed as standard contract terms allow, usually based on various measures of performance or achievement. Contract assets are not considered a significant financing component as they are intended to protect the customer in the event the Company does not satisfy its obligations under the contract. Contract assets are recorded within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Contract liabilities, which are the Company’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has already received consideration, relate mainly to advance payments from customers and warranty programs. A contract liability occurs when there are billings in excess of revenues recognized under the progress on uncompleted contracts. Contract liabilities decrease as revenue is recognized from the satisfaction of the related performance obligation. Contract liabilities are not considered to have a significant financing component as they are used to meet working capital requirements that generally are higher in the early stages of a contract and are intended to protect the Company from the other party failing to meet its obligations under the contract. Contract liabilities are recorded within Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 3 (Revenues) for further information. Warranties As outlined above within the revenue recognition policy, the Company offers extended warranty contracts on sales of certain products within the Building Envelope segment. Costs under extended warranty contracts are expensed as incurred and recorded within Cost of revenues. The Company evaluates extended warranty contracts on a contract duration basis and recognizes losses on defined pools of extended warranty contracts when the expected costs for a given pool of contracts exceed related unearned revenue. Total expected costs of providing extended product warranty services are actuarially determined using standard quantitative measures based on historical claims experience and management judgment. In addition to extended warranties, the Company also provides standard warranties on many of its products within the Building Envelope segment. Standard warranty terms range from one year to limited lifetime coverage. The Company estimates its future warranty costs based on historical trends and product sales. From time to time, the Company may also increase or decrease preexisting warranty accruals for updated estimates of the costs necessary to settle specific product liability claims. These updates are recorded during the period in which (a) the circumstances giving rise to the specific product liability claims become known and Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (b) the costs to satisfactorily address the situation are both probable and estimable. See Note 17 (Commitments and contingencies) for further information. Business combinations Acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the purchase price to be allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values. The purchase price is determined based on the fair value of consideration transferred to and liabilities assumed from the seller as of the date of acquisition. The Company allocates the purchase price to the fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement assumes the highest and best use of the asset by market participants. Allocations of the purchase price are based on preliminary estimates and assumptions at the date of acquisition and are subject to revision based on final information received, including appraisals and other analyses which support underlying estimates within the measurement period, a period of no more than one year from the acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments are generally recorded as increases or decreases to goodwill recognized in the transaction.
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81 The results of acquired businesses have been included in these consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date. See Note 4 (Acquisitions) for further information. Foreign currency transactions and translation These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is the reporting currency of the Company. A portion of the Company’s revenues are in currencies other than its reporting currency due to the Company’s operations in Canada. As such, the Company has exposure to adverse changes in the U.S. dollar / Canadian dollar exchange rate. Operating results and cash flows from subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar have been translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates for the relevant periods, and the related balance sheets of such subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. The Company releases any related cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment into Net income on the consolidated statements of operations only if a foreign entity is sold or the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity occurs. Adjustments arising on translation of the operating results and net assets of these subsidiaries and equity method investments are recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets. Transactions by entities in currencies other than the respective functional currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items are measured at historical rates. The impact of realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from foreign currencies was immaterial in all of the years presented. Self-insurance reserves The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company, Mountain Prairie Insurance Company (“MPIC”), which is subject to applicable insurance rules and regulations, is the primary insurer for the Company’s exposure related to workers’ compensation, general liability, property, product liability and automobile liability. Additionally, the Company maintains a self-insurance reserve for health insurance programs offered to eligible employees. The Company is self-insured up to certain retention limits for these exposures and purchases excess coverage from unrelated insurance carriers and obtains third-party coverage for other forms of insurance. MPIC establishes a reserve for estimated losses on reported claims and those incurred but not yet reported utilizing actuarial projections and historical trends. In establishing self-insurance reserves, management applies significant judgment in assessing the probability of loss and the ability to reasonably estimate potential exposure, including consideration of information from both internal and external legal counsel. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Certain claims and litigation costs, due to their unique nature, are not included in actuarial studies. For matters not included in actuarial studies, legal defense costs are accrued when incurred. We assess unique cases individually and, where appropriate, establish specific provisions to address the particular circumstances and potential exposures associated with these matters. The reserves are classified within Other current liabilities or Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets based on projections of when the estimated loss will be paid. The estimates that are utilized to record potential losses on claims are inherently subjective, and actual claims could differ from amounts recorded, which could result in an increase or decrease of expense in future years. Self-insurance reserves, excluding certain amounts recorded in Accounts payable, were $132 million and $89 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Pension and other postretirement benefits: The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans, other postretirement benefit plans and defined contribution plans in which only employees, retirees and former employees of the Company participate. The Company’s employees also participate in certain multiple-employer and union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans to which the Company contributes along with other employers. Defined benefit pension plans sponsored by the Company The Company uses professionally qualified independent actuaries to value its defined benefit pension plan obligations on an annual basis at year end. The liabilities and costs of pension benefits are determined using the projected unit credit method. The Company recognizes the funded status of its defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans (the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation) as an asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheets. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets are reclassified to Net income on the consolidated statements of operations in a systematic manner over the average remaining service period of participants and the amount amortized is determined using a corridor approach. The pension and other postretirement benefit obligations are measured as the present value of estimated future cash flows using discount rates that are determined by reference to the interest rates on high quality corporate bonds, with the currency and terms of the corporate bonds consistent with the currency and estimated terms of the pension and other postretirement benefit obligations. The cost for pension and other postretirement benefit plans charged to the consolidated statements of operations consists of service cost, net interest expense, expected return on plan assets, amortization of actuarial gains and losses and curtailment and settlement gains and losses. The Company presents the service cost component of Net periodic benefit cost within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The other components of Net periodic benefit cost are reported within Other non-operating income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Defined contribution plans sponsored by the Company In addition to the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans described above, the Company sponsors defined contribution plans. The Company’s contributions to defined contribution plans are charged to Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations in the period to which the contributions relate. Union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans The Company participates in and contributes to 18 union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans for U.S. employees, 17 union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans for Canadian employees and 13 union-sponsored registered retirement savings plan for Canadian employees, all of which are currently open plans. The Company’s contributions to union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans are charged to Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations in the period to which the contributions relate. See Note 15 (Pension and other postretirement benefits) for further information. Share-based compensation The Company grants share-based awards, which consist of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), and performance stock options (“PSOs”). All of the share-based compensation awards are classified as equity awards. Share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant-date fair value. The
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82 83 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Company uses the straight-line amortization method to recognize compensation expense related to RSUs, which only have a service condition. For PSUs and PSOs based on total shareholder return, compensation expense is recognized whether or not the market condition is attained, as long as the service condition is met. For PSUs based on internal financial performance metrics, compensation expense is recognized over the service period based on the estimated achievement of the performance criteria, which is evaluated on a quarterly basis. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures as an adjustment to compensation expense in the same period as the forfeitures occur. The Company either purchases shares on the open market, utilizes treasury shares, or issues new Ordinary Shares to satisfy the vesting of share-based awards. See Note 21 (Share-based compensation) for further information. Advertising costs Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising and promotion expenses were $45 million, $25 million and $15 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising and promotion costs for the year ended December 31, 2025 include approximately $15 million related to Amrize rebranding. Income taxes For 2025, the Company’s income tax provision reflects a combination of (i) income tax expense determined using the separate return method for operations that were previously included in the Holcim’s tax filings and (ii) standalone income tax expense for periods and jurisdictions in which the Company is required to file tax returns based on its operating footprint. Given that prior to the Spin-Off the Company’s U.S. and Canadian operations were not included in Holcim’s tax filings, U.S. and Canadian tax returns will be filed on a full-year basis in 2025. Swiss operations were included in Holcim’s Swiss legal entity tax filings prior to the Spin-Off, hence, standalone Swiss operations beginning post Spin-Off will be reflected in separate Swiss legal entity tax returns filed by the Company. Tax liabilities as of December 31, 2025 are reported within the consolidated balance sheet based upon estimated amounts due to tax authorities for which the Company is the primary obligor. Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company’s income tax provision was prepared using the separate return method. The separate return method applies the concepts of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, to the standalone financial statements of each member of the combined group as if the group members were separate taxpayers. The calculation of the Company’s income taxes using the separate return method requires judgment and use of both estimates and allocations. Furthermore, current obligations for taxes that may arise under the separate return method where the Company’s operations were included in tax returns with the activities of Holcim are deemed settled with Holcim as a component of Net parent investment for purposes of these consolidated financial statements. As a result, the income taxes of the Company prior to the Spin-Off, as presented in these consolidated financial statements, may not be indicative of the income taxes that the Company will generate in the future. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The Company also recognizes deferred tax assets for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are assessed for realizability and, where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that will, more likely than not, be realized in the future. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applicable in the years in which they are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax law on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the provision for income taxes in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company releases tax effects from Accumulated other comprehensive loss when the underlying items affect earnings. The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. The Company determines if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained on tax audit, assuming that all issues are audited and resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes are concluded. The tax benefit is then measured as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. The reserves for uncertain tax positions are adjusted as facts and circumstances change, such as upon closing of a tax audit, expiration of statutes of limitation on potential assessments or refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the provision for income taxes in the period in which such a determination is made. The provisions for income taxes include the impact Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements of reserves for uncertain tax positions, along with the related interest and penalties. See Note 13 (Income taxes) for further information. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. From time to time, the Company invests in money market funds and time deposits and includes the interest income generated from these investments within Interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations. Interest income generated from these investments was $36 million, $21 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. There was no balance in money market funds as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2024, the balance of money market funds was $280 million. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the balances for time deposits were $1,334 million and $840 million, respectively. The fair value of the Company’s money market funds and time deposits approximate carrying value due to their short-term maturities. Prior to the Spin-Off, a majority of the Company’s subsidiaries participated in a cash pooling arrangement under Holcim’s centralized treasury function where cash was swept from subsidiary accounts, including the Company’s accounts, on a daily basis. The Company’s residual cash pooling balances as of the end of each reporting period prior to the Spin-Off were recorded within Related-party notes receivable. Subsequent to the Spin-Off, the Company manages its own cash and cash equivalents and no longer participates in Holcim’s centralized cash pooling arrangements. See Note 18 (Related party) for more information. Accounts receivable, net The Company’s customers are primarily within the United States and Canada. No individual customer represents more than 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable, net during any of the fiscal years presented. A trade receivable is recognized when the products are delivered to a customer as this is the point in time that the consideration becomes unconditional because only a passage of time is required before the payment is due. Accounts receivable is recorded net of an allowance for credit losses that are not expected
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84 to be recovered.The Company recognizes the allowance for credit losses based on management’s expectation of the asset’s collectability. The allowance for credit losses is based on management’s assessment of the collectability considering various factors including historical experience with bad debts and the aging of such accounts receivable, as well as management’s expectations of conditions in the future, if applicable. Any balances that are eventually deemed uncollectible (after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote) are written off against the allowance for credit losses. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has no significant concentration of credit risk with any single counterparty or group of counterparties. See Note 5 (Accounts receivable, net) for further information. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of inventory cost and net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined using the weighted-average cost method. In determining the net realizable value, the Company considers factors such as deterioration, obsolescence, expected future demand and past experience. See Note 6 (Inventories) for further information. Financial instruments The Company mainly uses various derivative financial instruments in order to reduce its exposure to changes in commodity prices. The Company has entered into swaps and options with external counterparties to manage its exposure to commodity risks. As of December 31, 2025, these contracts primarily have a maximum remaining maturity of 24 months. The Company’s derivatives are not subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the offset of assets and liabilities. The Company enters into derivatives to manage cash flow exposures. Cash flow exposures relate to the variability of future cash flows associated with recognized assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions. When a derivative is executed and hedge accounting is appropriate, it is designated as either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a net investment hedge. Whether designated as hedges for accounting purposes or not, all derivatives are linked to an appropriate underlying exposure. On an ongoing basis, the Company assesses the effectiveness of all derivatives designated as hedges for accounting purposes to determine if they continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the underlying hedged 85 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements items. If it is determined that a hedge is not highly effective, then hedge accounting will be discontinued prospectively. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The Company’s derivatives are primarily classified as Level 2. The fair values of the Company’s derivatives are not material. The method of recognizing the resulting gain or loss is dependent on the nature of the item being hedged. Derivative assets, which were related-party in nature prior to the Spin-Off, are included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other noncurrent assets, and derivative liabilities, which were related-party in nature prior to the Spin-Off, are included within Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Derivatives recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31 are as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024Cash Flow Hedges Other current assets $ —$ 1 Other current liabilities 1 7 Other noncurrent liabilities — 3 Changes in fair value of derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets and are reclassified to Net income on the consolidated statements of operations as the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. Reclassification to Net income may take place in the period during which the hedged transaction occurs or if it becomes probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur. Provided the hedge remains highly effective, any ineffectiveness is deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets and is reclassified to Net income on the consolidated statements of operations as the underlying hedged transaction affects Net income. Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, depletion and any accumulated impairments. Costs are only included in the asset’s carrying amount when it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Company in future periods and the costs can be measured reliably. Costs include initial estimates for dismantling and removing the item and for restoring the site on which it is located. All other repair and maintenance expenses are charged to the consolidated statements of operations during the period in which they are incurred. The Company capitalizes interest cost as a component of construction in progress on qualifying construction projects. No interest was capitalized for construction in progress for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Government grants received related to capital projects are deducted from property, plant and equipment and were immaterial in all of the years presented. The straight-line method of depreciation is used for substantially all of the assets for financial reporting purposes, except for land with raw material reserves which uses the units-of-production method of depreciation (depletion). Property, plant and equipment is depreciated over its useful life, which are based on management’s estimates of the period that the assets can be used by the Company. Mineral reserves are depleted based on the units of output expected to be obtained by the Company. Depreciation and depletion expenses are recorded within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment (excluding land with raw material reserves) are generally as follows: Buildings and installations 20 to 35 years Machines 10 to 30 years Furniture, vehicles and tools 3 to 10 years Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if expected future undiscounted cash flows over the estimated remaining service life of the related asset group are less than the asset group’s carrying value. See Note 7 (Property, plant and equipment, net) for further information.
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86 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Goodwill and intangible assets, net Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid for acquired businesses over the estimated fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities. Goodwill is tested for impairment once a year, during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is at the operating segment level, or one level below. The Company’s test for goodwill impairment starts with a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. If qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, then the Company proceeds with a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Company may also choose to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in its goodwill assessment and proceed directly to performing the quantitative assessment. Under the quantitative impairment test, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then the Company recognizes an impairment loss equal to that excess, up to the total amount of goodwill associated with that reporting unit. Under the quantitative impairment test, the Company calculates the estimated fair value of a reporting unit using the income approach. For this approach, the Company utilizes internally developed discounted cash flow models that incorporate various significant assumptions. These significant assumptions utilized in determining the fair values of our reporting units generally include forecasted revenues, expenses, resulting EBITDA Margins and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends, future projected investments to expand our reporting units, discount rates and terminal growth rates. The Company’s long-lived intangible assets consist of customer lists, software, mining rights, patented and unpatented technology, trademarks and other intangible assets. Long-lived intangible assets are recognized and recorded at their acquisition date fair values. Long-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives to the estimated residual values, except for mining rights, which are depleted on a volume basis. The Company reviews long-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable. The estimated useful lives of long-lived intangible assets are as follows: Customer lists 8 to 20 years Patented and unpatented technology 8 to 20 years Software 3 years Trademarks, brand and other marketing-related items 15 to 25 years The Company reported no long-lived intangible asset impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and an immaterial long-lived intangible asset impairment for the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 8 (Goodwill and intangible assets, net) for further information. Debt Debt is recorded at the proceeds received by the Company, net of debt issuance costs. Debt is subsequently stated at amortized cost. Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt. Debt issuance discounts and premiums are also amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the term of the debt. See Note 10 (Debt) for further information. Leases The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception and recognizes a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date in accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases. The lease liability is measured at the present value of future lease payments as of the lease commencement date. The ROU asset recognized is based on the lease liability adjusted for prepaid and deferred rent, initial direct costs and any unamortized lease incentives. Leases are evaluated and classified as either finance leases or operating leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if any one of the following criteria are met: (1) the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term; (2) the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised; (3) the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset; (4) the underlying asset is of such a specialized nature that is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements lease term; or (5) the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any one of the above criteria. The subsequent measurement of finance leases is accounted for at amortized cost using the effective-interest method. The subsequent measurement of operating leases is accounted for using a single lease cost, resulting in straight-line lease expense recognition. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets but are instead expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments are expensed as incurred. For leases that do not specify the implicit discount rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate, which is equal to the rate of interest the Company would have to pay on a collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments under similar terms. Leases may include renewal options that could extend the lease term for a specified period of time. As of the commencement date of each lease, management determines if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise these options and adjusts the lease term accordingly. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Finance lease amortization is included within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations, and interest expense is included within Interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations. The assets and liabilities relating to operating leases are included within Operating lease right-of-use assets, net, Operating lease liabilities and Noncurrent operating lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The estimated useful lives of the related leased assets are the lesser of the lease term or the following: Land Indefinite Rail fleet and equipment 25 years Machinery and equipment 10 to 30 years Buildings and construction 20 to 35 years Furniture and fixtures 3 to 10 years Land fleet equipment 3 to 15 years
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87 The Company has elected to separate non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets, such as payments made for maintenance and other service charges, from the lease component and accounts for such components in Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on a cost incurred basis. See Note 11 (Leases) for further information. Asset retirement obligations The Company recognizes asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) primarily related to its mining, cement and aggregates plant operations. AROs are legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets resulting from the acquisition, construction, development or normal use of the underlying assets, such as legal obligations for land reclamation. The Company estimates its ARO liabilities for final reclamation and closure of operations based upon detailed calculations of the amount and timing of the future cash spending to perform the required work. Spending estimates are escalated for inflation and then discounted at the credit-adjusted, risk-free rate. The Company recognizes AROs at the estimated fair value in the period incurred, and fair value estimates are determined using Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The accretion of the liability is recorded within Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized and depreciated as part of the carrying amount over the estimated useful life of the underlying long-lived asset. As changes in estimates occur (such as mine plan revisions, changes in estimated costs, or changes in timing of the performance of reclamation activities), the resulting changes to the obligation and asset are recognized at the appropriate credit-adjusted, risk-free rate. The Company recognizes a gain or loss on settlement of an ARO if the ARO is settled for an amount other than the carrying amount of the liability. See Note 12 (Asset retirement obligations) for further information. Environmental remediation costs The Company records accruals for environmental remediation liabilities within Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets in the period in which it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the appropriate amounts can be estimated reasonably. Such accruals are adjusted as further information is 88 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements discovered or circumstances change. These costs are not discounted to their present value. See Note 17 (Commitments and contingencies) for further information. Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of the equity of a subsidiary of the Company that is not attributable either directly or indirectly to the Company. Noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the consolidated statements of operations and are presented within equity on the consolidated balance sheets, but distinguished from the Company’s equity as represented by Total Equity attributable to the Company on the consolidated balance sheets. Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests are accounted for as transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders and therefore no goodwill is recognized as a result of such transactions. Noncontrolling interests are measured initially at fair value. New accounting standards: Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU expands the income tax disclosures and now requires that the Company disclose (i) the income tax rate reconciliation using both percentages and reporting currency amounts; (ii) specific categories within the income tax rate reconciliation; (iii) additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold; (iv) the composition of state and local income taxes by jurisdiction; and (v) the amount of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. The Company has adopted ASU 2023-09 on a retrospective basis for the year ending December 31, 2025. See Note 13 (Income taxes) for the disclosure related impacts of adopting this standard. Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. Additionally, in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01 to clarify the effective date of ASU 2024-03. The standard is intended to require more detailed disclosures about specified categories of expenses (including employee compensation, depreciation and amortization) included in certain expense captions presented on the face of the statements of operations. ASU 2024-03, as clarified by ASU 2025-01, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of ASU 2024-03 or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the new standard to determine the impact ASU 2024-03 may have on its financial statements and related disclosures, and expects to make additional disclosures upon adoption. Note 3. Revenues The Company primarily earns revenue from the sale of Building Materials products and Building Envelope products. Revenue is disaggregated by product line, which the Company believes best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table disaggregates revenues by product line for each of the Company’s reportable segments: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Building Materials Cement $ 4,389 $ 4,481 $ 4,561 Aggregates and other construction materials 4,665 4,446 4,671 Interproduct revenues (540) (598) (668) Building Envelope 3,301 3,375 3,113 Total Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677
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89 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues by geographic region based on customer location: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Central $ 3,623 $ 3,806 $ 3,592 South 3,529 3,165 3,291 Great Lakes 2,424 2,632 2,591 Northeast 1,879 1,939 1,964 Pacific 1,334 1,260 1,303 Eliminations and other (1) (974) (1,098) (1,064) Total Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 __________ (1) Other includes revenues from the Company’s trading operations. Contract assets include estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted construction contracts. The current portion of contract assets were $25 million, $30 million, and $24 million as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The noncurrent portion of contract assets were $13 million, $15 million, and $2 million as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are included within Other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Contract liabilities Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under a contract, primarily related to extended service warranties in the Building Envelope segment. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as (or when) the Company performs under the contract. Prior to the Spin-Off, certain contract liability balances were related-party in nature and are recorded in Due to related-party on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024. The following table includes a summary of the change in contract liabilities: (In millions) 2025 2024 Balance as of January 1 $ 408 $ 316 Revenue recognized (73) (46) Revenue deferred 110 138 Balance as of December 31, $ 445 $ 408 The Company’s remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially satisfied, consisting of deferred revenue. As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s remaining performance obligations were $445 million. The Company expects to recognize $44 million of the deferred revenue during the next twelve months, and the remaining $401 million thereafter. Note 4. Acquisitions Amrize strategically acquires companies in order to increase its footprint and offer products that diversify its existing offerings. Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The results of acquired businesses have been included in these consolidated financial statements beginning on the acquisition date. 2025 Acquisitions The Company completed the following three acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2025 for total consideration of $98 million, net of cash acquired: • Northstar Concrete, a provider of ready-mix and concrete finishing solutions in Alberta, Canada (August 2025) • Langley Concrete, a provider of precast solutions and concrete pipes in British Columbia, Canada (May 2025) • Jamaica Aggregates Limited, an aggregates producer with sand and stone quarries in Jamaica, which is a joint venture that was previously accounted for as an equity method investment (January 2025). Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The operating results of these acquisitions are reported in the Building Materials segment. Pro forma financial information reflecting the effects of the acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2025 are not presented, as none of these business combinations, individually or in the aggregate, are material to the Company’s results of operations. The total consideration and the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including immaterial measurement period adjustments related to these acquisitions were as follows: (In millions) Total 2025 Acquisitions Total consideration $ 98 Total Assets and Liabilities Acquired Inventories, net 23 Property, plant and equipment, net 43 Intangible assets 20 Other current and noncurrent assets 5 Debt assumed (3) Other current and noncurrent liabilities (7) Total identifiable net assets at fair value 81 Goodwill 17 Total estimated fair value of net assets 98 Less: fair value of previously held equity method investment (11) Net consideration $ 87 Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired Cash consideration $ 87 Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired (1) Total outflow in the statements of cash flows $ 86 2024 Acquisitions The Company completed the following two acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2024 for total
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90 consideration of $249 million, net of cash acquired:• OX Engineered Products (“OX”), a leader in advanced wall insulation and sheathing solutions with manufacturing facilities in the Midwest and Southeast of the United States (November 2024). The operating results of OX are included within the Building Envelope segment.• King William Sand & Gravel (“KWSG”), a sand and gravel deposit in the Central Virginia area (July 2024). KWSG is included within the Building Materials segment. The fair value of customer relationships is determined using the excess earnings method, which relies on various assumptions such as revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates and discount rates. The goodwill is attributable to the favorable presence of synergies, industrial know-how, assembled workforce and economies of scale expected from the acquisition. The goodwill recognized is largely deductible for income tax purposes. Pro forma financial information reflecting the effects of the acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2024 is not presented, as none of these business combinations, individually or in the aggregate, are material to the Company’s results of operations. 91 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The total consideration and the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including immaterial measurement period adjustments related to these acquisitions, were as follows: (In millions) Total 2024 Acquisitions Total consideration $ 251 Total Assets and Liabilities Acquired Cash and Cash Equivalents 2 Inventories, net 15 Property, plant and equipment, net 46 Intangible assets 94 Other current and noncurrent assets 9 Deferred tax liabilities (7) Other current and noncurrent liabilities (11) Total identifiable net assets at fair value 148 Goodwill 103 Total estimated fair value of net assets 251 Less: cash acquired (2) Net consideration $ 249 Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired Cash consideration $ 251 Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired (2) Total outflow in the statements of cash flows $ 249 2023 Acquisitions The Company completed five acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2023 for total cash consideration of $1,607 million, net of cash acquired. Transaction fees and related costs incurred in connection with these acquisitions were $16 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and have been included within Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. On March 31, 2023, the Company acquired all of the outstanding ownership interests in Duro-Last, LLC, Critical Point, LLC, Oscoda Plastics, LLC, Plastatech Engineering Limited, LLC, Anvil Paints & Coatings, LLC and Tip-Top Screw Manufacturing, LLC (collectively, “Duro-Last”), a manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride roofing systems, for cash consideration of $1,303 million, net of cash acquired. As of December 31, 2023, the purchase price allocation was completed with no material refinements. The fair value of the acquired receivables substantially equals the gross contractual amount to be collected. The fair value of customer relationships is determined using the excess earnings method, which relies on various assumptions such as revenue growth rates, customer attrition rates and discount rates. The goodwill arising from the acquisition amounts to $729 million. The goodwill is attributable to the favorable presence of synergies, industrial know-how, assembled workforce and economies of scale expected from the acquisition. The goodwill recognized is largely deductible for income tax purposes. Duro-Last contributed $362 million of revenues and $39 million of net income for the period from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. In addition to Duro-Last, the Company acquired the following businesses during the year ended December 31, 2023:• Pioneer Landscape Centers, sand and aggregates quarries in the United States (January 2023) • Tezak Heavy Equipment, an aggregates producer in the United States (March 2023) • Westridge Quarries, an aggregates producer in Canada (April 2023) • Solhydroc Inc., a concrete producer in Canada (August 2023) The operating results of Duro-Last are reported in the Building Envelope segment. The operating results of the other businesses acquired during the year ended December 31, 2023 are reported in the Building Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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92 Materials segment. Pro forma financial information reflecting the effects of the acquisitions for the year ended December 31, 2023 is not presented, as none of these business combinations, individually or in the aggregate, are material to the Company’s results of operations for this period. The fair value of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration related to these acquisitions were as follows: (In millions) Duro-Last Others Total 2023 Acquisitions Total consideration $ 1,313 $ 304 $ 1,617 Total Assets and Liabilities Acquired Cash and cash equivalents $ 10 $ —$ 10 Accounts receivable 64 10 74 Inventories 52 15 67 Property, plant and equipment 70 146 216 Operating lease right-of-use assets 4 — 4 Intangible assets 484 110 594 Other assets 26 1 27 Accounts payable (21) (2) (23) Operating lease liabilities (4) — (4) Deferred income tax liabilities, net (41) (37) (78) Other liabilities (60) (22) (82) Total identifiable net assets at fair value 584 221 805 Goodwill 729 83 812 Total consideration $ 1,313 $ 304 $ 1,617 Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired Cash consideration $ 1,313 $ 304 $ 1,617 Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired (10) — (10) Total outflow in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 1,303 $ 304 $ 1,607 The purchase price allocated to identifiable intangible assets was as follows: (In millions) Duro-Last Others Total 2023 Acquisitions Weighted-Average Life (in years) Customer relationships $ 372 $ —$ 372 16 Trade names and trademarks 71 — 71 25 Developed technology 41 — 41 20 Others — 110 110 — Total identified intangible assets $ 484 $ 110 $ 594 Note 5. Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net were as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Trade receivables $ 1,110 $ 1,023 Less: allowance for credit losses (34) (51) Other current receivables, net 44 39 Accounts receivable, net $ 1,120 $ 1,011 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The changes in the allowance for credit losses were as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Balance as of January 1 $ 51 $ 49 $ 31 Charge-offs (11) (2) (3) Provision for credit losses 9 6 14 Foreign currency translation and other (15) (2) 7 Balance as of December 31, $ 34 $ 51 $ 49 Note 6. Inventories Inventories were as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Raw materials, parts, and supplies $ 584 $ 542 Semi-finished and finished goods 967 910 Total Inventories $ 1,551 $ 1,452 Note 7. Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net was as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Land and mineral reserves $ 3,337 $ 3,361 Buildings and installations 3,027 2,948 Machines, furniture, vehicles and tools 9,552 9,001 Construction in progress 470 439 Finance lease right-of-use assets 547 334 Total property, plant and equipment 16,933 16,083 Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and impairment (8,998) (8,549) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 7,935 $ 7,534
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93 Depreciation and depletion expense was $758 million, $736 million and $689 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense is recorded within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and depletion expense is recorded within Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges of $2 million, $2 million and $15 million, respectively, related to assets no longer in service. Asset impairments are included in Loss on impairments on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded gains on disposals of long-lived assets of $15 million, $71 million and $32 million respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The gains on disposals for the year ended December 31, 2024 included a gain of $31 million within the Building Materials segment related to a land expropriation transaction. 94 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 8. Goodwill and intangible assets, net Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows: (In millions) Building Materials Building Envelope Total Balance as of January 1, 2024 $ 5,042 $ 3,928 $ 8,970 Acquisitions 5 98 103 Foreign currency translation adjustment and other (156) — (156) Balance as of December 31, 2024 $ 4,891 $ 4,026 $ 8,917 Acquisitions 17 — 17 Foreign currency translation adjustment and other (1) 86 — 86 Balance as of December 31, 2025 $ 4,994 $ 4,026 $ 9,020 __________________(1) Includes measurement period adjustments. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company elected to bypass the optional qualitative goodwill impairment assessment allowed by ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, and performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for each reporting unit. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company performed a qualitative goodwill impairment assessment for the Building Materials reporting unit. Due to the recency of acquisitions within the Building Envelope segment, the Company performed a quantitative impairment test for the reporting units for each year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Based upon the results of the qualitative and quantitative assessments, the Company concluded that the fair values of each of its reporting units were greater than their carrying values for all years presented. There have been no historical goodwill impairment losses recognized by the Company. Intangible assets, net As of December 31, 2025 (In millions) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Total intangible assets, net Customer relationships $ 1,649 $ (399) $ 1,250 Mining rights 256 (57) 199 Developed technology 182 (65) 117 Software 83 (77) 6 Trade names and trademarks 226 (87) 139 Other intangible assets 101 (84) 17 Intangible assets $ 2,497 $ (769) $ 1,728 As of December 31, 2024 (In millions) Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Total intangible assets, net Customer relationships $ 1,626 $ (311) $ 1,315 Mining rights 252 (51) 201 Developed technology 177 (45) 132 Software 81 (75) 6 Trade names and trademarks 230 (76) 154 Other intangible assets 103 (79) 24 Intangible assets $ 2,469 $ (637) $ 1,832 Amortization of long-lived intangible assets was $142 million, $139 million and $162 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company does not have any indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The estimated future amortization of long-lived intangible assets is as follows:
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95 (In millions)2026 $ 1442027 141 2028 137 2029 132 2030 121 Thereafter 1,053 Total $ 1,728 Note 9. Additional financial information Other current liabilities consisted of the following: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Finance lease liabilities $ 111 $ 65 Income tax payable 111 196 Employee-related liabilities other than pension 212 204 Short-term provisions 30 57 Contract liabilities 44 67 Asset retirement obligations 39 27 Pension liabilities 23 23 Accrued purchases of property, plant and equipment 90 72 Self-insurance reserves 30 27 Accrued interest 76 13 Other(1) 84 142 Total Other current liabilities $ 850 $ 893 _________________(1) Other current liabilities primarily consist of property taxes, standard warranty reserves, general liability insurance and sales taxes. Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits $ 140 $ 167 Finance lease liabilities 327 312 Asset retirement obligations 255 242 Pension liabilities 229 235 Contract liabilities 401 341 Environmental remediation liabilities 60 54 Self-insurance reserves 102 62 Other(1) 140 108 Total Other noncurrent liabilities $ 1,654 $ 1,521 __________________(1) Other noncurrent liabilities primarily consist of standard warranty reserves, employee-related liabilities other than pensions, end of lease costs and litigation reserves. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 10. Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following: Effective interest rate as of December 31, Balance as of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2025 2024 3.500% Unsecured Notes due 2026 3.53%$ 326 $ 400 4.750% Unsecured Notes due 2046 4.81% 554 590 4.600% Unsecured Notes due 2027 4.65% 700 — 4.700% Unsecured Notes due 2028 4.76% 700 — 4.950% Unsecured Notes due 2030 5.01% 1,000 — 5.400% Unsecured Notes due 2035 5.47% 1,000 — 7.125% Unsecured Notes due 2036 7.25% 445 — 6.875% Unsecured Notes due 2039 6.99% 191 — 6.500% Unsecured Notes due 2043 6.61% 239 — 4.200% Unsecured Notes due 2033 4.24% 50 — 7.650% Private Placement due 2031 7.80% 50 — Other 12 8 Total principal 5,267 998 Unamortized (discounts), premiums and debt issuance costs 2 (13) Total long-term debt 5,269 985 Less: current portion of long-term debt (333) (5) Long-term debt $ 4,936 $ 980 Debt is reported on the consolidated balance sheets at par value adjusted for unamortized discount or premium and unamortized issuance costs. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2025 was $5,047 million, which is comprised of the fair value of unsecured notes of $4,989 million and other long-term debt of $58 million. The fair value of the unsecured notes is based on listed market prices and was categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company’s other long-term debt approximates carrying value. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was as follows: (In millions) As of December 31, 2025Carrying amount $ 4,936 Fair value $ 5,047
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96 The Company recognized interest expense related to third-party debt of $216 million, $43 million and $49 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Debt issuance costs amortized to Interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. See Note 18 (Related party) for interest expense related to borrowings and funding associated with the related-party note agreements for periods prior to the Spin-Off. Bond exchange On May 19, 2025, FinanceCo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, launched debt-for-debt exchange offers pursuant to which it offered to exchange, on a par-for-par basis, (i) 3.500% guaranteed notes due 2026 issued by FinanceCo, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $400 million, (ii) 4.750% guaranteed notes due 2046 issued by FinanceCo, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $590 million, (iii) 7.125% notes due 2036 issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $483 million, (iv) 4.200% notes due 2033 issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $50 million, (v) 6.875% guaranteed notes due 2039 issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $250 million and (vi) 6.500% notes due 2043 issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, with an aggregate outstanding principal amount of $250 million (collectively, 97 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements the “Original Exchange Notes”) for new senior debt securities (the “New Exchange Notes”) of a corresponding series with the same interest rate, interest payment dates, maturity date and optional redemption features. The New Exchange Notes are guaranteed by the Company. The debt-for-debt exchange offers were completed on June 18, 2025 with holders of the subject debt securities tendering $880 million of Original Exchange Notes issued by FinanceCo and $925 million of Original Exchange Notes issued by a subsidiary of Holcim, resulting in the issuance of $1,805 million of New Exchange Notes. For accounting purposes, the debt-for-debt exchange offers were treated as debt modifications resulting in a portion of the unamortized debt discount and premiums of the Original Exchange Notes being attributed to the New Exchange Notes at Holcim’s carryover basis on the settlement date of the exchange offers. FinanceCo and the Company also assumed the rights and obligations (as the new issuer and guarantor, respectively) of $50 million of bonds due in 2031, originally issued by a subsidiary of Holcim in a private placement transaction. Senior unsecured notes On April 7, 2025, FinanceCo completed a $3.4 billion bond offering pursuant to an indenture agreement in four tranches consisting of the following: $700 million 2-year senior notes priced at a fixed coupon of 4.600% maturing in 2027, $700 million 3-year senior notes priced at a fixed coupon of 4.700% maturing in 2028, $1.0 billion 5-year senior notes priced at a fixed coupon of 4.950% maturing in 2030 and $1.0 billion 10-year senior notes priced at a fixed coupon of 5.400% maturing in 2035 (collectively, the “Notes”). The net proceeds to the Company from the Notes offering was $3,381 million after deductions for fees of $6 million and discounts and related debt issuance costs of $13 million. The Notes were initially fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Holcim until completion of the Spin-Off. Following the completion of the transfer of shares of Amrize North America Inc. (including all the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and, thereby, the shares of FinanceCo) by Holcim to the Company on May 15, 2025, the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company. Therefore, for a limited period, both the Company and Holcim guaranteed the Notes before Holcim’s guarantee was automatically terminated and released upon the completion of the Spin-Off. The Company used the proceeds from the offering of the Notes to repay certain related-party notes with Holcim. Unsecured notes On September 22, 2016, FinanceCo issued unsecured notes in two series, each of which was guaranteed by Holcim prior to the Spin-Off. The first series has a principal amount of $400 million with interest of 3.500% and a maturity date of September 22, 2026. The second series has a remaining principal amount of $590 million with interest of 4.750% and a maturity date of September 22, 2046. As described above, on June 18, 2025 holders of the notes subject to the debt-for-debt exchange tendered $880 million of unsecured notes. Bank credit On May 15, 2025, the Company established a commercial paper program for the issuance of short-term promissory notes with a maximum aggregate principal amount of $2 billion outstanding at any time (“Commercial Paper Program”). The Commercial Paper Program provides for private placements in the United States under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The short-term promissory notes issued under the Commercial Paper Program will be unsecured notes ranking at least pari passu with all of our other senior unsecured indebtedness. These short-term promissory notes are anticipated to be offered at par less a discount representing an interest factor or, if interest bearing, at par. The Commercial Paper Program contains representations and warranties, covenants and events of default that are customary for this type of financing. On June 10, 2025, the Company began issuing short-term promissory notes under the Commercial Paper Program. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has no notes under the Commercial Paper Program outstanding. On March 24, 2025, the Company entered into a 5-year committed, senior unsecured revolving credit facility that may be used for general corporate purposes (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with commitments of $2 billion. Interest is payable on the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility at a rate per annum equal to: (i) for revolving loans in U.S. dollars, either (A) a base rate defined as a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (x) the prime rate then in effect, (y) the greater of the federal funds rate and the overnight bank funding rate then in effect, in each case, as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank, plus 0.500% per annum, and (z) term SOFR rate determined on the basis of a one-month interest period, plus 1.000% (the greatest of (x), (y) and (z), the “Base Rate”) or (B) the forward-looking SOFR term rate published by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited subject to a floor of zero (“Term SOFR”) and (ii) for revolving loans in Canadian dollars, the forward-looking CORRA term rate published by Candeal Benchmark Administration Services Inc., TSX Inc. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements or a successor administrator, subject to a floor of zero, plus, in each case (i) or (ii), an applicable margin based on the Company’s credit rating. There were no outstanding balances under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2025. On March 24, 2025, the Company entered into a bridge credit agreement providing for a 364-day committed, senior unsecured bridge loan (the “Bridge Loan”) with commitments of $5.1 billion. On April 8, 2025, the Company provided notice of the Notes offering to the administrative agent of the Bridge Loan, thereby reducing commitments available under the Bridge Loan to $1.7 billion due to the fact that the Company
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98 received net cash proceeds of $3.4 billion from the Notes offering. The Bridge Loan commitments were terminated upon completion of the Spin-Off as the Spin-Off was consummated without a borrowing under the Bridge Loan facility. The Company has $60 million available in short-term lines of credit expiring December 31, 2026, payable on demand. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company drew down from these credit lines, all of which were repaid within two business days. There were no outstanding balances under these credit lines as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The Company has $40 million Canadian dollars available in short-term lines of credit, payable on demand. There were no outstanding balances against these lines of credit as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The total principal payments for third-party debt, including current maturities for the five years subsequent to December 31, 2025, and thereafter are as follows: (In millions)2026 $ 333 2027 701 2028 701 2029 1 2030 1,002 Thereafter 2,529 Total $ 5,267 As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had unutilized non-trade standby letters of credit of $129 million and $213 million, respectively. The Company also had intercompany debt arrangements with Holcim prior to the Spin-Off. See Note 18 (Related party) for additional detail. Covenants Certain debt instruments contain restrictive covenants, including a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement), which measures consolidated net debt as of such date relative to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the four consecutive fiscal quarters then ended, of no more than 3.75 to 1, tested at the end of each fiscal quarter. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its debt agreements. Note 11. Leases The Company has significant operating and finance leases, including buildings and installations, land, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, land fleet equipment, marine fleet equipment, and rail fleet equipment located primarily in the United States and Canada. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 608 $ 547 Finance lease right-of-use assets, net 420 312 Total lease assets, net $ 1,028 $ 859 Current portion of operating lease liabilities $ 136 $ 149 Current portion of finance lease liabilities 111 65 Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities 500 386 Noncurrent portion of finance lease liabilities 327 312 Total lease liabilities $ 1,074 $ 912 Finance lease right-of-use assets, net are included as a component of Property, plant and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of finance lease liabilities are included within Other current liabilities, and the noncurrent portion of finance lease liabilities are included within Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The maturity analysis for the lease liabilities arising from the Company’s leasing activities as of December 31, 2025 was as follows: (In millions) Operating Leases Finance Leases2026 $ 164 $ 1362027 137 1142028 104 892029 86 532030 60 30Thereafter 246 107Total minimum lease payments 797 529Less: Lease payments representing interest (161) (91) Present value of future minimum lease payments 636 438Less: Current portion of lease liabilities (136) (111) Noncurrent portion of lease liabilities $ 500 $ 327 The following table summarizes the components of lease expense recorded in the consolidated statements of operations: (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Operating lease expense $ 172 $ 159 $ 153
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99 For the years ended December 31, Finance lease expense: Depreciation or amortization of leased assets 99 86 66 Interest on lease liabilities 19 16 11 Short term lease cost 58 56 59 Variable lease cost 4 3 5 Total lease expense $ 352 $ 320 $ 294 100 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Lease terms and discount rates were as follows: As of December 31, 2025 2024 Weighted-average remaining lease terms (years) Operating leases 8.2 7.8 Finance leases 7.0 5.5 Weighted-average discount rate (%) Operating leases 5.02% 5.00% Finance leases 5.27% 5.43% Note 12. Asset retirement obligations Asset retirement obligation costs related to accretion of the Company’s liabilities and depreciation of the related assets were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Accretion $ 14 $ 14 $ 14Depreciation 23 20 10Total costs $ 37 $ 34 $ 24 The following summarizes the current and noncurrent portions of the Company’s liability for asset retirement obligations, as presented in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets: As of December 31, 2025 2024 Current ARO liability $ 39 $ 27 Noncurrent ARO liability 255 242 Total ARO liability $ 294 $ 269 The Company’s asset retirement obligations are reconciled as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024 Balance as of January 1 $ 269 $ 284 Accretion expense 14 14 Liabilities incurred and acquired 10 4 Liabilities settled (20) (24) Changes in estimate and acquisitions, net 19 (5) Foreign currency translation adjustment 2 (4) Balance as of December 31 $ 294 $ 269 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 13. Income taxes As the Company is incorporated in Switzerland. the components of income tax expense and the effective tax rate tables are based on Switzerland’s federal tax rate. Income tax provision The components of Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments are as follows:
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101 For the years ended December 31,(In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Swiss $ 288 $ 328 $ 218 Non-Swiss 1,209 1,300 1,085 Total income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments $ 1,497 $ 1,628 $ 1,303 The provision for income taxes consists of the following: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Current: Swiss – Federal $ 24 $ 24 $ 2 Swiss – Cantonal 11 — 1 Non-Swiss 213 379 347 Total current tax expense 248 403 350 Deferred: Swiss – Federal (1) 25 17 Swiss – Cantonal — 14 7 Non-Swiss 79 (74) (13) Total deferred tax expense (benefit) 78 (35) 11 Total income tax expense $ 326 $ 368 $ 361 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements For purposes of the effective tax rate reconciliation, the Company uses the Swiss federal statutory income tax rate of 8.5%. A reconciliation of the statutory Swiss federal tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions, except for percentage data) 2025 % 2024 % 2023 % Swiss federal statutory tax rate $ 127 8.5 $ 138 8.5 $ 111 8.5 Cantonal income taxes (1) 11 0.7 14 0.8 8 0.6 Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (20) (1.4) 15 0.9 43 3.3 OECD Pillar Two tax (6) (0.4) 24 1.5 Other adjustments: Deferred tax adjustments 7 0.5 Other (3) (0.1) (2) (0.1) Foreign tax effects United States Effect of rates different than statutory 97 6.5 118 7.2 96 7.4 State and local income taxes 33 2.2 46 2.8 46 3.6 Nontaxable or nondeductible items 5 0.4 Other adjustments: Percentage depletion (17) (1.1) (18) (1.1) (16) (1.3) Deferred tax adjustments (18) (1.1) 2 0.2 Purchase price adjustments (13) (0.8) Other (2) (0.1) (8) (0.5) 4 0.3 Canada Effect of rates different than statutory 70 4.6 58 3.5 51 4.0 State and local income taxes 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 Nontaxable or nondeductible items 7 0.5 7 0.6 Other adjustments: Repatriation cost 28 1.8 Other (1) (0.1) 6 0.4 3 0.1 Other foreign jurisdictions: Other adjustments 1 0.1 Total income tax expense $ 326 $ 368 $ 361 Effective income tax rate 21.8% 22.6% 27.8% __________________(1) Entirely comprised of income taxes from the Canton of Zug. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 was higher than the Swiss statutory rate due to the Company’s jurisdictional mix of earnings, and repatriation costs, which were partially offset by changes in uncertain tax positions, percentage depletion, and a reduction in Pillar Two taxes from new regulatory guidance.
