UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the month of April, 2015

Commission File Number: 001-14946

 

 

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

 

 

Avenida Ricardo Margáin Zozaya #325, Colonia Valle del Campestre

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México 66265

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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Contents

 

1.		Press release, dated April 23, 2015, announcing first quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).
2.		First quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).
3.		Presentation regarding first quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

				CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
				(Registrant)
Date: April 23, 2015		By:		/s/ Rafael Garza
		Name:		Rafael Garza
		Title:		Chief Comptroller

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NO.		DESCRIPTION
1.		Press release, dated April 23, 2015, announcing first quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).
2.		First quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).
3.		Presentation regarding first quarter 2015 results for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX).

Exhibit 1

 

Media Relations Jorge Pérez +52(81) 8888-4334 mr@cemex.com		Investor Relations Eduardo Rendón +52(81) 8888-4256 ir@cemex.com		Analyst Relations Luis Garza +52(81) 8888-4136 ir@cemex.com

 

 

CEMEX REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

MONTERREY, MEXICO, APRIL 23, 2015– CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX), announced today that consolidated net sales reached US$3.4 billion during the first quarter of 2015, an increase of 7% on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, versus the comparable period in 2014. Operating EBITDA increased by 6% during the quarter to US$569 million versus the same period in 2014. On a like-to-like basis, operating EBITDA increased by 14% in the same period.

CEMEX’s Consolidated First-Quarter 2015 Financial and Operational Highlights

 

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The increase, on a like-to-like basis, in consolidated net sales was due to higher prices of our products, in local currency terms, in most of our operations, as well as higher volumes in Mexico, the U.S. and our Asia region.

 

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On a like-to-like basis, operating earnings before other expenses, net, in the first quarter increased by 33%, to US$335 million.

 

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Operating EBITDA increased during the quarter by 6% and, on a like-to-like basis, by 14% to US$569 million.

 

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Operating EBITDA margin grew by 1.8 percentage points on a year-over-year basis reaching 16.7%.

 

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Reporting a narrower controlling interest net loss of US$149 million during the first quarter of 2015 from a loss of US$293 million in the same period last year.

 

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Free cash flow after maintenance capital expenditures for the quarter was negative US$281 million, compared with negative US$454 million in the same quarter of 2014.

Fernando A. Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX, said: “We are pleased with our first-quarter results. Our net sales increased by 7% while operating EBITDA improved by 14%, on a like-to-like basis. EBITDA generation was the highest since 2008, despite adverse currency fluctuations. EBITDA margin expanded by 1.8 percentage points.

We are encouraged by the performance of our operations in Mexico, where first-quarter cement volumes grew by 13%, reaching the highest level in six years. This quarter, on top of the sustained increase in our volumes to the industrial-and-commercial and formal residential sectors, we also saw growth in the infrastructure and informal residential sectors. Cement demand from the infrastructure sector grew by 6%, marking an inflection point driven by increased public-works spending, while demand from the informal residential sector grew by 11% as a result of higher consumer confidence due to improvements in employment, disposable income and remittances.”

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Consolidated Corporate Results

During the first quarter of 2015, controlling interest net income was a loss of US$149 million, an improvement over a loss of US$293 million in the same period last year.

Total debt plus perpetual notes increased by US$417 million during the quarter.

Geographical Markets First-Quarter 2015 Highlights

Net sales in our operations in Mexico increased 4% in the first quarter of 2015 to US$766 million, compared with US$ 737 million in the first quarter of 2014. Operating EBITDA increased by 4% to US$262 million versus the same period of last year.

CEMEX’s operations in the United States reported net sales of US$868 million in the first quarter of 2015, up 10% from the same period in 2014. Operating EBITDA increased to US$64 million in the quarter, versus US$28 million in the same quarter of 2014.

In Northern Europe, net sales for the first quarter of 2015 decreased 23% to US$701 million, compared with US$912 million in the first quarter of 2014. Operating EBITDA was US$36 million for the quarter, versus US$13 million the same period of last year. On a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, net sales remained flat and Operating EBITDA increased 80%, versus the same period of last year.

First-quarter net sales in the Mediterranean region were US$375 million, 9% lower compared with US$412 million during the first quarter of 2014. Operating EBITDA decreased 11% to US$73 million for the quarter versus the comparable period in 2014. On a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and adjusting for currency fluctuations, net sales increased 2% and Operating EBITDA decreased 3%, in the same period.

CEMEX’s operations in South, Central America and the Caribbean reported net sales of US$468 million during the first quarter of 2015, representing a decrease of 13% over the same period of 2014. Operating EBITDA decreased 21% to US$148 million in the first quarter of 2015, from US$187 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Operations in Asia reported a 13% increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2015, to US$164 million, versus the first quarter of 2014, and operating EBITDA for the quarter was US$37 million, up 43% from the same period last year.

