Cement News tagged under: Mergers and Acquisitions
Buzzi Unicem and Wietersdorfer deal completed31 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsBuzzi Unicem has completed a strategic agreement with Wietersdorfer initially announced in February this year. Under the terms of the deal, Buzzi Unicem is receiving EUR22m from W&P Cementi for its 0.3Mta cement works at Cadola (Italy) and the right to acquire the 0.4Mta Travesio (Italy) cement plant within the next five years. At the same time, Buzzi Unicem is paying some EUR22m for a 25 per cent stake in Salonit Anhovo, the leading cement producer in Slovenia with a capacity approaching ... |
EC extends deadline for Cemex decision31 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe European Commission has extended the deadline for its decision on whether to clear or block the deal from 5 September to 12 September 2014. A source told Reuters earlier this month that the Commission had objected to the deal after a preliminary review showed that it would significantly reduce competition in certain parts of Spain. Cemex had submitted its concessions on Monday, the EU watchdog said on its website, without providing details in line with its policy. It h... |
Chettinad increases holding in Anjani Portland Cement, India29 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsChettinad Cement Corp has increased its holding in Anjani Portland Cement to 66.08 per cent by acquiring a 17.08 per cent share through an open offer. In March, the company had entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 61.74 stake in Anjani Portland. Chettinad Cement has said that its agreement with promoters of Anjani Portland has a built-in flexibility to ensure that its holding is limited at 75 per cent, the maximum allowed for a firm to remain listed. The move helps Chet... |
Lafarge sells Pakistan cement operations24 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafarge announced the sale of its cement operations in Pakistan for an enterprise value of US$329m to local producer Bestway Cement. Lafarge Pakistan Cement Ltd, in which Lafarge owns a 75.86 per cent stake, operates an integrated cement plant located close to Islamabad in the north of the country. The divestment contributes to Lafarge’s net debt reduction goals, the company said in a statement. Completion of the deal is subject to regulatory approval. |
Lafarge Holcim antitrust reviews ‘on-track’21 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsHolcim and Lafarge are in "advanced" discussions with European antitrust regulators over their proposed merger, Bernard Fontana, chief executive of Holcim, told the Wall Street Journal. Earlier this month, the companies identified shared assets, including 23 plants in eight countries amounting to a total of 27.5Mta, that will be sold to allow the merger to go ahead. Mr Fontana told the newspaper that discussions with the European Union – where the two companies have some of their greatest... |
Lafarge acquires Kercim grinding plant, France18 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsLafarge has acquired Ciments Kercim's grinding plant, located in the bulk terminal port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire, western France. The 0.6Mta Kercim facility, launched in spring 2013, had been led by Jean-Marc Domange, ex-president of the Syndicat Français de l'Industrie Cimentière (SFIC) and former head of Ciments Calcia, who died months later in October 2013 following a long illness. Lafarge is reported to have acquired the plant from the 12 existing shareholders, heirs of Mr Domange a... |
Turkey: Cimsa acquires local cement producer17 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsSabanci group company Cimsa has acquired fellow Turkish producer Sancim Bilecik Cimento in a deal reportedly worth US$220.7m. The company signed the contract allowing it to purchase 100 per cent of Sançim Bilecik’s shares, according to a statement released by the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) The transfer price of the shares, a nominal value of TRY87.5m has been set as US$220.7m, the statement said. Sançim was previously owned by Sönmez Holding (43 per cent), Aunde Teknik (38 per cent)... |
Vicat to take full control of Indian joint venture16 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsVicat is to take 100 per cent control of Vicat Sagar Cements after agreeing to buy out Sagar Cements from the joint venture company. An agreement has been reached whereby Sagar Cements will sell its entire 47 per cent stake in the collaboration for INR66.68 per share (US$1.1). The company said it would use a part of the money to purchase some capital equipment for its Matampally plant, while the remaining amount would help fund organic and inorganic growth in south India. Vicat Sagar ... |
Elementia in talks for Lafarge JV stake, Mexico15 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsElementia SA, the Mexican cement maker backed by Carlos Slim and Antonio del Valle, is in talks to buy out partner Lafarge SA in their Mexican joint venture, Bloomberg reported Monday citing people with knowledge of the matter. Elementia reportedly has the right to buy Lafarge's 47 per cent stake under an option in the original terms of the Mexico partnership. Lafarge's move to sell the stake is said to be in line with its proposed merger with Holcim which also has operations in Mexico. It ... |
European Commission objects to Spanish deal14 July 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe European Commission, the antitrust regulator in Europe, has objected to plans by Cemex to acquire Spanish units held by Holcim. In August last year the two cement majors reached an agreement to conduct a series of transactions to swap and combine assets in parts of Europe with the aim of improving synergies and boosting operating profit. However, a source told Reuters last week that: "The European Commission (EC) has sent a statement of objections to the companies," referring ... |