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102 The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was higher than the Swiss statutory rate due to the Company’s jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in uncertain tax positions, and Pillar Two taxes, which was offset by percentage depletion and return to provision adjustments. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was higher than the Swiss statutory rate due to the Company’s jurisdictional mix of earnings, changes in uncertain tax positions, and return to provision adjustments, which was partially offset by percentage depletion. 103 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Income Taxes Paid For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Swiss $ — $ — $ — United States 230 196 142 Canada 139 106 69 Total income taxes paid $ 369 $ 302 $ 211 No Swiss federal or cantonal income tax was paid in the year. Any income tax attributed to the pre-spin period was accrued and paid by Holcim. The Company will pay Swiss income tax for the post-spin 2025 period in 2026 in accordance with Swiss tax law. Deferred income tax liabilities, net The components of Deferred income tax liabilities, net were as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Deferred tax assets: Deferred expenses and defined benefit pension plan obligations $ 265 $ 291 Lease liabilities 171 138 Site restoration 122 61 Net operating loss 90 22 Other assets 49 78 Total deferred tax assets 697 590 Less: valuation allowances (66) (13) Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowances $ 631 $ 577 Deferred tax liabilities: Cost depletion $ (144) $ (107) Property, plant and equipment (1,018) (1,009) Intangible and other long-lived assets (301) (260) Leased right-of-use assets (163) (137) Other liabilities (33) — Total deferred tax liabilities (1,659) (1,513) Total net deferred tax liabilities $ (1,028) $ (936) Reported as: Deferred tax liabilities $ (1,048) $ (936) Other noncurrent assets 20 — Deferred tax liabilities, net $ (1,028) $ (936) The change in the net deferred income tax liabilities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025 was primarily driven by a repatriation cost deferred tax liability recorded on the current year unremitted earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested. There was also an increase in the intangible deferred tax liability related to goodwill and intellectual property tax amortization that exceeds book amortization. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $752 million and $227 million, respectively, of gross loss carryforwards, of which approximately $599 million and $181 million, respectively, related to U.S. state gross loss carryforwards, and the remaining relates to Canada and Switzerland. The net operating loss and credit carryforwards have various expiration dates from 2026 to an indefinite carryforward period in the United States, expiration years of 2031 and 2032 in Switzerland, and various expiration years in Canada ranging from 2032 to 2045. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Valuation Allowances Related to Deferred Taxes: The summary of the change in valuation allowance at December 31 was: (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Balance as of January 1 $ 13 $ 12 $ 12 Increase (decrease) charged to tax expense 3 1 — Currency translation and other 50 — — Balance as of December 31 $ 66 $ 13 $ 12 The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $53 million and $1 million, respectively. The 2025 movement is primarily related to the U.S valuation allowance that was previously net with its respective net operating losses or state credit carryforwards. Tax uncertainties
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104 A reconciliation of the changes in the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Balance as of January 1 $ 167 $ 161 $ 128 Increases related to current period tax positions 2 15 27 Increases related to prior period tax positions 14 10 8 Decreases related to prior period tax positions (3) (12) — Decreases related to lapses in statutes of limitations (40) (7) (2) Balance as of December 31 $ 140 $ 167 $ 161 As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $140 million of unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties, which would favorably impact the Company’s future tax rates in the event that the tax benefits are eventually recognized. We include interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company had accrued interest and penalties totaling $49 million, $42 million and $32 million, respectively, as well as accrued liabilities totaling $91 million, $125 million and $129 million, respectively. Our unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain positions are included within Other Non-current Liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Our unrecognized tax benefits decreased during 2025 primarily related to statute of limitations expirations, which was partially offset by a net increase for tax positions related to the current and prior years in the U.S and Canada. Our unrecognized tax benefits increased during 2024 primarily due to an increase in tax positions related to the current and prior years in the U.S and Canada partially offset by statute of limitations expirations. Our unrecognized tax benefits increased during 2023 primarily due to an increase in tax positions related to the current and prior years in the U.S and Canada partially offset by statute of limitations expirations. The Company is subject to ongoing tax examinations in the United States and Canada. The specific timing of when these open examinations will be concluded is uncertain. Tax controversies have substantially concluded for U.S state income tax matters through 2020, and Canada through 2008. Indefinite Reinvestment Cumulative unremitted earnings of the Company’s U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries could be taxable if repatriated in a future period. The unremitted retained earnings in the U.S. business are planned to be reinvested indefinitely. However, due to additional cash needs in the U.S. to support anticipated acquisition activity as well as anticipated plant refurbishment in Canada, the Canadian business plans to potentially repatriate $550 million of the cumulative unremitted earnings and indefinitely reinvest remaining unremitted earnings. The Company has recognized a deferred tax liability of approximately $23 million on the current year unremitted earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested. Quantification of the deferred tax liability, if any, associated with indefinitely reinvested earnings is not practicable. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Recent Tax Law Changes Effective January 1, 2024, the Company is subject to the 15% minimum tax rate provisions of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) Pillar Two framework enacted into law in both Switzerland and Canada. Estimated Pillar Two top-up taxes of $12 million and $24 million have been included in the calculation of the Company’s total income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Further, in the first quarter of 2025, new legislation was introduced around Pillar Two that resulted in the Company recognizing a benefit of $18 million. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted into law, which reinstates several favorable tax provisions effective in 2025. The tax effects of the OBBBA have been recognized in the period of enactment and did not have a material impact on our effective tax rate for the period ended December 31, 2025. Note 14. Segment and geographic information The Company is organized into two reportable segments — Building Materials and Building Envelope — that are aligned with the products and services it provides and based upon the information used by the CODM in evaluating the performance of the business and allocating resources and capital. The Building Materials segment offers a range of branded solutions delivering high-quality products for a wide range of applications. These include cement and aggregates, as well as a variety of downstream products and solutions such as ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other construction materials. The Building Envelope segment offers advanced roofing and wall systems, including single-ply membranes, insulation, shingles, sheathing, waterproofing and protective coatings, along with adhesives, tapes and sealants that are critical to the application of roofing and wall systems. The Company determines its operating segments based on the discrete financial information that is regularly evaluated by its CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The CODM was determined to be the Company’s CEO as he is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance. The discrete financial information regularly evaluated by the CODM and operating segment conclusions are consistent prior to and following the completion of the Spin-Off. For both segments, the CODM uses Segment Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) in the financial planning and resource allocation process. The CODM considers Segment Adjusted EBITDA on a monthly basis to evaluate the performance of each segment and make decisions about allocating resources to each segment. Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes the impact of Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization, Loss on impairments, unallocated corporate costs, acquisition and integration-related costs, certain litigation-related costs, Spin-Off and separation-related costs, restructuring and other costs, Interest expense, net and Other non-operating income (expense), net. The accounting policies applicable to each segment are consistent with those used on these consolidated financial statements.
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105 106 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The key performance indicators for the Company’s reportable segments are presented in the following table. Certain totals presented below may not agree with the line items on the consolidated statements of operations primarily due to (a) depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization and (b) unallocated corporate costs. For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Revenues: Building Materials $ 8,514 $ 8,329 $ 8,564 Building Envelope 3,301 3,375 3,113 Total Revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 Cost of revenues: Building Materials $ 5,693 $ 5,470 $ 5,956 Building Envelope 2,239 2,265 2,112 Total cost of revenues $ 7,932 $ 7,735 $ 8,068 Other segment expenses(1): Building Materials $ 336 $ 307 $ 294 Building Envelope 330 340 316 Total other segment expenses $ 666 $ 647 $ 610 Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Building Materials $ 2,485 $ 2,552 $ 2,314 Building Envelope 732 770 685 Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 3,217 $ 3,322 $ 2,999 Reconciling items: Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization (914) (889) (851) Interest income 48 35 15 Interest expense (461) (547) (564) Acquisition and integration-related costs (2) (64) (46) (30) Litigation-related costs (3) (46) (9) (8) Loss on impairments(4) (15) (2) (15) Restructuring and other costs (5) (19) (16) (52) Spin-off and separation-related costs (6) (43) (24) — Unallocated corporate costs (210) (141) (155) Other non-operating income (expense), net (7) 4 (55) (36) Total reconciling items (1,720) (1,694) (1,696) Income before income tax expense and income from equity method investments $ 1,497 $ 1,628 $ 1,303 _________(1) Other segment expenses consist of selling, general and administrative expenses and gains on disposals of long-lived assets.(2) Acquisition and integration-related costs are those incurred for business combinations, including advisory, legal, valuation, and other professional fees. Certain warranty charges related to a pre-acquisition manufacturing issue are also included.(3) Litigation-related costs include certain litigation settlements, environmental remediation, and legal-related consulting and professional fees that are not representative of expenses arising in the ordinary course of business.(4) Loss on impairments consist of one-time charges on the Company’s investments and property, plant and equipment.(5) Restructuring and other costs include charges associated with non-core sites.(6) Spin-Off and separation-related costs notably include rebranding costs.(7) Other non-operating (income) expense, net primarily consists of costs related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans and gains on proceeds from property and casualty insurance. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The Company’s capital expenditures by segment were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Capital expenditures(1): Building Materials $ 654 $ 565 $ 555 Building Envelope 134 77 75 Total capital expenditures $ 788 $ 642 $ 630 __________________(1) Capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 exclude noncash transactions for capital expenditure-related accounts payable. The Company’s assets by segment were as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024 Segment assets(1):
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107 As of December 31, Building Materials $ 14,993 $ 14,306Building Envelope 6,959 6,987 Total segment assets 21,952 21,293 Other assets(2) 2,297 2,512 Total assets $ 24,249 $ 23,805 __________________(1) Segment assets are comprised of Accounts receivable, net, Inventories, Property, plant and equipment, net, Goodwill, Intangible assets, net and Operating lease right-of-use assets, net.(2) Other assets for the year ended December 31, 2025 include corporate-related Property, plant and equipment, net and Operating lease right-of-use assets, net. Geographic Information Revenues by geographic area, attributed to countries based on the invoicing legal entity, were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Revenues: United States $ 9,111 $ 9,026 $ 8,986 Canada 2,675 2,678 2,691 Other 29 — — Total revenues $ 11,815 $ 11,704 $ 11,677 Long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows: As of December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 Long-lived assets by geographical area (1) : United States $ 5,672 $ 5,467 Canada 2,244 2,067 Other 19 — Total long-lived assets by geographical area $ 7,935 $ 7,534 __________________(1) Long-lived assets, which represents Property, plant and equipment, net, is comprised of land & mineral reserves, buildings & installations, machines, furniture, vehicles and tools. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Information about major customers The Company’s operations are primarily conducted in the United States and Canada, and its customers are primarily contractors, builders, infrastructure developers, transportation authorities and the residential market. The Company operates in several niche markets in which a large portion of its revenues are attributable to a few large distributors. However, no individual customer represents more than 10% of the Company’s revenues and there are no material dependencies or concentrations of individual customers that require disclosure. Note 15. Pension and other postretirement benefits The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans, other postretirement benefit plans and defined contribution plans in which only employees, retirees and former employees of the Company participate. The Company’s employees also participate in certain multiple-employer and union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans to which the Company contributes along with other employers. The majority of the defined benefit pension plans are closed to new entrants and frozen to future accruals. In connection with the completion of the Spin-Off, effective June 1, 2025 and June 20, 2025, Holcim transferred to the Company certain Swiss employees who historically operated within specific corporate functions of Holcim. The impact was a transfer of total pension plan assets of $55 million and total pension plan obligations of $53 million associated with these Swiss employees. These employees were and if still with the Company remain covered under the Holcim Pension Fund (“HPF”) and Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund (“HSPF”), which are pension plans sponsored by Holcim. The funded status associated with these employees under the HPF and HSPF was not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2024. Following the completion of the Spin-Off, the accumulated asset balances associated with these employees have remained in the HPF and HSPF under an affiliation agreement. However, under Swiss law, any employees transferred must transfer their accumulated asset balances to their new employer, and the new employer becomes responsible for the pension obligations associated with the accumulated asset balances. The incremental net pension plan assets of $2 million were reported within Other noncurrent assets at the date of the Spin-Off. The Company decided to terminate its main Canadian defined benefit pension plan on February 28, 2023. The Company completed a partial settlement in the third quarter of 2024 through $99 million of lump sum payments to plan participants. Full settlement of the Company’s main Canadian defined benefit pension plan occurred effective October 3, 2024 following a conversion of the buy-in contracts to buy-out contracts in conjunction with the plan termination. All liabilities related to the Company’s main Canadian defined benefit pension plan were transferred to the insurer and a settlement loss of $61 million was recognized within Other non-operating income (expense), net, on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company also terminated its main U.S. defined benefit pension plan as of May 31, 2023, and effective November 13, 2023, the buy-in contracts were converted to buy-out contracts in conjunction with the plan termination. All liabilities related to the Company’s main U.S. defined benefit pension plan were transferred to the insurer, which is recognized as a settlement loss of $33 million was recognized within Other non-operating income (expense), net, on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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108 109 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Defined benefit pension plans The following table summarizes, with respect to defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, funded status, amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets and weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations: As of December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions, except for percentage data) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 79 $ 215 $ 82 $ 747 Service cost — 4 — 2 Interest cost 4 11 4 33 Actuarial (gains) and losses — (9) — 8 Benefits paid (6) (7) (7) (44) Settlements — — — (496) Foreign currency rate changes — 11 — (35) Plan transfer in — 53 — — Benefit obligation, end of year $ 77 $ 278 $ 79 $ 215 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ — $ 175 $ — $ 669 Actual return on plan assets — 5 — 39 Employer contributions 6 8 7 37 Plan transfer in — 55 — — Benefits paid (6) (7) (7) (44) Settlements — — — (496) Foreign currency rate changes — 10 — (30) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — 246 — 175 Funded status $ (77) $ (32) $ (79) $ (40) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets: Noncurrent assets $ — $ 28 $ — $ 20 Current liabilities (7) (5) (7) (4) Noncurrent liabilities (70) (55) (72) (56) Funded status at end of year $ (77) $ (32) $ (79) $ (40) As of December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions, except for percentage data) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ (16) $ 3 $ (17) $ 8 Total $ (16) $ 3 $ (17) $ 8 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations: Discount rate 5.3% 4.1% 5.5% 4.7% Rate of compensation increase —% 2.4% —% 2.5% Interest crediting rate 3.0% 2.5% 3.0% —% Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The following table summarizes, with respect to defined benefit pension plans, the components of Net periodic benefit cost, amounts recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) and weighted-average assumptions used to determine Net periodic benefit cost: 2025 2024 2023 2025 2024 2023 (In millions, except for percentage data) U.S. Non-U.S. Components of Net periodic benefit cost (credit): Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 4 $ 2 $ 2 Interest cost 4 4 38 11 33 33 Expected return on assets — — (34) (10) (31) (32) Amortization of actuarial (gains) (1) (1) — — — — Settlement loss — — 33 — 61 — Net periodic benefit cost $ 3 $ 3 $ 37 $ 5 $ 65 $ 3 Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in Other comprehensive (income) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ — $ (1) $ 3 $ (5) $ — $ 40 Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 1 1 (33) — (61) — Foreign currency rate changes — — — — (3) 1
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110 For the years ended December 31, Total recognized in Other comprehensive (income) loss 1 — (30) (5) (64) 41 Total recognized in Net periodic benefit cost and Other comprehensive (income) loss $ 4 $ 3 $ 7 $ — $ 1 $ 44 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine Net periodic benefit cost (credit): Discount rate 5.5% 4.8% 5.9% 4.1% 4.6% 5.0% Rate of compensation increase —% —% —% 2.3% 2.5% 2.5% Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets —% —% 5.9% 4.9% 4.9% 5.2% Interest crediting rate 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 2.9% —% —% The defined benefit pension plans for which the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of the respective plan assets were as follows: As of December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Defined benefit pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Projected benefit obligation $ 77 $ 60 $ 79 $ 60 Fair value of plan assets $ — $ — $ — $ — Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Other postretirement benefit plans The following table summarizes, with respect to other postretirement benefit plans, the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, funded status, amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets and weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations: As of December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions, except for percentage data) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation, beginning of year $ 49 $ 70 $ 55 $ 75 Service cost — 1 — 1 Interest cost 2 3 2 3 Actuarial (gains) (1) (1) (2) — Benefits paid (6) (5) (6) (5) Foreign currency rate changes — 3 — (4) Benefit obligation, end of year $ 44 $ 71 $ 49 $ 70 Change in fair value of plan assets: Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $ — $ — $ — $ — Employer contributions 6 5 6 5 Benefits paid (6) (5) (6) (5) Fair value of plan assets, end of year — — — — Funded status $ (44) $ (71) $ (49) $ (70) Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets: Current liabilities $ (7) $ (4) $ (8) $ (4) Noncurrent liabilities (37) (67) (41) (66) Funded status at end of year $ (44) $ (71) $ (49) $ (70) Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Net actuarial (gains) $ (21) $ (17) $ (22) $ (16) Total $ (21) $ (17) $ (22) $ (16) Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations: Discount rate 5.1% 4.9% 5.4% 4.7%
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111 112 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The following table summarizes, with respect to other postretirement benefit plans, the components of Net periodic benefit cost, amounts recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss), and weighted-average assumptions used to determine Net periodic benefit cost: For the years ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 2025 2024 2023 (In millions, except for percentage data) U.S. Non-U.S. Components of Net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 Interest cost 2 2 3 3 3 3 Amortization of actuarial (gains) (2) (2) (2) — (1) (2) Net periodic benefit cost $ — $ — $ 1 $ 4 $ 3 $ 2 Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in Other comprehensive (income) loss: Net actuarial (gain) loss $ (1) $ (2) $ (3) $ (1) $ — $ 10 Amortization of actuarial loss 2 2 2 — 1 2 Foreign currency rate changes — — — — 1 — Total recognized in Other comprehensive (income) loss $ 1 $ — $ (1) $ (1) $ 2 $ 12 Total recognized in Net periodic benefit cost and Other comprehensive (income) loss $ 1 $ — $ — $ 3 $ 5 $ 14 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine Net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate 5.4% 4.8% 4.9% 4.7% 4.7% 5.2% The assumed healthcare cost trend rates were as follows: For the years ended December 31, U.S. Non-U.S. 2025 2024 2023 2025 2024 2023 Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year 8.2% 7.9% 7.2% 5.1% 5.0% 4.6% Rate to which the cost trend rate gradually declines 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% Year the rate reaches the ultimate rate 2035 2033 2031 2040 2040 2040 The other postretirement benefit plans for which the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets were as follows: As of December 31, 2025 2024 (In millions) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. Other postretirement benefit plans with accumulated postretirement benefit obligations in excess of plan assets: Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 44 $ 71 $ 49 $ 70 Plan assets The assets of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans are managed in Canada by fiduciary committees and in Switzerland by Pension Fund Boards under Swiss law, with support from third party investment consultants, for the benefit of the plan members. Consideration is given to the financial needs and circumstances of the plans, the long-term nature of the benefit obligations and time horizon available for investment, and the nature of the plans cash flows and liabilities. The investment strategy is set at the plan level, typically to maintain a diversified portfolio of assets to reduce risk with the objective of minimizing volatility and meeting future obligations and long-term cash requirements as they become due. The Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements investment policy for each plan specifies the investment objectives, responsibilities, asset allocation guidelines, and investment monitoring requirements. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is developed based on a targeted asset allocation range, considering investment community forecasts and current market conditions to develop expected returns for each of the asset classes used by the plans. These expected returns are weighted to reflect the asset allocation of each plan. The following is a description of the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the defined benefit pension plan assets: • Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and all highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months or less are classified as Cash and cash equivalents. These assets are classified as Level 1. • Equity instruments: Individual securities that are valued at the closing price or last trade reported on the major market on which they are traded are classified as Level 1. Commingled funds that are publicly traded are valued based upon market quotes and are classified as Level 1. Non-publicly traded funds that require one or more significant unobservable inputs reflecting assumptions that market participants would be expected to use in pricing the assets are classified as Level 3. • Debt instruments: Debt instruments are valued based on prices derived from observable inputs and are classified as Level 1 or Level 2. Level 2 investments may also include commingled funds that have a readily determinable fair value based on observable prices of the underlying securities. • Insurance contracts: Buy-in annuity contracts are valued based on the estimated surrender value of the contracts, which are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the insurance contracts are determined by the insurance company’s valuation models and represent the value the Company would receive upon surrender of these policies as of the measurement date.• Other: Other is composed of property and alternative investments, which are valued based on prices derived from observable market inputs, including observable prices of underlying investments, as
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113 provided by third-party managers, and are classified as Level 2. The Company’s target allocation ranges by asset class were as follow: (In millions) Defined Benefit Pension Plans 2025(1) Cash and cash equivalents 0-10% Equity instruments 17-50% Debt instruments 0-72% Other 7 - 39% __________________(1) There are no target asset allocations for the U.S. defined benefit pension plans, which have no assets as of December 31, 2025. The Company’s asset allocation by asset class were as follow: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Fair Values As of December 31, 2025 Non-U.S. Plans (In millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 5 $ — $ — $ 5 Equity instruments 54 — 2 56 Debt instruments 9 53 — 62 Other — 33 — 33 Insurance contracts — — 90 90 Total $ 68 $ 86 $ 92 $ 246 There were no other postretirement benefit plan assets as of December 31, 2025. 114 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The Company’s asset allocations by asset class were as follow: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Fair Values As of December 31, 2024 Non-U.S. Plans (In millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 2 $ — $ — $ 2 Equity instruments 26 — 2 28 Debt instruments — 52 — 52 Insurance contracts — — 93 93 Total $ 28 $ 52 $ 95 $ 175 There were no other postretirement benefit plan assets as of December 31, 2024. The reconciliation for Level 3 pension plan assets by asset class were as follows: For the year ended December 31, 2025 Non-U.S. Plans (In millions) Beginning Balance Actual return on plan assets, relating to assets still held at reporting date Purchases, sales and settlements Change due to exchange rate changes Ending Balance Equity instruments $ 2 $ — $ — $ — $ 2 Insurance contracts 93 1 (8) 4 90 Total $ 95 $ 1 $ (8) $ 4 $ 92 For the year ended December 31, 2024 Non-U.S. Plans (In millions) Beginning Balance Actual return on plan assets, relating to assets still held at reporting date Purchases, sales and settlements Change due to exchange rate changes Ending Balance Equity instruments $ 26 $ — $ (24) $ — $ 2 Insurance contracts 468 23 (378) (20) 93 Total $ 494 $ 23 $ (402) $ (20) $ 95 Expected future benefit payments The following table presents the expected future benefit payments to be made over the next 10 years: Defined Benefit Pension Plans Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (In millions) U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. 2026 $ 7 $ 21 $ 7 $ 4 2027 7 18 6 4 2028 7 18 6 4 2029 7 18 4 4 2030 6 17 4 4 2031-2035 29 83 15 22 The Company expects that it will contribute $7 million to the U.S. defined benefit pension plans, $10 million to the non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans, $7 million to the U.S. other postretirement benefit plans and $4 million to the non-U.S. other postretirement benefit plans during the year ending December 31, 2026.
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115 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Defined contribution plans In addition to the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, the Company sponsors various defined contribution plans for U.S. and Canadian employees. Expense recognized with the defined contribution plans totaled $91 million, $78 million and $70 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included within Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans The Company participates in and contributes to various union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans for U.S. and Canadian employees. The risks of participating in multiemployer pension plans differ from single employer plans as follows: • Assets contributed to a multiemployer pension plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers; • If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers; and • If the Company chooses to stop participating in one or more of the multiemployer pension plans to which it contributes, the Company may be required to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability. Total contributions to union-sponsored multiemployer pension plans were $37 million, $35 million and $35 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Note 16. Accumulated other comprehensive loss The changes in the balances for each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows: (In millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Total Balance as of January 1, 2023 $ (382) $ 3 $ 7 $ (372) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 92 17 (44) 65 Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Net income — (36) 26 (10) Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) 92 (19) (18) 55 Balance as of December 31, 2023 (290) (16) (11) (317) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (344) 28 2 (314) Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Net income — (19) 44 25 Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (344) 9 46 (289) Balance as of December 31, 2024 (634) (7) 35 (606) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 203 11 7 221 Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Net income — (5) (3) (8) Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) 203 6 4 213 Unrecognized gain transferred from Holcim pension — — 2 2 Balance as of December 31, 2025 $ (431) $ (1) $ 41 $ (391) Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The following amounts were reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Net Income: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Net change in fair value of effective portion of cash flow hedges Cost of revenues $ (7) $ (26) $ (48) Income tax expense 2 7 12 Total $ (5) $ (19) $ (36) Actuarial losses and prior service costs for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans Other non-operating (income) expense, net $ (4) $ 58 $ 34 Income tax expense (benefit) 1 (14) (8) Total $ (3) $ 44 $ 26 Total amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Net income $ (8) $ 25 $ (10) The Company releases tax effects from Accumulated other comprehensive loss when the underlying items affect earnings. Note 17. Commitments and contingencies Commitments In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into purchase commitments for goods and services including various products and capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment. The Company had purchase commitments for capital expenditures of $207 million and other contractual commitments for products and intangibles of $601 million as of December 31, 2025. Contingencies
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116 In the ordinary course of conducting its business activities, the Company is involved in judicial, administrative and regulatory investigations and proceedings, as well as lawsuits and claims of various natures, involving both private parties and governmental authorities, relating to product liability, general and commercial liability, competition, environmental, employment, health and safety and other matters. These claims and proceedings include insured, self-insured, and uninsured matters that are brought on an individual, collective, representative and class-action basis. The Company records a liability for contingencies when the occurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, and records legal fees as incurred. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then the minimum of the range is accrued. The Company does not accrue liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is probable or reasonably possible and which are material, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, where an estimate can reasonably be made, an estimate of the possible loss. Accruals are based on the best information available, but in certain situations, management is unable to estimate an amount or range of a reasonably possible loss, including, but not limited to, when: (1) the damages are indeterminate, (2) the proceedings are in the early stages, (3) numerous parties are involved, or (4) the matter involves novel or unsettled legal theories. The aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of accrued liabilities, if any, associated with these unresolved legal actions is not material. In some cases, the Company cannot reasonably estimate a range of loss because there is insufficient information regarding the matter. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions, the Company believes that these actions will not individually or in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity. In 2025, the Company recorded nonrecurring legal costs of $46 million. 117 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Warranties The Company provides standard warranties on many of its products within the Building Envelope segment. The liability for standard warranty programs is included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities. The change in the standard warranty liability for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows: (In millions) 2025 2024 Balance as of January 1 $ 60 $ 18Increase for warranties issued 14 16Increase for pre-existing warranties 51 58Decrease for payments (36) (32) Balance as of December 31 $ 89 $ 60 The Company increased the standard pre-existing warranty accrual for the Building Envelope segment by $51 million and $58 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which was recorded in Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations, notably attributed to a pre-acquisition manufacturing issue. The increase in the pre-existing accrual associated with the Company’s standard warranty program was influenced by important factors such as the long-tail line of coverage, persistent claims experience, and relatively immature claims history. Environmental matters The Company’s operations are subject to and affected by federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations relating to, among other things, environmental matters (including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions), health and safety matters (including related to the use of hazardous materials) and other regulatory matters. Environmental operating permits, which are subject to modification, renewal and revocation, may be required for the Company’s operations. The Company monitors and reviews its operations, procedures and policies for compliance with these laws and regulations. Despite these compliance efforts, risk of environmental liability is inherent in the operation of the Company’s business, as it is with other companies engaged in similar businesses, and there can be no assurance that environmental liabilities or noncompliance will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. The Company accrued environmental remediation obligations of $69 million and $64 million for cleanup, restoration and ongoing maintenance and monitoring requirements as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, which are included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Off balance sheet arrangements Periodically, the Company enters into off balance sheet commitments, including surety bonds and letters of credit, to fulfill certain obligations related to specific projects, insurance and site restoration. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding commitments amounting to $751 million and $809 million, respectively. Historically, no material claims have been made against these financial instruments. The Company did not have any other off balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Note 18. Related party Pursuant to the Spin-Off, Holcim ceased to be a related party to the Company and accordingly, no related party transactions or balances have been reported subsequent to the Separation and Distribution Date. In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company entered into a number of agreements with Holcim to govern the Spin-Off and provide a framework for the relationship between the parties going forward, including, but not limited to the following: • Separation and Distribution Agreement - sets forth the principal actions to be taken in connection with the Spin-Off, including the transfer of assets and assumption of liabilities, and establishes certain rights and obligations between the Company and Holcim following the Spin-Off, including procedures with respect to claims subject to indemnification and related matters.
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118 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements • Transition Services Agreement - governs all matters relating to the provision of services between the Company and Holcim on a transitional basis. The services the Company receives primarily include support for information technology-related functions. The transition services generally commenced on the date of Spin-Off and are expected to be completed over a period of one year, but no longer than two years after the Spin-Off.• Tax Matters Agreement - governs the respective rights, responsibilities, and obligations between the Company and Holcim with respect to all tax matters, in addition to certain restrictions which generally prohibit the Company from taking or failing to take any action for periods of varying length, from two years to as long as five years, following the Spin-Off that would prevent the Spin-Off from qualifying as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, including limitations on the Company’s ability to pursue certain strategic transactions. The allocation of liabilities for payroll taxes and reporting and other employee tax matters is covered by the Employee Matters Agreement and the allocation of liabilities for all other taxes is covered by the Tax Matters Agreement. The financial statement impact of these agreements was immaterial as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. The following discussion summarizes activity between the Company and Holcim that occurred prior to the completion of the Spin-Off. Related-party transactions The Company and Holcim historically had intercompany activity, resulting in revenues and expenses for both parties prior to the Spin-Off. Transactions between the Company and other businesses of Holcim were considered related-party transactions. Revenues for products and services provided to Holcim by the Company were $33 million, $75 million, and $65 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The costs incurred by the Company related to products and services purchased from Holcim were $69 million, $206 million, and $274 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and are contained within Cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company also generated revenues from its equity method investees of $15 million, $15 million, and $15 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Certain related-party transactions between the Company and Holcim have been included in these consolidated financial statements prior to the Spin-Off. Trade receivables and payables, as well as non-trade receivables and payables, between the Company and Holcim are cash settled and are presented within Accounts receivable, net and Accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets. These amounts were previously presented as Due from related-party and Due to related-party, respectively. The net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected within Cash flows from operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. As of December 31, 2024, trade receivables from Holcim were $21 million, non-trade receivables from Holcim were $37 million, trade payables due to Holcim were $8 million and non-trade payables due to Holcim were $3 million. Allocation of corporate expenses The consolidated statements of operations include expense allocations for certain corporate, infrastructure and other shared services that were provided by Holcim on a centralized basis, including but not limited to accounting and financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, information technology, insurance, employee benefits and other shared services that are either specifically identifiable or directly attributable to the Company, prior to the Spin-Off. These expenses had been allocated to the Company on the basis of direct usage when specifically identifiable, with the remainder predominantly allocated on a pro rata basis using revenues. The Company’s management considers this allocation to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by the Company during the periods presented prior to the Spin-Off. However, these expense allocations may not be indicative of the actual expenses that would have been incurred had the Company been a standalone company during the periods presented, and they may not reflect what the Company’s results of operations may be in the future. All such amounts have been deemed to have been incurred and settled by the Company in the period in which the costs were recorded and are included within Net parent investment on the consolidated balance sheets prior to the Spin-Off. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements Allocations for management costs and corporate support services provided to the Company prior to the Spin-Off were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Cost of revenues $ 16 $ 28 $ 27 Selling, general and administrative expenses 44 108 120 Total $ 60 $ 136 $ 147 Cash management and financing Prior to the Spin-Off, a majority of the Company’s subsidiaries participated in Holcim’s centralized cash management and financing function. While the Company maintained bank accounts in the name of its respective legal entities in order to conduct day-to-day business, cash was managed centrally as part of the overall treasury function and Holcim oversaw a cash pooling program whereby cash was swept from any subsidiary accounts, including the Company’s accounts, on a daily basis. This mechanism optimized cash management and was used to ensure all of Holcim’s businesses had the working capital needed to run their day-to-day activities. Depending on the Company’s contributions and withdrawals to and from the cash pool, it was either in a net lending or borrowing position. No maturity dates nor payment schedules were outlined in the agreements governing the cash pooling program and there was no periodic cash settlement as part of the cash pooling program. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had outstanding receivables related to amounts provided to Holcim’s centralized cash management and financing function of $532 million, which is included in Related-party notes receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. The balance was settled prior to the Spin-Off. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid interest expense of less than $1 million, $1 million and $9 million, respectively, on borrowings from Holcim’s centralized cash management and financing function. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company received interest income of $12 million, $15 million, $4 million, respectively, on amounts contributed to the cash pooling program. Related-party notes payable The Company had short-term and long-term borrowing arrangements with Holcim prior to the Spin-Off. These borrowings have been included in both current and noncurrent liabilities within Related-party notes
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119 payable on the consolidated balance sheets.The borrowing arrangements with Holcim were primarily for working capital needs and for financing certain acquisitions and had an aggregate principal balance of $7,645 million and $7,647 million as of June 22, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company settled $5,646 million of related-party notes payable, with the remaining $1,999 million contributed by Holcim to the Company as equity. The Company recognized interest expense from related-party notes payable of $183 million, $454 million and $460 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, interest payable to Holcim was $78 million related to related-party notes payable. Net parent investment As a result of the Spin-Off, Net parent investment in the consolidated balance sheets was fully settled on the Separation and Distribution Date. Prior to the Spin-Off, Net parent investment in the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of equity represented Holcim’s historical investment in the Company, the net effect of transactions with Holcim and allocations from Holcim, and the Company’s accumulated earnings. Net transfers to Holcim are included within Net parent investment. During the year ended December 31, 2025, certain Spin-Off-related adjustments were recorded to reflect transfers from Holcim and settlement of Spin-Off transactions with Holcim, which resulted in a net increase to total equity of $2,027 million. These items substantially consisted of the completion of the bond exchange as described in Note 10 (Debt) and the settlement of intercompany debt as described above. The components of Net transfers to Holcim on the consolidated statements of cash flows and the reconciliation to the corresponding amounts presented within the consolidated statements of equity, which includes certain non-cash elements, were as follows: 120 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Net transfers to Holcim as reflected on the consolidated statements of cash flows(1) $ (91) $ (304) $ (20) Equity contribution from Holcim related to the settlement of Related-party notes payable 1,999 — — Other non-cash activities with Holcim, net(2) 25 31 3 Net transfers from (to) Holcim as reflected on the consolidated statements of equity $ 1,933 $ (273) $ (17) __________________(1) Net transfers to Holcim as reflected on the consolidated statements of cash flows includes general financing activities and allocation of Holcim’s corporate expenses.(2) Other non-cash activities with Holcim, net primarily consist of the net contribution from Holcim from the completion of the bond exchange as described in Note 10 (Debt) for the year ended December 31, 2025 and income taxes paid by Holcim for the year ended December 31, 2024. Note 19. Supplemental cash flow information Cash expenditures were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Interest paid $ 411 $ 497 $ 504 Income taxes paid 369 302 211 Operating cash flows used for operating leases (169) (159) (161) Operating cash flows used for finance leases (19) (16) (11) Financing cash flows used for finance leases (106) (82) (55) Non-cash investing and financing transactions were as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions) 2025 2024 2023 Accrued purchases of property, plant and equipment $ 90 $ 72 $ 81 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 197 244 166 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 223 150 89 Equity contribution from Holcim related to the Spin-off 1,999 — — Note 20. Earnings per share and shareholders’ equity Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the total of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period, plus the effect of dilutive securities. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the potential exercise of share-based awards, when the effect of the potential exercise would be antidilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any share-based awards that had an antidilutive effect on earnings per share. On the Separation and Distribution Date, Holcim distributed 553,082,069 shares in the Company to Holcim shareholders in connection with the Spin-Off. This amount is based on 566,875,513 Holcim shares outstanding at the Separation and Distribution Date. The 13,793,444 shares in the Company, which were not distributed to Holcim shareholders in connection with the Spin-Off, were contributed from Holcim to the Company as treasury stock. The treasury stock was contributed for no consideration and is recorded on the balance sheet with no cost basis. The calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share for any period presented prior to the Spin-Off were based on the number of shares outstanding on the Separation and Distribution Date and have been retrospectively presented. For periods prior to the Spin-Off, there are no dilutive equity instruments as there were no Company share-based awards outstanding at the time. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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121 The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was as follows: For the years ended December 31, (In millions, except per share data) 2025 2024 2023 Numerator: Net income $ 1,182 $ 1,273 $ 955 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest 3 1 1 Net income attributable to the Company $ 1,185 $ 1,274 $ 956 Denominator: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 553.1 553.1 553.1 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 0.5 — — Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 553.6 553.1 553.1 Earnings per share Basic $ 2.14 $ 2.30 $ 1.73 Diluted $ 2.14 $ 2.30 $ 1.73 Note 21. Share-based compensation Prior to the Spin-Off, certain key employees of the Company participated in Holcim’s share-based compensation plans. All awards granted under these plans were based on Holcim’s ordinary shares. Prior to the Spin-Off, share-based compensation expense was allocated to the Company based upon the portion of the Holcim’s share-based compensation plans in which the Company employees participated. At the time of the Spin-Off, each outstanding Holcim performance stock option, performance share unit, and restricted share unit held by a Company employee were converted into Company awards using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Spin-Off. The converted awards will continue to vest over the original vesting period, which is generally two years from the grant date for restricted share units, three years from the grant date for performance share units, and five years from the grant date for PSOs. The incremental compensation expense related to the modification from the conversion of the share-based awards was immaterial to these consolidated financial statements. Effective June 23, 2025, the Company established the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2025 Plan”). A total of 25,500,000 shares were authorized for issuance under the 2025 Plan. The 2025 Plan provides for the grant of share options (including Incentive Stock Options and nonqualified stock options), RSUs, PSUs, and other share-based awards. Total share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $14 million, including $3 million allocated from Holcim. Expense is recorded in Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expenses. The share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was immaterial to these consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2025, the total remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to the RSUs, PSUs and PSOs was $4 million, $35 million and $2 million, which will be amortized over a weighted average period of 2 years. Restricted Stock Units Prior to the Spin-Off, RSUs were previously granted to eligible employees. These typically vest two years from the grant date. During fiscal year 2025, the Company granted RSUs representing 118,632 ordinary shares of the Company. Each RSU entitles the recipient to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. These RSUs cliff vest on specified dates, generally over one year or three years. The fair value of RSUs is determined using the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock at grant date. Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements The RSU activity during 2025 was as follows: (In millions, except per share data, units in actual) Number of Units Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested as of December 31, 2024 — $ — Awards converted upon Spin-Off 3,055 39.60 Granted 118,632 48.79 Vested — — Forfeited — — Nonvested as of December 31, 2025 121,687 $ 48.56 Performance Stock Units Prior to the Spin-Off, PSUs were previously granted to eligible employees. These had a time-based vesting condition generally three years from grant date. The original performance metrics consisted of Sustainability, Adjusted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Growth, and Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) targets. These were modified on August 6, 2025. Following the modification, the performance metrics for the remaining performance period for 2023 PSUs consist of EPS and ROIC targets only, with each target weighted 50%. For the 2024 PSUs, the performance metrics for the remaining period consist of an EPS performance metric and Relative Total Shareholder Return (“rTSR”) market condition for the remaining performance period, with each target weighted 50%. There was no incremental expense as a result of this modification. During fiscal year 2025, the Company granted PSUs representing 656,544 ordinary shares of the Company at target performance levels. These PSUs cliff vest on specified dates. The number of ordinary shares of PSUs to be received upon vesting will be determined based on the relative achievement of performance metrics. The performance metrics for these PSUs consist of an EPS performance metric for half of the PSUs and a Relative Total Shareholder Return market condition for the other half. The fair value of PSUs based on internal financial performance metrics is determined using the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock at grant date. For PSUs that include a market condition, the Company measures the fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation. The PSU activity during 2025 was as follows: Nonvested as of December 31, 2024 — $ — Awards converted upon Spin-Off 329,176 38.97
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122 (In millions, except per share data, units in actual) Number of Units (1) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueGranted 656,544 54.77Vested (646) 39.61 Forfeited (14,035) 41.99 Nonvested as of December 31, 2025 971,039 $ 49.61 __________________(1) PSUs are presented at target performance (100%), with the potential to earn stretch performance (200%). The following assumptions were used in the Monte Carlo simulation model for PSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 2025: 2025 Expected volatility 26.3% - 26.6% Expected dividend yield —% Risk-free interest rates 3.5% - 3.7% Remaining performance period 2.3 - 2.4 years The expected volatility for Amrize was developed based on the historical volatilities of a comparable group of peer companies with similarity in size, industry and financial leverage. The dividend yield used is 0% as the award holders are assumed to fully reinvest the dividends that are distributed. Risk-free rate is based on the 123 Amrize LtdNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements US Treasury Rate Yield Curve Rates, adjusted to approximate zero coupon yields. The remaining performance period reflects the period from the grant date to the performance period end date. Performance Stock Options No new stock options have been granted under the 2025 Plan. Prior to the Spin-Off, PSOs were previously granted to eligible employees. PSOs typically vest five years from the grant date and have a contractual term of ten years. The PSOs also have a TSR market condition and the fair value for these was measured using a Monte Carlo simulation model. (In millions, except per share data, options in actual) Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 —$ — Awards converted upon Spin-off 2,779,550 32.03 Exercised — — Forfeited (67,749) 34.02 Expired — — Outstanding as of December 31, 2025 2,711,801 $ 31.98 6.1 $ 59.90 Vested and expected to vest, December 31, 2025 2,711,801 $ 31.98 6.1 $ 59.90 Exercisable as of December 31, 2025 —$ — $ — For the modification accounting fair value calculations related to the Spin-Off, the expected term of the options was determined based on a methodology that considered the exercise multiple (stock price divided by exercise price) at the time of the modification. The pre-conversion volatility was developed using Holcim’s historical volatility. The post-conversion volatility was developed using a comparable group of peer companies with similarity in size, industry and financial leverage. The pre-conversion dividend yield was determined for the Holcim using most recent dividend paid by Holcim, compounded annually. The post-conversion dividend yield used was 0%. The incremental compensation expense related to the modification from the conversion of the performance stock options was immaterial to these consolidated financial statements. Note 22. Equity method investments The Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investments in entities over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies or exercise joint control with other investors but does not control and is not the primary beneficiary. Equity method investments are initially recognized at cost and are included within Other noncurrent assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s proportionate interest in the operating results of the entity is included within Income from equity method investments on the consolidated statements of operations. Equity method investments consisted of the following: Ownership percentage Balance as of December 31, Share of income for the yearended December 31, (In millions, except for percentage data) 2025 2024 2025 2024 2023 Quality Concrete Inc. 47% $ 22 $ 20 $ 3 $ 3 $ 2 Nelson Aggregate Co Partnership 50% 18 17 5 6 6 Others 10 19 3 4 5 Total $ 50 $ 56 $ 11 $ 13 $ 13 Amrize Ltd Note 23. Subsequent events The Company has evaluated subsequent events occurring through to the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that
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124 would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements except as noted below. Agreement to Acquire PB Materials On January 6, 2026, the Company announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire PB Materials Holdings, Inc., an aggregates business with a complementary ready-mix concrete network in the West Texas region. PB Materials Holdings, Inc. has over $180 million in annual revenues and will be included in the Company’s Building Materials segment. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions. Share Repurchase Program Approval by the Board On February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase authorization of $1.0 billion, with a one year expiration. Share repurchases may be made in the open market or privately negotiated transactions. Share repurchases under the authorization will be subject to the Company’s shareholders’ prior approval of the Company’s financial statements at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. Swiss law imposes certain restrictions on the Company’s ability to return earnings or capital to its shareholders, including through the repurchase of its own shares. We may only repurchase shares to the extent that sufficient freely distributable reserves are available. In addition, Swiss law requires that the total par value of the Company’s treasury shares must not be in excess of 10 percent of its total share capital, although, to the extent permitted by Swiss law, exemptions from the 10 percent limit apply for repurchased treasury shares dedicated for cancellation under our shareholder-approved capital band or for shares acquired pursuant to a shareholder-ratified repurchase program and dedicated for cancellation. Special One-Time Dividend and Annual Ordinary Dividend Approval by the Board On February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors approved and recommended the Company pay a special, one-time dividend of $0.44 per outstanding share to be paid after the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and an annual, ordinary cash dividend of $0.44 per outstanding share to be paid in up to four installments. The dividends will be structured as a repayment of legal reserves from capital contributions and will not be subject to Swiss withholding tax. Pursuant to Swiss corporate law, the payment of dividends is limited to certain amounts of unappropriated capital reserves within retained earnings and is subject to shareholder approval. The Board’s recommendation to pay the dividends will be submitted to the Company's shareholders at its upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders. If approved, the Board of Directors will determine the record and payment dates on which the dividends may be paid, and it is authorized to abstain from paying some or all of the dividends at its discretion. Future dividends will be subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders. Amrize Ltd Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2025 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (“the Certifying Officers”). Based on this evaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025 because of our previously reported material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as described in the Risk Factors section. Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, management has concluded that the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods disclosed in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Material Weakness A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As previously disclosed, management identified a material weakness in the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting related to insufficient accounting and supervisory personnel who have the appropriate level of U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience and training. Ongoing Remediation Efforts to Address the Previously Identified Material Weakness Management, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, is in the process of implementing measures designed to remediate the factors contributing to the material weakness, including: • Continuing to recruit, onboard and train qualified personnel with U.S. GAAP and SEC experience to support enhanced control ownership and timely, consistent execution of internal control over financial reporting; • Establishing and advancing Finance Policy and Disclosure Committees comprised of appropriately
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125 g g y p ppp yqualified personnel; • Utilizing outside resources with specialized accounting expertise to supplement internal resources as needed. While we have taken steps to implement our remediation plan, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the enhanced controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that the related controls are effective. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our remediation plan and refine the plan as appropriate. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting This Annual Report does not include a report of management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by rules of the SEC for newly public companies. 126 Amrize Ltd Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Other than with respect to the remediation efforts in connection with the material weakness described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. Other informationNone. Item 9C. Disclosure regarding foreign jurisdictions that prevent inspections Not applicable. Amrize Ltd PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers & Corporate Governance The information regarding directors required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Information regarding executive officers is presented in Part I of this report under the caption "Information about our Executive Officers."
