CEMEX announces divestment of its Fairborn cement plant in the U.S. - CEMEX announces divestment of its Fairborn cement plant in the U.S. - CEMEX USA

CEMEX announces divestment of its Fairborn cement plant in the U.S.

Houston, Texas - September 12, 2016

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that one of its subsidiaries in the U.S. has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Fairborn, Ohio cement plant and cement terminal in Columbus, Ohio to Eagle Materials Inc. for approximately U.S.$400 million. 2016 EBITDA for the divested assets is estimated to be U.S.$33 million.

The proceeds obtained from this transaction will be used mainly for debt reduction and for general corporate purposes.

The closing of this transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including approval from regulators. We currently expect to finalize this divestiture during the fourth quarter of 2016 or soon thereafter.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is acting as financial advisor to CEMEX in this transaction.

CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries. Celebrating its 110th anniversary, CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through innovative building solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future.

 

CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries throughout the world. For more information, visit www.cemexusa.com.