CEMEX Closes Bangladesh and Thailand Transaction
May 26, 2016 | By Business Wire News
MONTERREY, Mexico
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE:CX) announced today that it has closed the sale of its operations in Bangladesh and Thailand to SIAM CITY CEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED for approximately U.S.$53 million.
The proceeds obtained from this transaction will be used mainly for debt reduction and for general corporate purposes.
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.
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