Cement News tagged under: Mergers and Acquisitions
Imerys set to acquire 60% stake in refractory supplier19 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsFrance-based Imerys has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in Turkey’s Haznedar Group, a high-grade monolithic refractories and refractory brick manufacturer. The industrial minerals company will also have the option to purchase the remainder of Haznedar. "With this deal, Imerys will complement its current offer with basic and acidic refractory bricks and extend its industrial footprint with a competitive production base in Turkey, strategically located between... |
Ohorongo Cement sale blocked by competition commission05 August 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe Namibian Competition Commission has reportedly blocked the NAD1.5bn (US$86.67m) sale of Schwenk Namibia, which manages and owns 69.8 per cent of Ohorongo Cement, to West China Cement, according to The Namibian. "The Namibian Competition Commission [has] made a decision to prohibit the acquisition of Schwenk Namibia (Pty) Ltd by West China Ltd due to the fact that it would result in coordination between Ohorongo Cement (Pty) Ltd and Whale Rock Cement," said notes on the decision. The ... |
UltraTech Cement's subsidiary to sell entire stake in Shandong Binani Rongan Cement08 July 2020, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s UltraTech Cement has announced that its Krishna Holdings subsidiary will sell its entire stake in Shandong Binani Rongan Cement Co for a value of US$120m. "Krishna Holdings Pte Ltd, incorporated in Singapore and a subsidiary of the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary UltraTech Nathdwara Cement Ltd, has informed that it has entered into a binding agreement for divesting its entire equity shareholding of 92.5 per cent in Shandong Binani Rongan Cement Co Ltd," stated the company. Shan... |
India Cements denies reports of acquisition18 June 2020, Published under Cement NewsDespite recent reports, India Cements has denied that Radhakishan Damani, owner of Avenue Supermarts Ltd, will be acquiring a controlling interest in the company. Mr Damani currently holds a stake of around 20 per cent, while the related group has a stake of around 29 per cent. "Damani is an investor, so he has been acquiring a stake in India Cements over a period of time. It does not seem like he would want to own and operate a cement company," said a Mumbai broker to The Hindu Business... |
Hong Leong Asia grows stake in Tasek Corp17 June 2020, Published under Cement NewsHon Leong Asia’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ridge Star, has acquired 30,700 shares of Malaysia-based Tasek Corp at a value of around US$57,964, according to The Straits Times. Following this development, Hong Leong Asia now owns a 92.4 per cent stake in the company. Last month, Hong Leong Asia had submitted an unconditional voluntary takeover offer for the remaining shares of Tasek at MYR5.80 (US$1.36) per ordinary and preference share. |
Mitsubishi Materials and Ube Industries Ltd consider cement merger14 February 2020, Published under Cement NewsJapan’s Mitsubishi Materials Corp has signed letter of intent regarding the merger of its cement business with Ube Industries Ltd. The company’s will now begin discussions regarding the integration and plan to sign a definitive agreement around September 2020. The two companies already have a joint venture, Ube-Mitsubishi Cement Corp, established in 1998. "While the business situations surrounding the cement business in Japan are currently undergoing significant changes, including slowing ... |
Nexe Grupa reportedly looks to acquire Cemex Croatia29 January 2020, Published under Cement NewsCroatia’s Nexe Grupa is reportedly interested in acquiring the local unit of Cemex, which is still for sale following HeidelbergCement’s bid to buy it several years ago, according to Croatian media reports. Representatives from Nexe visited the headquarters of Cemex Croatia to carry out due diligence of the business, according to Slobodna Dalmacija. Cemex Croatia's assets comprise of three cement plants, two aggregate quarries and seven ready-mix plants. In 2015 Cemex signed an agreeme... |
Cementos Progreso acquires Cemento Interoceánico17 January 2020, Published under Cement NewsGuatemala’s Cementos Progreso has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Cemento Interoceanico SA, a Panama-based producer. Fabrega, Molino & Mulino acted as a legal adviser to Cementos Progreso, while Morgan & Morgan represented Cemento Interoceanico, according to Market Line. |
Eagle Materials' acquisition of Kosmos receives approval14 January 2020, Published under Cement NewsThe US-based Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cleared Eagle Materials Inc’s agreement to acquire certain assets from Kosmos Cement Company, Kentucky, a joint venture between Cemex and Buzzi Unicem. The anti-trust approval was received on 9 January. The assets being divested consist of the 1.7Mta cement plant in Louisville and seven distribution terminals as well as raw material reserves. The net proceeds obtained from this transaction will be distributed to Cemex and Buzzi Unicem in... |
PT Semen Indonesia to concentrate on strengthening regional market position13 January 2020, Published under Cement NewsHendi Prio Santoso, managing director of PT Semen Indonesia Tbk (SMGR), has stated that the company will focus on developing derivative products and expanding into regional markets. "As an integrated provider of building material solutions, the affirmation of the company's focus is very important to maintain a sustainable growth trend in the future," said Mr Santoso. He was very grateful for the company's performance achievements in 2019. In the midst of increasingly-fierce industry compet... |