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. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry solutions and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable future.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of CEMEX to be materially different from those expressed or implied in this release, including, among others, changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in the countries in which CEMEX does business, changes in interest rates, changes in inflation rates, changes in exchange rates, the level of construction generally, changes in cement demand and prices, changes in raw material and energy prices, changes in business strategy and various other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release.

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Operating EBITDA is defined as operating income plus depreciation and operating amortization. Free Cash Flow is defined as Operating EBITDA minus net interest expense, maintenance and expansion capital expenditures, change in working capital, taxes paid, and other cash items (net other expenses less proceeds from the disposal of obsolete and/or substantially depleted operating fixed assets that are no longer in operation). Net debt is defined as total debt minus the fair value of cross-currency swaps associated with debt minus cash and cash equivalents. The Consolidated Funded Debt to Operating EBITDA ratio is calculated by dividing Consolidated Funded Debt at the end of the quarter by Operating EBITDA for the last twelve months. All of the above items are presented under the guidance of International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Operating EBITDA and Free Cash Flow (as defined above) are presented herein because CEMEX believes that they are widely accepted as financial indicators of CEMEX’s ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service or incur debt. Operating EBITDA and Free Cash Flow should not be considered as indicators of CEMEX’s financial performance, as alternatives to cash flow, as measures of liquidity or as being comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Exhibit 2

 

2015

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Stock Listing Information

NYSE (ADS) Ticker: CX

Mexican Stock Exchange Ticker: CEMEXCPO

Ratio of CEMEXCPO to CX = 10:1

Investor Relations

In the United States:

+ 1 877 7CX NYSE

In Mexico:

+ 52 (81) 8888 4292 E-Mail: ir@cemex.com

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Operating and financial highlights

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l l-t-l

2015 2014 % Var. % Var.* 2015 2014 % Var. % Var.*

Consolidated cement volume 16,185 15,629 4% 16,185 15,629 4%

Consolidated ready-mix volume 12,842 12,739 1% 12,842 12,739 1%

Consolidated aggregates volume 34,860 37,630 (7%) 34,860 37,630 (7%)

Net sales 3,400 3,591 (5%) 7% 3,400 3,591 (5%) 7%

Gross profit 1,033 986 5% 15% 1,033 986 5% 15%

as % of net sales 30.4% 27.5% 2.9pp 30.4% 27.5% 2.9pp

Operating earnings before other

335 268 25% 33% 335 268 25% 33%

expenses, net

as % of net sales 9.9% 7.5% 2.4pp 9.9% 7.5% 2.4pp

Controlling interest net income (loss) (149) (293) 49% (149) (293) 49%

Operating EBITDA 569 535 6% 14% 569 535 6% 14%

as % of net sales 16.7% 14.9% 1.8pp 16.7% 14.9% 1.8pp

Free cash flow after maintenance

(281) (454) 38% (281) (454) 38%

capital expenditures

Free cash flow (357) (477) 25% (357) (477) 25%

Total debt plus perpetual notes 16,708 17,170 (3%) 16,708 17,170 (3%)

Earnings (loss) per ADS (0.11) (0.23) 51% (0.11) (0.23) 51%

Fully diluted earnings (loss) per ADS (1) (0.11) (0.23) 51% (0.11) (0.23) 51%

Average ADSs outstanding 1,322.9 1,279.3 3% 1,322.9 1,279.3 3%

Employees 44,110 43,145 2% 44,110 43,145 2%

Cement and aggregates volumes in thousands of metric tons. Ready-mix volumes in thousands of cubic meters.

In millions of US dollars, except volumes, percentages, employees, and per-ADS amounts. Average ADSs outstanding are presented in millions. Please refer to page 8 for end-of quarter CPO-equivalent units outstanding.

*Like?to?like (“l?t?l”) percentage variations adjusted for investments/divestments and currency fluctuations.

(1)

For 2015 and 2014, the effect of the potential dilutive shares generate anti-dilution; therefore, there is no change between the reported basic and diluted loss per share.

Consolidated net sales in the first quarter of 2015 decreased to US$3.4 billion, representing a decline of 5%, or an increase of 7% on a like-to-like basis for the ongoing operations and for foreign exchange fluctuations compared with the first quarter of 2014. The increase in consolidated net sales was due to higher prices of our products, in local currency terms, in most of our operations, as well as higher volumes in Mexico, the U.S., and our Asia regions.

Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales decreased by 2.9pp during the first quarter of 2015 compared with the same period last year, from 72.5% to 69.6%. The decrease was mainly driven by our cost reduction initiatives.

Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 0.5pp during the first quarter of 2015 compared with the same period last year, from 20.0% to 20.5%, mainly due to higher distribution expenses.

Operating EBITDA increased by 6% to US$569 million or 14% on a like to like basis during the first quarter of 2015 compared with the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to higher contributions from the U.S., Mexico, as well as from our Northern Europe and Asia regions.

