Cement News tagged: Corporate

Egypt’s South Valley plans capital increase

19 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Egypt’s South Valley Cement said on Sunday its board had approved a plan to increase its capital to E£2.2bn (US$398.6 m) from E£1.48bn to finance expansion.

HeidelbergCement: Still mulling hybrid, but equity cheaper

19 November 2007, Published under Cement News

HeidelbergCement AG (HEI.XE) is still considering selling a hybrid bond to help fund its acquisition of U.K.-based Hanson,

Vulcan Materials buys Florida Rock

19 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Vulcan Materials Co has closed its acquisition of Florida Rock Industries, Inc, for total consideration to Florida Rock shareholders of approximately $4.2bn based on the closing price of Vulcan stock

Saint-Gobain never approached Lafarge

19 November 2007, Published under Cement News

French building materials group Saint-Gobain said on Friday it had never approached cement giant Lafarge about a possible merger and reaffirmed its commitment to sell its packaging unit in 2008.

Taiwan Cement aims to boost return on equity to 25 per cent

Taiwan Cement aims to boost return on equity to 25 per cent

19 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Taiwan Cement Corp aims to raise the return on equity (ROE) to 25 pct from the current 12-13 per cent,

Holcim ordered to dish out US$32m to workers

16 November 2007, Published under Cement News

The office of Ecuador’s attorney general (PGE) has ordered the local branch of Holcim to pay US$31.7mn to its workers, PGE

ACC to transfer ready-mix concrete business to subsidiary

ACC to transfer ready-mix concrete business to subsidiary

16 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Cement major ACC has decided to transfer the ready-mix concrete business to its wholly owned subsidiary

Vulcan Materials and Florida Rock receive approval to close transaction

16 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Vulcan Materials Company and Florida Rock Industries, Inc announced today that they have received clearance from the Department of Justice

Taiheiyo Cement downgrades FY net profit forecast

14 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Taiheiyo Cement Corp decreased full-year net profit forecast 29.7 per cent to JPY22.5bn after increasing net profit 7.9 percent to JPY8.5 billion for the half-year to September 30, 2007.

Holcim’s open offer to Ambuja Cements begins tomorrow

14 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Holcim’s open offer for over 20 per cent stake in Ambuja Cements will start from tomorrow.

Egypt’s Torah Cement 9-month net profit up 10.6 per cent

14 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Egypt’s Torah Portland Cement reported a 10.6 percent rise in net profit for the first nine months of 2007 to £290.6m (US$52.8m),

Egypt’s Misr Beni Suef Cement says 9-mnth profit up

14 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Misr Beni Suef Cement said its profit for the first nine months of 2007 rose 2.6 per cent to £E211.4m (US$38.44m).

Holcim Indonesia seeks new loans to prepay US$214.71m debt

13 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Cement maker PT Holcim Indonesia said Tuesday it is proposing to borrow funds to prepay some of its US$214.71m debt.

Lafarge Asks Albert Frere To Join Board Of Directors

12 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Lafarge SA has invited Belgian businessman Albert Frere to join its board of directors, Belgian daily L’Echo reports Friday, citing Lafarge.

New order for Sinoma in Iran

12 November 2007, Published under Cement News

China Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd announces that its subsidiary recently signed a contract with Iranian Neyriz Grey Cement Company.

Lafarge Cement sales in Romania up 58.6 per cent YoY Jan-Sept 2007

09 November 2007, Published under Cement News

Lafarge’s cement sales in Romania rose 58.6 per cent YoY in terms of value in the first nine months of 2007.