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BUA Cement announces plans for bond sale

07 May 2021, Published under Cement News

Nigeria’s BUA Cement has announced plans to sell a second tranche of bonds under its NGN200bn (US$525.6m) programme to finance its expansion plans, following the release of the first NGN115bn tranche last year. Yusuf Binji, CEO, noted that the amount of the sale will depend on its funding needs but did not give an expected time for the sale. The company plans to expand capacity in the country to 20Mta from 11Mta. "We will only export our excess capacity if the Nigerian market is not able...

Eurocement begins auction for 84.2% stake in plant

01 March 2021, Published under Cement News

Russia's Eurocement has begun an open auction to sell an 84.19 per cent stake in its Akhangarancement plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The company is expected to sell 4,141,108 ordinary shares of the plant for a total value of UZS428.99bn (US$40.76m), according to a statement on the Republican Stock Exchange Tashkent.

Metallurgical Industries sells 6.4m shares in Tourah Portland Cement

30 November 2020, Published under Cement News

Egypt’s Metallurgical Industries Holding has reportedly sold 6.4m shares in Tourah Portland Cement. The share sale has a value of EGP45.7m (US$2.91m). Tourah Portland also reported a net loss in its 3Q20 results last week.

CIMERWA to list on stock market

02 June 2020, Published under Cement News

CIMERWA has said that it is currently in the process of listing its shares on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE). Mr Sigei, CEO, said that the transaction is currently in the hands of the relevant regulators and will be announced in due course. The listing of the company will also depend on its market performance, which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic despite a significantly financial book last year, reports KT Press. If listed, CIMERWA will be come the ninth company on the RS...

Al Karama restarts Carthage Cement share sale

01 June 2020, Published under Cement News

Following a forced break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Al Karama Holding, restarts the process to divest a stake in Carthage Cement to a strategic investor who is able to lead and develop the Tunisian cement producer. The stake of shares up for sale at least 58.2 per cent, according to Il Boursa, a significant step-up from the 50.52 per cent initially up for offer when the company gauged interest on 15 December 2017. However, the final stake sold may be as high as 78 per cent. Interes...

Cemex Holdings Philippines plans new share sale

16 December 2019, Published under Cement News

The Philippine Stock Exchange has approved Cemex Holdings Philippines’ plan to raise as much as PHP12.6bn (US$250m) from the sale of new shares to existing investors. The company is expected to price its rights offering on 6 January 2020 and launch the offer from 20-24 January next year. Listing of the new shares is tentatively set for 4 March 2020. The new shares will come from an increase in Cemex Philippines’ authorised capital stock from PHP5.195bn to PHP18.31bn, consisting of 18.3...

Cemex Holdings Philippines receives approval for rights issue

04 September 2019, Published under Cement News

Cemex Holdings Philippines has received board approval for a share sale to existing investors, with a final issue size up to the value of US$250m. The increase in authorised capital stock, followed by an equity deal, is reportedly the best option to improve its capital structure, provide balance sheet flexibility and fund the ongoing expansion of its Solid Cement plant in Antipolo, Rizal, according to the Philippine Inquirer.

Government extends deadline for Cimerwa stake

18 July 2019, Published under Cement News

The Government of Rwanda has moved the deadline to sell its stake in Cimerwa from 5 to 19 July, with the extension providing a chance for more individual investors and companies to submit a proposal, according to the Rwanda Development Board. The government and its affiliates hold a 49 per cent stake in the company, while South Africa’s PPC is the majority shareholder at 51 per cent. The Rwandan government had initially given PPC an opportunity to buy the remaining shares . According to...

Sama Cement reduces stake in Sinai Cement

30 May 2019, Published under Cement News

Sama Cement has announced that it has sold around 2m shares in Sinai Cement, decreasing its stake in the company from 9.689 per cent to 6.75 per cent, according to a statement released to the Egyptian Stock Exchange. The total value of the transaction was estimated at EGP16.5m (US$981,985), based on a price of EGP8.25 per share. The news follows El Sewedy Cement selling its 7.476 per cent share earlier in the month.

Emami Cement receives approval for IPO

23 May 2019, Published under Cement News

Emami Cement Ltd has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an IPO, which could raise INR10bn (US$143.56m), according to the Business Standard. The IPO would consist of the fresh issuance of shares worth INR5bn and the rest offered for sale from existing promoters. "We have received Securities and Exchange Board of India approval on 15 May, and we will now finalise a roadmap in consultation with the merchant bankers," said a company source.