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127 Our board of directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct applicable to all officers, directors, and employees, which is available on our website (https://investors.amrize.com/governance/governance-documents) under "Governance Documents." We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our Code of Business Conduct by posting such information on the website address and location specified above. We have adopted insider trading and 10b5-1 trading plan policies and procedures applicable to our directors, officers, employees, and other covered persons, and have implemented processes for the Company, that we believe are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and the NYSE listing standards. Our insider trading policy and our 10b5-1 trading plan policy is filed as Exhibit 19.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Item 11. Executive Compensation The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees & Services Information required by this Item 14, including aggregate fees billed to us by our principal accountant, Ernst & Young Ltd, is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Amrize Ltd PART IV Item 15. Exhibits & Financial Statements Schedules Financial Statements Page Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 1460) 68 Consolidated Statements of Operations 70 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 71 Consolidated Balance Sheets 72 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow 73 Consolidated Statements of Equity 74 2.1# Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and between Holcim Ltd and Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 3.1 Articles of Association of Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 3.2 Organizational Resolutions of Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.1* Description of Capital Stock 4.2 Supplemental Indenture, dated June 18, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, Amrize, Holcim Ltd and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.3 Indenture, dated June 18, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, Amrize, Holcim Ltd and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.4 Form of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2026 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.5 Form of 4.200% Senior Notes due 2033 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.6 Form of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2036 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.7 Form of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2039 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.8 Form of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2043 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.9 Form of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2046 (included in Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.9 Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 18, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, Amrize and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Santander US Capital Markets LLC, as Dealer Managers (Exhibit 4.9
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128 Exhibit No. Exhibitto the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.10* Form of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2026. 4.11* Form of 4.200% Senior Notes due 2033. 4.12* Form of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2036. 4.13* Form of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2039. 4.14* Form of 6.500% Senior Notes due 2043. 4.15* Form of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2046. 4.16 Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 18, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, Amrize and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Santander US Capital Markets LLC, as Dealer Managers (Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 129 Amrize Ltd Exhibit No. Exhibit4.17 Indenture, dated as of April 7, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, the Registrant and Holcim Ltd, as Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.18 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 7, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, the Registrant and Holcim Ltd, as Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 4.19* Form of 4.600% Senior Notes due 2027. 4.20* Form of 4.700% Senior Notes due 2028. 4.21* Form of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2030. 4.22* Form of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035. 4.23 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2025, by and among Holcim Finance US LLC, the Registrant and Holcim Ltd (Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.1& Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.2& Amrize Ltd Employee Stock Purchase Plan. (Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.3# Transition Services Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and between Holcim Ltd and Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.4# Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and between Holcim Ltd and Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.5 Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and between Holcim Ltd and Amrize Ltd (Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.6# Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and between Holcim Technology Ltd and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC (Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.7# Trademark License Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and among Holcim Ltd, Holcim Technology Ltd and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC (Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 23, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.8#† Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2025, by and among the Registrant, Holcim Ltd, as Guarantor, Holcim Finance US LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and BNP Paribas, as Syndication Agent (Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.9#† Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of March 24, 2025, by and among the Registrant, Holcim Ltd, as Guarantor, Holcim Finance US LLC, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and BNP Paribas, as Syndication Agent (Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025, File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.10 Form of Indemnification Agreement (Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 10 filed February 28, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.11& Employment Offer Letter, dated March 1, 2021, by and between Jamie Gentoso and Holcim (US) Inc. (Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10 filed February 28, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.12& Employment Agreement, dated May 2, 2025, by and between Nollaig Forrest and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC (Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.13& Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2025, by and between Jaime Hill and Holcim Participations (US) Inc. (Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.14& Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2025, by and between Ian Johnston and Holcim (US) Inc. (Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.15& Employment Agreement, dated April 28, 2025, by and between Jan Jenisch and the Registrant (Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). Amrize Ltd 10.16& International Assignment Agreement, dated May 5, 2025, by and between Nollaig Forrest and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC (Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 filed May 7, 2025 , File No. 1-42542, and incorporated herein by reference). 10.17*&# Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2025, by and between Denise Singleton and Holcim Participations (US) Inc. 10.18*&# Employment Agreement, dated May 1, 2025, by and between Stephen Clark and Holcim Participations (US) Inc. 10.19*& Contract of Employment, dated May 9, 2025, by and between Mario Gross and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC. 10.20*& International Assignment Agreement, dated December 3, 2025, by and between Mario Gross, Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC and Amrize North America Inc.
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130 Exhibit No. Exhibit10.21*& Contract of Employment, dated May 12, 2025, by and between Samuel Poletti and Amrize Ltd.10.22*& Contract of Employment, dated May 12, 2025, by and between Roald Brouwer and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC. 10.23*& Addendum to Contract of Employment (Relocation Agreement), dated May 12, 2025, by and between Roald Brouwer and Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC 10.24*&# Employment Agreement, effective May 1, 2025, by and between Jake Gosa and Holcim Participations (US) Inc. 10.25*& Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated August 6, 2025, by and between Jake Gosa and Amrize North America Inc. 10.26*&# Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Non-Employee Directors). 10.27*&# Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Employee). 10.28*& Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement. 19* Insider Trading Policy. 21* List of Subsidiaries. 22* Subsidiary Issuer of Guaranteed Securities 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young AG. 31.1* Certification of CEO, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2* Certification of CFO, Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1** Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 95* Disclosure of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Safety Data 97* Clawback Policy 101* Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL in Exhibit 101) # Certain schedules, exhibits and/or attachments have been omitted from this exhibit pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.† Certain portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of this exhibit to the SEC upon its request.& Indicates management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.* Filed herewith ** This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Item 16. Form 10-K Summary None. Amrize Ltd Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized in the City of Zug, Switzerland, on this 18th day of February of 2026. Amrize LtdBy: /s/ Jan Jenisch Name:Jan Jenisch Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (Principal Executive Officer) Date:February 18, 2026 POWER OF ATTORNEYKNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Jan Jenisch and Ian Johnston, and each of them, as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated: /s/Jan Philipp Jenisch Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (Principal Executive Officer) February 18, 2026Jan Philipp Jenisch /s/Ian Johnston Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) February 18, 2026Ian Johnston /s/Richard Hoffman Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) February 18, 2026Richard Hoffman /s/Nicholas Gangestad Director February 18, 2026Nicholas Gangestad /s/Dwight Gibson Director February 18, 2026Dwight Gibson /s/Holli Ladhani Director February 18, 2026Holli Ladhani /s/Michael E. McKelvy Director February 18, 2026Michael E. McKelvy /s/Jürg Oleas
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131 Name Title DateDirector February 18, 2026Jürg Oleas /s/Robert S. Rivkin Director February 18, 2026Robert S. Rivkin /s/Katja Roth Pellanda Director February 18, 2026Katja Roth Pellanda /s/Maria Cristina A. Wilbur Director February 18, 2026Maria Cristina A. Wilbur
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Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIESEXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 In this document, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Amrize Ltd, which is organized under the laws of Switzerland. References to our “Company Shares” refers to our Ordinary Shares. The following description of our share capital summarizes certain provisions of our articles of association (the “Articles of Association”). The description is intended as a summary, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Articles of Association, a copy of which have been filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. General Issued Share Capital Our issued share capital registered in the Commercial Register of the Canton of Zug (Switzerland) (the “Zug Commercial Register”) is up to $5,668,755.13, divided into up to 566,875,513 shares with a nominal amount (par value) of $0.01 each. All of our outstanding ordinary shares are validly issued and fully paid. Capital Band According to the Articles of Association, our Board of Directors is authorized to increase our share capital to a maximum of $6,802,506.15 (corresponding to not more than 120% of our share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register) and/or reduce it to a minimum of $5,101,879.62 (corresponding to not less than 90% of our share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register) without a shareholder vote. This capital band expires after five years, at which point a new capital band must be approved by shareholders before our Board of Directors may increase and/or reduce our share capital under a capital band. In case of a capital increase, the Board of Directors will determine the amount of share capital to be issued, the date of issue, the type of contributions, the conditions governing the exercise of subscription rights and the commencement of dividend entitlement. In case of a capital reduction, the Board of Directors will determine, to the extent necessary, the number of shares to be canceled and the use of the reduction amount. Conditional Share Capital The Articles of Association also provide for a conditional share capital, whereby our share capital may be increased in total by up to $1,700,626.53 (corresponding to not more than 30% of our share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register) through the issuance of shares registered in the Zug Commercial Register upon the exercise of rights or entitlements to acquire shares which are granted as follows: • up to 56,687,551 registered shares (corresponding to approximately 10% of our share capital registered in the ZugCommercial Register) issuable upon the exercise of rights or entitlements to acquire shares which are granted to employeesor members of the board of directors of the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries or other entities in which we have adirect or indirect stake of at least 50%; • up to 113,375,102 registered shares (corresponding to approximately 20% of our share capital registered in the ZugCommercial Register) issuable upon the exercise of rights or entitlements to acquire shares which are granted in connectionwith bonds or similar instruments, including convertible bonds or bonds with warrants, loans or other financing instrumentsof the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries; • up to 170,062,653 registered shares (corresponding to approximately 30% of our share capital registered in the ZugCommercial Register) issuable upon the exercise of rights or entitlements to acquire shares which are granted to shareholdersof the Company; and
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• up to 113,375,102 registered shares (corresponding to approximately 20% of our share capital registered in the ZugCommercial Register) issuable upon the exercise of rights or entitlements to acquire shares which are granted to any persons(whether shareholders or third parties). Preemptive Rights Swiss law provides that any issuance of Company Shares, whether for cash or non-cash consideration, is subject to the prior approval of shareholders at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. Shareholders are granted certain preemptive rights to subscribe for new issuances of Company Shares and advance subscription rights to subscribe for warrants, convertible bonds or similar debt instruments with option rights in proportion to the nominal amount (par value) of Company Shares held. Generally, a resolution adopted at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders by holders of two-thirds of the votes represented at the meeting is required to restrict or suspend preemptive rights. According to the Articles of Association, in the case of a capital increase under the capital band, the Board of Directors is, under certain circumstances and subject to the combined dilution cap of 10% (as described below), authorized to withdraw or limit the subscription rights of shareholders, wholly or in part, and to allocate subscription rights to individual shareholders, third parties or one of our controlled companies. Such circumstances include the use of the new shares (i) to acquire companies or parts thereof or to finance or refinance such transactions, for the conversion of loans or securities into shares, for the financing of new investment projects, (ii) to extend the shareholder base in connection with the listing of Company Shares on a stock exchange to increase the free float or for investment by strategic partners, (iii) for the issuance of Company Shares in financing transactions in the international capital markets, (iv) for raising equity capital in a swift and flexible manner; (v) for the participation of members of the Board of Directors, Executive Management, employees or other service providers for up to 56,687,551 shares (corresponding to approximately 10% of share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register); and (vi) for other important reasons in accordance with Swiss law. In addition, preemptive rights (Bezugsrechte) of existing shareholders are excluded for capital increases out of conditional share capital as described in “—General—Conditional Share Capital,” and the Board of Directors is, subject to the combined dilution cap of 10% (as described below), authorized to restrict or cancel shareholders’ advance subscription rights (Vorwegzeichnungsrechte) when issuing equity-linked financing instruments and warrants in connection with the financing (including refinancing) of the acquisition of companies, parts of companies, participations or new investment projects of the Company, or the issuance of bonds or similar debt instruments on national or international capital markets or to one or more strategic or financial investors. In addition, in case of a public tender offer, the Board of Directors is, until the completion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2028, authorized to restrict or cancel shareholders’ preemptive rights and advance subscription rights when issuing shares from the capital band or conditional share capital, without another resolution of shareholders at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders being required (in accordance with art. 36 para. 2 lit. d of the Swiss Takeover Ordinance). To limit issuances of new shares on a non-preemptive basis, the Articles of Association provide for a combined dilution cap applicable to the capital band and the conditional share capital of 56,687,551 shares (corresponding to approximately 10% of our issued share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register). The combined dilution cap limits non-preemptive share issuances to an overall maximum of approximately 10% of our issued share capital as registered in the Zug Commercial Register, regardless of whether the Board of Directors increases the share capital under the capital band or issues employee options, equity-linked financial instruments or warrants. Form of Shares Company Shares have a nominal amount (par value) of $0.01 each. Company Shares rank pari passu with each other in all respects, including entitlement to potential dividends, the right to share in the liquidation proceeds in case of liquidation of the Company and preemptive rights. 2
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Company Shares are issued as uncertificated securities (Wertrechte) within the meaning of article 973c of the Swiss Code of Obligations (the “Swiss Code”). In accordance with article 973c of the Swiss Code, the Company maintains a register of uncertificated securities (Wertrechtebuch). Company Share Register and Registration Restrictions Company Shares are registered shares (Namenaktien). The Company has a share register (the “Company Share Register”) maintained by Computershare USA in which the owners of legal title, usufructuaries and nominees of Company Shares are registered with name, first name, domicile, address and nationality (in case of legal entities the registered seat). Only those shareholders, usufructuaries or nominees directly registered in the Company Share Register are recognized as the Company’s shareholders, usufructuaries or nominees. Voting rights may only be exercised by holders of Company Shares registered as holding voting rights in the Company Share Register. Acquirors of Company Shares from holders that are registered in the Company Share Register should file a registration form with Computershare USA. Until the conclusion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2028, no person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) may be registered in the Company Share Register as holding voting rights in respect of 20% or more of the Company’s share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register). This restriction of registration does not apply to central securities depositaries and their nominees, except to the extent that the Company Shares held in the name of a central securities depositary or its nominee are attributable to a beneficial owner who would, if such beneficial owner was directly registered in the Company Share Register, be subject to such restriction. If the Board of Directors refuses to register an individual or legal entity as a shareholder with voting rights on the grounds of this registration restriction, it shall notify such individual or legal entity of the refusal within 20 days upon receipt of the application. Such individual or legal entity will be registered in the Company Share Register as a shareholder without voting rights, and the corresponding Company Shares will be considered as not represented at annual and extraordinary general meetings of shareholders. If a shareholder is registered in the Company Share Register as a shareholder without voting rights, such shareholder may not exercise the voting rights connected with their Company Shares or other rights associated with the voting rights (such as requests for information at any annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders); however, the right to receive dividends and liquidation proceeds remains. The Board of Directors may register nominees in the Company Share Register with the right to vote if the nominee has entered into an agreement with the Company concerning its status and is subject to a recognized bank or financial market supervision, or if the nominee is a central securities depositary of the Company Shares or such central securities depositary’s nominee. The Board of Directors may also, in special cases, allow exemptions from these rules concerning nominees. The Board of Directors may delete entries in the Company Share Register retroactively as of the date of the entry if the registration has been made on the basis of false information. The Board of Directors may give the registered shareholder or nominee the opportunity to be heard in advance of such deletion, but in either case the Board of Directors must inform the registered shareholder or nominee without delay about the deletion. Transfer of Shares While Company Shares are able to be traded and transferred across applicable borders without the need for conversion of Company Shares into any different form of security, different markets have different settlement systems and it is possible that the manner in which shareholders hold their interests in Company Shares may change upon the delivery of Company Shares (or dematerialized interests therein) in either SIX SIS or DTC. Holders of Company Shares wishing to trade their Company Shares on a different exchange or wishing to change the manner in which they hold their Company Shares should contact their bank or broker for additional information, including with respect to any special settlement considerations that may apply to such transfer. Under Swiss law, any disposition of uncertificated shares (including any transfer of title or the creation of a usufruct or pledge) requires a written declaration of assignment and notice to be given to the Company, for which 3
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the Company may prescribe the use of applicable forms. This applies to Company Shares registered in the Company Share Register, and shareholders acquiring such Company Shares should use the customary forms provided by Computershare USA. Voting Rights and Voting Restrictions Each Company Share is entitled to one vote at any annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. However, voting rights may only be exercised by holders of Company Shares registered as holding voting rights in the Company Share Register on the record date for the relevant annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and subject to the voting restrictions in the Articles of Association. Holders of Company Shares held with a custodian bank or broker are not automatically registered in the Company Share Register. We have made certain customary arrangements with DTC to facilitate the exercise of voting rights, by way of proxy, by beneficial owners holding their Company Shares through custodian banks or brokers (including indirectly via SIX SIS) that are participants in DTC. Holders of Company Shares held with a custodian bank or broker through DTC (including indirectly via SIX SIS) should contact their bank or broker for more information on how to exercise their voting rights. The Articles of Association provide that, until the conclusion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2028, no person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA), even if registered in the Company Share Register with voting rights, may exercise, directly or indirectly (including by proxy), voting rights in respect of Company Shares representing more than 20% of the Company’s share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register). Shareholders linked to one another pursuant to an agreement or otherwise within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA are counted together as a group of persons acting in concert. The Board of Directors has the authority to interpret the respective provisions of the Articles of Association and to determine the ownership of Company Shares by any person so as to fully implement the voting restriction. This voting restriction does not apply to central securities depositaries and their nominees, except to the extent that the voting rights represented by Company Shares held in the name of a central securities depositary or its nominee are attributable to a beneficial owner who would, if such beneficial owner was directly registered in the Company Share Register, be subject to such restriction. General Meetings of Shareholders Convocation of General Meetings of Shareholders Under Swiss law and the Articles of Association, an annual general meeting of shareholders must be held within six months after the end of each fiscal year. Pursuant to the Articles of Association, annual general meetings of shareholders are convened by the Board of Directors upon notice published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (Schweizerisches Handelsamtsblatt) at least 20 days before the date of the meeting. Holders of Company Shares that are registered in the Company Share Register may also be informed by regular mail to the address maintained in the Company Share Register, by email or in other form that the Board of Directors deems appropriate. See “—Communications to and Inspection Rights of Shareholders.” Extraordinary general meetings of shareholders may be convened by the Board of Directors when required, upon request of the auditors or upon resolution of shareholders at the annual general meeting of shareholders. In addition, the annual general meeting of shareholders may be convened by one or several shareholders together representing at least 5% of our issued share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register) or at least 5% of the voting rights. They must do so in writing, stating the agenda item and the proposal, and in the case of elections, the names of the proposed candidates. Shareholders representing at least 0.5% of our issued share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register) or at least 0.5% of the voting rights may request that items be put on the agenda or that a proposal relating to an agenda item be included in the notice convening the meeting, provided the request is submitted to the Board of Directors at least 90 calendar days in advance of the relevant annual or extraordinary general meeting of 4
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shareholders. According to the Articles of Association, each request submitted by a shareholder for inclusion of an agenda item must be in written form and include with respect to each agenda item: (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders; (ii) the name and address, as they appear in the Company Share Register, of the shareholder(s) proposing such business; (iii) the number of Company Shares which are legally or beneficially owned by such shareholder, and the dates upon which the shareholder acquired such shares; and (iv) all other information required under the applicable laws, regulations and stock exchange rules. Nominations for the election of a member of the Board of Directors submitted by a shareholder shall be admitted if (i) the nominating shareholder provides certain specified information and information reasonably requested by the Company and (ii) the nominee completes written questionnaires and provides information for purposes of determining independence and his or her relationship (including financial arrangements) with the nominating shareholder. No resolutions may be passed on motions concerning agenda items for which no proper notice was given, except for motions to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders or to initiate a special audit upon a shareholders’ request. No prior notice is required to submit motions relating to items already on the agenda and to discuss matters on which no resolution is to be taken. Annual and extraordinary general meetings of shareholders are chaired by the Chairman or, in his absence, by the vice-chair or by another member of the Board of Directors as appointed by the Board of Directors. The Articles of Association allow the Board of Directors to decide that shareholders who cannot be present at the venue of an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders may exercise their rights through electronic means. The Board of Directors may also order that an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders be held electronically without a venue. Powers of Shareholders The general meeting of shareholders is the supreme corporate body of a Swiss company. Under Swiss law and the Articles of Association, shareholders (acting at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders) have the following inalienable powers: • amending the Articles of Association; • resolving a merger or the dissolution of the Company; • approving the annual management report prepared pursuant to Swiss law, the annual consolidated financial statements andthe annual report regarding non-financial matters prepared pursuant to Swiss law; • approving our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law; • approving the use of our net income (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swisslaw), including to declare dividends; • approving interim dividends and our interim financial statements required for this purpose; • resolving the repayment of the Company’s statutory capital reserves; • approving the compensation of the Board of Directors and members of Executive Management; • electing and removing members of the Board of Directors, the Chairman, the members of our Compensation Committee, theauditors and the independent proxy; • granting discharge of liability to the members of the Board of Directors and management; 5
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• deciding on the delisting of Company Shares; and • passing resolutions on all matters reserved to it by law or the Articles of Association or which are submitted to theshareholders at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders by the Board of Directors (subject to theinalienable powers of the Board of Directors) or the auditors. Quorum and Majority Requirements The Articles of Association not prescribe that a particular quorum of shareholders would be required for annual or extraordinary general meetings of shareholders to be validly held. Except where Swiss law or Articles of Association provide otherwise, the general meeting of shareholders passes its resolutions and performs elections with the absolute majority of the votes validly represented at the respective meeting. As a result, abstentions have the effect of votes against proposals. Resolutions are taken and elections conducted either by a show of hands or by electronic voting, unless the general meeting of shareholders decides for, or the Chairman orders, a secret ballot. According to Swiss law, a resolution approved by holders of at least two-thirds of the votes represented at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders is required for: (i) the alteration of the purpose of the Company; (ii) a consolidation of shares, unless the approval of all affected shareholders is required; (iii) a capital increase out of the Company’s equity, against contributions in kind or by way of set-off against a receivable and the grant of special rights; (iv) a restriction or suspension of subscription rights; (v) an introduction of conditional share capital or a capital band; (vi) an introduction of restrictions on the transfer of shares registered in the Company Share Register and the removal of such restrictions; (vii) the creation of shares with privileged voting powers; (viii) a change of currency of the share capital; (ix) the introduction of the deciding vote for the Chairman at annual or extraordinary general meetings of shareholders; (x) the introduction or removal of a provision in the Articles of Association allowing annual or extraordinary general meetings of shareholders to be held abroad; (xi) the delisting of the Company Shares; (xii) the change of location of the registered seat of the Company in Zug, Switzerland; (xiii) the inclusion of arbitral clauses in the Articles of Association; (xiv) resolving the merger, demerger or conversion of the Company according to the Swiss Merger Act; and (xv) the dissolution of the Company. In addition, as per the Articles of Association, a resolution approved by holders of at least two-thirds of the votes represented at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders is also required for the removal of the voting restrictions set forth in the Articles of Association before the completion of the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2028 and the dismissal of members of our Board of Directors. Provisions of the Articles of Association which require higher majorities for the passing of certain resolutions than provided by law can only be adopted and removed with that same majority. Shareholders’ Right to Bring Derivative Actions Under Swiss law, an individual shareholder may bring an action in the shareholder’s own name, but for the benefit of the company, against the company’s directors, officers or liquidators, which seeks to recover any damages the company has suffered due to the intentional or negligent breach of their duties by such directors, officers or liquidators. Dividends and Distributions Under Swiss law, we may only pay dividends if (i) we have sufficient net income from the immediately preceding fiscal year, (ii) we have brought forward net income from prior fiscal years or (iii) we have otherwise freely distributable reserves, each as evidenced by our audited annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law, after allocations of net income to statutory retained earnings as required by Swiss law and by our Articles of Association. Reserves are generally booked either as statutory retained earnings, voluntary retained earnings or statutory capital reserves (which include capital reserves from tax capital contributions). Swiss law requires that we book at least 5% of our net income in each year (as reported on our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant 6
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to Swiss law) as statutory retained earnings for so long as our statutory capital reserves and statutory retained earnings amount to less than 20% of our paid-in share capital (as registered in the Zug Commercial Register). Swiss law and the Articles of Association permit the Company to book excess net income as voluntary retained earnings (i.e., to accrue additional freely distributable reserves). A statutory net loss (as reported in our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law) in any fiscal year or loss carryover would reduce the amount of our freely distributable reserves. Furthermore, if we purchase Company Shares, it would reduce the amount of our freely distributable reserves in an amount corresponding to the purchase price of such repurchased shares. Finally, Swiss law, under certain circumstances, requires the creation of revaluation reserves, which would further reduce our freely distributable reserves. Under Swiss law, dividends are proposed by the Board of Directors and require approval by shareholders at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. The Company’s auditors must also confirm that the dividend proposal is in accordance with Swiss law and the Articles of Association. To the extent approved, dividends are usually due and payable shortly after the shareholders have passed a resolution approving the payment. Dividends are paid to shareholders in proportion to the nominal amount (par value) of the relevant shares held. There are no dividend restrictions or special procedures for a holder of Company Shares who is not a resident of Switzerland for Swiss tax purposes, and who, during the applicable tax year, has not engaged in a trade or business carried out through a permanent establishment in Switzerland for tax purposes under Swiss law or the Articles of Association. Dividends that have not been claimed within five years after the dividend date are booked as statutory retained earnings. Repurchase of Company Shares Swiss law limits the right of a company to hold or repurchase its own shares. We may purchase Company Shares only if and to the extent that (i) the Company has freely distributable reserves in the amount of the purchase price and (ii) the aggregate nominal amount (par value) of all Company Shares we hold does not exceed 10% of our share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register. However, we may repurchase Company Shares beyond the statutory limit of 10% if the repurchased Company Shares are clearly earmarked for cancellation and such repurchase has been approved by our shareholders. Furthermore, according to Swiss accounting rules (which apply to our annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law), we are required to recognize a minus position for Company Shares acquired by us, and if our subsidiaries acquire Company Shares, we are required to create a special reserve on our balance sheet, in each case in the amount of the purchase price of Company Shares acquired. Company Shares held by us or our subsidiaries do not carry any voting rights at annual or extraordinary general meetings of shareholders, but are entitled to the economic benefits, including dividends, preemptive rights in share capital increases and advance subscription rights in the case of issuance of debt instruments with option rights, applicable to Company Shares generally. Under the Swiss Code, we may not cancel Company Shares held in treasury without a capital band authorizing our Board of Directors to reduce our share capital or approval by our shareholders at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. Acquisitions Disclosure of Principal Shareholders Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the FinMIA and its implementing ordinances, persons who directly, indirectly or in concert with other parties, acquire or dispose of Company Shares or purchase or sell rights relating to Company Shares, and thereby, directly, indirectly or in concert with other parties reach, exceed or fall below a threshold of 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 33 1/3, 50 or 66 2/3% of the Company’s voting rights (whether exercisable or not), must notify the Company and SIX of such transactions in writing within four trading days. The Company must then publish the notification through the SIX platform within two trading days. For purposes of calculating whether a 7
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threshold has been reached or crossed, shares, delegated voting rights and acquisition rights or obligations (the “Purchase Positions”) and disposal rights or obligations (the “Sale Positions”) may not be netted. Rather, the Purchase Positions and the Sale Positions need to be accounted for separately and may each trigger disclosure obligations if the respective positions reach one of the thresholds. In addition, actual share ownership and delegated voting rights need to be reported separately on the website of SIX Exchange Regulation AG if either reaches one of the thresholds. Mandatory Takeover Bid Rules Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the FinMIA, if any person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) directly or indirectly acquires equity securities which, together with equity securities already owned by such person or group of persons, exceed 1/3 of the voting rights (whether exercisable or not) of a Swiss company that has shares listed on a Swiss stock exchange, that person or group of persons is required to launch a mandatory tender offer to acquire all of the listed equity securities of the company. This tender offer must meet certain requirements including (a) the “minimum price rule” (according to which the offered price must be at least the higher of (i) the volume-weighted average price of on-order-book trades for the 60 trading days prior to the publication or pre-announcement of the tender offer (adjusted to negate the effects of significant price influences triggered by special events, such as a dividend distribution or capital transactions, to which it was subject during this period) or (ii) the highest price that the person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) has paid for the equity securities of the company in the preceding twelve months) and (b) the “best price rule” (according to which the offered price must be the highest price that the person (or group of persons acting in concert within the meaning of art. 121 FinMIA) has paid for the equity securities of the company during the period from the publication or pre-announcement of the tender offer until six months after the end of the additional acceptance period of the tender offer). These rules generally are aimed at preventing an acquiror from acquiring a controlling stake without making an offer to acquire the listed equity securities from all shareholders at the same price. A company’s articles of association may either provide that the relevant provisions of the FinMIA do not apply (“opting-out”) or raise the relevant threshold to up to 49% (“opting-up”). The Articles of Association do not contain an opting-out or opting-up provision. The Swiss Takeover Board or the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority may grant exemptions from the mandatory tender offer rules in certain circumstances. Also, there is no obligation to make a public tender offer under the FinMIA and its implementing ordinances if the voting rights in question are acquired as a result of a gift, succession or partition of an estate, a transfer based upon matrimonial property law or execution proceedings. However, any such acquisitions have to be notified to the Swiss Takeover Board. Cancellation of Remaining Equity Securities and Squeeze-Out Merger Under the FinMIA, any offeror who has made a tender offer for the shares of a Swiss company listed in Switzerland (such as the Company) and who, as a result of such tender offer, holds more than 98% of the voting rights of such target company, may, within three months after the expiration of the tender offer, petition the court to cancel such target company’s remaining equity securities. If the court orders the cancellation of the target company’s remaining equity securities, the target company must reissue and deliver such equity securities to the offeror against payment of the offer price to the holders of such cancelled equity securities. Further, if any offeror holds more than 90% of a target company’s shares, or holders of at least 90% of the target company’s shares entitled to vote give their consent, the offeror may “squeeze out” the remaining minority shareholders under the Swiss Merger Act by providing the minority shareholders with cash or securities other than securities of the surviving company. Ordinary Capital Increase, Capital Band and Conditional Share Capital Under Swiss law, the share capital of a company may be increased in consideration for contributions in cash by a resolution approved by holders of a majority of the votes cast at an annual or extraordinary general 8
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meeting of shareholders. An increase of the share capital against a consideration out of equity, against contributions in kind or by way of set-off against a receivable or the grant of special rights, or a share capital increase involving the exclusion of the preemptive rights of the shareholders, requires a resolution approved by holders of two-thirds of the votes represented (in person or by proxy) at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. Furthermore, under Swiss law, the shareholders of a company may empower its board of directors, by passing a resolution in the manner described in the preceding sentence, to issue shares of a specific aggregate nominal amount (up to a maximum amount of 50% of the share capital registered in the Zug Commercial Register at the time of the introduction of the conditional share capital) in the form of conditional share capital for the purpose of issuing shares to grant, among other things, (i) conversion rights or warrants to holders of convertible bonds or (ii) rights to employees of a company or affiliated companies to subscribe for new shares. The shareholders of a company at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders may also authorize its board of directors to increase or reduce the company’s share capital by introducing a capital band into the company’s articles of association, at any time within a maximum of five years, by a maximum amount of up to 50% of its issued share capital (as registered in the relevant commercial register) at the time of the introduction of the capital band. See “—General.” Liquidation Rights Under Swiss law, a company may be dissolved at any time by way of liquidation, or in the case of a merger under the Swiss Merger Act, based on a resolution approved by holders of two-thirds of the votes represented at an annual or extraordinary general meeting of shareholders and the absolute majority of the nominal amount (par value) of the shares represented at such meeting. Dissolution and liquidation by court order is also possible if, among other things, (i) the company becomes bankrupt or (ii) shareholders holding at least 10% of the company’s share capital or voting rights so request for important reasons. Under Swiss law, any net proceeds arising out of a liquidation (after settlement of all the claims of the company’s creditors) are distributed in proportion to the paid-up nominal amount (par value) of shares held. Such proceeds are subject to Swiss withholding tax, except to the extent such proceeds are paid out of share capital (reducing the nominal amount (par value) of the Company Shares) or capital reserves from tax capital contributions (as reported on the company’s annual standalone financial statements prepared pursuant to Swiss law). Conflicts of Interest Under Swiss law, the members of a company’s board of directors and executive management must notify the board of directors immediately and fully of conflicts of interest affecting them, and the company’s board of directors shall take the necessary measures to safeguard the interests of the company. In addition, the Swiss Code requires directors and senior management to safeguard the interests of the company and imposes a duty of loyalty and a duty of care on its directors and officers. The directors and officers are personally liable to the company for breach of these provisions. Swiss law also provides that payments by a company to a shareholder or a director or any person associated with them (other than on arm’s length terms) must be repaid to the company if such shareholder or director was acting in bad faith. Furthermore, if, in connection with the conclusion of a contract, a company is represented by the person with whom it is concluding the contract, such contract must be in writing (unless the contract relates to daily business matters and the value of the company’s performance obligations under the contract does not exceed CHF 1,000). Our organizational regulations (the “Organizational Regulations”) also provide for rules on conflicts of interest. Pursuant to the Organizational Regulations, members of the Board of Directors and Executive Management shall arrange their personal and business affairs so as to avoid an actual or potential conflict of interest. Each member of the Board of Directors and Executive Management is required to immediately disclose if any circumstances arise that might affect or appear to affect the member’s independence or if any actual or potential conflict of interest arises. Disclosure by the Chairman shall be made to the Chair of our Nomination & Governance Committee, who must review the disclosure and inform the Board of Directors along with a proposal for appropriate mitigating measures, if any. Disclosure by a member of the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer shall 9
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be made to the Chairman, who must review the disclosure and inform the Board of Directors along with a proposal for appropriate mitigating measures, if any. Disclosure by any other member of Executive Management shall be made to the Chief Executive Officer, who must review the disclosure and inform Executive Management along with a proposal for appropriate mitigating measures, if any. Until the Board of Directors or Executive Management, as applicable, has rendered a decision on the appropriate mitigating measures, the relevant member of the Board of Directors or Executive Management shall abstain from any business that could give rise to a conflict of interest. Exclusive Forum The Articles of Association provide that, except as set forth below, the exclusive forum for any disputes arising from company matters (including but not limited to disputes between individual shareholders and the Company or its corporate bodies, as well as between the Company and its corporate bodies, or between the corporate bodies themselves) is at the registered seat of the Company in Zug, Switzerland. The exclusive forum for any disputes arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder is the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, except that if the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York does not have jurisdiction over the claims assigned to it, any other federal district court of the United States of America may hear such claims. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring Company Shares are deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of the Articles of Association, including the exclusive forum provision. Enforceability of Civil Liabilities We are organized under the laws of Switzerland and our jurisdiction of incorporation is Switzerland. In addition, certain of our directors and executive officers (including Mr. Jenisch, Mr. Brouwer, Ms. Forrest, Mr. Oleas, Mr. Poletti, Ms. Roth Pellanda and Ms. Wilbur) reside outside the United States. Certain of our assets and the assets of such persons are located in Switzerland or other jurisdictions outside the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon us or upon such persons, obtain documents or other discovery in connection with any legal proceedings against such persons in the United States or enforce against them judgments obtained in U.S. courts. Switzerland and the United States do not have a treaty providing for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments, other than arbitration awards, in civil and commercial matters. Consequently, a final judgment for payment given by a court in the United States, whether or not predicated solely upon U.S. federal securities laws, may not be enforceable in Switzerland. The recognition and enforcement in Switzerland of a judgment of the courts of the United States are governed by the principles set forth in the Swiss Federal Act on Private International Law (the “PILA”) and the Swiss Federal Act on Civil Procedure and, in certain circumstances, the Swiss Federal Act on Debt Collection and Bankruptcy. In such an action, a Swiss court generally would not reinvestigate the merits of the original matter decided by a U.S. court. The recognition and enforcement of a U.S. judgment by a Swiss court would be conditional upon a number of conditions including those set forth in the PILA, which include, among others: • the non-Swiss court had jurisdiction pursuant to the PILA; • the judgment of such non-Swiss court has become final and non-appealable; • the judgment does not contravene Swiss public policy; • the court procedures and the service of documents leading to the judgment were in accordance with the due process of law;and • no proceeding involving the same position and the same subject matter was first brought in Switzerland, or adjudicated inSwitzerland, or was earlier adjudicated in a third state and this decision is recognizable in Switzerland. 10
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Judgments obtained in the United States or other jurisdictions may not be enforceable in Switzerland, including because a Swiss court may conclude that a foreign court does not have jurisdiction with respect to corporate matters, such as directors’ liability claims, due to the exclusive forum clause in the Articles of Association. There is also doubt as to the enforceability in Switzerland of original actions, or in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of civil liabilities to the extent predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal and state securities laws of the United States. Some remedies available under the laws of U.S. jurisdictions, including some remedies available under the U.S. federal securities laws, may not be allowed in Swiss courts as contrary to public policy. Also, provisions of Swiss law may be applicable regardless of any other law that would otherwise apply. Moreover, a Swiss court may reduce the amount of damages granted by a U.S. court and recognize damages only to the extent that they are necessary to compensate actual losses or damages. Enforcement and recognition of judgments of U.S. courts in Switzerland are solely governed by Swiss procedural law. Indemnification of Directors and Officers Subject to Swiss law, the Articles of Association provide for indemnification of the members of our Board of Directors and Executive Management against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties in such capacity, and permit us to advance the expenses of defending any act, suit or proceeding to such persons to the extent not included in insurance coverage or advanced by third parties. We have entered into indemnification agreements with all of the members of our Board of Directors and Executive Management that provide them and their heirs, executors and administrators with such indemnification and related rights. In addition, under general principles of Swiss employment law, an employer may be required to indemnify an employee against losses and expenses incurred by such employee in the proper execution of his or her duties under the employment agreement with the employer. We maintain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that covers certain liabilities and expenses of our directors and officers or any person who is or was or has agreed to become our director or officer or is or was serving or who has agreed to serve at our request as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise and that covers us for reimbursement of payments to its directors and officers and such persons in respect of such liabilities and expenses. Stock Exchange Listing The Company Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol “AMRZ.” 11
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Exhibit 4.10 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AN6 ISIN No. US43475RAN61 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 3.500% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2026 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on September 22, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum on March 22 and September 22, commencing on March 22, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 3.500% per annum from and including September 22, 2025, payable semi-annually in arrear in equal instalments of $17.50 per $1,000 in principal amount of the 2026 Notes (the “2026 Notes Calculation Amount”). The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 3.500% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2026 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2026 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2026 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrear in equal instalments of the 2026 Notes Calculation Amount on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). Interest on the 2026 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax
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6 Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The 2026 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the holders of the 2026 Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their Early Redemption Amount, together with interest accrued to the Early Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in
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7 respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2026 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2026 Note and of any 2026 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2026 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2026 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2026 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and
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8 unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2026 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2026 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2026 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2026 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture. The 2026 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2026 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2026 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2026 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2026 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2026 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2026 Notes, issue additional 2026 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2026 Notes and additional 2026 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2026 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2026 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2026 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. If the Company concludes that 2026 Notes issued to holders not entitled to the Early Tender Premium are not fungible for U.S. federal income tax purposes with 2026 Notes issued to holders entitled to the Early Tender Premium, the 2026 Notes issued to holders not entitled to the Early Tender Premium will trade under a separate CUSIP from 2026 Notes issued to holders entitled to the Early Tender Premium. This 2026 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
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9 All terms used in this 2026 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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10 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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11 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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12 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.11 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AS5 ISIN No. US43475RAS58 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.200% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2033 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on June 3, 2033 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum annually on June 3, commencing on June 3, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 4.200% per annum from and excluding June 3, 2025. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and excluding, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but including, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for payment thereof. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.200% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2033 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2033 Notes”), initially limited in a total principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2033 Notes will be payable annually on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and excluding, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but including, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for payment thereof. Interest on the 2033 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph.
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7 If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2033 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2033 Note and of any 2033 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2033 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2033 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2033 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2033 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2033 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2033 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2033 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture.
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8 The 2033 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2033 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2033 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2033 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2033 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2033 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2033 Notes, issue additional 2033 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2033 Notes and additional 2033 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2033 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2033 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2033 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2033 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2033 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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9 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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10 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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11 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.12 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THIS NOTE MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1273 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”). HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE PRICE AND THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY RELATING TO THE NOTES BY CONTACTING THERESE HOULAHAN, TREASURER AT AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, 8700 W. BRYN MAWR AVE, SUITE 300, CHICAGO, IL 60631, THE UNITED STATES - ATTENTION: THERESE HOULAHAN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AU0 ISIN No. US43475RAU05 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 7.125% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2036 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on July 15, 2036 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, commencing on January 15, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 7.125% per annum from July 15, 2025. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be January 1 and July 1, as applicable, immediately preceding the related Interest Payment Date. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 7.125% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2036 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2036 Notes”), initially limited in a total principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2036 Notes will be payable semi-annually on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be January 1 and July 1, as applicable, immediately preceding the related Interest Payment Date. Interest on the 2036 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of any of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The 2036 Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the 2036 Notes plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and (2) as determined by the Quotation Agent, the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the 2036 Notes (excluding any portion of such payments of interest accrued as of the date of redemption) discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) at the Adjusted Treasury Rate, plus 30 basis points. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of
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7 facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2036 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2036 Note and of any 2036 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2036 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2036 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2036 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2036 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2036 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2036 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the
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8 Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2036 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture. The 2036 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2036 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2036 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2036 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2036 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2036 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2036 Notes, issue additional 2036 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2036 Notes and additional 2036 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2036 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2036 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2036 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2036 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2036 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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9 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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10 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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11 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.13 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THIS NOTE MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1273 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”). HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE PRICE AND THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY RELATING TO THE NOTES BY CONTACTING THERESE HOULAHAN, TREASURER AT AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, 8700 W. BRYN MAWR AVE, SUITE 300, CHICAGO, IL 60631, THE UNITED STATES - ATTENTION: THERESE HOULAHAN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AV8 ISIN No. US43475RAV87 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 6.875% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2039 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on September 29, 2039 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on March 29 and September 29, commencing on March 29, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 6.875% per annum, subject to the 2039 Rate Adjustment, from and including September 29, 2025. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date (such period, an “Interest Period”) The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 6.875% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2039 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2039 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2039 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). Interest on the 2039 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of any of the Guarantor
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6 with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The 2039 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the holders of the 2039 Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their Early Redemption Amount, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have
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7 occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2039 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2039 Note and of any 2039 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2039 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2039 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2039 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2039 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2039 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2039 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and
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8 thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2039 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture. The 2039 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2039 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2039 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2039 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2039 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2039 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2039 Notes, issue additional 2039 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2039 Notes and additional 2039 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2039 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2039 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2039 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2039 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2039 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE]
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9 [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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10 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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11 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.14 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THIS NOTE MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1273 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”). HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE PRICE AND THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY RELATING TO THE NOTES BY CONTACTING THERESE HOULAHAN, TREASURER AT AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, 8700 W. BRYN MAWR AVE, SUITE 300, CHICAGO, IL 60631, THE UNITED STATES - ATTENTION: THERESE HOULAHAN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AW6 ISIN No. US43475RAW60 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 6.500% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2043 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on September 12, 2043 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum on March 12 and September 12, commencing on March 12, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 6.500% per annum from and September 12, 2025, payable semi-annually in arrears. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 6.500% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2043 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2043 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2043 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). Interest on the 2043 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of any of the Guarantor
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6 with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The 2043 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the holders of the 2043 Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their Early Redemption Amount, together with interest accrued to the date fixed for redemption. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have
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7 occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2043 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2043 Note and of any 2043 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2043 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2043 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2043 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2043 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2043 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2043 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and
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8 thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2043 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture. The 2043 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2043 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2043 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2043 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2043 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2043 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2043 Notes, issue additional 2043 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2043 Notes and additional 2043 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2043 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2043 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2043 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2043 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2043 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE]
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9 [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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10 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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11 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.15 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN. Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AX4 ISIN No. US43475RAX44 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.750% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2046 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on September 22, 2046 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum on March 22 and September 22, commencing on March 22, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 4.750% per annum from and including September 22, 2025, payable semi-annually in arrear in equal instalments of $23.75 per $1,000 in principal amount of the 2046 Notes (the “2046 Notes Calculation Amount”). The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture. Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title: Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated: Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.750% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2046 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 18, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2046 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount of $[●]. Interest on the 2046 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrear in equal instalments of the 2046 Notes Calculation Amount on each Interest Payment Date. The amount paid on each Interest Payment Date shall be in respect of the period beginning, and including, the prior Interest Payment Date to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be the fifteenth day before the due date for such payment (or, if such fifteenth day is not a business day in the place of the Trustee’s specified office, the next succeeding day which is a business day in such place). Interest on the 2046 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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6 of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of any of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The 2046 Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the holders of the 2046 Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their Early Redemption Amount, together with interest accrued to the Early Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or a Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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7 facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant Interest Payment Date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2046 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2046 Note and of any 2046 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2046 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2046 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2046 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2046 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2046 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2046 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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8 accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2046 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount and bearing such restrictive legends as may be required by the Indenture. The 2046 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2046 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2046 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2046 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2046 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2046 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2046 Notes, issue additional 2046 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first Interest Payment Date) so that existing 2046 Notes and additional 2046 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2046 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2046 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2046 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2046 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2046 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture. Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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9 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever. Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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10 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1 Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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11 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee Doc#: US1:300068155v1
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Exhibit 4.19 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AP1 ISIN No. US43475RAP10 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.600% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2027 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on April 7, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on April 7 and October 7, commencing on April 7, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 4.600% per annum from October 7, 2025, or from the most recent date in respect of which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until payment of the principal sum has been made or duly provided for. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be March 24 and September 23 (whether or not a Business Day (as defined below)) each year immediately preceding such Interest Payment Date. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.600% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2027 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2027 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount to $[●]. Interest on the 2027 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. If any Interest Payment Date, the Maturity Date or any earlier repayment date falls on a day that is not a Business Day, then payment of interest and/or principal that would otherwise be payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding Business Day. No interest will accrue on the amount so payable for the period from such Interest Payment Date, Maturity Date or earlier repayment date, as the case may be, to the date payment is made. Interest on the 2027 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The Company may redeem the 2027 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to April 7, 2027 (the maturity date of the 2027 Notes), in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2027 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2027 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the Redemption Date on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 15 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, and (ii) 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either of the above cases, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice: (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and
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7 (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or the Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2027 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2027 Note and of any 2027 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2027 Note.
