CEMEX complies with Ready Mix USA put option obligation - CEMEX complies with Ready Mix USA put option obligation - CEMEX USA

CEMEX complies with Ready Mix USA put option obligation

Monterrey, Mexico - August 12, 2011

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CEMEX) (NYSE: CX) announced today that pursuant to the exercise of a put option by Ready Mix USA, it will assume full ownership in the two joint ventures between CEMEX USA and Ready Mix USA, which were created in 2005 and have cement, aggregates, ready mix and block assets located in the Southeast of the U.S.

The aggregate purchase price for Ready Mix USA’s interests is approximately US$350 million. CEMEX will also consolidate approximately US$28 million in net debt held by one of the joint ventures.

 

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