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Press Release VICAT L'Isle d'Abeau , 5 May 2021 First - quarter 2021 sales First - quarter 2021 consolidated sales of € 707 million , up + 22.1 % at constant scope and exchange rates Solid business growth in all regions Pandemic situation still a concern , with limited impact on activity compared with the first quarter of 2020 Change Consolidated sales ( € million ) First - quarter 2021 First - quarter 2020 Change ( reported ) ( at constant scope and France 255 211 + 21.0 % exchange rates ) + 20.7 % Europe ( excluding France ) 87 86 + 0.5 % + 2.6 % Americas 142 134 + 6.3 % + 22.8 % Asia 100 81 + 24.0 % + 37.4 % Mediterranean Africa Total 43 33 + 30.0 % + 61.3 % 80 71 + 13.0 % + 13.4 % 707 615 + 14.9 % + 22.1 % Commenting on these figures , Guy Sidos , the Group's Chairman and CEO said : " The Vicat group's performance over the first three months of 2021 reflects the dynamic trends in our markets and once again demonstrates the effectiveness of our business strategy and our geographical portfolio . With the pandemic situation still a concern , the measures we have taken since the first half of 2020 have enabled us to seize growth opportunities in our markets and capitalise on governments ' economic stimulus measures , especially those targeting the construction sector . Lastly , the Group benefited from a favourable base of comparison during the first quarter , especially in France , India and Italy . Against this backdrop , The Group continues to commit further technological and financial resources to accelerate its ecological and digital transition . " 1