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8 The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2027 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2027 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2027 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2027 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2027 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2027 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount. The 2027 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2027 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2027 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2027 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2027 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2027 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2027 Notes, issue additional 2027 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first interest payment date) so that existing 2027 Notes and additional 2027 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2027 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2027
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9 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2027 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2027 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2027 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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10 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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11 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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12 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount of decrease in principal amount of this Global Note Amount of increase in principal amount of this Global Note Principal amount of this Global Note following such decrease (or increase) Signature of authorized officer of Trustee
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Exhibit 4.20 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AQ9 ISIN No. US43475RAQ92 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.700% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2028 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on April 7, 2028 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on April 7 and October 7, commencing on April 7, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 4.700% per annum from October 7, 2025, or from the most recent date in respect of which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until payment of the principal sum has been made or duly provided for. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be March 24 and September 23 (whether or not a Business Day (as defined below)) each year immediately preceding such Interest Payment Date. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.700% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2028 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2028 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount to $[●]. Interest on the 2028 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. If any Interest Payment Date, the Maturity Date or any earlier repayment date falls on a day that is not a Business Day, then payment of interest and/or principal that would otherwise be payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding Business Day. No interest will accrue on the amount so payable for the period from such Interest Payment Date, Maturity Date or earlier repayment date, as the case may be, to the date payment is made. Interest on the 2028 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The Company may redeem the 2028 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to March 7, 2028 (one month prior to the maturity date of the 2028 Notes) (the “2028 Par Call Date”), in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2028 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2028 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming the 2028 Notes matured on the 2028 Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 15 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, and (i) 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either of the above cases, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Company may redeem the 2028 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on and after the 2028 Par Call Date, in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2028 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2028 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice:
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7 (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or the Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2028
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8 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2028 Note and of any 2028 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2028 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2028 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2028 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2028 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2028 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2028 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2028 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount. The 2028 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2028 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2028 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2028 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2028 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2028 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2028 Notes, issue additional 2028 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from
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9 which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first interest payment date) so that existing 2028 Notes and additional 2028 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2028 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2028 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2028 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2028 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2028 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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10 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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11 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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12 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount ofdecrease inprincipal amountof this GlobalNote Amount ofincrease inprincipal amountof this Global Note Principal amountof this Global Notefollowing suchdecrease (orincrease) Signature ofauthorized officerof Trustee
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Exhibit 4.21 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AR7 ISIN No. US43475RAR75 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.950% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2030 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on April 7, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on April 7 and October 7, commencing on April 7, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 4.950% per annum from October 7, 2025, or from the most recent date in respect of which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until payment of the principal sum has been made or duly provided for. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be March 24 and September 23 (whether or not a Business Day (as defined below)) each year immediately preceding such Interest Payment Date. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 4.950% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2030 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2030 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount to $[●]. Interest on the 2030 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. If any Interest Payment Date, the Maturity Date or any earlier repayment date falls on a day that is not a Business Day, then payment of interest and/or principal that would otherwise be payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding Business Day. No interest will accrue on the amount so payable for the period from such Interest Payment Date, Maturity Date or earlier repayment date, as the case may be, to the date payment is made. Interest on the 2030 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The Company may redeem the 2030 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to March 7, 2030 (one month prior to the maturity date of the 2030 Notes) (the “2030 Par Call Date”), in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2030 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2030 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming the 2030 Notes matured on the 2030 Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 15 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, and (iii) 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either of the above cases, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Company may redeem the 2030 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on and after the 2030 Par Call Date, in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2030 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2030 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice:
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7 (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or the Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2030
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8 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2030 Note and of any 2030 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2030 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2030 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2030 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2030 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2030 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2030 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2030 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount. The 2030 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2030 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2030 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2030 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2030 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2030 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2030 Notes, issue additional 2030 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from
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9 which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first interest payment date) so that existing 2030 Notes and additional 2030 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2030 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2030 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2030 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2030 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2030 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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10 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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11 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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12 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount ofdecrease inprincipal amountof this GlobalNote Amount ofincrease inprincipal amountof this Global Note Principal amountof this Global Notefollowing suchdecrease (orincrease) Signature ofauthorized officerof Trustee
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Exhibit 4.22 [FORM OF FACE OF NOTE] THIS SECURITY IS A REGISTERED GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (THE “DEPOSITARY”) OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY. THIS SECURITY IS EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITARY OR ITS NOMINEE ONLY IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITARY TO A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY TO THE DEPOSITARY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY OR BY THE DEPOSITARY OR ANY SUCH NOMINEE TO A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF SUCH A SUCCESSOR DEPOSITARY. UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITARY), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
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2 No. [ ] $[ ] CUSIP No. 43475R AT3 ISIN No. US43475RAT32 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 5.400% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2035 AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (herein called the “Company,” which term includes any successor entity under the Indenture referred to on the reverse hereof), for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or registered assigns, the principal sum of $[●], or such other amount as indicated on the “Schedule of Exchanges of Notes” attached hereto, on April 7, 2035 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on said principal sum semi-annually on April 7 and October 7, commencing on April 7, 2026 (each, an “Interest Payment Date”), at the rate of 5.400% per annum from October 7, 2025, or from the most recent date in respect of which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until payment of the principal sum has been made or duly provided for. The interest so payable and punctually paid or duly provided for on any Interest Payment Date will be paid to the Person in whose name this Note (or one or more predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of business on the record date for such Interest Payment Date, which shall be March 24 and September 23 (whether or not a Business Day (as defined below)) each year immediately preceding such Interest Payment Date. If the Company defaults in a payment of any such interest, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus, to the extent permitted by law, any interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons who are Holders on a subsequent special record date. The Company shall fix or cause to be fixed any such special record date and payment date to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee and shall promptly deliver (including by electronic transmission) to each Holder a notice that states the special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest to be paid. The Company may pay defaulted interest in any lawful manner. Payment of the principal of and interest on this Note will be made at the Place of Payment in Dollars as more fully provided in the Indenture. Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which shall have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place. Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Trustee by manual or electronic signature, this Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose. This Note benefits from the Guarantee set forth in the Indenture.
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3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly executed. Dated: AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title:
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4 TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This is one of the Securities of the Series designated therein referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee By: Authorized Signatory Dated:
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5 [FORM OF REVERSE OF NOTE] AMRIZE FINANCE US LLC 5.400% SENIOR NOTE DUE 2035 This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of debentures, notes or other debt instruments of the Company (herein called the “Securities”), issued and to be issued in one or more Series under an Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 7, 2025 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), among the Company, the Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (herein called the “Trustee”, which term includes any successor Trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and any other supplemental indenture thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights thereunder of the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, and the Holders of the Securities, the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and delivered, and the definition of capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein. The Securities may be issued in one or more Series, which different Series may be issued in various aggregate principal amounts, may be denominated in different currencies, may mature at different times, may bear interest (if any) at different rates (which rates may be fixed or variable), may be subject to different redemption provisions (if any), may be subject to different sinking, purchase, or analogous funds (if any), may be subject to different covenants and Events of Default, and may otherwise vary as provided in the Indenture. This Note is one of a Series of Securities of the Company designated as set forth on the face hereof (herein called the “2035 Notes”), initially limited in aggregate principal amount to $[●]. Interest on the 2035 Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment Date. If any Interest Payment Date, the Maturity Date or any earlier repayment date falls on a day that is not a Business Day, then payment of interest and/or principal that would otherwise be payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding Business Day. No interest will accrue on the amount so payable for the period from such Interest Payment Date, Maturity Date or earlier repayment date, as the case may be, to the date payment is made. Interest on the 2035 Notes will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. All payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of the Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee shall be made free and clear of and without withholding or deduction for, or on account of, any present or future taxes unless the withholding or deduction for, or on account of, such taxes is then required by law. If any deduction or withholding for, or on account of, any taxes imposed or levied by or on behalf of any jurisdiction in which the Company or the Guarantor is then incorporated, organized or resident for tax purposes or any political subdivision thereof or therein (each, a “Tax Jurisdiction”) will at any time be required to be made from any payments made by or on behalf of the Company under or with respect to the Notes or by or on behalf of any of Guarantor with respect to the Guarantee, including payments of principal, redemption price, purchase price, interest or premium, the Company or the Guarantor, as applicable, shall pay such additional
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6 amounts (the “Additional Amounts”) as may be necessary in order that the net amounts received in respect of such payments by each Holder of Notes after such withholding or deduction (including any such withholding or deduction from such Additional Amounts) will equal the respective amounts that would have been received in respect of such payments in the absence of such withholding or deduction, subject to certain exceptions as described in the Indenture. Whenever in this Note, there is mentioned, in any context, the payment of amounts based upon the principal amount of the Notes or of principal, interest or any other amount payable under, or with respect to, any of the Notes or the Guarantee, such mention shall be deemed to include mention of the payment of Additional Amounts to the extent that, in such context, Additional Amounts are, were or would be payable in respect thereof. The Company may redeem the 2035 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to January 7, 2035 (three months prior to the maturity date of the 2035 Notes) (the “2035 Par Call Date”), in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2035 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2035 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount and rounded to three decimal places) equal to the greater of: (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest thereon discounted to the Redemption Date (assuming the 2035 Notes matured on the 2035 Par Call Date) on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate plus 20 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, and (iii) 100% of the principal amount of the 2035 Notes to be redeemed, plus, in either of the above cases, accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Company may redeem the 2035 Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on and after the 2035 Par Call Date, in principal amounts of $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof; provided that no 2035 Notes of a principal amount of $2,000 or less will be redeemed in part and the unredeemed portion of a 2035 Note must be in a minimum principal amount of $2,000, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2035 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. The Notes may be redeemed at the option of the Company in whole, but not in part, at any time, on giving not less than 10 nor more than 60 days’ notice to the Holders of the Notes (which notice shall be irrevocable), at their principal amount, together with interest accrued and unpaid to the date fixed for redemption and all Additional Amounts (if any) then due, if, immediately before giving such notice:
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7 (i) the Company (or the Guarantor) has or will become obliged to pay Additional Amounts as a result of any change in, or amendment to, the laws of a Tax Jurisdiction, or any change in the application or official interpretation of such laws (including a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction), which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the Notes’ issue date (or in the case of a successor entity that is required to pay such Additional Amounts with respect to taxes imposed under the laws of a jurisdiction that was not a Tax Jurisdiction before such entity became an obligor, on or after the date such entity became an obligor under the Notes or Guarantee, as the case may be) and (ii) such obligation cannot be avoided by the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) taking reasonable measures available to it (including, in the case of the Guarantor, if the Company could make such payment without the need to pay Additional Amounts and without the Company or the Guarantor incurring material tax or other material costs as a result) provided, however, that no such notice of redemption shall be given earlier than 60 days prior to the earliest date on which the Company (or the Guarantor, as the case may be) would be obliged to pay such Additional Amounts if a payment in respect of the Notes (or the Guarantee, as the case may be) were then due. Prior to the publication of any notice of redemption pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall deliver or procure that there is delivered to the Trustee (1) a certificate signed by two authorized signatories of the Company stating that the Company is entitled to effect such redemption and setting forth a statement of facts showing that the conditions precedent to the right of the Company so to redeem have occurred and (2) an opinion of independent tax advisors or legal advisors of recognized standing to the effect that the Company or the Guarantor (as the case may be) has or will become obligated to pay such Additional Amounts as a result of such change or amendment. Upon expiry of any such notice as referred to in this paragraph, the Company shall be bound to redeem the Notes in accordance with this paragraph. If a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem the Securities in full, Holders of the Securities will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Securities pursuant to the Change of Control Offer described in the First Supplemental Indenture at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Securities on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the Company, the Guarantor and the rights of the Holders of the Securities of each Series under the Indenture at any time by the Company, the Guarantor and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such amendment or modification. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Securities of each Series to be affected by such waiver, on behalf of the Holders of Securities of such Series, to waive compliance by the Company and the Guarantor with certain provisions of the Indenture or the Securities with respect to such Series. Once effective, any such consent or waiver by the Holder of this 2035
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8 Note shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all future Holders of this 2035 Note and of any 2035 Note issued upon registration of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this 2035 Note. The Indenture contains provisions setting forth certain conditions to the institution of proceedings by Holders of Securities with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy under the Indenture. If an Event of Default with respect to the 2035 Notes occurs and is continuing, the principal amount hereof may become immediately due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Indenture. No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this 2035 Note or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this 2035 Note at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or currency, herein prescribed. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this 2035 Note is registerable in the Security register, upon surrender of this 2035 Note for registration of transfer at the office or agency of the Company duly endorsed, or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company duly executed, by the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new 2035 Notes of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount. The 2035 Notes are issuable only in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this 2035 Note may be exchanged for other Securities of the same Series of any authorized denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount, upon surrender of this 2035 Note at the office or agency of the Company. No service charge shall be made for any such registration or transfer or exchange, but the Company or the Trustee may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection therewith. Prior to the presentment of this 2035 Note for registration of transfer, the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee and any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee may deem and treat the Person in whose name this 2035 Note is registered on the Security register as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment as herein provided and for all other purposes, whether or not this 2035 Note is overdue, and neither the Company, the Guarantor, the Trustee, nor any agent of the Company, the Guarantor or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary. The Company may, without the consent of the existing Holders of the 2035 Notes, issue additional 2035 Notes of this Series having the same terms (except the issue date, the date from
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9 which interest accrues and, in some cases, the first interest payment date) so that existing 2035 Notes and additional 2035 Notes form the same series under the Indenture, provided, however, that if any such additional 2035 Notes are not fungible with the existing 2035 Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such additional 2035 Notes will have a separate CUSIP number. This 2035 Note and the Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All terms used in this 2035 Note which are defined in the Indenture and are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.
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10 [FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE] FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto [PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE] [PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE] the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _____________________________ attorney to transfer such Note on the books of the Company, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Note in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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11 Signature Guarantee: By: To be executed by an executive officer Signatures must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 1 1
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12 SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES The following increases or decreases of this Global Note have been made: Date of Exchange Amount ofdecrease inprincipal amountof this GlobalNote Amount ofincrease inprincipal amountof this Global Note Principal amountof this Global Notefollowing suchdecrease (orincrease) Signature ofauthorized officerof Trustee
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Exhibit 10.17 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement’) is made as of the 1 day of May, 2025 with effect as of September 16 , 2024: WHEREAS the undersigned Employee (“Employee”, “You” or “Your”), and Holcim (US) Inc. (“Holcim US”), entered into an Employment Agreement dated July 29, 2024 (the “Original Employment Agreement”); AND WHEREAS in accordance with the terms of the Original Employment Agreement, Holcim US assigned the Original Employment Agreement to its immediate parent company in the United States, Holcim Participations (US) Inc. (hereinafter, the “Company” for the purposes of this Amended & Restated Employment Agreement), effective as of December 16, 2024; AND WHEREAS, Employee acknowledges that the Company is part of the publicly traded Holcim Group owned and controlled by Holcim Ltd. based in Switzerland (“Holcim Group”); AND WHEREAS, Employee acknowledges further that the Holcim Group has announced a spinoff of its North America based business (including the Company), wherein the North America business will become a separate publicly traded group, with the securities of the ultimate North America parent company being publicly traded on a United States stock exchange, such spinoff transaction to be completed in the first half of 2025 (collectively the “North America Spin Off”); AND WHEREAS the Employee and the Company have agreed to amend and restate the Original Employment Agreement to provide for certain additional rights and benefits on the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Company and You hereby agree as follows: 1. POSITION; REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. The Company agrees to employ You as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, commencing on September 16, 2024, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer to be appointed for the North America Spin Off company (the “CEO”), provided, however, that prior to the appointment of the CEO, You will report to the Chair Person of the steering committee for the North America Spin Off (“Chair Person”). Employee shall render business and professional services in the performance of Employee’s duties, consistent with Employee’s position, as will reasonably be assigned to Employee by Employee’s supervisor from time to time. You agree to be employed by the Company in such position and on such terms. Your primary place of work shall be City of Chicago, in the State of Illinois, but Your position will require frequent travel in order to complete Your duties. You acknowledge and understand that the Company is comprised of several subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities, including their parent entity or entities, that are intended to be the third-party beneficiaries of Your obligations as set out in this Agreement. 2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for Employee’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and agreeing toEmployee’s employment with the Company on the terms and conditions as set forth herein, Employee shall be eligible toreceive the following compensation and benefits. st th Page 1
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(a) Base Salary. Employee shall receive a gross base salary (“Base Salary”) of $725,000.00 annually (effectiveas of September 16, 2024), paid in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices and subject toall deductions required by law, including ordinary payroll taxes, as well as applicable deductions as electedby Employee, including but not limited to medical insurance and 401(k) contributions. The Company willreview the Employee’s performance and Base Salary on an annual basis. Any change in the Base Salary willconstitute the Employee’s Base Salary for all purposes of this Agreement. (b) Annual Bonus Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Bonus Plan (the “AnnualBonus Plan”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan with an annual target of85% of Your Base Salary (the “Target Bonus”) and a maximum entitlement of 170% of Your Base Salary,provided, however, that any payment pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan for the 2024 calendar year shall beadjusted pro-rata based the actual number of full months that You are employed by the Company in 2024.The bonus shall be paid in cash and no later than March 15 of the year following the Annual Bonus Planyear to which the bonus relates. The Employee acknowledges and accepts that the Company reserves theright to amend the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan at any time. Employee acknowledges andagrees further that any payments pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will be dependent on the Companyachieving established corporate performance criteria. All determinations regarding achievement of anypayment pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will be made by the Company, in its sole discretion. (c) Cash Payment in Lieu of 2024 Long Term Incentives. You will be eligible to receive a lump sum cashpayment of $425,000.00 (less all applicable deductions required by law, including taxes) in lieu ofparticipation in a 2024 long term incentive plan (the “2024 Incentive”). Entitlement to the 2024 Incentive shallvest and be payable on March 1, 2027, provided, however that You are actively employed by the Companyon March 1, 2027, failing which You will forfeit any entitlement to such payment and You will have no furtherclaims against the Company for such payment. (d) Long-Term Incentive Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the long-term incentive plan beingestablished for the North American businesses forming the North America Spin Off, which plan may be madeup of various components such as restricted stock units, performance shares and/or other share grants orentitlements as developed and included in the new long term incentive plan (collectively the “North AmericaLTIP”), commencing in 2025. In accordance with the North America LTIP, You will be eligible to receivegrants that have a value of no less than 200% of Your Base Salary (the “Target LTIP”), calculated based on theapplicable stock price in effect on the actual day of the specific grant in any year, with a three-year vesting period. Allgrants are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the publicly traded parent of North Americabusiness (the “Board”), in its sole discretion. Employee acknowledges and accepts that (i) the Boardreserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the North America LTIP at any time, in its solediscretion, (ii) Employee does not have any contractual right (legal or otherwise) to receive any NorthAmerica LTIP awards, and (iii) any prior North America LTIP awards shall not be interpreted or construed as aprecedent regarding entitlement to future or further awards. (e) Executive Deferred Compensation. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Deferred Compensation Program on the same terms as applicable to similarly situated senior executives of theCompany, the terms and conditions of which will be provided to You. 3. BENEFITS. (a) Benefit Plans. Employee shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, health (medical, dental and vision), disability, and life insurance plans, as well as other health and welfare benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof on the same terms as applicable to similarly situated senior executives of the Company; Page 2
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provided that nothing in this Agreement shall alter the Company’s ability to amend or terminate such plans. (b) PTO and Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to accrue twenty-three (23) days of Paid Time off (“PTO”) annually, plus such other annual holidays as designated and observed by the Company. PTO is prorated in the Employee’s first calendar year of employment. The Company may revise or terminate such benefits at any time, with or without prior notice, subject to applicable law. (c) Additional Relocation Benefits. In accordance with the “Employee Relocation Guide – US International Local Hire” (effective as of July 1, 2021 (as amended May, 2023)) (the “Relocation Policy”), a copy of which You acknowledge has been provided to You, Employee will be entitled to certain relocation and other related benefits as set out in the Relocation Policy. Notwithstanding the Relocation Policy, if You determine that reasonable additional or extended relocation benefits are required, You and the Chair Person will consult in good faith regarding such relocation benefits. You acknowledge that You may be required to reimburse the Company for the expenses paid to You or on Your behalf in the event that You voluntarily terminate Your employment with the Company without Good Reason or Your employment is terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement by the Company for Cause, in each case, prior to September 16, 2026, as set out in the Relocation Policy. In such event, You expressly grant to the Company authorization to deduct from any paycheck any reimbursement amounts that may be required to be paid by You to the Company, including without limitation, the right to deduct or setoff any amount owed by You to the Company pursuant to the Relocation Policy, from or against any amounts that may be payable by the Company to You (including without limitation, any bonus, severance or other payment). (d) Addendum to Relocation Policy. In addition to the services listed based on the Relocation Policy, the Employee is entitled to use an unpacking service provided by the Company’s service providers. The costs for this service are also subject to the repayment terms outlined in 3(c). (e) Car Allowance. Commencing as of May 1 , 2025, Employee shall receive an annual car allowance of $29,000.00, paid bi-weekly through the Company’s standard payroll process, less applicable withholdings and deductions required by law, including ordinary payroll taxes. 4. COMPANY’S POLICIES. (a) Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all necessary, reasonable and documented expenses incurred in connection with the performance of Employee’s duties hereunder, provided that all requests for expense reimbursement must be submitted in accordance with the practices and policies of the Company and within the time limits set forth in such policies. (b) Policies. Employee will be responsible to review and comply with the policies of the Company as are available through the Company’s internal intranet page, including without limitation any material relating to Employee performing Employee’s duties. 3. SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) paid or to be paid under this Agreement is, to the extent required by the laws of Switzerland and the Articles of Association of the ultimate North America parent corporation of the Company (the “Parent Company”) that will st Page 3
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be a publicly traded company upon completion of the North America Spin Off, subject to approval by the Parent Company's general meeting of shareholders ("Parent General Meeting"); The Employee agrees that in case the Parent General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation to the Parent Company's Executive Committee and the Company pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and if the Parent General Meeting later approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis, the Employee is liable for the overpayment, and the Company may adjust future compensation of the Employee to recoup any overpayment or enter into an agreement with the Employee for repayment. 4. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT. Subject to the provisions of Section 8, Employee’s employment with the Company will be “at-will” employment and may be terminated by the Company or You in accordance with Section 8. 5. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT; NO CONFLICTING OBLIGATIONS. During Your employment, You agree to devote Your entire business time and attention to developing and improving the business and best interests of the Company including any duties, tasks and responsibilities that are reasonably assigned to You, to the best of Your ability; provided, however, that You shall be entitled to serve on the for-profit boards as previously discussed with the Chair Person. Except as it relates to the Company’s business, You will not promote the business, products or services of any other company, or engage in any outside business activity during Your employment, unless You have received a specific written consent from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Employee confirms that Employee is not under any existing obligations that may impact Employee’s eligibility to be employed by the Company or limit the manner in which Employee may be employed. Employee agrees not to bring any third-party confidential information or trade secrets to the Company, including that of Employee’s former employer, and that Employee will not in any way disclose to the Company or utilize any such information in performing Employee’s duties for the Company. 6. TERMINATION. (a) Termination of Employment by the Company or Employee (Excluding With Good Reason). Except fortermination by the Employee with Good Reason as set out in Section 8(c), the Employee and the Companywill each have the option to terminate Employee’s employment by providing twelve (12) months' prior writtennotice to the other party. In such event, the Employee shall continue to perform all required responsibilitiesand duties on a full-time basis for the duration of the twelve (12) months' notice period. During such period,and subject to the Employer Directed Garden Leave provisions in Section 8(b), You will (i) continue toreceive Your Base Salary, (ii) continue to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan, provided, however, that bonuspayments, if any, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan, and (iii) continue toparticipate in the Benefit Plans and entitlements set out in Section 3(a), 3(b) and 3(e). You shall not beentitled to participate or receive any further grants or awards pursuant to the North America LTIP; provided,however, in connection with a termination by the Company without Cause, the Company shall, subject to theexecution and non-revocation of a release of claims in favor of the Company, pay or provide the Employeethe following payments and benefits: (i) a prorated portion of the 2024 Incentive shall vest on the earlier of: (A) the end of the twelve (12)month notice period, or (B) the end of the period that Employee is being paid a Base Salary pursuantto the Employer Directed Garden Leave Period, with the proration based on the actual number ofdays that Employee was employed by the Company during the applicable performance periodthrough the Page 4
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end of the period established in (A) or (B), as applicable, and such prorated 2024 Incentive will bepaid within sixty (60) days following the applicable end date; and (ii) any previously awarded but unvested North America LTIP awards will be determined in accordancewith the respective governing North America LTIP plan documents and vesting rules for similarlysituated senior executives of the Company; provided that, if no award is granted to the Employeeunder the North America LTIP in respect of 2025, then the Company shall pay the Employee aprorated portion of the Target LTIP, with the proration based on the actual number of days that theEmployee was employed by the Company from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027(including the Employer Directed Garden Leave Period), which shall be paid to the Employee withinsixty (60) days following the earlier of: (A) the end of the twelve (12) month notice period, or (B) theend of the period that Employee is being paid a Base Salary pursuant to the Employer DirectedGarden Leave Period. (b) Garden Leave. The Company shall be entitled, in its discretion, to release the Employee from Employee’sduty to work ("Employer Directed Garden Leave") at any time (and for any remaining portion of the noticeperiod) following termination by the Company in accordance with Section 8(a). During the period ofEmployer Directed Garden Leave ("Employer Directed Garden Leave Period"), the Employee undertakesnot to pursue any employment or other assignment without obtaining prior written consent from thecompetent Committee of the Board. If such written consent is given and the Employee takes up newemployment during the Employer Directed Garden Leave Period, the employment with the Company shallend as of the day preceding the start of such new employment or self-employment. For the avoidance ofdoubt, all payments due up to the end of the employment shall be paid and the Employee shall not beentitled to any further payments in respect of the Base Salary and, if applicable, bonus payments pro rata tothe original end date. Any outstanding (unvested or vested) long-term incentives pursuant to the NorthAmerica LTIP shall be treated in accordance with the applicable plan rules. In the event that the Company, inits sole discretion, releases the Employee from her duty to work during the notice period, any outstanding,untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Employer Directed GardenLeave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period.Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. (c) Termination of Employment by Employee With Good Reason. If Employee terminates Employee’semployment with Good Reason in accordance with this Section 8(c), Employee shall be released fromEmployee’s obligation to work and shall be entitled to a twelve (12) month period of garden leave("Employee Garden Leave Period"). During the Employee Garden Leave Period, the Company shall, subjectto the execution and non-revocation of a release of claims in favor of the Company, pay or provide theEmployee the following payments and benefits: (i) The annual Base Salary for the and Target Bonus that would have been paid to Employee for theEmployee Garden Leave Period, which shall be paid to Employee in the form of salary continuancepayable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll period and practices; (ii) a prorated bonus (the “Prorated Bonus”) under the Annual Bonus Plan for the year of terminationprior to the commencement of the Employee Garden Leave Period based on the achievement ofactual performance for such year, with the proration based on the actual number of days thatEmployee was employed by the Company during the year of termination through the commencementof the Employee Garden Leave Period and being paid at the time specified in accordance with theterms of the Annual Bonus Plan; (iii) continued coverage during the Employee Garden Leave Period (or until Employee becomes eligiblefor comparable coverage under the medical health plans of a successor employer, if earlier) forEmployee and any eligible dependents under all Company health and welfare plans in whichEmployee and any such dependents participated immediately prior to the commencement of the Page 5
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Employee Garden Leave Period, and subject to any active-employee cost-sharing or similarprovisions in effect for Employee thereunder as of immediately prior to the commencement of theEmployee Garden Leave Period; provided that such coverage shall not be provided in the event theCompany would be subject to any excise tax under Section 4980D of the Internal Revenue Code of1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Code”) or other penalty orliability pursuant to the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (asamended from time to time), and in lieu of providing the coverage described above, the Companyshall instead pay to Employee a fully taxable monthly cash payment in an amount such that, afterpayment by Employee of all taxes on such payment, Employee retains an amount equal to theapplicable premiums for such month, with such monthly payment being made on the last date of eachmonth for the remainder of the Employee Garden Leave Period. For the avoidance of doubt,Employee’s health benefit coverage from the Company during the Employee Garden Leave Periodshall run concurrent with the health continuation coverage period mandated by Section 4980B of theCode; (iv) a prorated portion of the 2024 Incentive shall vest as of the end of the Employee Garden LeavePeriod, with the proration based on the actual number of days that Employee was employed by theCompany during the applicable performance period (including the Employee Garden Leave Period),and such prorated 2024 Incentive will be paid within sixty (60) days following the end of theEmployee Garden Leave Period; and (v) any previously awarded but unvested North America LTIP awards will be determined in accordancewith the respective governing North America LTIP plan documents and vesting rules for similarlysituated senior executives of the Company; provided that, if no award is granted to the Employeeunder the North America LTIP in respect of 2025, then the Company shall pay the Employee aprorated portion of the Target LTIP, with the proration based on the actual number of days that theEmployee was employed by the Company from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027(including the Employee Garden Leave Period), which shall be paid to the Employee within sixty (60)days following the end of the Employee Garden Leave Period. (d) For the purposes of this Section 8(c), “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following taken by the Company or any of its subsidiaries without Your consent: 7. (A) any material diminution of Your duties, responsibilities, authorities, positions or titles, or the assignment to You of duties and responsibilities that are materially inconsistent with your positions or titles; 8. (B) You ceasing to report directly to the CEO; 9. (C) a material reduction in Your annual Base Salary, Target Bonus or Target LTIP, except for a proportionate reduction that applies as part of a reduction to substantially all senior executives of the Company, not to exceed 10% of Your annual Base Salary, Target Bonus or Target LTIP, as applicable; 10. (D) the Company requiring You to be based at any location more than a fifty (50) mile radius from Your principal office that increases Your commute; 11. (E) any material breach by the Company of any material term or provision of this Agreement; or Page 6
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12. (F) the North America Spin Off is abandoned or not completed on or before December 31, 2025; 13. provided, however, that none of the events described in the foregoing clauses shall constitute Good Reason unless You have notified the Company in writing describing the events that constitute Good Reason within thirty (30) calendar days following the first occurrence of such events and then only if the Company fails to cure such events within thirty (30) calendar days after the Company’s receipt of such written notice, and You shall have terminated Your employment with the Company promptly following the expiration of such cure period. (e) Termination of Employment by the Company with Cause. The employment of Employee hereunder maybe terminated by the Company at any time immediately with Cause. “Cause” shall mean any of the following: (A) Employee’s engaging in conduct which is materially injurious to the Company (including any conductwhich is likely to materially and deleteriously affect the reputation of the Company, or its customer orsupplier relationships, monetarily or otherwise); (B) Employee’s engaging in any act of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, or improper payments, orsexual or other unlawful harassment; (C) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a felony; (D) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a misdemeanor involving willfulwrongdoing that adversely reflects on Employee’s character, honesty or integrity; (E) the willful or continued failure of Employee to substantially perform Employee’s duties to the Company, provided that the Company shall provide You with written notice of the events oroccurrences described in this Clause (E); or (F) Employee’s material willful misconduct, gross negligence or acts of dishonesty. (f) No Additional Rights. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Employee shall not be entitled to receive anyother payments whatsoever arising from the termination of employment. The Employee agrees that theseprovisions constitute the complete agreement as to the terms of any termination of employment in suchcircumstances, and shall be in full and final satisfaction of any claim, demand or cause of action in regard tothe termination of Employee’s employment. It is further agreed that such notice and payments shall constitutereasonable notice, at common law or otherwise, and will be in full and final satisfaction of any claim,demand or cause of action in regard to the termination of the Employee’s employment and that Employee willhave no further claims for termination or severance pay at common law or otherwise. Employee acknowledgesand agrees that, except as specifically described in this Section 8, all of Employee’s rights to anycompensation, benefits, bonuses, incentives (including the Annual Bonus Plan and the North America LTIP)or severance from the Company after termination of Employee’s employment shall immediately cease at theend of the applicable notice period, Employer Directed Garden Leave Period or Employee Garden LeavePeriod. (g) Resignation of Officer and Director Positions. Upon the commencement of Employer Directed GardenLeave Period or Employee Garden Leave Period, as applicable, Employee will be deemed to automaticallyresign from all officer and director positions with the Company and its affiliates and Employee shall executeany documents the Company or its affiliates may require in connection with the same. Page 7
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14. NON-COMPETITION Employee acknowledges that Employee will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Company and its affiliates, including Amrize Ltd (collectively the “Amrize Group”). Employee agrees that, by signing this Agreement, Employee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following its termination (meaning, for the avoidance of doubt, the last day of Employees’ active employment relationship with the Company), minus any period of garden leave (if any), refrain from engaging in any activity directly or indirectly competing with the Company or the Amrize Group in the United States, Canada and Switzerland, in the following industries: cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, waste management, roofing, insulation, tile adhesives, facades, and large construction projects (collectively, the “Restricted Business”). In particular, Employee undertakes: (a) not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholderof up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers,or distributes products, or provides services the same as or similar to the Restricted Business or whichotherwise competes with the business of the Amrize Group; (b) not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise that competes, directly or indirectly, with theRestricted Business, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; or (c) not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise that competes with the Restricted Business. The Company shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance, as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Agreement, you confirm that this non-competition clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. 15. 16. NON-DISPARAGEMENT. You will use Your best efforts at all times to promote and protect the good name of the Company and its affiliates as well as their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, products and services. You will not defame or disparage the business, products, services, officers, employees or other representatives of the Company or its affiliates, or do anything to detract from or reflect adversely upon their reputation, either during employment or after Your resignation, retirement or termination. Under no conditions will You participate in any unfair trade practices regarding the Company. The Company shall ensure that the members of the Board and the Company’s executive officers do not defame or disparage You, or do anything to detract from or reflect adversely upon Your reputation, either during employment or after Your resignation, retirement or termination. 17. USE OF COMPANY PROPERTY. Property may be made available for Your use that is owned by the Company or its affiliates. This includes, but is not limited to, training, research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales materials, confidential product and vendor information, confidential customer and prospective customer lists and information, telecommunications devices and/or computers and computer records (collectively “Company Property”). Using any Company Property, whether intellectual or material, requires You to do so in an effective and non-wasteful manner and also requires that You follow all other provisions of this Agreement, the Confidentiality Agreement (as hereinafter defined), and any applicable Company policy that Page 8
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may be in effect. You will maintain and update records of prospects and users of the Company’s products and services. You will also provide timely information about these topics. 18. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/NON-DISCLOSURE/NON-SOLICIATION. To protect the Company’s business, as a condition to Your employment, You are required to review and execute this Agreement and the Employee Confidential Information and Non-Solicitation Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), which is incorporated herein. 19. RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY. Upon termination of Your employment with the Company for any reason, including resignation, You agree to return, in good condition, all Company Property. This includes, but is not limited to, the originals and all copies of any materials which contain, reflect, summarize, describe, analyze, refer or relate to any Confidential Information (as defined in Exhibit A hereto) of the Company, its customers or vendors, or other third parties which You have as a result of Your employment with the Company. If these items are not returned, the Company has the right to charge You for all reasonable damages, costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in searching for, taking, removing and/or recovering the property. Also, upon Your termination, You agree to cease the use of the Company’s trade names and trademarks and eliminate them wherever they have been used by You. 20. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT. In addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company may have at law or in equity under this Agreement, the Company also may seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief if You breach any of this Agreement’s provisions. 21. REASONABLENESS OF AGREEMENT. You acknowledge and agree that Your obligations under this Agreement are reasonable in the context of the nature of the Company’s business and the competitive injuries likely to be sustained by the Company if You violate or intend to violate these obligations. In addition, You acknowledge that this Agreement is made in good, valuable and sufficient consideration of the Company’s willingness to employ or continue employing You. 22. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. No modification, waiver, amendment or addition to any of the terms of this Agreement will be effective unless a written agreement is signed between You and the Company. If the Company elects not to enforce any provision of this Agreement, it is not a waiver of the right of the Company to enforce each and every provision in the future. 23. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is not assignable by You. The Company may assign this Agreement to any other affiliate controlled by the Company, with prior notice to You. 24. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVABILITY. All provisions contained in this Agreement are severable. In the event that any one of them is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement will be interpreted as if such Page 9
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provision was not included and the other provisions, however, will still apply. The provisions of this Agreement are applicable and remain in force irrespective of any termination of Your employment, whether by the Company or by You, whether voluntary or involuntary, for cause or without cause, and irrespective of any other termination or expiration of this or any other written or oral agreement or arrangement with the Company. 25. GOVERNING LAW; PERSONAL JURISDICTION. This Agreement (including the Confidentiality Agreement) will be governed by the substantive laws of the State of Illinois, without reference to such state’s choice of law or conflicts of law. The state and federal courts in the State of Illinois will have jurisdiction in any action, suit or proceeding based on or arising out of this Agreement. In consideration of employment or continued employment with the Company, You agree to: (a) submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts; (b) consent to service of process in connection with any action, suit or proceeding against You; and (c) waive any other requirement, whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise, with respect topersonal jurisdiction, venue or service of process. 26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. This Agreement, together with the Confidentiality Agreement, represents the entire agreement and understanding between You and the Company as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, between You and the Company or its predecessors. This Agreement is a legal document. In signing this Agreement, Your signature represents that You: (a) have read the Agreement and fully understand its contents; (b) voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions it states; (c) have not been coerced or under duress to sign; (d) will not violate the terms of any other agreement previously entered by You; and (e) had adequate time to consider entering into this Agreement prior to signing, including, without limitation, theopportunity to discuss the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as well as its legal consequences, with anattorney of Your choice, at Your own expense. 27. INDEMNIFICATION. During Employee’s employment and service as a director or officer (or both) and at all times thereafter during which Employee may be subject to liability, Employee shall be entitled to indemnification on the same basis as provided to similarly situated senior executives of the Company. 28. SECTION 280G. (a) Best-Net Cutback. If there is a change of ownership or effective control or change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) and any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that the Employee would receive from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within the Page 10
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meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Company shall cause to be determined, before any amounts of the Transaction Payment are paid to the Employee, which of the following two alternative forms of payment would result in the Employee receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greater amount of the Transaction Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Transaction Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax: (A) payment in full of the entire amount of the Transaction Payment (a “Full Payment”), or (B) payment of only a part of the Transaction Payment so that the Employee receives the largest payment possible without the imposition of the Excise Tax (a “Reduced Payment”), and the Employee shall be entitled to payment of whichever amount that shall result in a greater after-tax amount for the Employee. For purposes of determining whether to make a Full Payment or a Reduced Payment, the Company shall cause to be taken into account all applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from a deduction of such state and local taxes). If a Reduced Payment is made, the reduction in payments and/or benefits will occur in the following order: (1) first, reduction of cash payments, in reverse order of scheduled payment date (or if necessary, to zero), (2) then, reduction of non-cash and non-equity benefits provided to the Employee, on a pro rata basis (or if necessary, to zero) and (3) then, cancellation of the acceleration of vesting of equity award compensation in the reverse order of the date of grant of the Employee’s equity awards. (b) 280G Accountants. Unless the Employee and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and the Employee as requested by the Company or the Employee. The Employee and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by the Employee with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. 29. SECTION 409A. (a) General. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that, to the extent applicable, this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and incorporate the terms and conditions required by, Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury Regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date (“Section 409A”). Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Company determines that any amounts payable hereunder will be taxable currently to the Employee under Section 409A(a)(1)(A) of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, the Company and the Employee shall cooperate in good faith to (i) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that they mutually determine to be necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement, and to avoid less- Page 11