Operating EBITDA margin increased by 1.8pp from 14.9% in the first quarter of 2014 to 16.7% in the same period of 2015.

Gain (loss) on financial instruments for the quarter was a loss of US$59 million, resulting mainly from derivatives related to CEMEX shares.

Foreign exchange results for the quarter resulted in a gain of US$59 million, mainly due to the fluctuation of the Mexican peso and the Euro versus the U.S. dollar.

Controlling interest net income (loss) was a loss of US$149 million in the first quarter of 2015 versus a loss of US$293 million in the same quarter of 2014. The lower quarterly loss primarily reflects higher operating earnings, lower financial expenses, and a foreign exchange gain versus a loss last year, partially offset by a loss on financial instruments and a higher equity in loss of associates.

Total debt plus perpetual notes increased by US$417 million during the quarter.

2015 First Quarter Results Page 2

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Operating results

Mexico

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 766 737 4% 18% 766 737 4% 18%

Operating EBITDA 262 250 4% 18% 262 250 4% 18%

Operating EBITDA margin 34.2% 34.0% 0.2pp 34.2% 34.0% 0.2pp

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume 13% 13% 9% 9% 7% 7%

Price (USD) (8%) (8%) (7%) (7%) (4%) (4%)

Price (local currency) 5% 5% 6% 6% 9% 9%

In Mexico, domestic gray cement volumes increased by 13% during the quarter versus the same period last year, while ready-mix volumes increased by 9% during the same period.

During the quarter, bulk and bagged cement sales showed a positive performance. Demand for our products benefited from increased activity in all sectors, especially formal and informal residential and, to a lesser extent, the infrastructure sector. The formal residential sector continues with solid growth during the quarter supported by the acceleration of subsidies and INFONAVIT’s credits. Recovery in informal residential sector is being driven by stable job creation and higher remittances. The industrial-and-commercial sector’s positive performance was supported by strong manufacturing sector activity and acceleration of private consumption.

United States

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 868 792 10% 10% 868 792 10% 10%

Operating EBITDA 64 28 129% 129% 64 28 129% 129%

Operating EBITDA margin 7.4% 3.5% 3.9pp 7.4% 3.5% 3.9pp

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume 0% 0% 15% 15% 3% 3%

Price (USD) 9% 9% 7% 7% 3% 3%

Price (local currency) 9% 9% 7% 7% 3% 3%

In the United States, domestic gray cement volume remained flat, while ready-mix and aggregates volumes increased by 15% and 3% respectively, during the first quarter of 2015 versus the same period last year. On a pro-forma basis, adjusting for the acquisition of ready-mix plants in California, ready-mix volumes grew by 13% on a year-over-year basis. Cement volumes were affected during the quarter by lower oil-well cement demand and poor weather in our markets.

The residential sector continued to be driven by positive fundamentals such as large pent-up demand, relatively high affordability and low levels of inventory. The multi-family segment continues to be strong, while single-family activity is also picking up. The industrial-and-commercial sector performance was positive, supported by manufacturing as well as office and commercial construction. Although public infrastructure spending is down, highway-and-bridge spending showed positive growth.

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Operating results

Northern Europe

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 701 912 (23%) 0% 701 912 (23%) 0%

Operating EBITDA 36 13 180% 80% 36 13 180% 80%

Operating EBITDA margin 5.1% 1.4% 3.7pp 5.1% 1.4% 3.7pp

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume 2% 2% (15%) (15%) (19%) (19%)

Price (USD) (14%) (14%) (15%) (15%) (4%) (4%)

Price (local currency) 2% 2% 2% 2% 12% 12%

Our domestic gray cement volumes in the Northern Europe region increased by 2% during the first quarter of 2015 versus the comparable period of 2014. Ready-mix and aggregates volumes declined by 15 and 19 percent, respectively, in the same period. On a pro-forma basis adjusting for the transactions with Holcim closed at the beginning of the quarter, domestic gray cement volumes increased by 18 percent, while ready-mix and aggregates volumes declined by 4 and 1 percent, respectively.

In Germany, our domestic gray cement volumes declined by 54% during the first quarter of 2015. Pro-forma cement volumes grew by 5%. Pro-forma domestic gray cement prices were flat during the quarter compared with fourth quarter 2014. The main driver for cement consumption continues to be the residential sector, despite constraints on the supply side, such as land availability and regulatory caps on rental increases. The sector benefited from low unemployment, low mortgage rates, rising purchase power and growing immigration. The Infrastructure sector showed signs of recovery.

In Poland, domestic gray cement volumes for our operations increased by 32% during the quarter versus the comparable period in 2014. While market position has remained stable on a sequential basis, year-over-year volume growth benefited from improved weather conditions as well as a considerably stronger weight of volumes to our ready-mix operations. Our ready-mix operations benefited from important infrastructure projects, including highways, as well as housing developments in Warsaw.

