Saudi Arabia: National Gypsum Company has provided an explanation to the Saudi Exchange for its delay in reporting its financial results for the first half of 2026, first disclosed on 11 August 2026. In a supplementary announcement submitted to the exchange on 17 August 2026, the producer explained that its external auditor has requested ‘additional technical reports’ on certain items in the results. This required it to engage accredited external specialists, adding to the results’ preparation time.

National Gypsum Company is now coordinating with the external auditor and relevant specialists to publish the results.

Brazil: Trevo Drywall is launching its Conforto Tec acoustic gypsum wallboard at the ExpoConstruir construction trade fair, taking place in Fortaleza, Ceará, on 11 – 14 August 2026. The board incorporates a perforated design to absorb sound and increase speech intelligibility in commercial, corporate and shared-use spaces. Trevo Drywall will also provide technical support to customers, installers and designers working with the board.

Saudi Arabia: National Gypsum Company has informed the Saudi Exchange of its failure to report preliminary financial results for the first half of 2026 within the regulatory deadline. The producer explained that it is working with its external auditor to finalise the results for immediate publication upon internal approval, within 20 trading sessions of any ensuing suspension of its shares.

National Gypsum Company previously recorded a loss in the first quarter of 2026. Then-CEO Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Ghadeer resigned in April 2026, and the company began statutory reserve transfers to offset accumulated losses later that month.

Vietnam: Saint-Gobain has acquired gypsum wallboard producer Phu My Innovative Materials (PMIM). Saint-Gobain operates 12 existing sites in Vietnam, with US$229m in reported revenues in 2025. PMIM’s sales were US$22.9m in 2025. Saint-Gobain is targeting investment in ‘high growth markets’ as part of its Lead & Grow development strategy.