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favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Company, and/or (ii) take such other actions as mutually determined to be necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and thereby avoid the application of penalty taxes thereunder; provided, however, that this Section 21(a) does not create an obligation on the part of the Company to modify this Agreement and does not guarantee that the amounts payable hereunder will not be subject to interest or penalties under Section 409A, and in no event whatsoever shall the Company or any of its affiliates be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on the Employee as a result of Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Section 409A. (b) Special Rules. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) if the Employee is deemed at the time of Employee’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-1(h) of the Department of Treasury Regulations) to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, to the extent that delayed commencement of any portion of the termination benefits to which the Employee is entitled under this Agreement (after taking into account all exclusions applicable to such termination benefits under Section 409A), is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such portion of the Employee’s termination benefits shall not be provided to the Employee prior to the earlier of (A) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Employee’s separation from service with the Company and (B) the date of the Employee’s death; provided that upon the earlier of such dates, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 21(b)(i) shall be paid to the Employee in a lump sum, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein; (ii) the determination of whether the Employee is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the time of Employee’s separation from service shall be made by the Company in accordance with the terms of Section 409A and applicable guidance thereunder (including, without limitation, Section 1.409A-1(i) of the Department of Treasury Regulations and any successor provision thereto); and (iii) to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, (A) such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred, (B) the amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year, (C) the amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year and (D) the right to any benefits or reimbursements or in-kind benefits may not be liquidated or exchanged for any other benefit. Neither the Employee nor any of the Employee’s creditors or beneficiaries shall have the right to subject any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable under this Agreement to any anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment or garnishment. Except as permitted under Section 409A, any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable to the Employee or for Employee’s benefit may not be reduced by, or offset against, any amount owing by Employee to the Company or any of its affiliates. Page 12
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EMPLOYEE: DENISE SINGLETON COMPANY: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US) INC. Signature: /s/ Denise Singleton Print Name: Denise Singleton Date: May 4, 2025 Signature: /s/ Stephen Clark Print Name: Stephen Clark Title: Chief People Officer Date: May 2, 2025 Page 13
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Exhibit 10.18 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement’) is made as of the 1 day of May, 2025 with effect as of July 29 , 2024: WHEREAS the undersigned Employee (“Employee”, “You” or “Your”), and Holcim (US) Inc. (“Holcim US”), entered into an Employment Agreement dated July 29, 2024 (the “Original Employment Agreement”); AND WHEREAS the Employee and Holcim US entered into an amending agreement dated October 15 , 2024 (the “First Amending Agreement”), providing for additional rights and benefits; AND WHEREAS in accordance with the terms of the Original Employment Agreement, Holcim US assigned the Original Employment Agreement and First Amending Agreement to its immediate parent company in the United States, Holcim Participations (US) Inc. (hereinafter, the “Company” for the purposes of this Amended & Restated Employment Agreement), effective as of December 16, 2024; AND WHEREAS the Employee and Holcim US entered into a further amending agreement dated April 17, 2025 (the “Second Amending Agreement”), providing for further rights and benefits; AND WHEREAS Employee acknowledges that the Company is part of the publicly traded Holcim Group owned and controlled by Holcim Ltd. based in Switzerland (“Holcim Group”); and AND WHEREAS the Employee acknowledges further that the Holcim Group has announced a spinoff of its North America based business (including the Company), wherein the North America business will become a separate publicly traded group, with the securities of the ultimate North America parent company being publicly traded on a United States stock exchange, such spinoff transaction to be completed in the first half of 2025 (collectively the “North America Spin Off”); AND WHEREAS the Employee and the Company have agreed to amend and restate the Original Employment Agreement, the First Amending Agreement and the Second Amending Agreement to provide for certain additional rights and benefits on the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Company and You hereby agree as follows: 1. POSITION; REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. The Company agrees to employ You as Chief People Officer, commencing on August 19, 2024, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer appointed for the North America Spin Off company (the “CEO”). Employee shall render business and professional services in the performance of Employee’s duties, consistent with Employee’s position, as will reasonably be assigned to Employee by Employee’s supervisor from time to time. You agree to be employed by the Company in such position and on such terms. Your primary place of work shall be (i) for the period August 19, 2024 until June 30, 2026, Salt Lake City, in the State of Utah, and (ii) for the period commencing on and after July 1, 2026, the City of Chicago, in the State of Illinois, but Your position will require frequent travel in order to complete Your duties. You acknowledge and understand that the Company is comprised of several subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities, including their parent entity or entities, that are intended to be the third-party beneficiaries of Your obligations as set out in this Agreement. st th th Page 1
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2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for Employee’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and agreeing toEmployee’s employment with the Company on the terms and conditions as set forth herein, Employee shall be eligible toreceive the following compensation and benefits. (a) Base Salary. Employee shall receive a gross base salary of $550,000.00 annually (effective as of January1, 2025), paid in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices and subject to all deductionsrequired by law, including ordinary payroll taxes, as well as applicable deductions as elected by Employee,including but not limited to medical insurance and 401(k) contributions. The Employer will review theEmployee’s performance and Base Salary on an annual basis. Any change in the Base Salary will constitutethe Employee’s Base Salary for all purposes of this Agreement. (b) Annual Bonus Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Bonus Plan, in accordancewith the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan with an annual target of 85% of Your Base Salaryand a maximum entitlement of 170% of Your Base Salary, provided, however, that any payment pursuant tothe Annual Bonus Plan for the 2024 calendar year shall be adjusted pro-rata based the actual number of fullmonths that You are employed by the Company in 2024. The Employee acknowledges and accepts that theCompany reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan at any time.Employee acknowledges and agrees further that any payments pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will bedependent on the Company achieving established corporate performance criteria. All determinationsregarding achievement of any payment pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will be made by the Company, inits sole discretion. (c) Long-Term Incentive Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the long-term incentive plan beingestablished for the North American businesses forming the North America Spin Off, which plan may be madeup of various components such as restricted stock units, performance shares and/or other share grants orentitlements as developed and included in the new long term incentive plan (collectively the “North AmericaLTIP”). In accordance with the North America LTIP, You will be eligible to receive grants that have a value ofno less than 200% of Your Base Salary, calculated based on the applicable stock price in effect on the actual day ofthe specific grant in any year, with a three-year vesting period. All grants are subject to the approval of the Boardof Directors of the publicly traded parent of North America business, in its sole discretion. Employeeacknowledges and accepts that (i) the Board of Directors reserves the right to amend the terms andconditions of the North America LTIP at any time, in its sole discretion, (ii) Employee does not have anycontractual right (legal or otherwise) to receive any North America LTIP awards, and (iii) any prior NorthAmerica LTIP awards shall not be interpreted or construed as a precedent regarding entitlement to future orfurther awards. (d) Executive Deferred Compensation. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive DeferredCompensation Program, the terms and conditions of which will be provided to You. (e) Cash Payment in Lieu of 2024 Long-Term Incentives. You will be eligible to receive a lump sum cashpayment of $450,000.00 (less all applicable deductions required by law, including taxes) in lieu ofparticipation in a 2024 long-term incentive plan (the "2024 Incentive"). Entitlement to the 2024 Incentive shallvest and be payable on March 1, 2027, provided, however, that You are actively employed by the Companyon March 1, 2027, failing which You will forfeit any entitlement to such payment and You will have no furtherclaims against the Company for such payment. 3. BENEFITS. (a) Benefit Plans. Employee shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, health (medical, dental and vision), disability, and life insurance plans, as well as other health and welfare benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof; provided that nothing in this Agreement shall alter the Company’s ability to amend or terminate such plans. Page 2
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(b) PTO and Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to accrue twenty-three (23) days of Paid Time off (“PTO”) annually, plus such other annual holidays as designated and observed by the Company. PTO is prorated in the Employee’s first calendar year of employment. The Company may revise or terminate such benefits at any time, with or without prior notice, subject to applicable law. (c) Car Allowance. Commencing as of May 1 , 2025, Employee shall receive an annual car allowance of $29,000.00, paid bi-weekly through the Company’s standard payroll process, less applicable withholdings and deductions required by law, including ordinary payroll taxes. 4. COMPANY’S POLICIES. (a) Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all necessary, reasonable and documented expenses incurred in connection with the performance of Employee’s duties hereunder (including necessary business travel between Salt Lake City and Chicago from the commencement of Your employment until June 30, 2026), provided that all requests for expense reimbursement must be submitted in accordance with the practices and policies of the Company and within the time limits set forth in such policies. (b) Policies. Employee will be responsible to review and comply with the policies of the Company as are available through the Company’s internal intranet page, including without limitation any material relating to Employee performing Employee’s duties. 3. SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL 4. Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) paid or to be paid under this Agreement is, to the extent required by the laws of Switzerland and the Articles of Association of the ultimate North America parent corporation of the Company (the “Parent Company”) that will be a publicly traded company upon completion of the North America Spin Off, subject to approval by the Parent Company's general meeting of shareholders ("Parent General Meeting"); 5. The Employee agrees that in case the Parent General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation to the Parent Company's Executive Committee and the Company pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and if the Parent General Meeting later approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis, the Employee is liable for the overpayment, and the Company may adjust future compensation of the Employee to recoup any overpayment or enter into an agreement with the Employee for repayment. 6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT Subject to the provisions of Section 8, Employee’s employment with the Company will be “at-will” employment and may be terminated by the Company or You in accordance with Section 8. 7. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT; NO CONFLICTING OBLIGATIONS During Your employment, You agree to devote Your entire business time and attention to developing and improving the business and best interests of the Company including any duties, tasks and responsibilities that are reasonably assigned to You, to the best of Your ability. Except as it relates to the Company’s business, You will not promote the business, st Page 3
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products or services of any other company, or engage in any outside business activity during Your employment, unless You have received a specific written consent from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Employee confirms that Employee is not under any existing obligations that may impact Employee’s eligibility to be employed by the Company or limit the manner in which Employee may be employed. Employee agrees not to bring any third- party confidential information or trade secrets to the Company, including that of Employee’s former employer, and that Employee will not in any way disclose to the Company or utilize any such information in performing Employee’s duties for the Company. 8. TERMINATION (a) Termination of Employment. The Employee and the Company will each have the option to terminate Employee’s employment by providing twelve (12) months' prior written notice to the other party. In such event, the Employee shall continue to perform all required responsibilities and duties on a full-time basis for the duration of the twelve (12) months' notice period. During such period, and subject to the Garden Leave provisions below, You will (i) continue to receive Your Base Salary, (ii) continue to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan, provided, however, that bonus payments, if any, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan, and (ii) continue to participate in the Benefit Plans and entitlements set out in Section 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c). You shall not be entitled to participate or receive any further grants or awards pursuant to the North America LTIP. (b) Garden Leave. The Company shall be entitled to release the Employee from his duty to work ("Garden Leave") at any time. During the period of Garden Leave ("Garden Leave Period"), the Employee undertakes not to pursue any employment or other assignment without obtaining prior written consent from the competent Committee of the Board. If such written consent is given and the Employee takes up new employment during the Garden Leave Period, the employment with the Company shall end as of the day preceding the start of such new employment or self-employment. For the avoidance of doubt, all payments due up to the end of the employment shall be paid and the Employee shall not be entitled to any further payments in respect of the Annual Base Salary and, if applicable, bonus payments pro rata to the original end date. Any outstanding (unvested or vested) long-term incentives pursuant to the North America LTIP shall be treated in accordance with the applicable plan rules. In the event that the Company, in its sole discretion, releases the Employee from his duty to work during the notice period, any outstanding, untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Garden Leave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period. Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. (c) Termination of Employment by the Company with Cause. The employment of Employee hereunder may be terminated by the Company at any time immediately with Cause. “Cause” shall mean any of the following: (A) Employee’s engaging in conduct which is materially injurious to the Company (including any conduct which is likely to materially and deleteriously affect the Page 4
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reputation of the Company, or its customer or supplier relationships, monetarily or otherwise); (B) Employee’s engaging in any act of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, or improper payments, or sexual or other unlawful harassment; (C) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a felony; (D) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a misdemeanor involving willful wrongdoing that adversely reflects on Employee’s character, honesty or integrity; (E) the willful or continued failure of Employee to substantially perform Employee’s duties to the Company; or (F) Employee’s material willful misconduct, gross negligence or acts of dishonesty. (d) Resignation of Officer and Director Positions. Upon the Separation Date, Employee will be deemed to automatically resign from all officer and director positions with the Company and its affiliates and Employee shall execute any documents the Company or its affiliates may require in connection with the same. 9. NON-COMPETITION Employee acknowledges that Employee will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Company and its affiliates, including Amrize Ltd (collectively the “Amrize Group”). Employee agrees that, by signing this Agreement, Employee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following its termination (meaning, for the avoidance of doubt, the last day of Employees’ active employment relationship with the Company), minus any period of garden leave (if any), refrain from engaging in any activity directly or indirectly competing with the Company or the Amrize Group in the United States, Canada and Switzerland, in the following industries: cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, waste management, roofing, insulation, tile adhesives, facades, and large construction projects (collectively, the “Restricted Business”). In particular, Employee undertakes: (a) not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholderof up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers,or distributes products, or provides services the same as or similar to the Restricted Business or whichotherwise competes with the business of the Amrize Group; (b) not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise that competes, directly or indirectly, with theRestricted Business, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; or (c) not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise that competes with the Restricted Business. The Company shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance, as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Agreement, you confirm that this non-competition clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. 10. NON-DISPARAGEMENT Page 5
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You will use Your best efforts at all times to promote and protect the good name of the Company and its affiliates as well as that of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, products and services. You will not defame or disparage the business, products, services, officers, employees or other representatives of the Company, or do anything to detract from or reflect adversely upon their reputation, either during employment or after Your resignation, retirement or termination. Under no conditions will You participate in any unfair trade practices regarding the Company. 11. USE OF COMPANY PROPERTY Property may be made available for Your use that is owned by the Company or its affiliates. This includes, but is not limited to, training, research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales materials, confidential product and vendor information, confidential customer and prospective customer lists and information, telecommunications devices and/or computers and computer records (collectively “Company Property”). Using any Company Property, whether intellectual or material, requires You to do so in an effective and non-wasteful manner and also requires that You follow all other provisions of this Agreement, the Confidentiality Agreement (as hereinafter defined), and any applicable Company policy that may be in effect. You will maintain and update records of prospects and users of the Company’s products and services. You will also provide timely information about these topics. 12. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/NON-DISCLOSURE/NON-SOLICITATION To protect the Company’s business, as a condition to Your employment, You are required to review and execute this Agreement and the Employee Confidential Information and Non-Solicitation Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), which is incorporated herein. 13. RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY Upon termination of Your employment with the Company for any reason, including resignation, You agree to return, in good condition, all Company Property. This includes, but is not limited to, the originals and all copies of any materials which contain, reflect, summarize, describe, analyze, refer or relate to any Confidential Information of the Company, its customers or vendors, or other third parties which You have as a result of Your employment with the Company. If these items are not returned, the Company has the right to charge You for all reasonable damages, costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in searching for, taking, removing and/or recovering the property. Also, upon Your termination, You agree to cease the use of the Company’s trade names and trademarks and eliminate them wherever they have been used by You. 14. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT In addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company may have at law or in equity under this Agreement, the Company also may seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief if You breach any of this Agreement’s provisions. 15. REASONABLENESS OF AGREEMENT You acknowledge and agree that Your obligations under this Agreement are reasonable in the context of the nature of the Company’s business and the competitive injuries likely to be sustained by the Company if You violate or intend to violate these obligations. In addition, You acknowledge that this Agreement is made in good, valuable and sufficient consideration of the Company’s willingness to employ or continue employing You. Page 6
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16. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT No modification, waiver, amendment or addition to any of the terms of this Agreement will be effective unless a written agreement is signed between You and the Company. If the Company elects not to enforce any provision of this Agreement, it is not a waiver of the right of the Company to enforce each and every provision in the future. 17. ASSIGNMENT This Agreement is not assignable by You. The Company may assign this Agreement to any other affiliate controlled by the Company, with prior notice to You. 18. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVABILITY All provisions contained in this Agreement are severable. In the event that any one of them is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement will be interpreted as if such provision was not included and the other provisions, however, will still apply. The provisions of this Agreement are applicable and remain in force irrespective of any termination of Your employment, whether by the Company or by You, whether voluntary or involuntary, for cause or without cause, and irrespective of any other termination or expiration of this or any other written or oral agreement or arrangement with the Company. 19. GOVERNING LAW; PERSONAL JURISDICTION This Agreement (including the Confidentiality Agreement) will be governed by the substantive laws of the State of Illinois, without reference to such state’s choice of law or conflicts of law. The state and federal courts in the State of Illinois will have jurisdiction in any action, suit or proceeding based on or arising out of this Agreement. In consideration of employment or continued employment with the Company, You agree to: (a) submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts; (b) consent to Service of process in connection with any action, suit or proceeding against You; and (c) waive any other requirement, whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise, with respect topersonal jurisdiction, venue or service of process. 20. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Agreement, together with the Confidentiality Agreement, represents the entire agreement and understanding between You and the Company as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, between You and the Company or its predecessors. This Agreement is a legal document. In signing this Agreement, Your signature represents that You: (a) have read the Agreement and fully understand its contents; (b) voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions it states; (c) have not been coerced or under duress to sign; (d) will not violate the terms of any other agreement previously entered by You; and Page 7
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(e) had adequate time to consider entering into this Agreement prior to signing, including, without limitation, theopportunity to discuss the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as well as its legal consequences, with anattorney of Your choice, at Your own expense. 21. SECTION 280G. (a) Best-Net Cutback. If there is a change of ownership or effective control or change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) and any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that the Employee would receive from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Company shall cause to be determined, before any amounts of the Transaction Payment are paid to the Employee, which of the following two alternative forms of payment would result in the Employee receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greater amount of the Transaction Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Transaction Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax: (A) payment in full of the entire amount of the Transaction Payment (a “Full Payment”), or (B) payment of only a part of the Transaction Payment so that the Employee receives the largest payment possible without the imposition of the Excise Tax (a “Reduced Payment”), and the Employee shall be entitled to payment of whichever amount that shall result in a greater after-tax amount for the Employee. For purposes of determining whether to make a Full Payment or a Reduced Payment, the Company shall cause to be taken into account all applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from a deduction of such state and local taxes). If a Reduced Payment is made, the reduction in payments and/or benefits will occur in the following order: (1) first, reduction of cash payments, in reverse order of scheduled payment date (or if necessary, to zero), (2) then, reduction of non-cash and non-equity benefits provided to the Employee, on a pro rata basis (or if necessary, to zero) and (3) then, cancellation of the acceleration of vesting of equity award compensation in the reverse order of the date of grant of the Employee’s equity awards. (b) 280G Accountants. Unless the Employee and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and the Employee as requested by the Company or the Employee. The Employee and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by the Employee with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. 22. SECTION 409A. (a) General. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that, to the extent applicable, this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and incorporate the terms and Page 8
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conditions required by, Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury Regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date (“Section 409A”). Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Company determines that any amounts payable hereunder will be taxable currently to the Employee under Section 409A(a)(1)(A) of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, the Company and the Employee shall cooperate in good faith to (i) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that they mutually determine to be necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement, and to avoid less-favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Company, and/or (ii) take such other actions as mutually determined to be necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and thereby avoid the application of penalty taxes thereunder; provided, however, that this Section 21(a) does not create an obligation on the part of the Company to modify this Agreement and does not guarantee that the amounts payable hereunder will not be subject to interest or penalties under Section 409A, and in no event whatsoever shall the Company or any of its affiliates be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on the Employee as a result of Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Section 409A. (b) Special Rules. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) if the Employee is deemed at the time of Employee’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-1(h) of the Department of Treasury Regulations) to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) (i) of the Code, to the extent that delayed commencement of any portion of the termination benefits to which the Employee is entitled under this Agreement (after taking into account all exclusions applicable to such termination benefits under Section 409A), is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such portion of the Employee’s termination benefits shall not be provided to the Employee prior to the earlier of (A) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Employee’s separation from service with the Company and (B) the date of the Employee’s death; provided that upon the earlier of such dates, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 21(b)(i) shall be paid to the Employee in a lump sum, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein; (ii) the determination of whether the Employee is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the time of Employee’s separation from service shall be made by the Company in accordance with the terms of Section 409A and applicable guidance thereunder (including, without limitation, Section 1.409A-1(i) of the Department of Treasury Regulations and any successor provision thereto); and (iii) to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, (A) such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred, (B) the amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year, (C) the amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year and (D) the right to any benefits or reimbursements or in-kind benefits may not be liquidated or exchanged for any other benefit. Neither the Employee nor any of the Employee’s creditors or beneficiaries shall have the right to subject any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable under this Agreement to any anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment or garnishment. Except as permitted under Section 409A, any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable to the Employee or for Employee’s benefit Page 9
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may not be reduced by, or offset against, any amount owing by Employee to the Company or any of its affiliates. EMPLOYEE: STEPHEN CLARK COMPANY: HOLCIM PARTICIPATIONS (US) INC. Signature: /s/ Stephen Clark Print Name: Stephen Clark Date: April 29, 2025 Signature: /s/ Ian Johnston Print name: Ian Johnston Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: April 30, 2025 Page 10
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EXHIBIT 10.19 PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Holcim Technology Ltd Mario Gross Grafenauweg 10 [address] CH - 6300 Zug Zug, May 9, 2025 New Employment Contract with Amrize Dear Mario As a consequence of the envisaged spin-off of the Holcim's North American business ("Spin-Off"), your employment with Holcim Ltd will transfer by law to Amrize Ltd and immediately thereafter to Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC. The transfer of your employment is currently expected to take effect on June 1, 2025. After consultation with the employee representation, you are offered a new employment contract, which shall enter into force as of June 1, 2025, subject to the Spin-Off taking place. We thank you for the trust you have placed in us and continue to count on your valued support. Sincerely yours, Holcim Technology Ltd
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PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Mario Gross [address] Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC Grafenauweg 8 CH - 6300 Zug Employee Employer Zug, May 9, 2025 Contract of Employment Dear Mario We are pleased to confirm herewith our mutual agreement regarding your employment as follows. 1. Effective Date, Duration & Years of Service This Contract of Employment comes into effect on June 1, 2025. As a result of the reorganization for the spin-off of Amrize Ltd, the existing employment relationship between you and Holcim Technology Ltd has been automatically transferred to the Employer. This Contract of Employment replaces the existing employment contract between you and the Employer. This Contract of Employment is concluded for an unlimited period and can be terminated according to the termination clauses stated below. If any rights or obligations under this contract are based on years of service, your time worked at any other Amrize Group company will be counted towards your total years of service with the Employer. Your official seniority date is March 1, 2018. 2. Function You are appointed as Chief Supply Chain Officer and member of the Executive Committee of the Amrize Group with an effective date as of June 1, 2025. Your appointment is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Employer. You shall dedicate full working capacity to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You shall devote as much time to the performance of the duties hereunder as shall be necessary and adequate. Overtime work performed is fully compensated by the Annual Base Salary as set forth under clause 4.1. You will report to the CEO of Amrize Ltd and, on his instruction, to the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and its Chairperson. The CEO of Amrize Ltd shall supervise you. Your functions and responsibilities are determined by the Organizational Rules, approved by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and as amended from time to time, and as determined by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd or the CEO from time to time. As a member of the Executive Committee, you are obliged to take on official functions (e.g., membership on a Board of Directors, management position) in certain Amrize Group companies. Page 2
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Any paid or unpaid activity for or on behalf of any company or companies outside of the Amrize Group requires the Employer's prior written approval. 3. Place of Work Your place of work will be Grafenauweg 8, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, or any other place where the Amrize Group operates, as directed by the CEO of Amrize Ltd. You may be required to travel for business purposes or work remotely, as necessary. 4. Compensation and Benefits 4.1.Annual Base Salary Your Annual Base Salary is USD 500.000,00 gross (100%-base). It is paid from the start of your employment and will be paid in twelve monthly instalments by bank transfer at the end of each calendar month. Your Annual Base Salary for subsequent years may be reviewed once a year, taking into account in particular the financial results of the Employer and the Amrize Group, the Employee’s performance, the economic environment, as well as the general level of compensation in other comparable companies. You are not entitled to any increase of the Annual Base Salary. 4.2.Annual Bonus Plan (Short-Term Incentive Plan – STI) You are eligible to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan. The target bonus opportunity is set as a percentage (75 %) of your Annual Base Salary and is determined annually at the Employer's discretion. The specific terms, including eligibility criteria, payout mechanisms, performance metrics, and other conditions, are outlined in the Annual Bonus Program, which is subject to review and modification at the Employer's sole discretion. 4.3.Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI – Equity-Based Compensation) In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan, which is designed to align key employees with the Employer's long-term growth objectives. The LTI may be granted in the form of restricted shares, stock options, or performance-based equity awards. The specific details, including vesting schedules, performance conditions, award types, and settlement provisions, are outlined in the LTI Program. Participation in the LTI program does not imply any right to continued employment or future grants. 4.4.General Terms & Legal Framework You are aware and hereby agree that the above Annual Bonus Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan can be amended at any time by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd. Any Annual Bonus or Long-Term Incentive granted does not constitute a contractual entitlement, nor shall any past payments be taken as a precedent for future payments. The applicable terms, conditions, and performance criteria are set out in the respective Annual Bonus Program and Long-Term Incentive Program documents, which are subject to periodic review and updates at the Employer's discretion. Any awards under these plans are subject to tax and social security contributions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Page 3
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4.5.Car Allowance You are entitled to a car allowance in the annual amount of CHF 26.000,00 gross (100% base) which will be paid out in monthly instalments together with the Annual Base Salary. With this flat rate, all claims for the use of the car are covered and no further claims can be made. 4.6.Flat Rate Expense Allowance You are eligible for an Annual Flat Rate Expense Allowance of CHF 24.000,00 net (100% base), which is attributed to reimburse and to cover expenses. The payment of this lump sum is made monthly pro rata together with the salary payment. Please note that payment of this lump sum means that certain expenses cannot be reclaimed. Details can be found in the Supplementary Expense Regulations. This amount is no longer paid during a garden leave. 4.7.Holcim Pension Fund / Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund (HPF / HSPF) Additionally, you will become a member of the Holcim Pension Fund and the Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund. The conditions of the Holcim Pension Fund and Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund are outlined in the respective regulations. All necessary payments in connection with joining the Pension Fund are to be borne by you as outlined in the respective regulations. 4.8.Deductions and Contributions The Employer will deduct from your gross Annual Base Salary, as well as from any compensation under any bonus or incentive plan and the allowances the applicable contributions to domestic and foreign social security schemes, pension schemes and insurances, as prescribed by law, regulations or agreements. Moreover, domestic and foreign withholding taxes, if any, payable by you in accordance with the respective laws and regulations, will be deducted before payout. Allowances stated in net amounts shall be grossed up to account for deductions for contributions to social security schemes. 4.9.Shareholder Approval Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) to be paid under this Contract of Employment is, to the extent required by applicable Swiss laws and the Articles of Incorporation of the Employer, subject to approval by the general meeting of shareholders of the Employer (General Meeting). You accept that in case your compensation is affected by a non-approval of the General Meeting, the compensation might be reduced, and you agree that any such reduction will not give you reason to terminate the employment with immediate effect (fristlose Kündigung). You further agree that in case the General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation of the Executive Committee of Employer and the Employer pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and will, upon first request by the Employer, be deemed forfeited and has to be paid back if the General Meeting later only approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis. 5. Non-Competition (and Non-Solicitation) As you will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Employer and the Amrize Group, you agree by signing this Contract of Employment that during the term of this agreement and during a period of 12 months following the termination of your employment with the Employer, you shall refrain from any activity in any territory where the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates have operations that competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group, in particular in the field of the development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of building materials, systems and Page 4
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solutions, in particular in the areas of roofing, insulation, adhesives, sealants, ready-mix concrete, cement-based and other construction-related products, for residential, commercial or industrial building applications, primarily in the North American market, and you shall not solicit or endeavour to entice away any other employee or person engaged or employed by the Employer and the Amrize Group for your own business or the business of any other person. In particular, you undertake - not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholder of up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers, or distributes products, or provides services similar to those of the Employer and the Amrize Group or which otherwise competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group; - not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; - not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise; - not to directly or indirectly solicit or employ other employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group or in any other way enter into an agreement with such employees for the benefit of himself or a third party. You shall for each violation of the covenants set forth in this clause pay to the Employer an amount corresponding to the Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation as liquidated damages (Konventionalstrafe) plus such additional damages as may be incurred by the Employer. The payment of this sum shall not operate as a waiver of the above obligations. The Employer shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance (Realexekution), as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Contract of Employment, you confirm that this non-competition-clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. 6. Termination of Employment This Contract of Employment may be terminated by either party giving notice (handwritten or electronic signature) at the end of the month following a notice period of twelve (12) months. The right to a termination with immediate effect is reserved and subject to Art. 337 CO. Your employment will automatically end without the need for termination notice upon reaching the statutory retirement age as defined by the Swiss Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance (AHV/AVS) regulations. No severance or compensation will be owed in connection with this automatic termination, except for any statutory or contractual entitlements accrued up to your final working day. During the notice period, you shall be entitled to continued payment of the Annual Base Salary and, pursuant to and subject to the applicable plan rules, continued bonus payments. In the event that the Employer, in its sole discretion, releases you from your duty to work during the termination notice period, any outstanding, untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Garden Leave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period. Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. Any deviations from this provision must be agreed upon in writing between the parties. Page 5
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7. Vacation The Employee shall be entitled to up to 25 working days of vacation until and including the age of 49, and 30 working days of vacation as of the age of 50, per calendar year in accordance with the Employer's Employment Regulations, unless the Board of Directors of the Employer determines otherwise from time to time. The Employee is required to take all annual vacation during the calendar year during which they occur. 8. Confidentiality In conjunction with your employment with the Employer, the Employer has disclosed to you, and you have observed, or come in contact with certain confidential marketing, financial, technical or other information and technology that are the property of the Company, and/or the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer or the Amrize Group. You hereby agree to hold Confidential Information (as defined below) in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, use it for your own purposes or for any purposes other than those of the Employer or, through any failure to exercise due care and diligence, cause any unauthorized disclosure of It, either during the term of your employment or after its termination, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Employer. You hereby irrevocably undertake that upon termination of your employment with the Employer you will hand over to an authorized representative of the Employer all written, graphic, computerized or electronic material comprising or containing any Confidential Information subject to the obligation of confidence hereunder, and that you will not retain any copies. For the purposes of this clause, "Confidential Information" shall mean details of suppliers, agents and distributors and their terms of business, details of customers and their requirements, the prices charged to and terms of business with customers, marketing plans and sales forecasts, financial information, results and forecasts (save to the extent that these are included in published audited accounts), business plans, strategic plans, regulatory results or plans, any proposals relating to the acquisition or disposal of the whole or part of a company or business or to any proposed expansion or contraction of activities, details of employees and officers and of the remuneration and other benefits paid to them, information relating to research activities, Inventions, secret processes, designs, formulae and product lines, any information which you are told is confidential and any information treated as confidential by the Employer and any information which has been given to the Employer or any entity within the Amrize Group in confidence by customers, suppliers or other persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any information which is, or subsequently may become, generally available to the public as a matter of record through no action or fault of yours. 9. Data Protection Subject to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("DPA") and Swiss employment law, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing your personal data for the purposes of your employment, for administrative purposes and for the purposes of complying with applicable laws, regulations and procedures. In addition, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing sensitive personal data relating to you, for the purposes set out above. You further consent that the Employer and the Amrize Group processing may, when necessary for these purposes, make such data available to third parties such as its advisers, parties providing products and/or services to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing including, without limitation, IT systems suppliers, pension, benefits and payroll administrators, to regulatory authorities as required by law. Subject to the DPA, the data which the Employer and the Amrize Group holds (including any sensitive personal data) may, for the purposes detailed In clause 9, be transferred to end among Page 6
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various subsidiaries or affiliates within the Amrize Group that are located in countries that do not have data protection legislation equivalent to the DPA and you consent to such transfer. You agree that where, during your employment with the Employer, you process personal data (whether relating to prospective, current or future employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group at any time, clients or customers of the Company or any persons) you will comply at all times with relevant legislation. 10. Return of Property Upon the Employer's first request, but in no case later than at the end of your employment or the start of your garden leave, you shall return to the Employer all work products and data related to the Employer or the Amrize Group and the like regardless of the form in which they exist (including computer files, source codes and documentation). There is no right of retention. You further acknowledge that it shall be forbidden to make any records or copies of such work products, of products and documents pertaining to the Employer or the Amrize Group, of contracts and correspondence for your private use or purposes unrelated to the performance of this Contract of Employment. 11. Duty of Care and Loyalty You shall diligently and carefully perform the work assigned to you and observe in good faith directives and specific instructions given to you. You acknowledge that this management function requires a higher degree of loyalty to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You are expected to invest your entire work to the benefit of the Employer and the Amrize Group and to refrain from any activities which could have an adverse effect on or conflict with the Employer's interests, the interests of the Amrize Group or your performance. In case of any conflict between personal and the Employer's interests or the interests of the Amrize Group, you undertake to observe the Employer's interests or interests of the Amrize Group, in particular with respect to the exercise of a public office. In particular, you agree that you shall not: ● directly or indirectly advise, serve as a president, member of the Board of Directors, employee, agent etc. or perform duties for another firm, person, company or another organization (against payment or without payment) without having been granted the prior written permission of the Employer; ● possess an equity investment of the voting capital or any other form of interest in any third company with which the Employer or any affiliate of the Employer has business relations or is in competition with; ● accept any payments, gifts, loans or other benefits in connection with your services under this Contract of Employment, except for usual complementary gifts of low value at the end of the year or at closing of a project to the extent permitted under the applicable policy of the Employer and the Amrize Group; ● proceed to make private investments or build up business relations on your behalf and for own account which may compromise the interests of the Employer and its affiliates and/or the Amrize Group. 12. Intellectual Property Rights In conjunction with your employment with the Employer you generally acknowledge that nothing shall be construed to grant you as an individual any right or license under any intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names and proprietary Page 7
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information) of the Employer, the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its or their affiliates or subsidiaries. All inventions and designs which you, solely or jointly with others, make or contribute to make while performing your activities for the Employer under this Contract of Employment, as well as creations, data, findings, works, computer- programs, marks, methods, documents and any other results of your performance under this Agreement (referred to collectively as: "Results"), belong exclusively to the Employer regardless of whether or not Results are protected under applicable laws and regulations. The Employer is free to modify and use such Results at its own discretion. You acknowledge and agree that in this respect you have a special responsibility to further the interests of the Employer. You are obliged to immediately notify in writing the Employer of any invention, design or other intellectual property made by you and its specifications. You are not entitled to any remuneration other than Base Salary for the assignment and transfer of rights in Results provided for above, except for inventions or designs created by you while performing your employment activity, but not in execution of your contractual duties, for which the Employer shall pay you an appropriate consideration in accordance with Art. 332 para. 4 CO, unless the Employer notifies you within 3 months after the Company was informed of the invention/design by you that the Employer releases the invention/design for free exploitation by you. To the extent that work products (e.g., software, reports, and documentations) are protected by copyrights, you hereby assign to the Employer any and all rights related to such work products, particularly the copyright and any and all rights of use free of charge. 13. Liquidated Damages (Konventionalstrafe) You hereby undertake to pay to the Employer a contractual penalty in an amount equal to 100% of your Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation for the breach of (i) the Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenant (clause 5) or (ii) the Confidentiality Covenant (clause 8). Payment of a contractual penalty does not release you from adhering to the non-competition obligation or the confidentiality obligation. In addition, you shall have to compensate the Employer for any damages and financial losses of the Employer or any other company of the Amrize Group directly arising out of or relating to such breach. As written above, the Employer also has the right to request you to immediately cease such breach and may seek court orders, including interim orders, prohibiting such breaches (Realexekution). 14. Addenda The following agreements form an integral part of your contract: ● Employment Regulations ● Annual Bonus Program ● Long-Term Incentive Program ● Holcim Pension Fund & Holcim Pension Fund Supplementary 15. Amendments Any amendments to this Contract of Employment, understanding or other agreement between yourself and Amrize or another company belonging to or associated with the Amrize Group are only valid providing the following conditions are fulfilled: ● They are in text form; and ● They bear two handwritten and/or electronic signatures of signatories entitled to sign such amendment, understanding or other agreement pursuant to the regulations governing use of the company signature. Page 8
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Amendments, understandings and other agreements which do not fulfil the aforesaid conditions are invalid. 16. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction This Contract of Employment shall be exclusively governed and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract of Employment shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the ordinary courts of the Canton of Zug. 17. Employment Regulations For all other details regulating the employment please refer to the Employment Regulations, which form an integral part of this Contract of Employment and which may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. In particular the articles 4.4 - 4.6 Employment Regulations (duty to maintain confidentiality, work documents and outputs and fiduciary duty) form an integral part of the employment relationship. We kindly ask you to confirm your agreement to the conditions of employment by counter-signing this Contract of Employment. Yours sincerely /s/ Jan Jenisch /s/ Steve Clark Jan Jenisch Steve Clark Group Chief Executive Officer Chief People Officer I, Mario Gross, agree to the conditions contained in this contract: 13 May 2025 /s/ Mario Gross Place, date Signature Page 9
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EXHIBIT 10.20 December 3, 2025 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Mario Gross [address] Assignment Agreement Dear Mario, We are pleased to confirm the adjustment of your existing international assignment (herein called “Assignment”). Effective May 31, 2025 your existing international assignment between Holcim Technology Ltd, in Zug, Switzerland (Home Company) and Holcim (US) Inc. in Nashville, United States of America (Host Company) ended in preparation for the spinoff of Amrize LTD. Effective June 1, 2025 your new assignment from Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC., in Zug, Switzerland (herein called “Home Company”) to Amrize North America Inc. (US) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America (herein called “Host Company”). 1. Assignment Agreement This Assignment Agreement acts as an addendum to your current employment contract with the Home Company dated May 9, 2025, and governs the terms and conditions of your Assignment. This Assignment Agreement, together with your Home Company employment contract, represents the entire agreement between the Parties. If there is a conflict between this Assignment Agreement and the Home Company employment contract, the terms and conditions of this Assignment Agreement shall prevail over the Home Company employment contract for the duration of the Assignment. 2. Start Date and Duration Your successive assignment with the Host Company in the US will commence on June 1, 2025 and is anticipated to last until December 31, 2026, if not terminated prior to this date in accordance with clause 13 “Termination of Assignment” of this Assignment Agreement. The Assignment period may be extended up to a maximum duration of seven years from the start date of your original assignment (January 1, 2024). The duration any extension of the assignment will be mutually agreed upon by the Home Company, the Host Company and you. 3. Position and Reporting Line During your Assignment, you will hold the position of Chief Supply Chain Officer and report to Jan Jenisch, Group Chief Executive Officer. 4. Place of Work During your Assignment your normal place of work will be Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 5. Compensation 5.1 Assignment Salary During the Assignment, you will be compensated in accordance with the Host Company’s salary program. Effective on the Assignment start date, your annual base salary for the Assignment will be USD 500,000 gross. 5.2 Salary Review Your Assignment base salary will be reviewed according to the Host Company’s normal salary review guidelines. Your next annual base salary review will be in 2026.
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5.3 Car Allowance While on assignment in the US in the position of Chief Supply Chain Officer, you shall receive an annual car allowance of $29,000.00, paid bi-weekly through the Host Company’s standard payroll process, less applicable withholdings and deductions required by law, including ordinary US payroll taxes and Swiss social security employee contributions. 5.4 Pay Delivery Your Assignment base salary will be delivered predominantly through the Host Company payroll. An annually determined amount of your net salary continues to be delivered through Home Company payroll in order to offset your ongoing Swiss social security employee contributions, your Home Company pension funds employee contributions and any Swiss withholding taxes deriving on actual non-US work days. Your car allowance will be fully paid through the Host Company payroll. 5.5 Bonus Plan During the Assignment, you will be eligible for participation in the Host Company’s annual bonus plan at a target of 75% of your annual base salary with a maximum of 150%. You acknowledge and accept that the Host Company reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the annual bonus plan at any time. You also acknowledge and agrees further that any payments pursuant to the bonus plan will be dependent on the Host Company achieving established corporate performance criteria. All determinations regarding achievement of any payment pursuant to the bonus plan will be made by the Host Company, in its sole discretion. 5.6 Long Term Incentives In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan, which is designed to align key employees with the Employer's long-term growth objectives. The LTI may be granted in the form of restricted shares, stock options, or performance-based equity awards. The specific details, including vesting schedules, performance conditions, award types, and settlement provisions, are outlined in the LTI Program. Participation in the LTI program does not imply any right to continued employment or future grants. 5.7 Continuity of Service For the purpose of calculating years of service and any related benefits, any years spent on an international Assignment will be counted as years spent in the service of the Home Company. 6. Insurances 6.1 Social Security During your Assignment, you will continue to participate in the Swiss social security system. Actual employee and employer Swiss social security contributions will be calculated on your Home Company employment income by the Home Company during this Assignment, as required. The Home Company will apply for a Certificate of Coverage to exempt you from paying any US social security taxes. The Home Company will recharge any employer Swiss social security costs to the Host Company in line with the Company’s intercompany recharge guidelines and practice. 6.2 Home Country Pension and Retirement During your Assignment, you will continue to participate in the Home Country pension and retirement benefits. The annual pensionable salary will be reviewed annually in line with the corresponding pension plan rules. The Home Company will recharge any employer costs to the Host Company in line with the Company’s intercompany recharge guidelines and practice. The Home Country manages conditions related to participation the Home Country Pension Fund. Details regarding participation and contribution rules may be obtained from the Home Country Human Resources team. 6.3 Health Insurance During your Assignment, the Host Company will enrol you in accordance with the plan rules, to an International Health Insurance and emergency repatriation plan. Any US taxes which may arise on the provision of this benefit, are borne by you.