In France, domestic ready-mix and aggregates volumes, including traded aggregates, decreased by 14% and 8% respectively during the first quarter of 2015 versus the comparable period last year. During the quarter, there was higher activity in traded aggregates volumes. Volumes were affected by the continued macroeconomic weakness. Weak performance in the residential sector reflects high levels of unemployment, reduced government measures to boost construction and increased bank-loan requirements.

In the United Kingdom, domestic gray cement and aggregates volumes increased, on a year-over-year basis, by 18% and 6%, respectively, while ready-mix declined 2% during the first quarter of 2015. Quarterly cement volume growth reflects a favorable base effect when comparing with the first quarter of 2014 when floods and wet weather impacted quarterly volumes. The residential sector continued to drive demand supported by low unemployment, low inflation and increase in wages. The industrial-and-commercial sector continues to perform favorably reflecting improved consumer confidence.

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Operating results

Mediterranean

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 375 412 (9%) 2% 375 412 (9%) 2%

Operating EBITDA 73 81 (11%) (3%) 73 81 (11%) (3%)

Operating EBITDA margin 19.4% 19.7% (0.3pp) 19.4% 19.7% (0.3pp)

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume (4%) (4%) 2% 2% (16%) (16%)

Price (USD) (5%) (5%) (10%) (10%) (9%) (9%)

Price (local currency) 8% 8% 1% 1% 4% 4%

Our domestic gray cement volumes in the Mediterranean region declined by 4% during the first quarter of 2015 versus the same period in 2014. On a pro-forma basis adjusting for the transactions with Holcim closed at the beginning of the quarter, domestic gray cement volumes declined by 10 percent.

In Egypt, our domestic gray cement volumes declined by 12% during the first quarter of 2015 on a year-over-year basis. Cement demand was affected by unusually rainy and cold weather conditions during January and February as well as lower activity from the informal sector resulting from the Law of Construction Violations enacted last year. During the quarter, there was an increase in formal activity, which led to growth in our bulk cement and ready-mix volumes.

Domestic gray cement volumes for our operations in Spain increased by 28% and our ready-mix volumes declined by 20% on a year-over-year basis during the quarter. On a pro-forma basis, adjusting for the acquisition of the cement assets acquired from Holcim, cement volumes declined by 8%. The unfavorable variation results from a comparison with a strong first quarter 2014, where we had a stronger market position resulting from pricing dynamics. Infrastructure activity is starting to reflect the growth in public biddings from previous quarters. The residential sector is also benefiting from improved credit conditions, employment and consumer confidence.

South, Central America and the Caribbean

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 468 538 (13%) (4%) 468 538 (13%) (4%)

Operating EBITDA 148 187 (21%) (13%) 148 187 (21%) (13%)

Operating EBITDA margin 31.6% 34.7% (3.1pp) 31.6% 34.7% (3.1pp)

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume (5%) (5%) 3% 3% 5% 5%

Price (USD) (11%) (11%) (11%) (11%) (14%) (14%)

Price (local currency) (1%) (1%) 2% 2% 0% 0%

Our domestic gray cement volumes in the region decreased by 5% during the first quarter of 2015 versus the comparable period last year.

In Colombia, during the first quarter our domestic grey cement volumes declined by 15%, while our ready-mix and aggregates volumes increased by 5%, compared to the first quarter of 2014. Cement volumes were affected during the quarter by two main factors: first, a very strong comparison versus first quarter 2014 when we had 34% year-over-year increase and second, our price increase at the beginning of the year which resulted in a decline in our market share. The residential sector, including self-construction and formal housing, continued its positive trend. Infrastructure remained also an important driver for demand of our products with the execution of several ongoing highway projects. The industrial-and-commercial sector continued with a strong performance driven by office and commercial buildings.

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Operating results

Asia

January—March First Quarter

l-t-l % l-t-l %

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Var.* Var.*

Net sales 164 146 13% 13% 164 146 13% 13%

Operating EBITDA 37 26 43% 42% 37 26 43% 42%

Operating EBITDA margin 22.6% 17.7% 4.9pp 22.6% 17.7% 4.9pp

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

Domestic gray cement Ready-mix Aggregates

Year-over-year percentage

January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter January—March First Quarter

variation

Volume 16% 16% (7%) (7%) (49%) (49%)

Price (USD) 4% 4% (6%) (6%) (18%) (18%)

Price (local currency) 2% 2% 3% 3% (14%) (14%)

Our domestic gray cement volumes in the region had double digit growth during the first quarter on a year-over-year basis. In the Philippines, our domestic gray cement volumes increased in the double digits during the first quarter of 2015 versus the comparable period of last year. Volume during the quarter benefited from improved demand, mainly from the industrial-and-commercial sector, as well as from the introduction of the new cement-grinding mill at the end of the second quarter 2014. The industrial and commercial sector is reflecting positive dynamics from different industries including manufacturing, automotive, business process outsourcing, gaming and hospitality, among others.

