Cement News tagged under: Mergers and Acquisitions
Siam Cement in talks for European acquisitions15 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsSiam Cement is in talks to buy building materials, petrochemical business in Europe, according to its chief executive Kan Trakulhoon. Mr Trakulhoon told reporters that the company would invest about THB200bn (US$6.6bn) in five years from 2013, mainly in ASEAN countries. At least one fifth of that amount (THB40bn) will be spent in 2013, he added. Mr Trakulhoon, however, did not specify which companies Siam Cement will target. |
Lafarge announces joint venture with Elementia, Mexico09 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge announces it has reached an agreement with Elementia to combine their cement assets in Mexico. Lafarge will bring its two plants of Vito and Tula for a total capacity close to 1Mta, while Elementia will contribute the new 1Mta plant it is currently building in central Mexico. This combination will significantly strengthen Lafarge's position in Mexico. The transaction, which involves no cash and is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in 2H13, pursuant to the start... |
PT Semen Gresik officially changes name, Semen Kupang takeover recommended09 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsPT Semen Gresik has officially changed its name to PT Semen Indonesia and is being urged by the government to take majority ownership of state-owned cement producer Semen Kupang, The company’s corporate name change to PT Semen Indonesia was officially marked during an inauguration ceremony in the presence of State-owned Enterprises Minister Dahlan Iskan and attended by PT Semen Indonesia vice president Dwi Soetjipto. “We must become a regional champion. This company should become In... |
Lafarge & Anglo America announce completion of joint venture08 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsLafarge and Anglo American announce the completion of their 50:50 joint venture which combines their cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and asphalt surfacing, maintenance services, and waste services businesses in the United Kingdom. The joint venture will be known as Lafarge Tarmac and begins trading today. Completion of the Lafarge Tarmac joint venture follows final clearance from the UK Competition Commission, predicated on the completed sale of a portfolio of Tarmac and L... |
ABG looks to sell minority stake in cement unit, India08 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based private sector ship builder ABG Group, is in talks to offload a minority stake in its cement business, a senior executive has told the Times of India. The cement business, which operates under ABG Cement, has a 6.5Mta cement plant in Kutch, Gujarat, which is expected to be commissioned in a few weeks. Dhananjay L Datar, director of ABG Group, said the potential deal is at a preliminary stage with several parties showing an interest in the unit. Sources familiar with the... |
Chettinad Cement seeks shareholders’ approval for delisting, India07 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsIndia-based cement producer Chettinad Cement Corporation has begun seeking shareholders approval to delist from the three Indian stock exchanges on which it trades. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Madras Stock Exchange (MSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Promoter group company Chettinad Holdings Pvt plans to acquire 11.56 per cent of the equity to take full ownership of the company, according to a statement by the company to the BSE. The promoter current... |
CRH – acquisition key to growth07 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsA development spending update released yesterday by CRH shows that growth through vertical integration continued to be a key strategy for the Irish building materials major through 2012. But with spending still subdued compared to 2006 peaks levels, will 2013 see the company step up its acquisition activity and which markets offer the potential for takeover opportunities? In its twice-yearly development statement, CRH said it closed 2012 with acquisitions and investments reaching almost EU... |
China Resources Cement in grinding acquisition, China04 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsChina Resources Cement (CRC) has agreed to acquire a 100 per cent equity interest in Hainan Wuzhishan Dajiangnan Cement Ltd. Hainan Wuzhishan Dajiangnan Cement operates a 0.6Mta grinding plant in Maoyang Town, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province. CRC said it believes the acquisition will expand the strategic locations of its business and increase its presence in the Hainan market in south China. |
Holcim sells stake in power generation subsidiary, Philippines04 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsTrans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp (TA Oil) has acquired the stake of partner Holcim Philippines Inc in a power plant in Bulacan province. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, TA Oil said that it "signed a share purchase agreement for the purchase by Trans-Asia of Holcim's 50 per cent stake in Trans-Asia Power Generation Corporation." The deal gives Trans-Asia full ownership of the power firm. Prior to the conclusion of this transaction, Holcim was in a joint ventu... |
CRH 's development spend reaches almost €630m in 201203 January 2013, Published under Cement NewsIn an update on its spending for the second half of the year, CRH said it had agreed 18 acquisition and investment initiatives of €375m. The transactions completed since the end of June bring full year 2012 development activity for the group to almost €630m. During the six month period, CRH said its Americas division agreed 12 deals worth a total of €256m. This included a majority stake in New Jersey's Trap Rock Industries and and also completed five other bolt-on transactions during the pe... |