DJ Lafarge-Shui On to raise Sichuan Shuangma stake
Lafarge-Shui On Ltd. plans to raise its stake in Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co to 80% in a deal worth CNY2.8 billion ($409 million), the deal’s underwriter said Friday.
Lafarge-Shui On, a joint venture between Lafarge SA (LFRGY) and Shui On Construction & Materials Ltd. (0983.HK), is currently the largest shareholder of the Chinese cement maker with a 57% stake.
Sichuan Shuangma will issue an additional 368 million shares to Lafarge-Shui On at CNY7.61 each, said China Euro Securities Ltd., a joint venture between CLSA and Fortune Securities Co.
In return, Lafarge-Shui On will inject its 50% interest in Dujiangyan Cement Ltd. into Sichuan Shuangma, China Euro Securities said.
The deal is subject to Chinese regulatory approval.