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Operating EBITDA, free cash flow and debt-related information

Operating EBITDA and free cash flow

January—March First Quarter

2015 2014 % Var 2015 2014 % Var

Operating earnings before other expenses, net 335 268 25% 335 268 25%

+ Depreciation and operating amortization 233 267 233 267

Operating EBITDA 569 535 6% 569 535 6%

- Net financial expense 316 350 316 350

- Maintenance capital expenditures 76 69 76 69

- Change in working capital 297 304 297 304

- Taxes paid 160 227 160 227

- Other cash items (net) (1) 39 (1) 39

Free cash flow after maintenance capital expenditures (281) (454) 38% (281) (454) 38%

- Strategic capital expenditures 76 23 76 23

Free cash flow (357) (477) 25% (357) (477) 25%

In millions of US dollars, except percentages.

The negative free cash flow during the quarter was met with a decrease in our cash balance. During the quarter, we created a reserve of US$588 million to pay our remaining 2020 notes in May 2015 and a portion of our floating rate notes which mature in September 2015.

Our debt reflects a positive conversion effect during the quarter for US$208 million.

Information on debt and perpetual notes

Fourth First

First Quarter Quarter Quarter

2015 2014 % Var 2014 2015 2014

Total debt (1) 16,250 16,693 (3%) 15,825 Currency denomination

Short-term 12% 6% 8% US dollar 86% 88%

Long-term 88% 94% 92% Euro 12% 10%

Perpetual notes 458 477 (4%) 466 Mexican peso 1% 2%

Cash and cash equivalents 939 845 11% 852 Other 0% 0%

Net debt plus perpetual notes 15,769 16,325 (3%) 15,440

Interest rate

Consolidated funded debt (2) /EBITDA (3) Fixed 73% 66%

5.11 5.54 5.19

Variable 27% 34%

Interest coverage (3) (4) 2.44 2.12 2.34

In millions of US dollars, except percentages and ratios.

(1) Includes convertible notes and capital leases, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

(2) Consolidated funded debt as of March 31, 2015 was US$14,183 million, in accordance with our contractual obligations under the Facilities

Agreement.

(3)

EBITDA calculated in accordance with IFRS.

(4)

Interest expense calculated in accordance with our contractual obligations under the Facilities Agreement.

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Equity-related and derivative instruments information

Equity-related information

One CEMEX ADS represents ten CEMEX CPOs. The following amounts are expressed in CPO terms.

Beginning-of-quarter CPO-equivalent units outstanding 12,438,318,637

Stock-based compensation 43,477,927

CPOs issued as result of the conversion of a portion of our 2015 convertible securities 178,950

End-of-quarter CPO-equivalent units outstanding 12,481,975,514

Outstanding units equal total CEMEX CPO-equivalent units less CPOs held in subsidiaries, which as of March 31, 2015 were 18,261,131.

CEMEX has outstanding mandatorily convertible securities which, upon conversion, will increase the number of CPOs outstanding by approximately

210 million, subject to antidilution adjustments.

Employee long-term compensation plans

As of March 31, 2015, executives had outstanding options on a total of 1,410,250 CPOs, with a weighted-average strike price

of approximately US$1.91 per CPO (equivalent to US$19.11 per ADS). Starting in 2005, CEMEX began offering executives a

restricted stock-ownership program. As of March 31, 2015, our executives held 22,587,868 restricted CPOs, representing

0.2% of our total CPOs outstanding as of such date.

Derivative instruments

The following table shows the notional amount for each type of derivative instrument and the aggregate fair market value

for all of CEMEX’s derivative instruments as of the last day of each quarter presented.

First Quarter Fourth Quarter

2015 2014 2014

Notional amount of equity related derivatives (1) 1,695 1,792 1,695

Estimated aggregate fair market value (1) (2) (3) 181 452 266

In millions of US dollars.

The estimated aggregate fair market value represents the approximate settlement result as of the valuation date, based upon quoted market prices and estimated settlement costs, which fluctuate over time. Fair market values and notional amounts do not represent amounts of cash currently exchanged between the parties; cash amounts will be determined upon termination of the contracts considering the notional amounts and quoted market prices as well as other derivative items as of the settlement date. Fair market values should not be viewed in isolation, but rather in relation to the fair market values of the underlying hedge transactions and the overall reduction in CEMEX’s exposure to the risks being hedged.

Note: Under IFRS, companies are required to recognize all derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities, at their estimated fair market value, with changes in such fair market values recorded in the income statement, except when transactions are entered into for cash-flow-hedging purposes, in which case changes in the fair market value of the related derivative instruments are recognized temporarily in equity and then reclassified into earnings as the inverse effects of the underlying hedged items flow through the income statement. As of March 31, 2015, in connection with the fair market value recognition of its derivatives portfolio, CEMEX recognized increases in its assets and liabilities resulting in a net asset of US$216 million, including a liability of US$27 million corresponding to an embedded derivative related to our mandatorily convertible securities, which according to our debt agreements, is presented net of the assets associated with the derivative instruments. The notional amounts of derivatives substantially match the amounts of underlying assets, liabilities, or equity transactions on which the derivatives are being entered into.