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7. Tax Services In order to ensure compliance with local tax laws during the Assignment, US and Swiss tax advisory services will be provided by the Home Company’s designated global tax service provider. Tax advisory services will be provided for any year on Assignment and until all trailing tax liabilities from this Assignment are completed. You are solely responsible for timely submission of required documentation to file your US and Swiss tax returns. Any interest and/or penalties resulting from your failure to submit all required tax returns and documentation on a timely basis is your sole responsibility. The Home Company and the Host Company are not liable for any inaccurate or incomplete information given by you. 8. Laws and Legislation You agree to abide by all laws and legislation in force in the State of Tennessee and the US, particularly as far as law and order and labor laws are concerned. 9. Working Hours and Public Holidays Your working hours and public holidays entitlement will be in accordance with the Host Company’s regulations, local laws and customs established in the US. 10. Vacation Entitlement You will be entitled to paid annual leave in accordance with the Home Company’s annual leave regulation and practices. 11. Family Visits Your spouse will be provided with two round trips from Zurich to Nashville for each year. The class of travel will be in line with the Group Travel Policy. Round trip air tickets will not be paid out in cash in lieu of a round trip and any entitlement not taken during the year will be forfeited. 12. End of Assignment Throughout your Assignment in the US, the Home Company will continue to follow the progress of your career. At the end of your Assignment, the Home Company will make every reasonable effort to offer you a mutually acceptable position that serves the Company’s needs and your career goals but does not extend any guarantee of a specific position or function on your return. 13. Repatriation Benefits Upon completion or termination of the Assignment followed by a repatriation to your Home Company, you will be entitled to the following repatriation benefits: one-way relocation travel to Switzerland for you and your immediate family, shipment of personal effects (up to a 40-foot container), up to 30-days of temporary accommodation in Switzerland and a one-off relocation allowance (in line with Home Company policy and practice). The entitlement for these repatriation benefits is irrespective of whether there is a suitable role to return to at your Home Company or not. 14. Termination of Assignment This Assignment Agreement may be voluntarily terminated by either Party by giving at least three (3) months’ notice in writing to the other Party. The Parties reserve the right to cancel this Assignment Agreement without notice for due cause. ‘Due cause’ for dismissal without notice is an event such as, but not limited to, grave or repeated violations of contractual obligations, guidelines or instructions, intentionally or negligently causing damage or injury, the acceptance of commissions or bribes in any form; any behaviour that seriously damages the Home Company’s or Host Company’s reputation, serious offence against local laws or clear failure to perform basic responsibilities despite having fair written opportunity to rectify. In case of gross negligence in performing your duties, the Home and the Host Company may terminate this Assignment Agreement without giving any notice time and will not pay any repatriation benefits. If your employment with the Home Company is terminated under terms that provide for you to receive a “Garden Leave”, to the extent permitted by US immigration and law and regulations at the applicable time that may allow you to remain in the US during any period of your Garden Leave, the Host Company will facilitate the continuation of the payment of annual base salary and bonus
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(where applicable) through the US payroll system per the terms of the Home Company Garden Leave policy, provided, however, if at any time US immigration law does not permit the Host Company to make such payments or allow you to remain in the US, then all such payments from the Host Company shall cease at that time, and the Home Country will be responsible for paying any remaining payments then owing under the Garden Leave uponyour return to your home country. 15. Data Protection Clause We take your privacy and the protection of the personal data we process about you and about your next of kin seriously. We attach our Data Privacy Policy setting out our approach to handling you and your next of kin personal data. The signing of this agreement by you will be deemed as your acknowledgement indicating that you have read the terms under which we process you and your next of kin personal data as set out in the Data Privacy Policy. For processing and storing your personal data, both during and after your Assignment, the Home Company use special software hosted by a third-party provider on a server located outside the Home and Host Company. As per Home Company review, the third-party provider hosting services meet security standards of the highest level. The Home and Host Company HR and Payroll Managers as well as members of the applicable International Mobility Team, may access and process your personal data. The Home and Host Company may retain selected third parties to provide Assignment related services to you. In connection with the provision of such services, personal data (to the extent necessary) will be transferred to such third-party service providers who will then hold and process such data. Such third- party service providers may be amended from time to time but currently include retained global tax advisors, relocation agents, shipping agents and immigration advisors. 16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction Swiss law will govern with respect to all questions and interpretation of this Assignment Agreement which, together with your Home Company employment contract, represent the complete terms of your Assignment and employment with your Home Company. We wish you much success in your role and an enjoyable stay in the US. Yours sincerely, /s/ Jan Jenisch /s/ Steve Clark Jan Jenisch Steve Clark Group Chief Executive Officer Chief People Officer Resources I have read and hereby confirm my understanding and agreement with the terms and conditions of this AssignmentAgreement. /s/ Mario Gross 12/28/2025 Signature and date Mario Gross
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EXHIBIT 10.21 PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Samuel Poletti [address] Amrize Ltd Grafenauweg 8 CH - 6300 Zug Employee Employer Zug, May 12, 2025 Contract of Employment Dear Sam We are pleased to confirm herewith our mutual agreement regarding your employment as follows. 1. Effective Date, Duration & Years of Service This Contract of Employment comes into effect on June 1, 2025. This Contract of Employment is concluded for an unlimited period and can be terminated according to the termination clauses stated below. If any rights or obligations under this contract are based on years of service, your time worked at any other Amrize Group company will be counted towards your total years of service with the Employer. Your official seniority date is October 1, 2007. 2. Function You are appointed as Chief Strategy and M&A Officer and member of the Executive Committee of the Amrize Group with an effective date as of June 1, 2025. Your appointment is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Employer. You shall dedicate full working capacity to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You shall devote as much time to the performance of the duties hereunder as shall be necessary and adequate. Overtime work performed is fully compensated by the Annual Base Salary as set forth under clause 4.1. You will report to the CEO of Amrize Ltd and, on his instruction, to the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and its Chairperson. The CEO of Amrize Ltd shall supervise you. Your functions and responsibilities are determined by the Organizational Rules, approved by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and as amended from time to time, and as determined by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd or the CEO from time to time. As a member of the Executive Committee, you are obliged to take on official functions (e.g., membership on a Board of Directors, management position) in certain Amrize Group companies. Any paid or unpaid activity for or on behalf of any company or companies outside of the Amrize Group requires the Employer's prior written approval. 3. Place of Work Your place of work will be Grafenauweg 8, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, or any other place where the Amrize Group operates, as directed by the CEO of Amrize Ltd. You may be required to travel for business purposes or work remotely, as necessary. Page 1
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4. Compensation and Benefits 4.1. Annual Base Salary Your Annual Base Salary is CHF 440.000,00 gross (100%-base). It is paid from the start of your employment and will be paid in twelve monthly instalments by bank transfer at the end of each calendar month. Your Annual Base Salary for subsequent years may be reviewed once a year, taking into account in particular the financial results of the Employer and the Amrize Group, the Employee’s performance, the economic environment, as well as the general level of compensation in other comparable companies. You are not entitled to any increase of the Annual Base Salary. 4.2. Annual Bonus Plan (Short-Term Incentive Plan – STI) You are eligible to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan. The target bonus opportunity is set as a percentage (75 %) of your Annual Base Salary and is determined annually at the Employer's discretion. The specific terms, including eligibility criteria, payout mechanisms, performance metrics, and other conditions, are outlined in the Annual Bonus Program, which is subject to review and modification at the Employer's sole discretion. 4.3. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI – Equity-Based Compensation) In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan, which is designed to align key employees with the Employer's long-term growth objectives. The LTI may be granted in the form of restricted shares, stock options, or performance-based equity awards. The specific details, including vesting schedules, performance conditions, award types, and settlement provisions, are outlined in the LTI Program. Participation in the LTI program does not imply any right to continued employment or future grants. 4.4. General Terms & Legal Framework You are aware and hereby agree that the above Annual Bonus Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan can be amended at any time by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd. Any Annual Bonus or Long-Term Incentive granted does not constitute a contractual entitlement, nor shall any past payments be taken as a precedent for future payments. The applicable terms, conditions, and performance criteria are set out in the respective Annual Bonus Program and Long-Term Incentive Program documents, which are subject to periodic review and updates at the Employer's discretion. Any awards under these plans are subject to tax and social security contributions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 4.5. Car Allowance You are entitled to a car allowance in the annual amount of CHF 26.000,00 gross (100% base) which will be paid out in monthly instalments together with the Annual Base Salary. With this flat rate, all claims for the use of the car are covered and no further claims can be made. 4.6. Flat Rate Expense Allowance You are eligible for an Annual Flat Rate Expense Allowance of CHF 24.000,00 net (100% base), which is attributed to reimburse and to cover expenses. The payment of this lump sum is made monthly pro rata together with the salary payment. Please note that payment of this lump sum means that certain expenses cannot be reclaimed. Details can be found in the Supplementary Expense Regulations. Page 2
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This amount is no longer paid during a garden leave. 4.7. Holcim Pension Fund / Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund (HPF / HSPF) Additionally, you will become a member of the Holcim Pension Fund and the Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund. The conditions of the Holcim Pension Fund and Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund are outlined in the respective regulations. All necessary payments in connection with joining the Pension Fund are to be borne by you as outlined in the respective regulations. 4.8. Deductions and Contributions The Employer will deduct from your gross Annual Base Salary, as well as from any compensation under any bonus or incentive plan and the allowances the applicable contributions to domestic and foreign social security schemes, pension schemes and insurances, as prescribed by law, regulations or agreements. Moreover, domestic and foreign withholding taxes, if any, payable by you in accordance with the respective laws and regulations, will be deducted before payout. Allowances stated in net amounts shall be grossed up to account for deductions for contributions to social security schemes. 4.9. Shareholder Approval Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) to be paid under this Contract of Employment is, to the extent required by applicable Swiss laws and the Articles of Incorporation of the Employer, subject to approval by the general meeting of shareholders of the Employer (General Meeting). You accept that in case your compensation is affected by a non-approval of the General Meeting, the compensation might be reduced, and you agree that any such reduction will not give you reason to terminate the employment with immediate effect (fristlose Kündigung). You further agree that in case the General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation of the Executive Committee of Employer and the Employer pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and will, upon first request by the Employer, be deemed forfeited and has to be paid back if the General Meeting later only approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis. 5. Non-Competition (and Non-Solicitation) As you will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Employer and the Amrize Group, you agree by signing this Contract of Employment that during the term of this agreement and during a period of 12 months following the termination of your employment with the Employer, you shall refrain from any activity in any territory where the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates have operations that competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group, in particular in the field of the development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of building materials, systems and solutions, in particular in the areas of roofing, insulation, adhesives, sealants, ready-mix concrete, cement-based and other construction-related products, for residential, commercial or industrial building applications, primarily in the North American market, and you shall not solicit or endeavour to entice away any other employee or person engaged or employed by the Employer and the Amrize Group for your own business or the business of any other person. In particular, you undertake - not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholder of up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers, or distributes products, or provides services similar to those of Page 3
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the Employer and the Amrize Group or which otherwise competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group; - not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; - not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise; - not to directly or indirectly solicit or employ other employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group or in any other way enter into an agreement with such employees for the benefit of himself or a third party. You shall for each violation of the covenants set forth in this clause pay to the Employer an amount corresponding to the Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation as liquidated damages (Konventionalstrafe) plus such additional damages as may be incurred by the Employer. The payment of this sum shall not operate as a waiver of the above obligations. The Employer shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance (Realexekution), as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Contract of Employment, you confirm that this non-competition-clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. 6. Termination of Employment This Contract of Employment may be terminated by either party giving notice (handwritten or electronic signature) at the end of the month following a notice period of twelve (12) months. The right to a termination with immediate effect is reserved and subject to Art. 337 CO. Your employment will automatically end without the need for termination notice upon reaching the statutory retirement age as defined by the Swiss Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance (AHV/AVS) regulations. No severance or compensation will be owed in connection with this automatic termination, except for any statutory or contractual entitlements accrued up to your final working day. During the notice period, you shall be entitled to continued payment of the Annual Base Salary and, pursuant to and subject to the applicable plan rules, continued bonus payments. In the event that the Employer, in its sole discretion, releases you from your duty to work during the termination notice period, any outstanding, untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Garden Leave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period. Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. Any deviations from this provision must be agreed upon in writing between the parties. 7. Vacation The Employee shall be entitled to up to 25 working days of vacation until and including the age of 49, and 30 working days of vacation as of the age of 50, per calendar year in accordance with the Employer's Employment Regulations, unless the Board of Directors of the Employer determines otherwise from time to time. The Employee is required to take all annual vacation during the calendar year during which they occur. Page 4
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8. Confidentiality In conjunction with your employment with the Employer, the Employer has disclosed to you, and you have observed, or come in contact with certain confidential marketing, financial, technical or other information and technology that are the property of the Company, and/or the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer or the Amrize Group. You hereby agree to hold Confidential Information (as defined below) in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, use it for your own purposes or for any purposes other than those of the Employer or, through any failure to exercise due care and diligence, cause any unauthorized disclosure of It, either during the term of your employment or after its termination, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Employer. You hereby irrevocably undertake that upon termination of your employment with the Employer you will hand over to an authorized representative of the Employer all written, graphic, computerized or electronic material comprising or containing any Confidential Information subject to the obligation of confidence hereunder, and that you will not retain any copies. For the purposes of this clause, "Confidential Information" shall mean details of suppliers, agents and distributors and their terms of business, details of customers and their requirements, the prices charged to and terms of business with customers, marketing plans and sales forecasts, financial information, results and forecasts (save to the extent that these are included in published audited accounts), business plans, strategic plans, regulatory results or plans, any proposals relating to the acquisition or disposal of the whole or part of a company or business or to any proposed expansion or contraction of activities, details of employees and officers and of the remuneration and other benefits paid to them, information relating to research activities, Inventions, secret processes, designs, formulae and product lines, any information which you are told is confidential and any information treated as confidential by the Employer and any information which has been given to the Employer or any entity within the Amrize Group in confidence by customers, suppliers or other persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any information which is, or subsequently may become, generally available to the public as a matter of record through no action or fault of yours. 9. Data Protection Subject to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("DPA") and Swiss employment law, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing your personal data for the purposes of your employment, for administrative purposes and for the purposes of complying with applicable laws, regulations and procedures. In addition, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing sensitive personal data relating to you, for the purposes set out above. You further consent that the Employer and the Amrize Group processing may, when necessary for these purposes, make such data available to third parties such as its advisers, parties providing products and/or services to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing including, without limitation, IT systems suppliers, pension, benefits and payroll administrators, to regulatory authorities as required by law. Subject to the DPA, the data which the Employer and the Amrize Group holds (including any sensitive personal data) may, for the purposes detailed In clause 9, be transferred to end among various subsidiaries or affiliates within the Amrize Group that are located in countries that do not have data protection legislation equivalent to the DPA and you consent to such transfer. You agree that where, during your employment with the Employer, you process personal data (whether relating to prospective, current or future employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group at any time, clients or customers of the Company or any persons) you will comply at all times with relevant legislation. Page 5
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10. Return of Property Upon the Employer's first request, but in no case later than at the end of your employment or the start of your garden leave, you shall return to the Employer all work products and data related to the Employer or the Amrize Group and the like regardless of the form in which they exist (including computer files, source codes and documentation). There is no right of retention. You further acknowledge that it shall be forbidden to make any records or copies of such work products, of products and documents pertaining to the Employer or the Amrize Group, of contracts and correspondence for your private use or purposes unrelated to the performance of this Contract of Employment. 11. Duty of Care and Loyalty You shall diligently and carefully perform the work assigned to you and observe in good faith directives and specific instructions given to you. You acknowledge that this management function requires a higher degree of loyalty to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You are expected to invest your entire work to the benefit of the Employer and the Amrize Group and to refrain from any activities which could have an adverse effect on or conflict with the Employer's interests, the interests of the Amrize Group or your performance. In case of any conflict between personal and the Employer's interests or the interests of the Amrize Group, you undertake to observe the Employer's interests or interests of the Amrize Group, in particular with respect to the exercise of a public office. In particular, you agree that you shall not: ● directly or indirectly advise, serve as a president, member of the Board of Directors, employee, agent etc. or perform duties for another firm, person, company or another organization (against payment or without payment) without having been granted the prior written permission of the Employer; ● possess an equity investment of the voting capital or any other form of interest in any third company with which the Employer or any affiliate of the Employer has business relations or is in competition with; ● accept any payments, gifts, loans or other benefits in connection with your services under this Contract of Employment, except for usual complementary gifts of low value at the end of the year or at closing of a project to the extent permitted under the applicable policy of the Employer and the Amrize Group; ● proceed to make private investments or build up business relations on your behalf and for own account which may compromise the interests of the Employer and its affiliates and/or the Amrize Group. 12. Intellectual Property Rights In conjunction with your employment with the Employer you generally acknowledge that nothing shall be construed to grant you as an individual any right or license under any intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names and proprietary information) of the Employer, the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its or their affiliates or subsidiaries. All inventions and designs which you, solely or jointly with others, make or contribute to make while performing your activities for the Employer under this Contract of Employment, as well as creations, data, findings, works, computer- programs, marks, methods, documents and any other results of your performance under this Agreement (referred to collectively as: "Results"), belong exclusively to the Employer regardless of whether or not Results are protected under applicable Page 6
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laws and regulations. The Employer is free to modify and use such Results at its own discretion. You acknowledge and agree that in this respect you have a special responsibility to further the interests of the Employer. You are obliged to immediately notify in writing the Employer of any invention, design or other intellectual property made by you and its specifications. You are not entitled to any remuneration other than Base Salary for the assignment and transfer of rights in Results provided for above, except for inventions or designs created by you while performing your employment activity, but not in execution of your contractual duties, for which the Employer shall pay you an appropriate consideration in accordance with Art. 332 para. 4 CO, unless the Employer notifies you within 3 months after the Company was informed of the invention/design by you that the Employer releases the invention/design for free exploitation by you. To the extent that work products (e.g., software, reports, and documentations) are protected by copyrights, you hereby assign to the Employer any and all rights related to such work products, particularly the copyright and any and all rights of use free of charge. 13. Liquidated Damages (Konventionalstrafe) You hereby undertake to pay to the Employer a contractual penalty in an amount equal to 100% of your Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation for the breach of (i) the Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenant (clause 5) or (ii) the Confidentiality Covenant (clause 8). Payment of a contractual penalty does not release you from adhering to the non-competition obligation or the confidentiality obligation. In addition, you shall have to compensate the Employer for any damages and financial losses of the Employer or any other company of the Amrize Group directly arising out of or relating to such breach. As written above, the Employer also has the right to request you to immediately cease such breach and may seek court orders, including interim orders, prohibiting such breaches (Realexekution). 14. Addenda The following agreements form an integral part of your contract: ● Employment Regulations ● Annual Bonus Program ● Long-Term Incentive Program ● Holcim Pension Fund & Holcim Pension Fund Supplementary 15. Amendments Any amendments to this Contract of Employment, understanding or other agreement between yourself and Amrize or another company belonging to or associated with the Amrize Group are only valid providing the following conditions are fulfilled: ● They are in text form; and ● They bear two handwritten and/or electronic signatures of signatories entitled to sign such amendment, understanding or other agreement pursuant to the regulations governing use of the company signature. Amendments, understandings and other agreements which do not fulfil the aforesaid conditions are invalid. 16. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction This Contract of Employment shall be exclusively governed and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland. Page 7
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Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract of Employment shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the ordinary courts of the Canton of Zug. 17. Employment Regulations For all other details regulating the employment please refer to the Employment Regulations, which form an integral part of this Contract of Employment and which may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. In particular the articles 4.4 - 4.6 Employment Regulations (duty to maintain confidentiality, work documents and outputs and fiduciary duty) form an integral part of the employment relationship. We kindly ask you to confirm your agreement to the conditions of employment by counter-signing this Contract of Employment. Yours sincerely /s/ Jan Jenisch /s/ Steve Clark Jan Jenisch Steve Clark Group Chief Executive Officer Chief People Officer I, Samuel Poletti, agree to the conditions contained in this contract: 13 May 2025 /s/ Samuel Poletti Place, date Signature Page 8
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Exhibit 10.22 PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Roald Brouwer [Address] Holcim Technology Ltd Grafenauweg 10 CH - 6300 Zug Zug, May 12, 2025 New Employment Contract with Amrize Dear Roald As a consequence of the envisaged spin-off of the Holcim's North American business ("Spin-Off"), your employment with Holcim Ltd will transfer by law to Amrize Ltd and immediately thereafter to Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC. The transfer of your employment is currently expected to take effect on June 1, 2025. After consultation with the employee representation, you are offered a new employment contract, which shall enter into force as of June 1, 2025, subject to the Spin-Off taking place. The new contract can be found enclosed. We thank you for the trust you have placed in us and continue to count on your valued support. Sincerely yours, Holcim Technology Ltd
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PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Roald Brouwer [address] Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC Grafenauweg 8 CH - 6300 Zug Employee Employer Zug, May 12, 2025 Contract of Employment Dear Roald We are pleased to confirm herewith our mutual agreement regarding your employment as follows. 1. Effective Date, Duration & Years of Service This Contract of Employment comes into effect on June 1, 2025. As a result of the reorganization for the spin-off of Amrize Ltd, the existing employment relationship between you and Holcim Technology Ltd has been automatically transferred to the Employer. This Contract of Employment replaces the existing employment contract between you and the Employer. This Contract of Employment is concluded for an unlimited period and can be terminated according to the termination clauses stated below. If any rights or obligations under this contract are based on years of service, your time worked at any other Amrize Group company will be counted towards your total years of service with the Employer. Your official seniority date is June 6, 2022. 2. Function You are appointed as Chief Technology Officer and member of the Executive Committee of the Amrize Group with an effective date as of June 1, 2025. Your appointment is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Employer. You shall dedicate full working capacity to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You shall devote as much time to the performance of the duties hereunder as shall be necessary and adequate. Overtime work performed is fully compensated by the Annual Base Salary as set forth under clause 4.1. You will report to the CEO of Amrize Ltd and, on his instruction, to the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and its Chairperson. The CEO of Amrize Ltd shall supervise you. Your functions and responsibilities are determined by the Organizational Rules, approved by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd and as amended from time to time, and as determined by the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd or the CEO from time to time. As a member of the Executive Committee, you are obliged to take on official functions (e.g., membership on a Board of Directors, management position) in certain Amrize Group companies. Page 2
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Any paid or unpaid activity for or on behalf of any company or companies outside of the Amrize Group requires the Employer's prior written approval. 3. Place of Work Your place of work will be Grafenauweg 8, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, or any other place where the Amrize Group operates, as directed by the CEO of Amrize Ltd. You may be required to travel for business purposes or work remotely, as necessary. 4. Compensation and Benefits 4.1. Annual Base Salary Your Annual Base Salary is CHF 400.000,00 gross (100%-base). It is paid from the start of your employment and will be paid in twelve monthly installments by bank transfer at the end of each calendar month. Your Annual Base Salary for subsequent years may be reviewed once a year, taking into account in particular the financial results of the Employer and the Amrize Group, the Employee’s performance, the economic environment, as well as the general level of compensation in other comparable companies. You are not entitled to any increase of the Annual Base Salary. 4.2. Annual Bonus Plan (Short-Term Incentive Plan – STI) You are eligible to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan. The target bonus opportunity is set as a percentage (60 %) of your Annual Base Salary and is determined annually at the Employer's discretion. The specific terms, including eligibility criteria, payout mechanisms, performance metrics, and other conditions, are outlined in the Annual Bonus Program, which is subject to review and modification at the Employer's sole discretion. 4.3. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI – Equity-Based Compensation) In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan, which is designed to align key employees with the Employer's long-term growth objectives. The LTI may be granted in the form of restricted shares, stock options, or performance-based equity awards. The specific details, including vesting schedules, performance conditions, award types, and settlement provisions, are outlined in the LTI Program. Participation in the LTI program does not imply any right to continued employment or future grants. 4.4. General Terms & Legal Framework You are aware and hereby agree that the above Annual Bonus Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan can be amended at any time by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors of Amrize Ltd. Any Annual Bonus or Long-Term Incentive granted does not constitute a contractual entitlement, nor shall any past payments be taken as a precedent for future payments. The applicable terms, conditions, and performance criteria are set out in the respective Annual Bonus Program and Long-Term Incentive Program documents, which are subject to periodic review and updates at the Employer's discretion. Any awards under these plans are subject to tax and social security contributions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Page 3
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4.5. Car Allowance You are entitled to a car allowance in the annual amount of CHF 26.000,00 gross (100% base) which will be paid out in monthly installments together with the Annual Base Salary. With this flat rate, all claims for the use of the car are covered and no further claims can be made. 4.6. Flat Rate Expense Allowance You are eligible for an Annual Flat Rate Expense Allowance of CHF 24.000,00 net (100% base), which is attributed to reimburse and to cover expenses. The payment of this lump sum is made monthly pro rata together with the salary payment. Please note that payment of this lump sum means that certain expenses cannot be reclaimed. Details can be found in the Supplementary Expense Regulations. This amount is no longer paid during a garden leave. 4.7. Holcim Pension Fund / Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund (HPF / HSPF) Additionally, you will become a member of the Holcim Pension Fund and the Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund. The conditions of the Holcim Pension Fund and Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund are outlined in the respective regulations. All necessary payments in connection with joining the Pension Fund are to be borne by you as outlined in the respective regulations. 4.8. Deductions and Contributions The Employer will deduct from your gross Annual Base Salary, as well as from any compensation under any bonus or incentive plan and the allowances the applicable contributions to domestic and foreign social security schemes, pension schemes and insurances, as prescribed by law, regulations or agreements. Moreover, domestic and foreign withholding taxes, if any, payable by you in accordance with the respective laws and regulations, will be deducted before payout. Allowances stated in net amounts shall be grossed up to account for deductions for contributions to social security schemes. 4.9. Shareholder Approval Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) to be paid under this Contract of Employment is, to the extent required by applicable Swiss laws and the Articles of Incorporation of the Employer, subject to approval by the general meeting of shareholders of the Employer (General Meeting). You accept that in case your compensation is affected by a non-approval of the General Meeting, the compensation might be reduced, and you agree that any such reduction will not give you reason to terminate the employment with immediate effect (fristlose Kündigung). You further agree that in case the General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation of the Executive Committee of Employer and the Employer pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and will, upon first request by the Employer, be deemed forfeited and has to be paid back if the General Meeting later only approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis. 5. Non-Competition (and Non-Solicitation) As you will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Employer and the Amrize Group, you agree by signing this Contract of Employment that during the term of this agreement and during a period of 12 months following the termination of your employment with the Employer, you shall refrain from any activity in any territory where the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates have operations that competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group, in particular in the field of the Page 4
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development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of building materials, systems and solutions, in particular in the areas of roofing, insulation, adhesives, sealants, ready-mix concrete, cement-based and other construction-related products, for residential, commercial or industrial building applications, primarily in the North American market, and you shall not solicit or endeavour to entice away any other employee or person engaged or employed by the Employer and the Amrize Group for your own business or the business of any other person. In particular, you undertake - not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholder of up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers, or distributes products, or provides services similar to those of the Employer and the Amrize Group or which otherwise competes with the business of the Employer and the Amrize Group; - not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; - not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise; - not to directly or indirectly solicit or employ other employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group or in any other way enter into an agreement with such employees for the benefit of himself or a third party. You shall for each violation of the covenants set forth in this clause pay to the Employer an amount corresponding to the Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation as liquidated damages (Konventionalstrafe) plus such additional damages as may be incurred by the Employer. The payment of this sum shall not operate as a waiver of the above obligations. The Employer shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance (Realexekution), as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Contract of Employment, you confirm that this non-competition-clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. 6. Termination of Employment This Contract of Employment may be terminated by either party giving notice (handwritten or electronic signature) at the end of the month following a notice period of twelve (12) months. The right to a termination with immediate effect is reserved and subject to Art. 337 CO. Your employment will automatically end without the need for termination notice upon reaching the statutory retirement age as defined by the Swiss Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance (AHV/AVS) regulations. No severance or compensation will be owed in connection with this automatic termination, except for any statutory or contractual entitlements accrued up to your final working day. During the notice period, you shall be entitled to continued payment of the Annual Base Salary and, pursuant to and subject to the applicable plan rules, continued bonus payments. In the event that the Employer, in its sole discretion, releases you from your duty to work during the termination notice period, any outstanding, untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Garden Leave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period. Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. Page 5
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Any deviations from this provision must be agreed upon in writing between the parties. 7. Vacation The Employee shall be entitled to up to 25 working days of vacation until and including the age of 49, and 30 working days of vacation as of the age of 50, per calendar year in accordance with the Employer's Employment Regulations, unless the Board of Directors of the Employer determines otherwise from time to time. The Employee is required to take all annual vacation during the calendar year during which they occur. 8. Confidentiality In conjunction with your employment with the Employer, the Employer has disclosed to you, and you have observed, or come in contact with certain confidential marketing, financial, technical or other information and technology that are the property of the Company, and/or the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer or the Amrize Group. You hereby agree to hold Confidential Information (as defined below) in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, use it for your own purposes or for any purposes other than those of the Employer or, through any failure to exercise due care and diligence, cause any unauthorized disclosure of It, either during the term of your employment or after its termination, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Employer. You hereby irrevocably undertake that upon termination of your employment with the Employer you will hand over to an authorized representative of the Employer all written, graphic, computerized or electronic material comprising or containing any Confidential Information subject to the obligation of confidence hereunder, and that you will not retain any copies. For the purposes of this clause, "Confidential Information" shall mean details of suppliers, agents and distributors and their terms of business, details of customers and their requirements, the prices charged to and terms of business with customers, marketing plans and sales forecasts, financial information, results and forecasts (save to the extent that these are included in published audited accounts), business plans, strategic plans, regulatory results or plans, any proposals relating to the acquisition or disposal of the whole or part of a company or business or to any proposed expansion or contraction of activities, details of employees and officers and of the remuneration and other benefits paid to them, information relating to research activities, Inventions, secret processes, designs, formulae and product lines, any information which you are told is confidential and any information treated as confidential by the Employer and any information which has been given to the Employer or any entity within the Amrize Group in confidence by customers, suppliers or other persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include any information which is, or subsequently may become, generally available to the public as a matter of record through no action or fault of yours. 9. Data Protection Subject to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection ("DPA") and Swiss employment law, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing your personal data for the purposes of your employment, for administrative purposes and for the purposes of complying with applicable laws, regulations and procedures. In addition, you consent to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing sensitive personal data relating to you, for the purposes set out above. You further consent that the Employer and the Amrize Group processing may, when necessary for these purposes, make such data available to third parties such as its advisers, parties providing products and/or services to the Employer and the Amrize Group processing including, without limitation, IT systems suppliers, pension, benefits and payroll administrators, to regulatory authorities as required by law. Page 6
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Subject to the DPA, the data which the Employer and the Amrize Group holds (including any sensitive personal data) may, for the purposes detailed In clause 9, be transferred to end among various subsidiaries or affiliates within the Amrize Group that are located in countries that do not have data protection legislation equivalent to the DPA and you consent to such transfer. You agree that where, during your employment with the Employer, you process personal data (whether relating to prospective, current or future employees of the Employer and the Amrize Group at any time, clients or customers of the Company or any persons) you will comply at all times with relevant legislation. 10. Return of Property Upon the Employer's first request, but in no case later than at the end of your employment or the start of your garden leave, you shall return to the Employer all work products and data related to the Employer or the Amrize Group and the like regardless of the form in which they exist (including computer files, source codes and documentation). There is no right of retention. You further acknowledge that it shall be forbidden to make any records or copies of such work products, of products and documents pertaining to the Employer or the Amrize Group, of contracts and correspondence for your private use or purposes unrelated to the performance of this Contract of Employment. 11. Duty of Care and Loyalty You shall diligently and carefully perform the work assigned to you and observe in good faith directives and specific instructions given to you. You acknowledge that this management function requires a higher degree of loyalty to the Employer and the Amrize Group. You are expected to invest your entire work to the benefit of the Employer and the Amrize Group and to refrain from any activities which could have an adverse effect on or conflict with the Employer's interests, the interests of the Amrize Group or your performance. In case of any conflict between personal and the Employer's interests or the interests of the Amrize Group, you undertake to observe the Employer's interests or interests of the Amrize Group, in particular with respect to the exercise of a public office. In particular, you agree that you shall not: ● directly or indirectly advise, serve as a president, member of the Board of Directors, employee, agent etc. or perform duties for another firm, person, company or another organization (against payment or without payment) without having been granted the prior written permission of the Employer; ● possess an equity investment of the voting capital or any other form of interest in any third company with which the Employer or any affiliate of the Employer has business relations or is in competition with; ● accept any payments, gifts, loans or other benefits in connection with your services under this Contract of Employment, except for usual complementary gifts of low value at the end of the year or at closing of a project to the extent permitted under the applicable policy of the Employer and the Amrize Group; ● proceed to make private investments or build up business relations on your behalf and for own account which may compromise the interests of the Employer and its affiliates and/or the Amrize Group. Page 7
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12. Intellectual Property Rights In conjunction with your employment with the Employer you generally acknowledge that nothing shall be construed to grant you as an individual any right or license under any intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names and proprietary information) of the Employer, the subsidiaries and affiliates of the Employer and the Amrize Group or any of its or their affiliates or subsidiaries. All inventions and designs which you, solely or jointly with others, make or contribute to make while performing your activities for the Employer under this Contract of Employment, as well as creations, data, findings, works, computer- programs, marks, methods, documents and any other results of your performance under this Agreement (referred to collectively as: "Results"), belong exclusively to the Employer regardless of whether or not Results are protected under applicable laws and regulations. The Employer is free to modify and use such Results at its own discretion. You acknowledge and agree that in this respect you have a special responsibility to further the interests of the Employer. You are obliged to immediately notify in writing the Employer of any invention, design or other intellectual property made by you and its specifications. You are not entitled to any remuneration other than Base Salary for the assignment and transfer of rights in Results provided for above, except for inventions or designs created by you while performing your employment activity, but not in execution of your contractual duties, for which the Employer shall pay you an appropriate consideration in accordance with Art. 332 para. 4 CO, unless the Employer notifies you within 3 months after the Company was informed of the invention/design by you that the Employer releases the invention/design for free exploitation by you. To the extent that work products (e.g., software, reports, and documentations) are protected by copyrights, you hereby assign to the Employer any and all rights related to such work products, particularly the copyright and any and all rights of use free of charge. 13. Liquidated Damages (Konventionalstrafe) You hereby undertake to pay to the Employer a contractual penalty in an amount equal to 100% of your Annual Base Salary effective at the time of violation for the breach of (i) the Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenant (clause 5) or (ii) the Confidentiality Covenant (clause 8). Payment of a contractual penalty does not release you from adhering to the non-competition obligation or the confidentiality obligation. In addition, you shall have to compensate the Employer for any damages and financial losses of the Employer or any other company of the Amrize Group directly arising out of or relating to such breach. As written above, the Employer also has the right to request you to immediately cease such breach and may seek court orders, including interim orders, prohibiting such breaches (Realexekution). 14. Addenda The following agreements form an integral part of your contract: ● Employment Regulations ● Relocation Agreement ● Annual Bonus Program ● Long-Term Incentive Program ● Holcim Pension Fund & Holcim Pension Fund Supplementary 15. Amendments Any amendments to this Contract of Employment, understanding or other agreement between yourself and Amrize or another company belonging to or associated with the Amrize Group are only valid providing the following conditions are fulfilled: Page 8
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● They are in text form; and ● They bear two handwritten and/or electronic signatures of signatories entitled to sign such amendment, understanding or other agreement pursuant to the regulations governing use of the company signature. Amendments, understandings and other agreements which do not fulfil the aforesaid conditions are invalid. 16. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction This Contract of Employment shall be exclusively governed and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contract of Employment shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the ordinary courts of the Canton of Zug. 17. Employment Regulations For all other details regulating the employment please refer to the Employment Regulations, which form an integral part of this Contract of Employment and which may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. In particular the articles 4.4 - 4.6 Employment Regulations (duty to maintain confidentiality, work documents and outputs and fiduciary duty) form an integral part of the employment relationship. We kindly ask you to confirm your agreement to the conditions of employment by counter-signing this Contract of Employment. Yours sincerely /s/ Jan Jenisch /s/ Steve Clark Jan Jenisch Steve Clark Group Chief Executive Officer Chief People Officer I, Roald Brouwer, agree to the conditions contained in this contract: 12 May 2025 /s/ Roald Brouwer Place, date Signature Page 9
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Exhibit 10.23 PRIVATE / CONFIDENTIAL Roald Brouwer [address] Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC Grafenauweg 8 CH - 6300 Zug Employee Employer Zug, May 12, 2025 Addendum to Contract of Employment – Relocation Agreement Dear Roald Following the discussions in relation to your employment with Amrize in Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as “Amrize”), and your subsequent relocation to Switzerland, we confirm the following addendum to your Contract of Employment. 1. Destination Services Destination services are provided to help settling in and finding suitable temporary and permanent accommodation in Switzerland. A predefined destination services package will be offered by Amrize’s designated relocation service provider. 2. Travel to Switzerland Amrize will meet the costs of one-way travel (economy class) for you and your accompanying family members from your home country or alternatively from your current country of residence to Switzerland. Alternative transportation (e.g. train, car mileage) is reimbursed in accordance with the applicable expense regulations of Amrize. In line with the applicable travel policy of Amrize, reasonable incidental costs during travel such as taxis, buses, trains, etc. are reimbursed via the company’s expense claims tool. Entitlement for paid time off for your relocation to Switzerland will be managed in accordance with the employment regulations of Amrize. 3. Shipment of Personal Effects The Company pays for the door-to-door shipment of personal effects including transportation insurance from your home country or current country of residence to Switzerland. You will be eligible for a 20-foot // 40-foot container. Amrize will not pay for the shipment or insurance of unusual items or any items of high value. These items include, but are not limited to, motor vehicles, boats, caravans, wine collections, pianos or other large musical instruments and valuable antiques or paintings. In the event your personal effects are required to be stored temporarily until you can move into your new home in Switzerland, Amrize will pay up to a maximum of 3 months for storage of your personal effects. Amrize will not be responsible for the import duties, fines, insurance costs or other extra costs arising from shipment of such items and any damages incurred. Page 1
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4. Special Allowance You will be entitled to a monthly special allowance of CHF 5.000,00 gross from June 2025 - December 2026. The Swiss tax and social security contributions will be at your expense. The allowance is not subject to the pension fund and is not counted to the bonusable salary. In the event your employment with Holcim ends, irrespective of the termination reason, the special allowance will cease as of the termination date. 5. Tax Advisory Services In order to ensure compliance with local tax laws and to assist in the transition, Swiss tax advisory services will be provided by Amrize’s designated tax service provider. Tax advisory services (arrival tax briefing and annual Swiss tax return filing) in Switzerland will be provided for tax year 2025 and 2026. Furthermore, to close off any tax matters in the Netherlands, Amrize’s designated tax service provider will also support you with your Netherlands tax return filing in the year of transfer. You are solely responsible for timely submission of required documentation to file your Swiss tax return. Any interest and/or penalties resulting from your failure to submit all required tax returns and documentation on a timely basis is your sole responsibility. Amrize is not liable for any inaccurate or incomplete information given by you. 6. Swiss Tax and Social Security Any relocation benefits and payments provided under this Relocation Agreement are provided net of Swiss tax and Swiss social security, unless explicitly stipulated differently in this Agreement. Therefore, if any relocation benefits or payments outlined in this Relocation Agreement may constitute income subject to Swiss taxation and/or Swiss social security, Amrize will bear any Swiss withholding taxes and social security contributions deriving thereon. In the event that your final personal income tax rate on non-Amrize employment income (i.e. financial income, spousal income, any other form of private income) may be higher due to the payment and provision of relocation benefits under this Agreement, such additional tax costs will be your responsibility. 7. Swiss Health Insurance Upon registering in Switzerland, you and your accompanying family members will be required by law to enroll in a Swiss health insurance plan that guarantees coverage Taking out a private Swiss health insurance will be your personal responsibility. 8. Reimbursement Provision In the event that you give notice within the first 24 months after the start of your employment with Amrize in Switzerland, you agree to reimburse the actual relocation costs on a prorated basis. The amount payable to Amrize is reduced by 1/24 for each month of employment. The actual relocation costs shall be determined by calculating the sum of all relocation benefits and payments agreed and effectively provided under this Agreement (clauses 1 – 5) and any Swiss withholding taxes and Swiss employee social security contributions borne thereon by Amrize. It is at the discretion of Amrize to offset the amount payable against your salary and other compensation. Should the amount owed by you exceed the outstanding salary payments, you agree to pay the remaining balance to Amrize by no later than 10 calendar days after the termination date of your Swiss employment. Page 2
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The same principle applies in the event that Amrize terminates the employment due to a gross violation of your contractual obligations or other important reasons in the first 24 months after the start of your Swiss employment. In the event that Amrize terminates the employment due to any other reason (including but not limited to organizational restructuring, termination as a result of retirement, disability, death) the reimbursement provision does not apply. 9. Data Usage In the course of your relocation, Amrize and a number of third-party service providers, in particular the designated immigration and relocation service providers will collect and process information about you and your working relationship with Amrize, or your spouse, partner or dependents. We refer to such information as “personal data”. You agree that Amrize may transfer or disclose personal data to other Amrize group companies or to third parties in Switzerland, including third party service providers of Amrize, such as relocation or tax service providers. You acknowledge that such personal data may be stored outside of the European Union. 10. Final provision The relocation services and benefits offered under this Agreement will not be replaced by other services, nor will they be paid in cash. In the event the agreed services and benefits are not used, they will be forfeited without substitution and irrevocably. We kindly ask you to confirm your agreement to the terms of this Relocation Agreement by countersigning. Yours sincerely /s/ Jan Jenisch /s/ Steve Clark Jan Jenisch Steve Clark Group Chief Executive Officer Chief People Officer I, Roald Brouwer, agree to the terms of this Agreement: 12 May 2025 /s/ Roald Brouwer Place, date Signature Page 3
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EXHIBIT 10.24 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between the undersigned Employee (“Employee”, “You” or “Your”), and Holcim Participations (US) Inc. (hereinafter the “Company”), and is made as of the 1 day of May, 2025 with effect as of March 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). WHEREAS the undersigned Employee (“Employee”, “You” or “Your”), and the Company entered into an Employment Agreement effective March 21, 2025 (the “Original Employment Agreement”); AND WHEREAS, Employee acknowledges that the Company is part of the publicly traded Holcim Group owned and controlled by Holcim Ltd. based in Switzerland (“Holcim Group”); AND WHEREAS, Employee acknowledges further that the Holcim Group has announced a spinoff of its North America based business (including the Company), wherein the North America business will become a separate publicly traded group, with the securities of the ultimate North America parent company being publicly traded on a United States stock exchange, such spinoff transaction to be completed in the first half of 2025 (collectively the “North America Spin Off”); AND WHEREAS the Employee and the Company have agreed to amend and restate the Original Employment Agreement to provide for certain additional rights and benefits on the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Company and You hereby agree as follows: 1. POSITION; REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. (a) For the period commencing March 21, 2025 until the date that North America Spin Off is completed in the first half of 2025, You will be employed by the Company as President, Building Envelope reporting to Miljan Gutovic, Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Ltd., conditional upon the execution of this Agreement. (b) For the period commencing as of the date that the North America Spin Off is effective, the Company agrees to employ You as President, Building Envelope reporting to the Chief Executive Officer for the North America Spin Off company (the “CEO”). Employee shall render business and professional services in the performance of Employee’s duties, consistent with Employee’s position, as will reasonably be assigned to Employee by Employee’s supervisor from time to time. You agree to be employed by the Company in such position and on such terms. You will not be required to move from Your current location in Columbus, Ohio, but the Company’s primary working office will be in the City of Chicago, Illinois, and You will be required to travel as necessary and reasonably determined by the CEO to Chicago in the course of performing Your duties. You acknowledge further that Your position will also require frequent travel in order to complete all of Your duties. You acknowledge and understand that the Company is comprised of several subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities, including their parent entity or entities, that are intended to be the third-party beneficiaries of Your obligations as set out in this Agreement. st Page 1
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2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for Employee’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and agreeing to Employee’s employment with the Company on the terms and conditions as set forth herein, Employee shall be eligible to receive the following compensation and benefits. (a) Base Salary. Employee shall receive a gross base salary (“Base Salary”) of $650,000.00 annually, paid in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices and subject to all deductions required by law, including ordinary payroll taxes, as well as applicable deductions as elected by Employee, including but not limited to medical insurance and 401(k) contributions. The Company will review the Employee’s performance and Base Salary on an annual basis. Any change in the Base Salary will constitute the Employee’s Base Salary for all purposes of this Agreement. (b) Annual Bonus Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Annual Bonus Plan (the “Annual Bonus Plan”), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan with an annual target of 90% of Your Base Salary and a maximum entitlement of 180% of Your Base Salary, provided, however, that any payment pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan for the 2025 calendar year shall not be pro-rated based the actual date Your employment commences with the Company in 2025. The Employee acknowledges and accepts that the Company reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan at any time. Employee acknowledges and agrees further that any payments pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will be dependent on the Company achieving established corporate performance criteria. All determinations regarding achievement of any payment pursuant to the Annual Bonus Plan will be made by the Company, in its sole discretion. (c) Long-Term Incentive Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the long-term incentive plan being established for the North American businesses forming the North America Spin Off, which plan may be made up of various components such as restricted stock units, performance shares and/or other share grants or entitlements as developed and included in the new long term incentive plan (collectively the “North America LTIP”). Your eligibility will be in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the North America LTIP. All grants are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the publicly traded parent of North America business (the “Board’), in its sole discretion. Employee acknowledges and accepts that (i) the Board reserves the right to amend terms and conditions of the North America LTIP at any time, in its sole discretion, (ii) Employee does not have any contractual right (legal or otherwise) to receive any North America LTIP awards, and (iii) any prior North America LTIP awards shall not be interpreted or construed as a precedent regarding entitlement to future or further awards. For the purposes of any grants issued to Employee in 2025 pursuant to the NA LTIP, and subject to the approval of the Board, Employee shall be entitled to receive grants that have a minimum value of at least 200% of Your Base Salary, calculated based on the applicable stock price in effect on the actual day of the 2025 grant, vesting on March 1, 2028. Thereafter, any subsequent grants for any years following the 2025 grant shall be in accordance with the entitlements, terms and conditions of the NA LTIP. (d) Special Sign-On Long-Term Incentive Grant and Payments. You will be entitled to receive the following special long-term incentive awards and payments in lieu of long-term incentives in the amount of $2,635,000.00, payable as follows: (A) Subject to the approval of the Board, the Company shall recommend to the Board that You be granted and receive (by no later than the first full meeting of the Board following the completion of the North America Spin Off) a one-time special award of long-term incentives (in the form of restricted stock units) pursuant to the North America LTIP with a value of $2,135,000.00, calculated based on the applicable stock Page 2
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price in effect on the actual date of the special one-time grant (the “Special LTI Grant”), with the following special vesting periods: (i) $1,250,000.00 of the Special LTI Grant shall vest on the first anniversary of the commencement of Your employment with the Company; and (ii) $885,000.00 of the Special LTI Grant shall vest on the second anniversary of the commencement of Your employment with the Company date. (B) You will be eligible to receive a single lump sum cash payment of $500,000.00, less all applicable statutory deductions, payable ninety (90) days after the commencement of Your employment with the Company (the “2025 Cash LTI Incentive”); provided, however, that in the event that You voluntarily terminate or resign from Your employment with the Company within twelve (12) months of the payment of the 2025 Cash LTI Incentive, You will be required to immediately repay to the Company within fifteen (15) days the entire 2025 Cash LTI Incentive. In such event, You expressly grant to the Company authorization to deduct from any paycheck any amounts that may be required to be paid by You to the Company herein, including without limitation, the right to deduct or setoff any amounts owed by You to the Company from or against any other amounts that may be payable by the Company to You (including without limitation, any bonus or other payments). (e) Executive Deferred Compensation. You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Deferred Compensation Program, the terms and conditions of which will be provided to You. 3. BENEFITS. (a) Benefit Plans. Employee shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, health (medical, dental and vision), disability, and life insurance plans, as well as other health and welfare benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof; provided that nothing in this Agreement shall alter the Company’s ability to amend or terminate such plans. (b) PTO and Holidays. Employee shall be entitled to accrue twenty-three (23) days of Paid Time off (“PTO”) annually, plus such other annual holidays as designated and observed by the Company. PTO is prorated in the Employee’s first calendar year of employment. The Company may revise or terminate such benefits at any time, with or without prior notice, subject to applicable law. (c) Car Allowance. Commencing as of May 1 , 2025, Employee shall receive an annual car allowance of $29,000.00, paid bi-weekly through the Company’s standard payroll process, less applicable withholdings and deductions required by law, including ordinary payroll taxes. 4. COMPANY’S POLICIES. (a) Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all necessary, reasonable and documented expenses incurred in connection with the performance of Employee’s duties hereunder, provided that all requests for expense reimbursement must be submitted in accordance with the practices and policies of the Company and within the time limits set forth in such policies. st Page 3
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(b) Policies. Employee will be responsible to review and comply with the policies of the Company as are available through the Company’s internal intranet page, including without limitation any material relating to Employee performing Employee’s duties. 5. SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL Any compensation (including allowances and fringe benefits) paid or to be paid under this Agreement is, to the extent required by the laws of Switzerland and the Company's Articles of Association, subject to approval by the Company's general meeting of shareholders ("General Meeting"). The Employee agrees that, in case the General Meeting does not approve the aggregate compensation to the Company's Executive Committee and the Company pays out an interim compensation, any such compensation is paid or granted on a conditional basis and if the General Meeting later approves an amount that is lower than what has been paid out already on a pro rata basis, the Employee is liable for the overpayment, and the Company may adjust future compensation of the Employee to recoup any overpayment or enter into an agreement with the Employee for repayment. 6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT. Subject to the provisions of Section 8, Employee’s employment with the Company will be “at-will” employment and may be terminated by the Company or You in accordance with Section 8. 7. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT; LIMITED INDEMNIFICATION; OTHER OBLIGATIONS. (a) During Your employment, You agree to devote Your entire business time and attention to developing and improving the business and best interests of the Company including any duties, tasks and responsibilities that are reasonably assigned to You, to the best of Your ability. Except as it relates to the Company’s business, You will not promote the business, products or services of any other company, or engage in any outside business activity during Your employment, unless You have received a specific written consent from the CEO of the Company. (b) Employee covenants not to bring any third-party confidential information or trade secrets to the Company, including that of Employee’s former employer, and that Employee will not in any way disclose to the Company or utilize any such information in performing Employee’s duties for the Company. (c) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employee from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising solely and directly from or solely in connection with any lawsuit, action, or proceeding brought against Employee by Employee’s former employer, to the extent such claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses are solely and directly related to and/or solely arising from the alleged breach by Employee of any non-compete agreement or non- solicitation restrictive covenant entered into with Employee’s former employer prior to Employee's employment with the Company in the position of President, Building Envelope. This clause is contingent upon Employee providing evidence of the enforcement of the non-compete agreement or non-solicitation agreement, and cooperating fully with the Company in any legal proceedings or actions related to the enforcement of such agreement. Page 4
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8. TERMINATION. (a) Termination of Employment. The Employee and the Company will each have the option to terminate Employee’s employment by providing twelve (12) months' prior written notice to the other party. In such event, the Employee shall continue to perform all required responsibilities and duties on a full-time basis for the duration of the twelve (12) months' notice period. During such period, and subject to the Garden Leave provisions below, You will (i) continue to receive Your Base Salary, (ii) continue to participate in the Annual Bonus Plan, provided, however, that bonus payments, if any, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Annual Bonus Plan, and (ii) continue to participate in the Benefit Plans and entitlements set out in Section 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c). You shall not be entitled to participate or receive any further grants or awards pursuant to the North America LTIP. Any outstanding (unvested or vested) long-term incentives pursuant to the North America LTIP in accordance with Section 2(c) shall be treated in accordance with the applicable plan rules, provided, however, and notwithstanding any terms set out in the North America LTIP to the contrary, the Special LTI Grants pursuant to Section 2(d)(A) shall continue to vest for the duration of the twelve (12) month notice period. (b) Garden Leave. The Company shall be entitled to release the Employee from his duty to work ("Garden Leave") at any time. During the period of Garden Leave ("Garden Leave Period"), the Employee undertakes not to pursue any employment or other assignment without obtaining prior written consent from the competent Committee of the Board. If such written consent is given and the Employee takes up new employment during the Garden Leave Period, the employment with the Company shall end as of the day preceding the start of such new employment or self-employment. For the avoidance of doubt, all payments due up to the end of the employment shall be paid and the Employee shall not be entitled to any further payments in respect of the Annual Base Salary and, if applicable, bonus payments pro rata to the original end date. Any outstanding (unvested or vested) long-term incentives pursuant to the North America LTIP in accordance with Section 2(c) shall be treated in accordance with the applicable plan rules, provided, however, and notwithstanding any terms set out in the North America LTIP to the contrary, the Special LTI Grants pursuant to Section 2(d)(A) shall continue to vest for the duration of the applicable Garden Leave Period. In the event that the Company, in its sole discretion, releases the Employee from his duty to work during the notice period, any outstanding, untaken or accrued vacation or holiday entitlements shall be taken during such Garden Leave Period and shall be, in any event, deemed to be compensated and taken during such period. Consequently, vacation days will not be paid out. (c) Termination of Employment by the Company with Cause. The employment of Employee hereunder may be terminated by the Company at any time immediately with Cause. “Cause” shall mean any of the following: (A) Employee’s engaging in conduct which is materially injurious to the Company (including any conduct which is likely to materially and deleteriously affect the Page 5