(1) Excludes an interest-rate swap related to our long-term energy contracts. As of March 31, 2015, the notional amount of this derivative was US$165 million, with a positive fair market value of approximately US$36 million.

(2) Net of cash collateral deposited under open positions. Cash collateral was US$8 million as of March 31, 2015 and US$7 million as of March 31, 2014. (3) As required by IFRS, the estimated aggregate fair market value as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 includes a liability of US$27 million and US$44 million, respectively, relating to an embedded derivative in CEMEX’s mandatorily convertible securities.

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Operating results

Consolidated Income Statement & Balance Sheet

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. and Subsidiaries

(Thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per ADS amounts)

January—March First Quarter

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INCOME STATEMENT 2015 2014 % Var. % Var.* 2015 2014 % Var. % Var.*

Net sales 3,399,874 3,590,652 (5%) 7% 3,399,874 3,590,652 (5%) 7%

Cost of sales (2,367,180) (2,604,858) 9% (2,367,180) (2,604,858) 9%

Gross profit 1,032,694 985,794 5% 15% 1,032,694 985,794 5% 15%

Operating expenses (697,371) (718,085) 3% (697,371) (718,085) 3%

Operating earnings before other expenses, net 335,323 267,710 25% 33% 335,323 267,710 25% 33%

Other expenses, net 1,320 (37,865) N/A 1,320 (37,865) N/A

Operating earnings 336,643 229,845 46% 336,643 229,845 46%

Financial expense (341,709) (406,910) 16% (341,709) (406,910) 16%

Other financial income (expense), net (11,016) 9,539 N/A (11,016) 9,539 N/A

Financial income 3,634 7,748 (53%) 3,634 7,748 (53%)

Results from financial instruments, net (58,704) 44,064 N/A (58,704) 44,064 N/A

Foreign exchange results 58,884 (25,758) N/A 58,884 (25,758) N/A

Effects of net present value on assets and liabilities and

others, net (14,830) (16,515) 10% (14,830) (16,515) 10%

Equity in gain (loss) of associates (14,778) (354) (4072%) (14,778) (354) (4072%)

Income (loss) before income tax (30,861) (167,881) 82% (30,861) (167,881) 82%

Income tax (102,307) (108,460) 6% (102,307) (108,460) 6%

Consolidated net income (loss) (133,168) (276,341) 52% (133,168) (276,341) 52%

Non-controlling interest net income (loss) 15,562 16,530 (6%) 15,562 16,530 (6%)

Controlling interest net income (loss) (148,730) (292,871) 49% (148,730) (292,871) 49%

Operating EBITDA 568,535 534,976 6% 14% 568,535 534,976 6% 14%

Earnings (loss) per ADS (0.11) (0.23) 51% (0.11) (0.23) 51%

As of March 31

BALANCE SHEET 2015 2014 % Var.

Total assets 34,424,512 37,846,044 (9%)

Cash and cash equivalents 938,840 844,464 11%

Trade receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,917,426 2,141,181 (10%)

Other accounts receivable 389,430 506,442 (23%)

Inventories, net 1,226,236 1,340,436 (9%)

Other current assets 422,456 371,579 14%

Current assets 4,894,386 5,204,102 (6%)

Property, machinery and equipment, net 13,371,249 15,586,579 (14%)

Other assets 16,158,876 17,055,363 (5%)

Total liabilities 24,860,270 26,402,819 (6%)

Current liabilities 5,892,038 5,309,781 11%

Long-term liabilities 13,402,452 14,003,437 (4%)

Other liabilities 5,565,780 7,089,600 (21%)

Total stockholders’ equity 9,564,242 11,443,225 (16%)

Non-controlling interest and perpetual instruments 1,138,395 1,162,183 (2%)

Total controlling interest 8,425,846 10,281,043 (18%)

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Consolidated Income Statement & Balance Sheet

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. and Subsidiaries

(Thousands of Mexican Pesos in nominal terms, except per ADS amounts)

January—March First Quarter

INCOME STATEMENT 2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Net sales 51,236,102 47,468,416 8% 51,236,102 47,468,416 8%

Cost of sales (35,673,400) (34,436,217) (4%) (35,673,400) (34,436,217) (4%)

Gross profit 15,562,702 13,032,198 19% 15,562,702 13,032,198 19%

Operating expenses (10,509,385) (9,493,078) (11%) (10,509,385) (9,493,078) (11%)

Operating earnings before other expenses, net 5,053,317 3,539,120 43% 5,053,317 3,539,120 43%

Other expenses, net 19,886 (500,574) N/A 19,886 (500,574) N/A

Operating earnings 5,073,203 3,038,547 67% 5,073,203 3,038,547 67%

Financial expense (5,149,558) (5,379,355) 4% (5,149,558) (5,379,355) 4%

Other financial income (expense), net (166,012) 126,108 N/A (166,012) 126,108 N/A

Financial income 54,760 102,434 (47%) 54,760 102,434 (47%)

Results from financial instruments, net (884,666) 582,524 N/A (884,666) 582,524 N/A

Foreign exchange results 887,379 (340,523) N/A 887,379 (340,523) N/A

Effects of net present value on assets and liabilities and

others, net (223,486) (218,328) (2%) (223,486) (218,328) (2%)

Equity in gain (loss) of associates (222,711) (4,682) (4656%) (222,711) (4,682) (4656%)

Income (loss) before income tax (465,078) (2,219,383) 79% (465,078) (2,219,383) 79%

Income tax (1,541,765) (1,433,845) (8%) (1,541,765) (1,433,845) (8%)

Consolidated net income (loss) (2,006,844) (3,653,228) 45% (2,006,844) (3,653,228) 45%

Non-controlling interest net income (loss) 234,519 218,529 7% 234,519 218,529 7%

Controlling interest net income (loss) (2,241,362) (3,871,757) 42% (2,241,362) (3,871,757) 42%

Operating EBITDA 8,567,821 7,072,388 21% 8,567,821 7,072,388 21%

Earnings (loss) per ADS (1.67) (2.99) 44% (1.67) (2.99) 44%

As of March 31

BALANCE SHEET 2015 2014 % Var.

Total assets 525,662,296 494,269,337 6%

Cash and cash equivalents 14,336,079 11,028,700 30%

Trade receivables less allowance for doubtful accounts 29,279,089 27,963,820 5%

Other accounts receivable 5,946,590 6,614,138 (10%)

Inventories, net 18,724,620 17,506,091 7%

Other current assets 6,450,898 4,852,821 33%

Current assets 74,737,276 67,965,569 10%

Property, machinery and equipment, net 204,178,977 203,560,728 0%

Other assets 246,746,042 222,743,039 11%

Total liabilities 379,616,326 344,820,814 10%

Current liabilities 89,971,426 69,345,744 30%

Long-term liabilities 204,655,435 182,884,893 12%

Other liabilities 84,989,465 92,590,177 (8%)

Total stockholders’ equity 146,045,969 149,448,523 (2%)

Non-controlling interest and perpetual instruments 17,383,296 15,178,104 15%

Total controlling interest 128,662,673 134,270,419 (4%)

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Operating results

Operating Summary per Country

In thousands of U.S. dollars

January—March First Quarter

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NET SALES 2015 2014 % Var. % Var. * 2015 2014 % Var. % Var. *

Mexico 765,715 737,001 4% 18% 765,715 737,001 4% 18%

U.S.A. 867,588 791,517 10% 10% 867,588 791,517 10% 10%

Northern Europe 701,312 911,617 (23%) 0% 701,312 911,617 (23%) 0%

Mediterranean 375,276 411,953 (9%) 2% 375,276 411,953 (9%) 2%

South, Central America and the Caribbean 467,510 537,877 (13%) (4%) 467,510 537,877 (13%) (4%)

Asia 164,380 146,013 13% 13% 164,380 146,013 13% 13%

Others and intercompany eliminations 58,094 54,672 6% 15% 58,094 54,672 6% 15%

TOTAL 3,399,874 3,590,652 (5%) 7% 3,399,874 3,590,652 (5%) 7%

GROSS PROFIT

Mexico 369,556 360,791 2% 17% 369,556 360,791 2% 17%

U.S.A. 159,333 91,668 74% 74% 159,333 91,668 74% 74%

Northern Europe 148,720 148,764 (0%) 10% 148,720 148,764 (0%) 10%

Mediterranean 99,909 109,709 (9%) 2% 99,909 109,709 (9%) 2%

South, Central America and the Caribbean 195,432 238,105 (18%) (8%) 195,432 238,105 (18%) (8%)

Asia 56,514 37,960 49% 47% 56,514 37,960 49% 47%

Others and intercompany eliminations 3,230 (1,203) N/A N/A 3,230 (1,203) N/A N/A

TOTAL 1,032,694 985,794 5% 15% 1,032,694 985,794 5% 15%

OPERATING EARNINGS BEFORE OTHER EXPENSES, NET

Mexico 221,678 204,882 8% 23% 221,678 204,882 8% 23%

U.S.A. (32,286) (78,813) 59% 59% (32,286) (78,813) 59% 59%

Northern Europe (4,865) (42,574) 89% 66% (4,865) (42,574) 89% 66%

Mediterranean 50,014 56,065 (11%) (6%) 50,014 56,065 (11%) (6%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean 127,840 166,333 (23%) (15%) 127,840 166,333 (23%) (15%)

Asia 28,912 18,630 55% 53% 28,912 18,630 55% 53%

Others and intercompany eliminations (55,970) (56,813) 1% (11%) (55,970) (56,813) 1% (11%)

TOTAL 335,323 267,710 25% 33% 335,323 267,710 25% 33%

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Operating Summary per Country

EBITDA in thousands of U.S. dollars. EBITDA margin as a percentage of net sales.