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reputation of the Company, or its customer or supplier relationships, monetarily or otherwise); (B) Employee’s engaging in any act of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement, or improper payments, or sexual or other unlawful harassment; (C) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a felony; (D) Employee’s engagement in any act which would or does constitute a misdemeanor involving willful wrongdoing that adversely reflects on Employee’s character, honesty or integrity; (E) the willful or continued failure of Employee to substantially perform Employee’s duties to the Company; or (F) Employee’s material willful misconduct, gross negligence or acts of dishonesty. (d) Resignation of Officer and Director Positions. Upon first request, but the latest at the end of the employment, Employee will be deemed to automatically resign from all officer and director positions with the Company and its affiliates and Employee shall execute any documents the Company or its affiliates may require in connection with the same. 1. NON-COMPETITION Employee acknowledges that Employee will have access to the clientele and to manufacturing and business secrets of the Company and its affiliates, including Amrize Ltd (collectively the “Amrize Group”). Employee agrees that, by signing this Agreement, Employee shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year following its termination (meaning, for the avoidance of doubt, the last day of Employees’ active employment relationship with the Company), minus any period of garden leave (if any), refrain from engaging in any activity directly or indirectly competing with the Company or the Amrize Group in the United States, Canada and Switzerland, in the following industries: cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, waste management, roofing, insulation, tile adhesives, facades, and large construction projects (collectively, the “Restricted Business”). In particular, Employee undertakes: (a) not to participate, directly or indirectly, financially or otherwise in any enterprise (other than as a shareholder of up to 5% of its issued shares for the purposes of investment only) which develops, manufactures, offers, or distributes products, or provides services the same as or similar to the Restricted Business or which otherwise competes with the business of the Amrize Group; (b) not to be active, fully or partially, for such an enterprise that competes, directly or indirectly, with the Restricted Business, be it as an employee, representative, adviser or otherwise; or (c) not to directly or indirectly establish such an enterprise that competes with the Restricted Business. The Company shall, in addition to all other damages, be entitled to obtain a court's order for specific performance, as well as adequate injunctive relief or any other adequate judicial measure, to immediately stop such violation. By signing this Agreement, you confirm that this non-competition clause is reasonable in duration, scope, and geography and does not impose an undue burden on your ability to earn a livelihood. Page 6
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2. NON-DISPARAGEMENT. You will use Your best efforts at all times to promote and protect the good name of the Company and its affiliates as well as their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, products and services. You will not defame or disparage the business, products, services, officers, employees or other representatives of the Company or its affiliates, or do anything to detract from or reflect adversely upon their reputation, either during employment or after Your resignation, retirement or termination. Under no conditions will You participate in any unfair trade practices regarding the Company. 3. USE OF COMPANY PROPERTY. Property may be made available for Your use that is owned by the Company or its affiliates. This includes, but is not limited to, training, research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales materials, confidential product and vendor information, confidential customer and prospective customer lists and information, telecommunications devices and/or computers and computer records (collectively “Company Property”). Using any Company Property, whether intellectual or material, requires You to do so in an effective and non-wasteful manner and also requires that You follow all other provisions of this Agreement, the Confidentiality Agreement (as hereinafter defined), and any applicable Company policy that may be in effect. You will maintain and update records of prospects and users of the Company’s products and services. You will also provide timely information about these topics. 4. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION/NON-DISCLOSURE/NON-SOLICIATION. To protect the Company’s business, as a condition to Your employment, You are required to review and execute this Agreement and the Employee Confidential Information and Non-Solicitation Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), which is incorporated herein. 5. RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY. Upon termination of Your employment with the Company for any reason, including resignation, You agree to return, in good condition, all Company Property. This includes, but is not limited to, the originals and all copies of any materials which contain, reflect, summarize, describe, analyze, refer or relate to any Confidential Information (as defined in Exhibit A hereto) of the Company, its customers or vendors, or other third parties which You have as a result of Your employment with the Company. If these items are not returned, the Company has the right to charge You for all reasonable damages, costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred in searching for, taking, removing and/or recovering the property. Also, upon Your termination, You agree to cease the use of the Company’s trade names and trademarks and eliminate them wherever they have been used by You. 6. REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT. In addition to any other rights or remedies that the Company may have at law or in equity under this Agreement, the Company also may seek temporary and permanent injunctive relief if You breach any of this Agreement’s provisions. 7. REASONABLENESS OF AGREEMENT. You acknowledge and agree that Your obligations under this Agreement are reasonable in the context of the nature of the Company’s business and the competitive injuries likely to be sustained by the Company if You violate or intend to violate these obligations. In addition, You Page 7
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acknowledge that this Agreement is made in good, valuable and sufficient consideration of the Company’s willingness to employ or continue employing You. 8. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. No modification, waiver, amendment or addition to any of the terms of this Agreement will be effective unless a written agreement is signed between You and the Company. If the Company elects not to enforce any provision of this Agreement, it is not a waiver of the right of the Company to enforce each and every provision in the future. 9. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is not assignable by You. The Company may assign this Agreement to any other affiliate controlled by the Company, with prior notice to You. 10. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVABILITY. All provisions contained in this Agreement are severable. In the event that any one of them is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement will be interpreted as if such provision was not included and the other provisions, however, will still apply. The provisions of this Agreement are applicable and remain in force irrespective of any termination of Your employment, whether by the Company or by You, whether voluntary or involuntary, for cause or without cause, and irrespective of any other termination or expiration of this or any other written or oral agreement or arrangement with the Company. 11. GOVERNING LAW; PERSONAL JURISDICTION. This Agreement (including the Confidentiality Agreement) will be governed by the substantive laws of the State of Illinois, without reference to such state’s choice of law or conflicts of law. The state and federal courts in the State of Illinois will have jurisdiction in any action, suit or proceeding based on or arising out of this Agreement. In consideration of employment or continued employment with the Company, You agree to: (a) submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts; (b) consent to service of process in connection with any action, suit or proceeding against You; and (c) waive any other requirement, whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise, with respect to personal jurisdiction, venue or service of process. 12. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. This Agreement, together with the Confidentiality Agreement, represents the entire agreement and understanding between You and the Company as to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, between You and the Company or its predecessors. This Agreement is a legal document. In signing this Agreement, Your signature represents that You: (a) have read the Agreement and fully understand its contents; (b) voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions it states; Page 8
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(c) have not been coerced or under duress to sign; (d) will not violate the terms of any other agreement previously entered by You; and (e) had adequate time to consider entering into this Agreement prior to signing, including, without limitation, the opportunity to discuss the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as well as its legal consequences, with an attorney of Your choice, at Your own expense. 13. SECTION 280G. (a) Best-Net Cutback. If there is a change of ownership or effective control or change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) and any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that the Employee would receive from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Company shall cause to be determined, before any amounts of the Transaction Payment are paid to the Employee, which of the following two alternative forms of payment would result in the Employee receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greater amount of the Transaction Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Transaction Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax: (A) payment in full of the entire amount of the Transaction Payment (a “Full Payment”), or (B) payment of only a part of the Transaction Payment so that the Employee receives the largest payment possible without the imposition of the Excise Tax (a “Reduced Payment”), and the Employee shall be entitled to payment of whichever amount that shall result in a greater after-tax amount for the Employee. For purposes of determining whether to make a Full Payment or a Reduced Payment, the Company shall cause to be taken into account all applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from a deduction of such state and local taxes). If a Reduced Payment is made, the reduction in payments and/or benefits will occur in the following order: (1) first, reduction of cash payments, in reverse order of scheduled payment date (or if necessary, to zero), (2) then, reduction of non-cash and non-equity benefits provided to the Employee, on a pro rata basis (or if necessary, to zero) and (3) then, cancellation of the acceleration of vesting of equity award compensation in the reverse order of the date of grant of the Employee’s equity awards. (b) 280G Accountants. Unless the Employee and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and the Employee as requested by the Company or the Employee. The Employee and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by the Employee with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. Page 9
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14. SECTION 409A. (a) General. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that, to the extent applicable, this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and incorporate the terms and conditions required by, Section 409A of the Code and the Department of Treasury Regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the Effective Date (“Section 409A”). Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Company determines that any amounts payable hereunder will be taxable currently to the Employee under Section 409A(a)(1)(A) of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, the Company and the Employee shall cooperate in good faith to (i) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that they mutually determine to be necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement, and to avoid less-favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Company, and/or (ii) take such other actions as mutually determined to be necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and thereby avoid the application of penalty taxes thereunder; provided, however, that this Section 21(a) does not create an obligation on the part of the Company to modify this Agreement and does not guarantee that the amounts payable hereunder will not be subject to interest or penalties under Section 409A, and in no event whatsoever shall the Company or any of its affiliates be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on the Employee as a result of Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Section 409A. (b) Special Rules. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: (i) if the Employee is deemed at the time of Employee’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 1.409A-1(h) of the Department of Treasury Regulations) to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) (i) of the Code, to the extent that delayed commencement of any portion of the termination benefits to which the Employee is entitled under this Agreement (after taking into account all exclusions applicable to such termination benefits under Section 409A), is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such portion of the Employee’s termination benefits shall not be provided to the Employee prior to the earlier of (A) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Employee’s separation from service with the Company and (B) the date of the Employee’s death; provided that upon the earlier of such dates, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 21(b)(i) shall be paid to the Employee in a lump sum, and any remaining payments due under this Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein; (ii) the determination of whether the Employee is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the time of Employee’s separation from service shall be made by the Company in accordance with the terms of Section 409A and applicable guidance thereunder (including, without limitation, Section 1.409A-1(i) of the Department of Treasury Regulations and any successor provision thereto); and (iii) to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, (A) such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred, (B) the amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year, (C) the amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year and (D) the right to any benefits or reimbursements or in-kind benefits may not be liquidated or exchanged for any other benefit. Neither the Employee nor any of the Employee’s creditors or beneficiaries shall have the right to Page 10
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subject any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable under this Agreement to any anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment or garnishment. Except as permitted under Section 409A, any “deferred compensation” under Section 409A payable to the Employee or for Employee’s benefit may not be reduced by, or offset against, any amount owing by Employee to the Company or any of its affiliates. EMPLOYEE: JAKE GOSA COMPANY: HOLCIM PARTICPATIONS (US) INC. Signature: /s/ Jake Gosa Print Name: Jake Gosa Date: 5/25/2025 Signature: /s/ Steve Clark Print Name: Steve Clark Title: Chief People Officer Date: May 1, 2025 Page 11
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EXHIBIT 10.25 AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDING AGREEMENT is made and entered into with an effective date of August 6, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and BETWEEN: AMRIZE NORTH AMERICA INC. (the "Company") - and - JAKE GOSA (the "Employee") WHEREAS, the Company and the Employee (together, the "Parties" and each, a "Party") entered into an employment agreement effective as of March 21, 2025, as amended on May 1, 2025 (collectively, the "Agreement"), on the terms and conditions set out therein; AND WHEREAS the Parties wish to amend the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions set out herein; NOW THEREFORE THIS AMENDING AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Amending Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Defined Terms: Terms with initial capital letters used in this Amending Agreement that are not otherwise. defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. 2. Modification of the Agreement: The Agreement is hereby modified, with effect as of the Effective Date, as follows: (a) Section 2(d): by deleting Section 2(d) in its entirety and replacing it with the following Section 2(d), as follows: (d) Special Sign-On Long-Term Incentive Grant and Payments. You will be entitled to receive the following special long-term incentive awards and payments in lieu of long-term incentives in the amount of $2,635,000.00, payable as follows: (A) Subject to the approval of the Board, the Company shall recommend to the Board that You be granted and receive (at the first full meeting of the Board following the completion of the North America Spin Off) a one-time special award of long-term incentives (in the form of restricted stock units) pursuant to the North America LTIP with a value of $2,635,000.00, calculated based on the applicable stock price in effect on the actual date of the special one-time grant (the "Special LTl Grant"), with the following special vesting periods'. (i) $1,750,000.00 of the Special LTl Grant shall vest on the first anniversary of the commencement of Your employment with the Company; and
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-2- (ii) $885,000.00 of the Special LTl Grant shall vest on the second anniversary of the commencement of Your employment with the Company date. 3. Survival of Other Terms and Conditions All other terms and conditions of the Agreement, save and except as modified herein, will remain unmodified and in full force and effect and time will remain of the essence. 4. Enurement This Amending Agreement will enure to the benefit of and will be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respectivesuccessors and permitted assigns. 5. Counterparts This Amending Agreement may be executed in counterparts and delivered electronically by email, each of which shall constitute an original and together shall constitute one and the same Amending Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have duly executed this Amending Agreement as of the Effective Date. AMRIZE NORTH AMERICA INC. Per: /s/ Steve Clark Name: Stephen Clark Title: Chief People Officer JAKE GOSA Per: /s/ Jake Gosa Jake Gosa August 8, 2025
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Exhibit 10.26 AMRIZE LTD 2025 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (Non-Employee Directors) This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this “Award Agreement”), dated as of , (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between Amrize Ltd, a corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) incorporated in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”). Section 1. Grant of Restricted Stock Units. The Company hereby grants to the Participant an award of [ ] ( ) restricted stock units (the “RSUs”), under and subject to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement and the Plan which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. Each RSU shall represent the right to receive one (1) share of Common Stock. Section 2. Vesting of RSUs. (a) The RSUs shall vest upon the earliest to occur of (i) the one-year anniversary of the Date of Grant, (ii) the date of the regular annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders held following the Date of Grant and (iii) the consummation of a Change in Control (the earliest to occur of the dates in clauses (i)-(iii), the “Vesting Date”); provided, that the Participant remains in continuous service with the Company and its Affiliates through the Vesting Date. (b) Except as set forth in Section 2(c) below, if the Participant’s service with the Company and its Affiliates is terminated for any reason prior to the Vesting Date, then (i) all rights of the Participant with respect to RSUs that have not vested as of the date of termination shall immediately terminate, (ii) any such unvested RSUs shall be forfeited without payment of any consideration, and (iii) neither the Participant nor any of the Participant’s successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives shall thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested RSUs. (c) Notwithstanding any provision of Section 2(b) to the contrary, if the Participant’s service with the Company and its Affiliates is terminated by reason of death or Disability prior to the Vesting Date, then all rights of the Participant with respect to RSUs that have not vested as of the date of termination shall immediately accelerate and vest and any such restrictions shall lapse. For purposes of this Award Agreement, “Disability” means the inability to substantially perform the Participant’s duties and responsibilities as a non-
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employee director of the Company by reason of any accident or illness that can be expected to result in death or to last for a continuous period of not less than one year. Section 3. Settlement. The shares of Common Stock underlying any RSUs that become vested in accordance with Section 2 shall be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable after the applicable date upon which such RSUs vest, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year in which such RSUs vest (as applicable, the “Settlement Date”). Section 4. Rights as Stockholder; Dividend Equivalents. The Participant shall have no rights of a stockholder with respect to the RSUs (including the right to vote) unless and until shares of Common Stock are issued in respect thereof following the applicable date upon which the RSUs vest; provided that if, prior to the Settlement Date, the Company declares a dividend or distribution on the shares of Common Stock, then, on the payment date of the dividend or distribution, the Participant’s account shall be credited with dividend equivalents in an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid to the Participant if one share of Common Stock had been issued on the Date of Grant for each RSU granted to the Participant as set forth in this Award Agreement (the “Dividend Equivalents”). Dividend Equivalents shall be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as the RSUs and shall be paid on the same date that the RSUs to which they are attributable are settled in accordance with Section 3 hereof. Dividend Equivalents credited to a Participant’s account shall be distributed in cash or, at the discretion of the Administrator, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of the dividend equivalents. Section 5. Award Agreement Subject to Plan. This Award Agreement is made pursuant to all of the provisions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and is intended, and shall be interpreted in a manner, to comply therewith. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Award Agreement and the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall govern. The Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan. The Participant hereby acknowledges that all decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Administrator in respect of the Plan, this Award Agreement and the RSUs shall be final and conclusive. Section 6. Compliance with Stock Ownership and Other Policies or Agreements. As a condition to receiving this Award, the Participant agrees that the Participant will abide by all provisions of any equity retention policy, stock ownership guidelines, non-employee director compensation policy and/or other similar policies maintained by the Company, each as in effect from time to time and to the extent applicable to Participant from time to time. Section 7. No Rights to Continuation of Employment or Service. Nothing in the Plan or this Award Agreement shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Affiliate thereof or shall interfere with or restrict the right of the Company or its Affiliates to terminate the Participant’s employment or service at any time for any reason.
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Section 8. Tax Obligations. The Participant represents that the Participant has reviewed with the Participant’s own tax advisors the United States Federal, state and local tax consequences of the transactions contemplated by this Award Agreement and that the Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents. The Participant understands and agrees that the Participant (and not the Company) shall be responsible for any U.S. tax liability that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Award Agreement. To the extent withholding is required under applicable law outside of the United States, the Company shall satisfy such withholding tax (including social security) obligations with respect to any RSUs by net share settlement, pursuant to which the Company shall withhold from the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issued upon settlement of the RSUs the largest whole number of shares of Common Stock with a Fair Market Value equal to the maximum applicable tax obligations;. Section 9. Section 409A Compliance. The intent of the parties is that the payments and benefits under this Award Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code, to the extent subject thereto, and accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Award Agreement shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Participant shall not be considered to have terminated employment or service with the Company for purposes of any payments under this Award Agreement which are subject to Section 409A of the Code until the Participant would be considered to have incurred a “separation from service” from the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Each amount to be paid or benefit to be provided under this Award Agreement shall be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. Without limiting the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the extent required in order to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, amounts that would otherwise be payable and benefits that would otherwise be provided pursuant to this Award Agreement or any other arrangement between the Participant and the Company during the six-month period immediately following the Participant’s separation from service shall instead be paid on the first business day after the date that is six months following the Participant’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the Participant’s date of death). The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments described in this Award Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A of the Code from applying to any such payment. The Participant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A of the Code. Section 10. Governing Law. This Award Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law of such state. Section 11. RSU Agreement Binding on Successors. The terms of this Award Agreement shall be binding upon the Participant and upon the Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, transferees, assignees and successors in interest, and upon the Company and its successors and assignees, subject to the terms of the Plan.
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Section 12. No Assignment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, neither this Award Agreement nor any rights granted herein shall be assignable by the Participant. Section 13. Necessary Acts. The Participant hereby agrees to perform all acts, and to execute and deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Award Agreement, including, but not limited to, all acts and documents related to compliance with federal and/or state securities and/or tax laws. Section 14. No Part of Other Plans. The benefits provided under this Award Agreement or the Plan shall not be deemed to be a part of or considered in the calculation of any other benefit provided by the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to the Participant. Section 15. Severability. Should any provision of this Award Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, or enforceable only if modified, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Award Agreement, the balance of which shall continue to be binding upon the parties hereto with any such modification (if any) to become a part hereof and treated as though contained in this original Award Agreement. Moreover, if one or more of the provisions contained in this Award Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to scope, activity, subject or otherwise so as to be unenforceable, in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision, such provision or provisions shall be construed by the appropriate judicial body by limiting or reducing it or them, so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable law as it shall then appear, and such determination by such judicial body shall not affect the enforceability of such provisions or provisions in any other jurisdiction. Section 16. Entire Agreement. This Award Agreement and the Plan contain the entire agreement and understanding among the parties as to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof. Section 17. Headings. Headings are used solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be deemed to be a limitation upon or descriptive of the contents of any such Section. Section 18. Amendment. No amendment or modification hereof shall be valid unless it shall be in writing and signed by all parties hereto. Section 19. Counterparts; Electronic Signature. This Award Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument. The Participant’s electronic signature of this Award Agreement shall have the same validity and effect as a signature affixed by the Participant’s hand.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement as of the day and year first above written. AMRIZE LTD By: Print Name: PARTICIPANT By: Print Name: [Signature Page to Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement]
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Exhibit 10.27 AMRIZE LTD 2025 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, including the additional terms and restrictive covenant conditions contained in the appendices attached hereto (together this “Award Agreement”), dated as of , (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between Amrize Ltd, a corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) incorporated in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”). Section 1. Grant of Restricted Stock Units. The Company hereby grants to the Participant an award of [ ] ( ) restricted stock units (the “RSUs”), under and subject to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement and the Plan which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. Each RSU shall represent the right to receive one (1) share of Common Stock. The RSUs shall be credited to a separate account maintained for the Participant on the books and records of the Company (the “Account”). All amounts credited to the Account shall continue for all purposes to be part of the general assets of the Company. Section 2. Vesting of RSUs. (a) The RSUs shall vest [insert vesting schedule] (each a “Vesting Date”); provided, that the Participant remains in continuous employment or service (“Service”) with the Company and its Affiliates through [each] / [the] applicable Vesting Date. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, upon termination of the Participant's Service with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, any portion of the Award that is not then vested will promptly terminate and shall be forfeited without payment of any consideration, except as follows: (i) Death. If the Participant’s Service is terminated by reason of death prior to the applicable Vesting Date, then a Pro-Rata Portion of the RSUs shall accelerate and vest and any such restrictions shall immediately lapse. (ii) Good Leaver Termination. Except as provided in Section 2(b)(iii), if the Participant’s Service is terminated by the Company by reason of a Good Leaver Termination prior to the applicable Vesting Date, subject to the Participant’s continued compliance with the obligations under Section 6 and the Release Condition, then a Pro-Rata Portion of the RSUs shall remain outstanding and eligible to vest for purposes of this Award and will be delivered on the applicable Vesting Date in accordance with Section 3 below. (iii) Change in Control. In the event that a Change in Control occurs prior to the Vesting Date, the RSUs shall be treated in accordance with
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Section 13 of the Plan. To the extent the RSUs are assumed or substituted for in connection with the Change in Control, in the event that the Participant’s Service is terminated by the Company, its successor or an Affiliate thereof without Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason, in either case, on or after the effective date of the Change in Control but prior to eighteen (18) months following the Change in Control (a “Change in Control Termination”), then each RSU that has not vested as of the date of such termination shall fully accelerate and vest and any such restrictions shall immediately lapse. (c) For purposes of this Award Agreement, and notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary: (i) “Disability” means the occurrence of an event which would entitle the Participant to the payment of disability income under an approved long-term disability income plan or a long-term disability of the Company as determined by the Administrator in its absolute discretion or pursuant to any other standard as may be adopted by the Administrator. (ii) “Good Leaver Termination” means if the Participant’s employment with the Company is terminated, in each case, other than in accordance with Section 2(b)(iii) of this Agreement, (i) by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company without Cause, (ii) by reason of the Participant’s Disability, or (iii) by reason of the Participant’s Retirement following the first anniversary of the Date of Grant, provided that the Participant has satisfied the Retirement Vesting Criteria as of the date of such Retirement. (iii) “Good Reason” means (a) If a Participant is a party to an employment or service agreement with the Company or its Affiliates and such agreement provides for a definition of Good Reason, the definition contained therein; or (b) if no such agreement exists or if such agreement does not define Good Reason, the occurrence of one or more of the following without the Participant's express written consent (unless such events are fully corrected in all material respects by the Company within thirty (30) days following written notification by the Participant to the Company describing the applicable circumstances): (i) any material, adverse change in the Participant's duties, responsibilities, or authorities; (ii) a material reduction in the Participant's base salary or target bonus opportunity; or (iii) a geographical relocation of the Participant's principal office location by more than fifty (50) miles. The Participant will provide the Company with a written notice detailing the specific circumstances alleged to constitute Good Reason within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such circumstances, and actually terminate employment within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Company’s thirty (30)-day cure period described above. Otherwise, any claim of such circumstances as “Good Reason” shall be deemed irrevocably waived by the Participant. (iv) “Pro-Rata Portion” shall be determined by multiplying the number of RSUs awarded (whether or not vested) by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from the Date of Grant to the date of the Participant’s
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termination of Service with the Company or an Affiliate thereof (which shall include any notice period or “garden leave” period that may be required contractually or under applicable law) and the denominator of which is the number of days from the Date of Grant to the final Vesting Date, reduced by the number of RSUs that have vested in accordance with their terms prior to such date of termination of Service, with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. (v) “Release Condition” shall mean the Participant’s timely execution, delivery to the Company and non-revocation of a general release of claims in a form satisfactory to the Company within sixty (60) days following the Participant’s termination of Service with the Company or an Affiliate of the Company. (vi) “Retirement” shall mean the Participant’s termination of Service following having both attained (i) the minimum age of fifty-five (55) and (ii) continuous Service with the Company or an Affiliate of the Company for at least three (3) years; provided, that the sum of the Participant’s age plus years of service (counting whole years only) must equal at least sixty-five (65). If the Participant experiences a termination of Service for any reason and is subsequently re-employed by the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, then the three-year service requirement must be satisfied following such re-employment. (vii) “Retirement Vesting Criteria” shall mean that (i) Participant provides at least six (6) months’ advance written notice of Participant’s intent to retire to Participant’s direct supervisor (provided that the Company may waive or shorten such period in its sole discretion), (ii) Participant does not voluntarily terminate Service prior to the agreed upon retirement date and (iii) Participant’s Service is not terminated for Cause prior to the agreed upon retirement date. Section 3. Settlement. The shares of Common Stock underlying any RSUs that become vested in accordance with this Award Agreement (inclusive of any Dividend Equivalents thereon) shall be delivered to the Participant: (i) for RSUs that vest in accordance with Section 2(b)(i), as soon as administratively practicable following the date such RSUs vest and in no event later than sixty (60) days thereafter and (ii) for RSUs that constitute deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code, upon the applicable Vesting Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) in the event of a Change in Control in which the successor company (or parent thereof) does not assume or substitute for the RSU (or in which the Company is the ultimate parent corporation and does not continue the Award) in accordance with Section 13 of the Plan and (i) such Change in Control constitutes a change in control event within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then such RSUs shall be settled as soon as practicable following such Change in Control, and in no event later than thirty (30) days thereafter or (ii) such Change in Control does not constitute a change in control event within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such RSUs shall continue to be settled on the applicable Vesting Dates or at such earlier time that does not result in such accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties and (y) in the event of a Change in Control in which the successor company (or parent thereof) assumes or substitutes for the RSU (or in which the Company is the ultimate parent corporation and continues the Award) in accordance with Section
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13 of the Plan and the Participant’s Service is terminated as a result of a Change in Control Termination and (i) such Change in Control constitutes a change in control event within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then such RSUs shall be settled as soon as practicable following the date of such Change in Control Termination, and in no event later than thirty (30) days thereafter or (ii) such Change in Control does not constitute a change in control event within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such RSUs shall continue to be settled on the applicable Vesting Dates or at such earlier time that does not result in such accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties. Section 4. Rights as Stockholder; Dividend Equivalents. The Participant shall have no rights of a stockholder with respect to the RSUs (including the right to vote) unless and until shares of Common Stock are issued in respect thereof following the applicable date upon which the RSUs vest; provided that if, prior to the settlement date, the Company declares a dividend or distribution on the shares of Common Stock, then, on the payment date of the dividend or distribution, the Participant’s Account shall be credited with dividend equivalents in an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid to the Participant if one share of Common Stock had been issued on the Date of Grant for each RSU granted to the Participant as set forth in this Award Agreement (the “Dividend Equivalents”). Dividend Equivalents shall be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as the RSUs and shall be paid on the same date that the RSUs to which they are attributable are settled in accordance with Section 3 hereof. Dividend Equivalents credited to a Participant’s Account shall be distributed in cash or, at the discretion of the Administrator, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of the dividend equivalents. Section 5. Award Agreement Subject to Plan. This Award Agreement is made pursuant to all of the provisions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and is intended, and shall be interpreted in a manner, to comply therewith. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Award Agreement and the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall govern. The Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan. The Participant hereby acknowledges that all decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Administrator in respect of the Plan, this Award Agreement and the RSUs shall be final and conclusive. Section 6. Restrictive Covenants. Participant acknowledges and recognizes the highly competitive nature of the businesses of the Company and its Affiliates and accordingly agrees as a condition to receipt of this Award, to be bound and abide by the restrictions in the appendix attached hereto (the “RCA Appendix”) in addition to any restrictions previously entered into by Participant as set forth in any existing confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, non-competition, or other restrictive covenant agreement by and between the Company or any of its Affiliates and the Participant (all such restrictions collectively, “Restrictive Covenant Obligations”). If Participant breaches the RCA Appendix or any other Restrictive Covenant Obligation, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion: (i) any unvested portion of the Award held by the Participant shall be immediately rescinded and forfeited without consideration and (ii) the Participant shall automatically forfeit any rights that the Participant may have with respect to the RSUs as of the date of such determination. The foregoing remedies set forth in this Section 6 shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to the
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Company and/or its Affiliates at law or in equity, including without limitation as set forth in the RCA Appendix attached hereto, all of which are expressly reserved. Section 7. Compliance with Recoupment, Ownership and Other Policies or Agreements. As a condition to receiving this Award, the Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant will abide by all provisions of any equity retention policy, stock ownership guidelines and/or other similar policies maintained by the Company, each as in effect from time to time and to the extent applicable to Participant from time to time. In addition, the Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Award shall be subject to the Company’s clawback and recoupment policies as set forth in the Company’s Clawback Policy adopted on May 14, 2025, as may be amended from time to time by the Company, or any other similar plan or provisions as may apply at any time to the Participant under applicable law. Section 8. No Rights to Continuation of Employment. Nothing in the Plan or this Award Agreement shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Affiliate thereof or shall interfere with or restrict the right of the Company or its Affiliates to terminate the Participant’s Service at any time for any reason. Section 9. Tax Withholding. The Company shall satisfy the Participant’s applicable tax (including social security) obligations with respect to any RSUs by net share settlement, pursuant to which the Company shall withhold from the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issued upon settlement of the RSUs the largest whole number of shares of Common Stock with a Fair Market Value equal to the maximum applicable tax obligations; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Participant shall be permitted, at his or her election, to satisfy the applicable tax obligations with respect to any RSUs by tendering a cash payment in respect of any sums required or permitted by federal, state or local tax (including social security) law to be withheld with respect to the RSUs and (ii) to the extent FICA or other tax withholding obligations are incurred prior to the Vesting Date, the Company shall, to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes from any payment of any kind otherwise due to the Participant. Section 10. Limitation on Change in Control Payments. Notwithstanding anything in this Award Agreement to the contrary, in the event that any payment or benefit received or to be received by the Participant in connection with a Change in Control or other applicable transaction, whether pursuant to the terms of this Award Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement (together, the “Total Payments”), would not be deductible (in whole or part) by the Company or any of its Affiliates as a result of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Total Payments will be reduced if and to the extent that a reduction in the Total Payments would result in the Participant retaining a larger amount than if the Participant received all of the Total Payments, in each case measured on an after-tax basis (taking into account federal, state and local income taxes and, if applicable, the Excise Tax). In the case of any such reduction, the Total Payments will be reduced in the following order: (i) payments that are payable in cash that are valued at full value under Treasury Regulation Section 1.280G-1, Q&A 24(a) will be reduced (if necessary, to zero), with amounts that are payable last reduced first; (ii) payments and benefits due in respect of any equity valued at full value under Treasury Regulation Section 1.280G-1, Q&A 24(a) will be reduced in the reverse order of the date of grant of the awards; (iii) all other amounts that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code will next be reduced; and (iv) all amounts that are subject to Section 409A of the Code will then be reduced.
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Section 11. Section 409A Compliance. The intent of the parties is that the payments and benefits under this Award Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code, to the extent subject thereto, and accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Award Agreement shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Participant shall not be considered to have terminated Service with the Company for purposes of any payments under this Award Agreement which are subject to Section 409A of the Code until the Participant would be considered to have incurred a “separation from service” from the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Each amount to be paid or benefit to be provided under this Award Agreement shall be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. Without limiting the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the extent required in order to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, amounts that would otherwise be payable and benefits that would otherwise be provided pursuant to this Award Agreement or any other arrangement between the Participant and the Company during the six-month period immediately following the Participant’s separation from service shall instead be paid on the first business day after the date that is six months following the Participant’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the Participant’s date of death). The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments described in this Award Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A of the Code from applying to any such payment. The Participant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A of the Code. Section 12. Governing Law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the RCA Appendix, this Award Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law of such state. Section 13. RSU Agreement Binding on Successors. The terms of this Award Agreement shall be binding upon the Participant and upon the Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, transferees, assignees and successors in interest, and upon the Company and its successors and assignees, subject to the terms of the Plan. Section 14. No Assignment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, neither this Award Agreement nor any rights granted herein shall be assignable by the Participant. Section 15. Necessary Acts. The Participant hereby agrees to perform all acts, and to execute and deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Award Agreement, including, but not limited to, all acts and documents related to compliance with federal and/or state securities and/or tax laws. Section 16. No Part of Other Plans. The benefits provided under this Award Agreement or the Plan shall not be deemed to be a part of or considered in the calculation of any other benefit provided by the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to the Participant. Section 17. Severability. Should any provision of this Award Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, or enforceable only if modified, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Award Agreement, the balance of which shall continue
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to be binding upon the parties hereto with any such modification (if any) to become a part hereof and treated as though contained in this original Award Agreement. Moreover, if one or more of the provisions contained in this Award Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to scope, activity, subject or otherwise so as to be unenforceable, in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision, such provision or provisions shall be construed by the appropriate judicial body by limiting or reducing it or them, so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable law as it shall then appear, and such determination by such judicial body shall not affect the enforceability of such provisions or provisions in any other jurisdiction. Section 18. Country-Specific Provisions. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Award Agreement, the RSUs and any shares of Common Stock subject to the RSUs shall be subject to any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country of employment and country of residence, if different, as set forth in any appendix attached hereto (“Country-Specific Provisions Appendix”). Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in the appendix, the special terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons and provided the imposition of the term or condition will not result in any adverse accounting expense with respect to the RSUs (or the Company may establish alternative terms and conditions as may be necessary or advisable to accommodate the Participant’s transfer). The Country-Specific Provisions Appendix is incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Award Agreement. To the extent any provision in the Country-Specific Provisions Appendix conflicts with any provision set forth elsewhere in this Award Agreement, the provision set forth in the appendix shall control. Section 19. Entire Agreement. This Award Agreement (including the appendices attached hereto) and the Plan contain the entire agreement and understanding among the parties as to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, that any confidentiality, invention assignment and/or restrictive covenant agreements by and between the Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and Participant’s Restrictive Covenant Obligations thereunder shall not be superseded but shall continue in accordance with their terms. Section 20. Headings. Headings are used solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be deemed to be a limitation upon or descriptive of the contents of any such Section. Section 21. Amendment. The Administrator has the right to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the RSUs, prospectively or retroactively; provided, that, no such amendment shall adversely affect the Participant’s material rights under this Award Agreement without the Participant’s consent. Section 22. Counterparts; Electronic Signature. This Award Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument. The Participant’s electronic signature of this Award Agreement shall have the same validity and effect as a signature affixed by the Participant’s hand. * * *
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement as of the day and year first above written. AMRIZE LTD By: Print Name: [Signature Page to Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement]
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Exhibit 10.28 AMRIZE LTD 2025 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement, including the additional terms and restrictive covenant conditions contained in the appendices attached hereto (together this “Award Agreement”), dated as of , (the “Date of Grant”), is made by and between Amrize Ltd, a corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) incorporated in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”). Section 1. Grant of Performance Stock Units. The Company hereby grants to the Participant an award of performance stock units (the “PSUs”) at the target number of [ ] (the “Target PSUs”), under and subject to the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement and the Plan which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. The number of Target PSUs earned shall be subject to increase or decrease in accordance with the appendix attached hereto (the “Performance Appendix”). Each PSU shall represent the right to receive one (1) share of Common Stock. The PSUs shall be credited to a separate account maintained for the Participant on the books and records of the Company (the “Account”). All amounts credited to the Account shall continue for all purposes to be part of the general assets of the Company. Section 2. Vesting of PSUs. (a) The PSUs will be earned, if at all, based on the extent to which the performance goals described on the Performance Appendix (each a “Performance Goal” and, collectively, the “Performance Goals”) are achieved during the period ending on December 31, 2027, (the “Performance Period”). The Administrator will determine in good faith and in its sole discretion the extent to which such Performance Goal has been satisfied within sixty (60) days following the end of the Performance Period, and any earned PSUs will immediately vest on the date of such determination (the “Vesting Date”); provided, that the Participant remains in continuous employment or service (“Service”) with the Company and its Affiliates through the Vesting Date. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, upon termination of the Participant's Service with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason, any portion of the Award that is not then vested will promptly terminate and shall be forfeited without payment of any consideration, except as follows: (i) Death. If the Participant’s Service is terminated by reason of death prior to the Vesting Date, then a Pro-Rata Portion of the Target PSUs shall accelerate and vest and any such restrictions shall immediately lapse. (ii) Good Leaver Termination. Except as provided in Section 2(b)(iii), if the Participant’s Service is terminated by the Company by reason of a Good Leaver Termination prior to the Vesting Date, subject to the Participant’s 1
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Exhibit 10.28 continued compliance with the obligations under Section 6 and the Release Condition, then a Pro-Rata Portion of the PSUs shall remain outstanding and eligible to vest for purposes of this Award, based on actual performance through the end of the Performance Period as determined in Section 2(a). (iii) Change in Control. In the event that a Change in Control occurs prior to the Vesting Date, then notwithstanding Section 13 of the Plan (i) to the extent the PSUs are not assumed or substituted for in connection with the Change in Control, each PSU that has not vested as of the date of such Change in Control shall fully accelerate and vest and any performance conditions imposed with respect to such Award shall be deemed to be achieved at the actual performance level (as determined by the Administrator immediately prior to the consummation of the Change in Control) or (ii) to the extent the PSUs are assumed or substituted for in connection with the Change in Control, in the event that the Participant’s Service is terminated by the Company, its successor or an Affiliate thereof without Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason, in either case, on or after the effective date of the Change in Control but prior to eighteen (18) months following the Change in Control, each PSU that has not vested as of the date of such termination shall remain outstanding and eligible to vest (without pro-ration) for purposes of this Award, based on actual performance through the end of the Performance Period as determined in Section 2(a). (c) For purposes of this Award Agreement, and notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary: (i) “Disability” means the occurrence of an event which would entitle the Participant to the payment of disability income under an approved long-term disability income plan or a long-term disability of the Company as determined by the Administrator in its absolute discretion or pursuant to any other standard as may be adopted by the Administrator. (ii) “Good Leaver Termination” means if the Participant’s employment with the Company is terminated, in each case, other than in accordance with Section 2(b) (iii) of this Agreement, (i) by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company without Cause, (ii) by reason of the Participant’s Disability, or (iii) by reason of the Participant’s Retirement following the first anniversary of the Date of Grant, provided that the Participant has satisfied the Retirement Vesting Criteria as of the date of such Retirement. (iii) “Good Reason” means (a) If a Participant is a party to an employment or service agreement with the Company or its Affiliates and such agreement provides for a definition of Good Reason, the definition contained therein; or (b) if no such agreement exists or if such agreement does not define Good Reason, the occurrence of one or more of the following without the Participant's express written consent (unless such events are fully corrected in all material respects by the Company within thirty (30) days following written notification by the Participant to the Company describing the 2
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Exhibit 10.28 applicable circumstances): (i) any material, adverse change in the Participant's duties, responsibilities, or authorities; (ii) a material reduction in the Participant's base salary or target bonus opportunity; or (iii) a geographical relocation of the Participant's principal office location by more than fifty (50) miles. The Participant will provide the Company with a written notice detailing the specific circumstances alleged to constitute Good Reason within thirty (30) days after the first occurrence of such circumstances, and actually terminate employment within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Company’s thirty (30)-day cure period described above. Otherwise, any claim of such circumstances as “Good Reason” shall be deemed irrevocably waived by the Participant. (iv) “Pro-Rata Portion” shall be determined by multiplying the number of Target PSUs awarded by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from the Date of Grant to the date of the Participant’s termination of Service with the Company or an Affiliate thereof (which shall include any notice period or “garden leave” period that may be required contractually or under applicable law) and the denominator of which is the number of days from the Date of Grant to the end of the Performance Period, with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. (v) “Release Condition” shall mean the Participant’s timely execution, delivery to the Company and non-revocation of a general release of claims in a form satisfactory to the Company within sixty (60) days following the Participant’s termination of Service with the Company or an Affiliate of the Company. (vi) “Retirement” shall mean the Participant’s termination of Service following having both attained (i) the minimum age of fifty-five (55) and (ii) continuous Service with the Company or an Affiliate of the Company for at least three (3) years; provided, that the sum of the Participant’s age plus years of service (counting whole years only) must equal at least sixty-five (65). If the Participant experiences a termination of Service for any reason and is subsequently re-employed by the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, then the three-year service requirement must be satisfied following such re-employment. (vii) “Retirement Vesting Criteria” shall mean that (i) Participant provides at least six (6) months’ advance written notice of Participant’s intent to retire to Participant’s direct supervisor (provided that the Company may waive or shorten such period in its sole discretion), (ii) Participant does not voluntarily terminate Service prior to the agreed upon retirement date and (iii) Participant’s Service is not terminated for Cause prior to the agreed upon retirement date. Section 3. Settlement. The shares of Common Stock underlying any PSUs that become vested in accordance with this Award Agreement (inclusive of any Dividend Equivalents 3
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Exhibit 10.28 thereon) shall be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable following the date such PSUs vest in accordance with Section 2, and in no event later than sixty (60) days thereafter. Section 4. Rights as Stockholder; Dividend Equivalents. The Participant shall have no rights of a stockholder with respect to the PSUs (including the right to vote) unless and until shares of Common Stock are issued in respect thereof following the applicable date upon which the PSUs vest; provided that if, prior to the settlement date, the Company declares a dividend or distribution on the shares of Common Stock, then, on the payment date of the dividend or distribution, the Participant’s Account shall be credited with dividend equivalents in an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid to the Participant if one share of Common Stock had been issued on the Date of Grant for each PSU granted to the Participant as set forth in this Award Agreement (the “Dividend Equivalents”). Dividend Equivalents shall be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as the PSUs as if they are reinvested in additional PSUs and shall be paid on the same date that the PSUs to which they are attributable are settled in accordance with Section 3 hereof. Dividend Equivalents credited to a Participant’s Account shall be distributed in cash or, at the discretion of the Administrator, in shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of the dividend equivalents (in either case, as adjusted as if they are reinvested in additional PSUs). Section 5. Award Agreement Subject to Plan. This Award Agreement is made pursuant to all of the provisions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and is intended, and shall be interpreted in a manner, to comply therewith. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Award Agreement and the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall govern. The Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan. The Participant hereby acknowledges that all decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Administrator in respect of the Plan, this Award Agreement and the PSUs shall be final and conclusive. Section 6. Restrictive Covenants. Participant acknowledges and recognizes the highly competitive nature of the businesses of the Company and its Affiliates and accordingly agrees as a condition to receipt of this Award, to be bound and abide by the restrictions in the appendix attached hereto (the “RCA Appendix”) in addition to any restrictions previously entered into by Participant as set forth in any existing confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-solicitation, non-competition, or other restrictive covenant agreement by and between the Company or any of its Affiliates and the Participant (all such restrictions collectively, “Restrictive Covenant Obligations”). If Participant breaches the RCA Appendix or any other Restrictive Covenant Obligation, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion: (i) any unvested portion of the Award held by the Participant shall be immediately rescinded and forfeited without consideration and (ii) the Participant shall automatically forfeit any rights that the Participant may have with respect to the PSUs as of the date of such determination. The foregoing remedies set forth in this Section 6 shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies available to the Company and/or its Affiliates at law or in equity, including without limitation as set forth in the RCA Appendix attached hereto, all of which are expressly reserved. 4
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Exhibit 10.28 Section 7. Compliance with Recoupment, Ownership and Other Policies or Agreements. As a condition to receiving this Award, the Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Participant will abide by all provisions of any equity retention policy, stock ownership guidelines and/or other similar policies maintained by the Company, each as in effect from time to time and to the extent applicable to Participant from time to time. In addition, the Participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Award shall be subject to the Company’s clawback and recoupment policies as set forth in the Company’s Clawback Policy adopted on May 14, 2025, as may be amended from time to time by the Company, or any other similar plan or provisions as may apply at any time to the Participant under applicable law. Section 8. No Rights to Continuation of Employment. Nothing in the Plan or this Award Agreement shall confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Affiliate thereof or shall interfere with or restrict the right of the Company or its Affiliates to terminate the Participant’s Service at any time for any reason. Section 9. Tax Withholding. The Company shall satisfy the Participant’s applicable tax (including social security) obligations with respect to any PSUs by net share settlement, pursuant to which the Company shall withhold from the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issued upon settlement of the PSUs the largest whole number of shares of Common Stock with a Fair Market Value equal to the maximum applicable tax obligations; provided, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant shall be permitted, at his or her election, to satisfy the applicable tax obligations with respect to any PSUs by tendering a cash payment in respect of any sums required or permitted by federal, state or local tax (including social security) law to be withheld with respect to the PSUs. Section 10. Limitation on Change in Control Payments. Notwithstanding anything in this Award Agreement to the contrary, in the event that any payment or benefit received or to be received by the Participant in connection with a Change in Control or other applicable transaction, whether pursuant to the terms of this Award Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement (together, the “Total Payments”), would not be deductible (in whole or part) by the Company or any of its Affiliates as a result of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Total Payments will be reduced if and to the extent that a reduction in the Total Payments would result in the Participant retaining a larger amount than if the Participant received all of the Total Payments, in each case measured on an after-tax basis (taking into account federal, state and local income taxes and, if applicable, the Excise Tax). In the case of any such reduction, the Total Payments will be reduced in the following order: (i) payments that are payable in cash that are valued at full value under Treasury Regulation Section 1.280G-1, Q&A 24(a) will be reduced (if necessary, to zero), with amounts that are payable last reduced first; (ii) payments and benefits due in respect of any equity valued at full value under Treasury Regulation Section 1.280G-1, Q&A 24(a) will be reduced in the reverse order of the date of grant of the awards; (iii) all other amounts that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code will next be reduced; and (iv) all amounts that are subject to Section 409A of the Code will then be reduced. Section 11. Section 409A Compliance. The intent of the parties is that the payments and benefits under this Award Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code, to the extent 5
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Exhibit 10.28 subject thereto, and accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Award Agreement shall be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Participant shall not be considered to have terminated Service with the Company for purposes of any payments under this Award Agreement which are subject to Section 409A of the Code until the Participant would be considered to have incurred a “separation from service” from the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Each amount to be paid or benefit to be provided under this Award Agreement shall be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. Without limiting the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the extent required in order to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, amounts that would otherwise be payable and benefits that would otherwise be provided pursuant to this Award Agreement or any other arrangement between the Participant and the Company during the six-month period immediately following the Participant’s separation from service shall instead be paid on the first business day after the date that is six months following the Participant’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the Participant’s date of death). The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments described in this Award Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A of the Code from applying to any such payment. The Participant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A of the Code. Section 12. Governing Law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the RCA Appendix this Award Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law of such state. Section 13. PSU Agreement Binding on Successors. The terms of this Award Agreement shall be binding upon the Participant and upon the Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, transferees, assignees and successors in interest, and upon the Company and its successors and assignees, subject to the terms of the Plan. Section 14. No Assignment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Award Agreement, neither this Award Agreement nor any rights granted herein shall be assignable by the Participant. Section 15. Necessary Acts. The Participant hereby agrees to perform all acts, and to execute and deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Award Agreement, including, but not limited to, all acts and documents related to compliance with federal and/or state securities and/or tax laws. Section 16. No Part of Other Plans. The benefits provided under this Award Agreement or the Plan shall not be deemed to be a part of or considered in the calculation of any other benefit provided by the Company or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to the Participant. Section 17. Severability. Should any provision of this Award Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, or enforceable only if modified, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Award Agreement, the balance of which shall continue to be binding upon the parties hereto with any such modification (if any) to 6
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Exhibit 10.28 become a part hereof and treated as though contained in this original Award Agreement. Moreover, if one or more of the provisions contained in this Award Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to scope, activity, subject or otherwise so as to be unenforceable, in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision, such provision or provisions shall be construed by the appropriate judicial body by limiting or reducing it or them, so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable law as it shall then appear, and such determination by such judicial body shall not affect the enforceability of such provisions or provisions in any other jurisdiction. Section 18. Country-Specific Provisions. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Award Agreement, the PSUs and any shares of Common Stock subject to the PSUs shall be subject to any special terms and conditions for the Participant’s country of employment and country of residence, if different, as set forth in any appendix attached hereto (“Country-Specific Provisions Appendix”). Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in the appendix, the special terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons and provided the imposition of the term or condition will not result in any adverse accounting expense with respect to the PSUs (or the Company may establish alternative terms and conditions as may be necessary or advisable to accommodate the Participant’s transfer). The Country-Specific Provisions Appendix is incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Award Agreement. To the extent any provision in the Country-Specific Provisions Appendix conflicts with any provision set forth elsewhere in this Award Agreement, the provision set forth in the appendix shall control. Section 19. Entire Agreement. This Award Agreement (including the appendices attached hereto) and the Plan contain the entire agreement and understanding among the parties as to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, that any confidentiality, invention assignment and/or restrictive covenant agreements by and between the Participant and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and Participant’s Restrictive Covenant Obligations thereunder shall not be superseded but shall continue in accordance with their terms. Section 20. Headings. Headings are used solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be deemed to be a limitation upon or descriptive of the contents of any such Section. Section 21. Amendment. The Administrator has the right to amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or cancel the PSUs, prospectively or retroactively; provided, that, no such amendment shall adversely affect the Participant’s material rights under this Award Agreement without the Participant’s consent. Section 22. Counterparts; Electronic Signature. This Award Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument. The Participant’s electronic signature of this Award Agreement shall have the same validity and effect as a signature affixed by the Participant’s hand. 7
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Exhibit 10.28 * * * IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement as of the day and year first above written. AMRIZE LTD By: Print Name: PARTICIPANT By: Print Name: 8
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Exhibit 19 Amrize Ltd INSIDER TRADING POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ I. PURPOSE In the course of conducting the business of Amrize Ltd (“Amrize,” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), you may come into possession of material information about the Company or other entities that is not available to the investing public (referenced herein as “material nonpublic information,” as explained in greater detail below). You have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain the confidentiality of material nonpublic information. Amrize’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted this policy in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws related to insider trading and to avoid even the appearance of improper conduct by anyone associated with the Company (the “Policy”). GENERAL RULE: Except as otherwise described in this Policy, it is prohibited to trade in Amrize securities or other entities (such as competitors, customers, vendors, suppliers and other business partners of the Company) while you are in possession of material nonpublic information about the Company or such other entities. II. PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY The procedures and restrictions set forth in this Policy apply to all Company directors, officers and other employees, wherever located. The Company also may determine that other persons, such as contractors or consultants, who have access to material nonpublic information, should be subject to this Policy. This Policy also applies to family members, such as spouses, domestic partners, minor children, adult family members who share the same household, and any other person or entity whose securities trading decisions are influenced or controlled by the director, officer or other employee (collectively, “Related Insiders”). For information regarding post- termination transactions, see Section XI of this Policy. III. TRANSACTIONS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY This Policy applies to transactions in ordinary shares, preferred shares, bonds and other debt securities, options to purchase ordinary shares, convertible debentures and warrants, as well as derivative securities whether or not issued by Amrize, such as exchange-traded put or call options or swaps relating to Amrize securities. Transactions subject to this Policy also include gifts of Amrize securities, which may include gifts to trusts for estate planning purposes, as well as donations to a charitable organization. See Section VII, “Special Transactions” and Section VIII, “Prohibited Transactions” for further discussion of certain types of securities and transactions.
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To avoid even the appearance of impropriety, additional restrictions on trading Amrize securities apply to directors and executive officers of Amrize and certain other designated employees of the Company who have regular access to material nonpublic information about the Company. These policies are set forth in the Company’s Addendum to Insider Trading Policy, attached hereto (the “Addendum”). The Company will notify you if you are subject to the Addendum. The Addendum generally prohibits subject individuals from trading in Amrize securities during blackout periods and requires pre-clearance for all transactions in Amrize securities. IV. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY Each person subject to this Policy is individually responsible for complying with this Policy and ensuring the compliance of any Related Insiders whose transactions are subject to this Policy. Accordingly, you should make your family and household members aware of the need to confer with you before they trade in Amrize securities, and you should treat all such transactions for purposes of this Policy and applicable securities laws and financial market laws concerning trading while in possession of material nonpublic information as if the transactions were for your own account. In all cases, the responsibility for determining whether an individual is in possession of material nonpublic information rests with that individual, and any action on the part of the Company or any other Company employee pursuant to this Policy (or otherwise) does not in any way constitute legal advice or insulate an individual from liability under applicable securities laws. V. MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATION What is Material Information? Under Company policy, Swiss laws and United States laws, information is material if: • there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider the information important indetermining whether to trade in a security; or • the information, if made public, likely would affect the market price of a company’s securities. Information may be material even if it relates to future, speculative or contingent events and even if it is significant only when considered in combination with publicly available information. Material information can be positive or negative. Nonpublic information can be material, even with respect to companies that do not have publicly traded stock, such as those with outstanding bonds. Depending on the facts and circumstances, information that could be considered material includes, but is not limited to, information pertaining to the following: • earnings announcements or guidance, or changes to previously released announcements or guidance; 2
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• other unpublished financial results or Company projections that differ significantly from externalexpectations; • a significant cybersecurity incident; • pending or threatened significant litigation or government action, or the resolution thereof; • a pending or proposed merger, acquisition, tender offer, joint venture or restructuring or change inassets, including the commencement of negotiations; • events regarding Amrize securities (e.g., defaults on senior securities, calls of securities for redemption,repurchase plans, stock splits, changes in dividend policy, changes to the rights of securityholders, anoffering of additional securities or other significant changes to the capital structure of the Company); • significant shifts in the Company’s shareholder structure, changes in control of the Company orextraordinary management developments; • staff changes within the Company, particularly the Board and the executive management; • extraordinary borrowing or other financing transactions; • development of a significant new product, process or service; or • the gain or loss of a significant customer or supplier. What is Nonpublic Information? Information is considered to be nonpublic unless it has been adequately disclosed to the public. This means that the information must be publicly disseminated and sufficient time must have passed for the securities markets to digest the information. It is important to note that information is not necessarily public merely because it has been discussed in the press or on social media, which will sometimes report rumors. You should presume that information is nonpublic, unless you can point to the official release of that information by the Company in at least one of the following ways: • publicly available filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or securitiesregulatory authorities; • ad-hoc announcements in accordance with art. 53 of the SIX Listing Rules (“LR”); or • issuance of press releases via major newswire such as Bloomberg, Dow Jones or Reuters. You may not attempt to “beat the market” by trading simultaneously with, or shortly after, the official release of material information. Although there is no fixed period for how long it takes the market to absorb information, out of prudence a person in possession of material nonpublic information should refrain from any trading activity for one full business day following the day of the Company’s official release of such information. Twenty-Twenty Hindsight. If securities transactions ever become the subject of scrutiny, they are likely to be viewed after-the-fact with the benefit of hindsight. As a result, 3
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before engaging in any transaction you should carefully consider how the transaction may be construed in the bright light of hindsight. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this Policy or a proposed transaction, please ask the Chief Legal Officer or the VP, Chief Securities & Finance Counsel (either, the “Legal Department”). VI. “TIPPING” MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATION IS PROHIBITED In addition to trading while in possession of material nonpublic information, it is also illegal and a violation of this Policy, as well as Amrize’s Code of Business Conduct, to provide such information to another (“tipping”) who may trade or to advise, encourage or recommend to another to trade on the basis of such information. This Policy applies regardless of whether the person or entity who receives the information, the “tippee,” is related to you and regardless of whether you receive any monetary benefit from the tippee. VII. SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS The trading restrictions in this Policy do not apply in the case of the following transactions, except as specifically noted. A. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The trading restrictions in this Policy do not apply to purchases ofAmrize ordinary shares in the employee stock purchase plan resulting from periodic payrollcontributions to the plan under an election made at the time of enrollment in the plan. The tradingrestrictions also do not apply to purchases of Amrize securities resulting from lump sumcontributions to the plan; provided that you elected to participate by lump sum payment at thebeginning of the applicable enrollment period. The trading restrictions do apply, however, to anelection to participate in the plan or changes in payroll contributions made outside of an openenrollment period and to subsequent sales of Amrize ordinary shares purchased under the plan. B. Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units. The trading restrictions in this Policy do notapply to the vesting of restricted stock or the settlement of restricted stock units, or the exercise of atax withholding right pursuant to which you elect to have the Company withhold shares of stock tosatisfy tax withholding requirements upon the vesting of any restricted stock or settlement of anyrestricted stock units. The trading restrictions do apply, however, to any market sale of restrictedstock or sale of Amrize ordinary shares received upon the settlement of restricted stock units. C. Other Similar Transactions. Any other purchase of Amrize securities directly from the Company orsales of Amrize securities directly to the Company may be exempted from the trading restrictions ofthis Policy with the approval of the Chief Legal Officer. VIII.PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS Due to the heightened legal risk associated with the following transactions, the individuals subject to this Policy may not engage in the following: A. Publicly Traded Options. You may not trade in options, warrants, puts and calls or similarinstruments on Amrize securities. Given the relatively short term of 4
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publicly traded options, transactions in options may create the appearance that a director, officer orother employee is trading based on material nonpublic information and focus a director’s, officer’sor other employee’s attention on short-term performance at the expense of the Company’s long-termobjectives. B. Short Sales. You may not engage in short sales of Amrize securities. A short sale is the sale of asecurity that the seller does not own. Short sales may reduce a seller’s incentive to seek to improvethe Company’s performance and often have the potential to signal to the market that the seller lacksconfidence in the Company’s prospects. C. Margin Accounts and Pledges. Because a margin sale or foreclosure sale may occur at a time whenthe pledgor is aware of material nonpublic information or otherwise is not permitted to trade inAmrize securities, you may not hold Amrize securities in a margin account or otherwise pledgeAmrize securities as collateral for a loan. D. Hedging Transactions. You may not engage (directly or indirectly) in hedging transactions, orotherwise engage in transactions that hedge or offset, or are designed to hedge or offset, anydecrease in the market value of Amrize securities. Hedging transactions include (but are not limitedto) collars, equity swaps, exchange funds and prepaid variable forward sale contracts. Hedgingtransactions may allow a director, officer or other employee to continue to own Amrize securities,but without the full risks and rewards of ownership. This may lead to the director, officer or otheremployee no longer having the same objectives as Amrize’s other shareholders. IX. RULE 10B5-1 TRADING PLANS Notwithstanding the prohibition against insider trading, SEC Rule 10b5-1 provides an affirmative defense against insider trading liability under Rule 10b-5, and a similar defense applies under Swiss laws. A person subject to this Policy can rely on this defense and trade in Amrize securities, regardless of their awareness of material nonpublic information, if the transaction occurs pursuant to a pre-arranged written trading plan (“Rule 10b5-1 Plan”) that was entered into when the person was not in possession of material nonpublic information and not during a blackout period and that complies with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 and Swiss law. Directors and officers, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), should be aware that Amrize will make quarterly disclosures regarding all Rule 10b5-1 Plans entered into, amended or terminated by directors and officers, including the material terms of such plans, other than pricing information. Anyone subject to this Policy who wishes to enter into a Rule 10b5-1 Plan must submit the Rule 10b5-1 Plan to the Chief Legal Officer for her approval at least three business days prior to the planned entry into the Rule 10b5-1 Plan. Rule 10b5-1 Plans may not be adopted by a person when he or she is in possession of material nonpublic information about the Company or its securities and must comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 (including specified waiting or “cooling off” periods and limitations on multiple overlapping plans and single trade plans). Once the Rule 10b5-1 Plan is adopted, you must not exercise any subsequent influence over the amount of securities to be traded, the price at which they are to be traded or the date of 5
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the trade. You may amend or replace a Rule 10b5-1 Plan only during periods when trading is permitted in accordance with this Policy, and you must submit any proposed amendment or replacement of a Rule 10b5-1 Plan to the Chief Legal Officer for approval prior to adoption. You must provide notice to the Chief Legal Officer prior to terminating a Rule 10b5-1 Plan. You should understand that a modification or termination of a Rule 10b5-1 Plan may call into question your good faith in entering into and operating the plan (and therefore may jeopardize the availability of the affirmative defense against insider trading allegations). X. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS A. U.S. Reporting and Form Filing Requirements. Members of the Board, executive officers andcertain other individuals designated by the Legal Department, and their respective Related Insidersare subject to additional restrictions. Notwithstanding that the Company may, for a period of time,qualify as a foreign private issuer and be exempt from Section 16 of the Exchange Act, theCompany has determined that its directors, executive officers and chief accounting officer willvoluntarily comply with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during any period in which it otherwisequalifies as a foreign private issuer. In accordance with the foregoing, such persons will also filerequisite Section 16 reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5 during such period. You will be notified by theLegal Department if these obligations apply to you. B. Swiss Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to art. 56 of the LR and the SIX Directive on theDisclosure of Management Transactions (“DMT”), the Company will ensure that the members ofthe Board and its executive management report transactions in Amrize’s shares or related financialinstruments to the Company, and disclose such transactions as management transactions. Furtherinformation on the Swiss reporting requirements can be found on SIX Exchange Regulation’swebsite on ad hoc publicity (https://www.ser-ag.com/en/topics/management-transactions.html), inthe DMT, the Commentary on Art. 56 LR, and the Directive on Electronic Reporting and PublicationPlatforms. You will be notified by the Legal Department if these obligations apply to you. XI. POST-TERMINATION TRANSACTIONS This Policy, and the Addendum, continue to apply to transactions in Amrize securities even after a person’s service with the Company is terminated. If a person is in possession of material nonpublic information when their service terminates, that individual may not trade in Amrize securities until that information has become public or is no longer material. Although the pre-clearance procedures specified in the Addendum will cease to apply upon termination of service, individuals subject to a quarterly blackout period at the time of termination of service may not trade in Amrize securities until after the end of the blackout period. XII. REPORTING VIOLATIONS If you become aware of any suspected violations of this Policy, you must immediately report them to the Chief Compliance Officer or the Legal Department or through the reporting procedures set forth in Amrize’s Code of Business Conduct or SpeakUp & Investigations Policy. 6
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XIII.CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE INSIDER TRADING LAWS AND THIS POLICY The seriousness of securities law violations is reflected in the penalties such violations carry. A director’s resignation may be sought, or an officer or other employee will be subject to possible Company disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in the event of a violation of securities law or this Policy. In addition, both the Company itself and individual directors, officers or other employees may be subjected to both criminal and civil liability. These violations may also create negative publicity for the Company. If you are located or engaged in dealings outside the U.S. or Switzerland, be aware that laws regarding insider trading and similar offenses differ from country to country. Employees must abide by the laws in the country where located. However, you are required to comply with this Policy even if local law is less restrictive. If a local law conflicts with this Policy, you must consult the Legal Department. XIV. QUESTIONS Because of the technical nature of some aspects of the U.S. federal and Swiss securities laws, all directors, officers and other employees subject to this Policy and the Addendum should review this material carefully and contact the Legal Department if at any time (i) you have questions about this Policy or its application to a particular situation; or (ii) you plan to trade in Amrize securities, but are unsure as to whether the transaction might be in conflict with the securities laws and/or this Policy. XV. ACKNOWLEDGMENT All directors, officers and other employees subject to this Addendum must acknowledge their understanding of, and intent to comply with, this Policy and the Addendum by submitting the form attached to this Policy when being onboarded, and whenever subsequently requested. * * * 7
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Amrize Ltd ADDENDUM TO INSIDER TRADING POLICY 1. INTRODUCTION This Addendum explains requirements and procedures, which apply to all directors, all executive officers and the chief accounting officer of Amrize Ltd (“Amrize,” and such persons of Amrize, “Section 16 Persons”), as well as to certain other designated employees of Amrize Ltd or its subsidiaries who may have access to material nonpublic information about Amrize. The Chief Legal Officer or VP, Chief Securities & Finance Counsel (either, the “Legal Department”) may from time to time designate other individuals to be subject to this Addendum and the Legal Department will maintain the list of individuals who are subject to this Addendum. Please note that this Addendum applies to all Amrize securities which you hold or may acquire in the future. Please read this Addendum carefully. This Addendum is in addition to and supplements the Amrize Ltd Insider Trading Policy (the “Policy”). When you have completed your review, please sign the attached acknowledgment form and return it to the Legal Department. 2. PRE-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES Those subject to this Addendum, as well as their spouses, domestic partners, minor children, adult family members sharing the same household and any other person or entity over whom the individual exercises influence or control over his, her or its securities trading decisions (collectively, “Related Insiders”), may not engage in any transaction involving Amrize securities (including the exercise of stock options, gifts, loans, contributions to a trust or any other transfers) without first obtaining pre-clearance of the transaction from the following persons: (i) all Section 16 Persons and the VP, Chief Securities & Finance Counsel must obtain pre-clearance from the Chief Legal Officer, (ii) all other persons subject to this Addendum must obtain pre-clearance from the VP, Chief Securities & Finance Counsel, and (iii) notwithstanding the foregoing, the Chief Legal Officer must obtain pre-clearance from Amrize’s Chief Financial Officer. Pre-clearance of a transaction may be obtained by email or other written communication. Clearance of a transaction must be re-requested if the transaction is not initiated within five business days of obtaining pre- clearance. If clearance is denied, the fact of such denial must be kept confidential by the person requesting such clearance. When requesting pre-clearance, the requestor should carefully consider whether he or she may be aware of any material nonpublic information about Amrize, and a request for preclearance is considered confirmation that the requestor is not aware of any such information. Certain persons subject to this Addendum, including Section 16 Persons, are also subject to SEC Rule 144 applicable to “affiliates” of Amrize and the SIX rules on the disclosure of management transactions (see Section X.B of the Policy). All transactions by such persons must A-1
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comply with applicable transaction reporting requirements and limitations on sales. Pre-clearance does not release the requestor from compliance with reporting obligations. The requestor should also be prepared to comply with SEC Rule 144 and work with his or her broker to file Form 144, if advisable, at the time of any sale. Notwithstanding the foregoing, pre-clearance is not required for any trades made pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 Plan adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Policy. Pre-clearance also is not required for the “Special Transactions” to which the Policy does not apply, subject to certain exceptions described in Section VII of the Policy. However, Section 16 Persons must immediately notify the Legal Department upon the initiation and the completion of any transaction in Amrize securities even if no pre-clearance is required. 3. BLACKOUT PERIODS Those individuals subject to this Addendum (and their Related Insiders) are subject to the following blackout periods, during which they may not trade in Amrize securities (except by means of pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 Plans established in compliance with the Policy). In addition, the Legal Department may from time to time designate other individuals to be subject to the blackout periods set forth in Section 3 of this Addendum (regardless of whether such individuals are subject to other sections of this Addendum). Quarterly Blackout. Because the announcement of Amrize’s quarterly financial results will almost always have the potential to have a material effect on the market for Amrize securities, you may not trade in Amrize securities during the period beginning on the 20 day of the last month of the quarter and ending after the first full business day following the day of release of Amrize’s earnings for that quarter. For example, if the quarterly results are published on a Wednesday, and Thursday is a business day, you may trade on Friday. Interim Earnings Guidance Blackout. Amrize may on occasion issue interim earnings guidance or other potentially material information by means of a press release, SEC filing on Form 8-K, ad-hoc announcement pursuant to art. 53 of the LR or other means designed to achieve widespread dissemination of the information. You should anticipate that trading will be blacked out while Amrize is in the process of assembling the information to be released and until the information has been released and fully absorbed by the market. Event-Specific Blackout. From time to time, an event may occur that is material to Amrize and is known only by the directors, a few officers and/or other employees. The existence of an event-specific blackout will not be announced and may not apply to all persons subject to this Addendum. If, however, a person whose trades are subject to pre-clearance requests permission to trade in Amrize securities during an event-specific blackout, the Legal Department will inform the requesting person of the existence of a blackout period, without disclosing the reason for the blackout. Any person made aware of the existence of an event-specific blackout should not disclose the existence of the blackout to any other person. NOTE: Even if a blackout period is not in effect, at no time may you trade in Amrize securities if you are in possession of material nonpublic information about Amrize. The failure to th A-2
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM I have read and understand the Amrize Ltd Insider Trading Policy and the Addendum thereto applicable to directors, officers and certain designated employees (the “Insider Trading Policy”). I agree to comply fully with the policies and procedures contained in the Insider Trading Policy for as long as I am subject to the Insider Trading Policy. If I am an employee of Amrize Ltd or one of its subsidiaries, I acknowledge that the Insider Trading Policy is a statement of policies and procedures and does not, in any way, constitute an employment contract or an assurance of continued employment. Printed Name Signature Date
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Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation Amrize ACM Inc. Delaware Amrize Building Envelope LLC Indiana Amrize Canada Inc. Canada Amrize Cement Inc. Delaware Amrize Finance Switzerland LLC Switzerland Amrize Finance US LLC Delaware Amrize Great Lakes Inc. Delaware Amrize Holdings Switzerland LLC Switzerland Amrize Mid-America Inc. Illinois Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. Maryland Amrize Midwest Inc. Minnesota Amrize North America Inc. Delaware Amrize Northeast Inc. Massachusetts Amrize South Central Inc. Texas Amrize Southwest Inc. Nevada Amrize Technology Switzerland LLC Switzerland Amrize Trading Inc. Florida Amrize Ventures Switzerland LLC Switzerland Amrize West Central Inc. Colorado Geocycle Canada Inc. Canada Geocycle LLC Michigan Herbert Malarkey Roofing Company Oregon Innocon Partnership (55%)* Ontario Jamaica Aggregates Ltd. (95%)* Jamaica North America Shared Services S.A.S. Colombia * The Registrant owns a less than 100% equity interest in the entity. Certain subsidiaries were omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(21)(ii) of the SEC's Regulation S-K.
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Exhibit 22 Subsidiary Issuer of Guaranteed Securities The senior notes listed below are issued by Amrize Finance US LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amrize Ltd (“Amrize”), and are guaranteed by Amrize. 3.500% Senior Notes due 2026 4.750% Senior Notes due 2046 4.600% Senior Notes due 2027 4.700% Senior Notes due 2028 4.950% Senior Notes due 2030 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035 7.125% Senior Notes due 2036 6.875% Senior Notes due 2039 6.500% Senior Notes due 2043 4.200% Senior Notes due 2033
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EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-288247) pertaining to the Amrize Ltd 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and Amrize Ltd Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Amrize Ltd of our report dated February 18, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Amrize Ltd included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2025. /s/ Ernst & Young AG Zurich, Switzerland February 18, 2026
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EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TORULE 13a-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Jan Jenisch, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Amrize Ltd; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material factnecessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleadingwith respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in allmaterial respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presentedin this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls andprocedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) [language omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule13a-14(a)] for the registrant and have: a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designedunder our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidatedsubsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report isbeing prepared; b. [paragraph omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)]; c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report ourconclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by thisreport based on such evaluation; and d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during theregistrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that hasmaterially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control overfinancial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or personsperforming the equivalent functions): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financialreporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and reportfinancial information; and b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in theregistrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: February 18, 2026 By: /s/ Jan Jenisch Name: Jan Jenisch Title: Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TORULE 13a-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ian Johnston, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Amrize Ltd; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material factnecessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleadingwith respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in allmaterial respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presentedin this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls andprocedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) [language omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule13a-14(a)] for the registrant and have: a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designedunder our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidatedsubsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report isbeing prepared; b. [paragraph omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)]; c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report ourconclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by thisreport based on such evaluation; and d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during theregistrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that hasmaterially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control overfinancial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or personsperforming the equivalent functions): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financialreporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and reportfinancial information; and b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in theregistrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: February 18, 2026 By: /s/ Ian Johnston Name: Ian Johnston Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Amrize Ltd (the “Company”) for the annual period ended December 31, 2025 (the “Report”), we, Jan Jenisch, Chief Executive Officer, and Ian Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of our knowledge: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. Information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. By: /s/ Jan Jenisch By: /s/ Ian Johnston Name: Jan Jenisch Name: Ian Johnston Title: Chief Executive Officer Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: February 18, 2026 Date: February 18, 2026
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EXHIBIT 95 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE EXHIBIT The operation of the Company’s domestic aggregates quarries and mines is subject to regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the Mine Act). MSHA inspects the Company’s mining operations on a regular basis and issues various citations and orders when it believes a violation has occurred under the Mine Act. Whenever MSHA issues a citation or order, it also generally proposes a civil penalty, or fine, related to the alleged violation. Citations or orders may be contested and appealed, and, as part of that process, are often reduced in severity and amount; they are sometimes dismissed. Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act), the Company is required to present information regarding certain mining safety and health citations which MSHA has issued with respect to its mining operations in its periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In evaluating this information, consideration should be given to factors such as: (i) the number of citations and orders will vary depending on the size of the quarry or mine and types of operations (i.e., underground or surface); (ii) the number of citations issued will vary from inspector to inspector and location to location; and (iii) citations and orders can be contested and appealed, and in that process, may be reduced in severity and amount, and are sometimes dismissed. The Company has provided the information below in response to the SEC’s rules and regulations issued under the provisions of the Dodd- Frank Act. The disclosures reflect U.S. mining operations only, as the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act and the SEC rules and regulations thereunder do not apply to the Company’s mining operations outside the United States. The Company presents the following items in Appendix 1 regarding certain mining safety and health matters for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025: ● Total number of violations of mandatory health or safety standards that could significantly and substantially (S&S) contribute to the cause and effect of a mine safety or health hazard under section 104 of the Mine Act for which the Company has received a citation from MSHA (hereinafter, “Section 104 S&S Citations”). If MSHA determines that a violation of a mandatory health or safety standard is likely to result in a reasonably serious injury or illness under the unique circumstance contributed to by the violation, MSHA will classify the violation as a “significant and substantial” violation (commonly referred to as an S&S violation). MSHA inspectors will classify each citation or order written as an S&S violation or not. ● Total number of orders issued under section 104(b) of the Mine Act (hereinafter, “Section 104(b) Orders”). These orders are issued for situations in which MSHA determines a previous violation covered by a Section 104(a) citation has not been totally abated within the prescribed time period, so a further order is needed to require the mine operator to immediately withdraw all persons (except authorized persons) from the affected area of a quarry or mine. ● Total number of citations and orders for unwarrantable failure of the mine operator to comply with mandatory health or safety standards under Section 104(d) of the Mine Act (hereinafter, “Section 104(d) Citations and Orders”). These violations are similar to those described above, but the standard is that the violation could significantly and substantially contribute to the cause and effect of a safety or health hazard, but the conditions do not cause imminent danger, and the MSHA inspector finds that the violation is caused by an unwarranted failure of the operator to comply with the health and safety standards. ● Total number of flagrant violations under section 110(b)(2) of the Mine Act (hereinafter, “Section 110(b)(2) Violations”). These violations are penalty violations issued if MSHA determines that violations are “flagrant”, for which civil penalties may be assessed. A “flagrant” violation means a reckless or repeated failure to make reasonable efforts to eliminate a known violation of a mandatory health or safety standard that substantially and proximately caused, or reasonably could have been expected to cause, death or serious bodily injury. ● Total number of imminent danger orders issued under section 107(a) of the Mine Act (hereinafter, “Section 107(a) Orders”). These orders are issued for situations in which MSHA determines an imminent danger exists in the quarry or mine and results in orders of immediate withdrawal of all persons (except certain authorized persons) from the area of the quarry or mine affected by its condition until the imminent danger and the underlying conditions causing the imminent danger no longer exist.
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EXHIBIT 95 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE EXHIBIT ● Total dollar value of proposed assessments from MSHA under the Mine Act. These are the amounts of proposed assessments issued by MSHA with each citation or order for the time period covered by the reports. Penalties are assessed by MSHA according to a formula that considers a number of factors, including the mine operator’s history, size, negligence, gravity of the violation, good faith in trying to correct the violation promptly, and the effect of the penalty on the operator’s ability to continue in business. ● Total number of mining-related fatalities. Mines subject to the Mine Act are required to report all fatalities occurring at their facilities unless the fatality is determined to be “non-chargeable” to the mining industry. The final rules of the SEC require disclosure of mining-related fatalities at mines subject to the Mine Act. Only fatalities determined by MSHA not to be mining- related may be excluded. ● Receipt of written notice from MSHA of a pattern (or a potential to have such a pattern) of violations of mandatory health or safety standards that are of such nature as could have significantly and substantially contributed to the cause and effect of other mine health or safety hazards under Section 104(e) of the Mine Act. If MSHA determines that a mine has a “pattern” of these types of violations, or the potential to have such a pattern, MSHA is required to notify the mine operator of the existence of such a thing. ● Legal actions before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commissions pending as of the last day of period. ● Legal actions before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commissions initiated during this period. ● Legal actions before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commissions resolved during this period. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the Commission) is an independent adjudicative agency that provides administrative trial and appellate review of legal disputes arising under the Mine Act. The cases may involve, among other questions, challenges by operators to citations, orders, and penalties they have received from MSHA, or complaints of discrimination by miners under Section 105 of the Mine Act. Appendix 1 shows, for each of the Company’s quarries and mines identified, as of December 31, 2025, the number of legal actions pending before the Commission, along with the number of legal actions initiated before the Commission during the year, as well as resolved during the year. In addition, Appendix 1 includes a footnote to the column for legal actions before the Commission initiated, pending, or resolved as of the last day of the period, which footnote breaks down that total number of legal actions pending by categories according to the type of proceeding in accordance with various categories established by the Procedural Rules of the Commission. Certain citations and orders reflected in the table below are subject to informal conferences or discussions with MSHA. These informal proceedings do not constitute legal actions before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission and, accordingly, are not included as legal actions for purposes of Item 104 of Regulation S-K.
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EXHIBIT 95 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE EXHIBIT APPENDIX 1 The table below sets forth, by mine, the total number of citations and/or orders issued by MSHA during the period covered by this report under the indicated provisions of the Mine Act, together with the total dollar value of proposed assessments, if any, from MSHA, received during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Of our 96 active MSHA-regulated facilities during the reporting period, we received 291 federal mine safety inspections during the reporting period. Of our 96 facilities, 64 did not receive any significant citations or orders. Name of Operation Number of Inspections Total Number of S&S Citations Mine Act 104(b) Orders Mine Act 104(d) Citations and Orders Mine Act 110(b)(2) Violations Mine Act 107(a) Orders Total Dollar Value of Proposed MSHA Assessments (dollars in thousands) Total Number of Mining Fatalities Received Notice of Pattern of Violations Under Section 104(e) Received Notice of Potential to Have Pattern under section 104(e) Ada Cement Plant 6 2 0 0 0 0 $7.23 0 No No Alpena Cement Plant 10 8 0 0 0 0 $45.73 0 No No Conco Western Stone 5 6 0 0 0 0 $8.58 0 No No Daniels Sand Pit #1&2 11 2 0 0 0 0 $20.66 0 No No Elburn Sand & Gravel 2 3 0 0 0 0 $2.64 0 No No Fredonia Quarry 4 11 0 0 0 0 $11.81 0 No No Geocycle LLC 14 1 0 0 0 0 $0.43 0 No No Hagerstown Cement Plant 5 6 1 0 0 0 $28.83 0 No No Holly Hill Cement Plant 9 14 0 0 0 0 $241.84 0 No No Ingleside Quarry 1 1 0 0 0 0 $0.38 0 No No Joppa Cement Plant 7 7 0 0 0 0 $33.24 0 No No JS&G Underground Mine #1 5 3 0 0 0 0 $6.01 0 No No Lafarge Bridgeton 2 0 0 0 0 0 $1.39 0 No No Longmont Distel Plant 3 1 0 0 0 0 $0.59 0 No No Marblehead Aggregates 9 3 0 0 0 0 $10.18 0 No No Midlothian Cement Plant 5 18 0 0 0 0 $65.19 0 No No
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EXHIBIT 95 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE EXHIBIT Name of Operation Number of Inspections Total Number of S&S Citations Mine Act 104(b) Orders Mine Act 104(d) Citations and Orders Mine Act 110(b)(2) Violations Mine Act 107(a) Orders Total Dollar Value of Proposed MSHA Assessments (dollars in thousands) Total Number of Mining Fatalities Received Notice of Pattern of Violations Under Section 104(e) Received Notice of Potential to Have Pattern under section 104(e) Millville Quarry 5 1 0 0 0 0 $4.61 0 No No Paulding Cement Plant 4 1 0 0 0 0 $5.61 0 No No Portland Cement Plant 8 37 2 1 0 0 $457.05 0 No No Presque Isle Aggregates 4 4 0 0 0 0 $3.19 0 No No Ravena Cement Plant 8 12 0 0 0 1 $46.87 0 No No Rockville Quarry 3 6 0 0 0 0 $6.48 0 No No Sand Crusher #2 3 2 0 0 0 0 $1.37 0 No No Scout Island 3 2 0 0 0 0 $1.89 0 No No Siper Pit 1 1 0 0 0 0 $0.38 0 No No Siper Quarry 2 1 0 0 0 0 $1.30 0 No No Sloan Quarry #1001 4 1 0 0 0 0 $12.34 0 No No Ste. Genevieve Cement Plant 5 6 0 0 0 0 $37.97 0 No No Stringtown Quarry 8 12 0 0 0 0 $18.48 0 No No Swampscott Quarry 3 1 0 0 0 0 $0.77 0 No No The RS&D Mine 10 5 0 0 0 0 $19.88 0 No No Theodore Cement Plant 5 13 0 0 0 1 $229.22 0 No No Three Rivers Quarry 12 20 0 0 0 0 $227.96 0 No No Utelite Site 3 1 0 0 0 0 $12.64 0 No No Whitehall Cement Plant 3 5 0 0 0 0 $18.44 0 No No Other - 64 99 0 0 0 0 0 $33.83 0 No No Total 291 217 3 1 0 2 $1,624.99 0 No No
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EXHIBIT 95 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE EXHIBIT The table below sets forth the total number of reportable legal actions for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Name of Operation Legal Actions Pending as of as of Last Day of Period* Legal Actions Initiated During Period Legal Actions Resolved During Period Alpena Cement Plant 1 Hagerstown Cement Plant 1 Holly Hill Cement Plant 4 4 Joppa Cement Plant 1 1 Lockport Quarry 1 1 Midlothian Cement Plant 1 1 Platte Valley Plant 1 1 Ste. Genevieve Cement Plant 1 1 Theodore Cement Plant 1 5 5 * Of the eight pending legal actions as of December 31, 2025: seven were contests of citations or orders referenced in Subpart B of 29 CFR Part 2700, which includes contests of citations and orders issued under Section 104 of the Mine Act, and contests of imminent danger orders under Section 107 of the Mine Act, and were also contests of proposed penalties referenced in Subpart C of 29 CFR Part 2700, which are administrative proceedings before the Commission challenging a civil penalty that MSHA has proposed for the violation contained in a citation or order; none were complaints for compensation referenced in Subpart D of 29 CFR Part 2700; one was a complaint of discharge, discrimination or interference referenced in Subpart E of 29 CFR Part 2700; none were applications for temporary relief referenced in Subpart F of 29 CFR Part 2700; and none were appeals of judges’ decisions or orders to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission referenced in Subpart H of 29 CFR Part 2700. Contests pending as of year-end on the MDRS, but which are subsequently vacated, are not included in any reports on the MDRS. Citations that are final and then reopened are also not included in reports on the MDRS. As a result, discrepancies may appear between the prior reporting year’s “Legal Actions Pending as of Last Day of Period” and “Legal Actions Resolved During Period” for the current reporting period.
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Exhibit 97 Amrize Ltd CLAWBACK POLICY The Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Amrize Ltd (the “Company”) believes that it is appropriate for the Company to adopt this Clawback Policy (the “Policy”) to be applied to Executive Officers of the Company and adopts this Policy to be effective as of the Effective Date. A. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this Policy, the following definitions shall apply: (i) “Company Group” means the Company and each of its Subsidiaries, as applicable. (ii) “Covered Compensation” means any Incentive-Based Compensation granted, vested or paid to a person who served as an Executive Officer at any time during the performance period for the Incentive-Based Compensation and that was Received (i) on or after the effective date of the NYSE listing standard, (ii) after the person became an Executive Officer and (iii) at a time that the Company had a class of securities listed on a national securities exchange or a national securities association. (iii) “Effective Date” means [●], 2025. (iv) “Erroneously Awarded Compensation” means the amount of Covered Compensation granted, vested or paid to a person during the fiscal period when the applicable Financial Reporting Measure relating to such Covered Compensation was attained that exceeds the amount of Covered Compensation that otherwise would have been granted, vested or paid to the person had such amount been determined based on the applicable Restatement, computed without regard to any taxes paid (i.e., on a pre-tax basis). For Covered Compensation based on stock price or total shareholder return, where the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation is not subject to mathematical recalculation directly from the information in a Restatement, the Committee will determine the amount of such Covered Compensation that constitutes Erroneously Awarded Compensation, if any, based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Restatement on the stock price or total shareholder return upon which the Covered Compensation was granted, vested or paid and the Committee shall maintain documentation of such determination and provide such documentation to the NYSE. (v) “Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. 1
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(vi) “Executive Officer”means each “officer” of the Company as defined under Rule 16a-1(f) under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, which shall be deemed to include any individuals identified by the Company as executive officers pursuant to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. Both current and former Executive Officers are subject to the Policy in accordance with its terms. (vii)“Financial Reporting Measure” means (i) any measure that is determined and presented in accordance with the accounting principles used in preparing the Company’s financial statements, and any measures derived wholly or in part from such measures and may consist of GAAP or non-GAAP financial measures (as defined under Regulation G of the Exchange Act and Item 10 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act), (ii) stock price or (iii) total shareholder return. Financial Reporting Measures may or may not be filed with the SEC and may be presented outside the Company’s financial statements, such as in Managements’ Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Result of Operations or in the performance graph required under Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act. (viii)“Home Country” means the Company’s jurisdiction of incorporation. (ix) “Incentive-Based Compensation” means any compensation that is granted, earned or vested based wholly or in part upon the attainment of a Financial Reporting Measure. (x) “Lookback Period” means the three completed fiscal years (plus any transition period of less than nine months that is within or immediately following the three completed fiscal years and that results from a change in the Company’s fiscal year) immediately preceding the date on which the Company is required to prepare a Restatement for a given reporting period, with such date being the earlier of: (i) the date the Board, a committee of the Board, or the officer or officers of the Company authorized to take such action if Board action is not required, concludes, or reasonably should have concluded, that the Company is required to prepare a Restatement, or (ii) the date a court, regulator or other legally authorized body directs the Company to prepare a Restatement. Recovery of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Policy is not dependent on if or when the Restatement is actually filed. (xi) “NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange. (xii)“Received”: Incentive-Based Compensation is deemed “Received” in the Company’s fiscal period during which the Financial Reporting Measure specified in or otherwise relating to the Incentive-Based Compensation award is attained, even if the grant, vesting or payment of the Incentive-Based Compensation occurs after the end of that period. (xiii)“Restatement” means a required accounting restatement of any Company financial statement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, including (i) to correct an error in 2
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previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements (commonly referred to as a “Big R” restatement) or (ii) to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is not material to the previously issued financial statements but that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period (commonly referred to as a “little r” restatement). Changes to the Company’s financial statements that do not represent error corrections under the then-current relevant accounting standards will not constitute Restatements. Recovery of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Policy is not dependent on fraud or misconduct by any person in connection with the Restatement. (xiv)“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. (xv)“Subsidiary” means any domestic or foreign corporation, partnership, association, joint stock company, joint venture, trust or unincorporated organization “affiliated” with the Company, that is, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, “controlling”, “controlled by” or “under common control with”, the Company. “Control” for this purpose means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, contract or otherwise. B. RECOUPMENT OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION In the event of a Restatement, any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received during the Lookback Period prior to the Restatement (a) that is then-outstanding but has not yet been paid shall be automatically and immediately forfeited and (b) that has been paid to any person shall be subject to reasonably prompt repayment to the Company Group in accordance with Section C of this Policy. The Committee must pursue (and shall not have the discretion to waive) the forfeiture and/or repayment of such Erroneously Awarded Compensation in accordance with Section C of this Policy, except as provided below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee (or, if the Committee is not a committee of the Board responsible for the Company’s executive compensation decisions and composed entirely of independent directors, then a majority of the independent directors serving on the Board) may determine not to pursue the forfeiture and/or recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation from any person if the Committee determines that such forfeiture and/or recovery would be impracticable due to any of the following circumstances: (i) the direct expense paid to a third party (for example, reasonable legal expenses and consulting fees) to assist in enforcing the Policy would exceed the amount to be recovered (following reasonable attempts by the Company Group to recover such Erroneously Awarded Compensation, the documentation of such attempts, and the provision of such documentation to the NYSE), (ii) pursuing such recovery would violate the Company’s Home Country laws adopted prior to November 28, 2022 (provided that the Company obtains an opinion of Home Country counsel acceptable to the NYSE that recovery would result in such a violation and provides such opinion to the NYSE), or (iii) recovery would likely cause any otherwise tax-qualified retirement plan, under which 3
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benefits are broadly available to employees of Company Group, to fail to meet the requirements of 26 U.S.C. 401(a) (13) or 26 U.S.C. 411(a) and regulations thereunder. C. MEANS OF REPAYMENT In the event that the Committee determines that any person shall repay any Erroneously Awarded Compensation, the Committee shall provide written notice to such person by email or certified mail to the physical address on file with the Company Group for such person, and the person shall satisfy such repayment in a manner and on such terms as required by the Committee, and the Company Group shall be entitled to set off the repayment amount against any amount owed to the person by the Company Group, to require the forfeiture of any award granted by the Company Group to the person, or to take any and all necessary actions to reasonably promptly recoup the repayment amount from the person, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, including without limitation, Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and the regulations and guidance thereunder. If the Committee does not specify a repayment timing in the written notice described above, the applicable person shall be required to repay the Erroneously Awarded Compensation to the Company Group by wire, cash or cashier’s check no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice. An applicable Executive Officer may be required to reimburse the Company for any and all expenses reasonably incurred (including legal fees) by the Company Group in recovering any Erroneously Awarded Compensation, in the Committee’s discretion. D. NO INDEMNIFICATION No person shall be indemnified, insured or reimbursed by the Company Group in respect of any loss of compensation by such person in accordance with this Policy, nor shall any person receive any advancement of expenses for disputes related to any loss of compensation by such person in accordance with this Policy, and no person shall be paid or reimbursed by the Company Group for any premiums paid by such person for any third-party insurance policy covering potential recovery obligations under this Policy. For this purpose, “indemnification” includes any modification to current compensation arrangements or other means that would amount to de facto indemnification (for example, providing the person a new cash award which would be cancelled to effect the recovery of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation). In no event shall the Company Group be required to award any person an additional payment if any Restatement would result in a higher incentive compensation payment. E. MISCELLANEOUS This Policy generally will be administered and interpreted by the Committee, provided that the Board may, from time to time, exercise discretion to administer and interpret this Policy, in which case, all references herein to “Committee” shall be deemed to refer to the Board. Any determination by the Committee with respect to this Policy shall be final, conclusive and binding on all interested parties. Any discretionary determinations of the Committee under this Policy, if any, need not be uniform with respect to all persons, and may be made selectively amongst persons, whether or not such persons are similarly situated. 4
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This Policy is intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as it may be amended from time to time, and any related rules or regulations promulgated by the SEC or the NYSE, including any additional or new requirements that become effective after the Effective Date which upon effectiveness shall be deemed to automatically amend this Policy to the extent necessary to comply with such additional or new requirements. The provisions in this Policy are intended to be applied to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. To the extent that any provision of this Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such provision will be applied to the maximum extent permitted and shall automatically be deemed amended in a manner consistent with its objectives to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Policy shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Policy. Recoupment of Erroneously Awarded Compensation under this Policy is not dependent upon the Company Group satisfying any conditions in this Policy, including any requirements to provide applicable documentation to the NYSE. The rights of the Company Group under this Policy to seek forfeiture or reimbursement are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any rights of recoupment, or remedies or rights other than recoupment, that may be available to the Company Group pursuant to the terms of any law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement or any other policy, code of conduct, employee handbook, employment agreement, equity award agreement, or other plan or agreement of the Company Group. F. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION To the extent permitted by, and in a manner consistent with applicable law, including SEC and NYSE rules, the Committee may terminate, suspend or amend this Policy at any time in its discretion. G.OTHER RECOUPMENT RIGHTS The Committee may require that any employment agreement, equity award agreement, or any other agreement entered into on or after the Effective Date shall, as a condition to the grant of any benefit thereunder, require an Executive Officer to agree to abide by the terms of this Policy. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Policy and the terms of any employment agreement, equity award agreement, or similar agreement under which Covered Compensation has been granted, awarded, earned or paid to an Executive Officer, whether or not deferred, the terms of the Policy shall govern. To the extent that an Executive Officer has already reimbursed the Company for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received under any duplicative recovery obligations established by the Company or applicable law, it shall be appropriate for any such reimbursed amount to be credited to the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is subject to recovery under this Policy, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. 5
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H.SUCCESSORS This Policy shall be binding and enforceable against all persons and their respective beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives with respect to any Covered Compensation granted, vested or paid to or administered by such persons or entities. 6
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AMRIZE LTD CLAWBACK POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT, CONSENT AND AGREEMENT I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed a copy of the Amrize Ltd Clawback Policy (as may be amended from time to time, the “Policy”) and I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about the Policy and review it with my counsel. I knowingly, voluntarily and irrevocably consent to and agree to be bound by and subject to the Policy’s terms and conditions, including that I will return any Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is required to be repaid in accordance with the Policy. I further acknowledge, understand and agree that (i) the compensation that I receive, have received or may become entitled to receive from the Company Group is subject to the Policy, and the Policy may affect such compensation and (ii) I have no right to indemnification, insurance payments or other reimbursement by or from the Company Group for any compensation that is subject to recoupment and/or forfeiture under the Policy. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Policy. Signed: _________________________________________ Print Name: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________