January—March First Quarter

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OPERATING EBITDA 2015 2014 % Var. % Var. * 2015 2014 % Var. % Var. *

Mexico 261,511 250,328 4% 18% 261,511 250,328 4% 18%

U.S.A. 63,787 27,864 129% 129% 63,787 27,864 129% 129%

Northern Europe 35,620 12,718 180% 80% 35,620 12,718 180% 80%

Mediterranean 72,669 81,214 (11%) (3%) 72,669 81,214 (11%) (3%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean 147,872 186,822 (21%) (13%) 147,872 186,822 (21%) (13%)

Asia 37,152 25,912 43% 42% 37,152 25,912 43% 42%

Others and intercompany eliminations (50,076) (49,882) (0%) (15%) (50,076) (49,882) (0%) (15%)

TOTAL 568,535 534,976 6% 14% 568,535 534,976 6% 14%

OPERATING EBITDA MARGIN

Mexico 34.2% 34.0% 34.2% 34.0%

U.S.A. 7.4% 3.5% 7.4% 3.5%

Northern Europe 5.1% 1.4% 5.1% 1.4%

Mediterranean 19.4% 19.7% 19.4% 19.7%

South, Central America and the Caribbean 31.6% 34.7% 31.6% 34.7%

Asia 22.6% 17.7% 22.6% 17.7%

TOTAL 16.7% 14.9% 16.7% 14.9%

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Operating results

Volume Summary

Consolidated volume summary

Cement and aggregates: Thousands of metric tons.

Ready-mix: Thousands of cubic meters.

January—March First Quarter

2015 2014 % Var. 2015 2014 % Var.

Consolidated cement volume 1 16,185 15,629 4% 16,185 15,629 4%

Consolidated ready-mix volume 12,842 12,739 1% 12,842 12,739 1%

Consolidated aggregates volume 34,860 37,630 (7%) 34,860 37,630 (7%)

Per-country volume summary

January—March First Quarter First Quarter 2015 Vs.

DOMESTIC GRAY CEMENT VOLUME 2015 Vs. 2014 2015 Vs. 2014 Fourth Quarter 2014

Mexico 13% 13% (0%)

U.S.A. 0% 0% (11%)

Northern Europe 2% 2% (25%)

Mediterranean (4%) (4%) (0%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean (5%) (5%) (6%)

Asia 16% 16% 10%

READY-MIX VOLUME

Mexico 9% 9% (5%)

U.S.A. 15% 15% 4%

Northern Europe (15%) (15%) (27%)

Mediterranean 2% 2% (1%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean 3% 3% (3%)

Asia (7%) (7%) (7%)

AGGREGATES VOLUME

Mexico 7% 7% (11%)

U.S.A. 3% 3% 2%

Northern Europe (19%) (19%) (33%)

Mediterranean (16%) (16%) (5%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean 5% 5% (5%)

Asia (49%) (49%) 9%

1 Consolidated cement volume includes domestic and export volume of gray cement, white cement, special cement, mortar and clinker.

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Price Summary

Variation in U.S. Dollars

January—March First Quarter First Quarter 2015 Vs.

DOMESTIC GRAY CEMENT PRICE 2015 Vs. 2014 2015 Vs. 2014 Fourth Quarter 2014

Mexico (8%) (8%) (3%)

U.S.A. 9% 9% 2%

Northern Europe (*) (14%) (14%) (2%)

Mediterranean (*) (5%) (5%) (9%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) (11%) (11%) (4%)

Asia (*) 4% 4% 1%

READY-MIX PRICE

Mexico (7%) (7%) (5%)

U.S.A. 7% 7% 2%

Northern Europe (*) (15%) (15%) (3%)

Mediterranean (*) (10%) (10%) (3%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) (11%) (11%) (5%)

Asia (*) (6%) (6%) (6%)

AGGREGATES PRICE

Mexico (4%) (4%) (3%)

U.S.A. 3% 3% (1%)

Northern Europe (*) (4%) (4%) 8%

Mediterranean (*) (9%) (9%) (1%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) (14%) (14%) (9%)

Asia (*) (18%) (18%) (5%)

Variation in Local Currency

January—March First Quarter First Quarter 2015 Vs.

DOMESTIC GRAY CEMENT PRICE 2015 Vs. 2014 2015 Vs. 2014 Fourth Quarter 2014

Mexico 5% 5% 4%

U.S.A. 9% 9% 2%

Northern Europe (*) 2% 2% 5%

Mediterranean (*) 8% 8% (2%)

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) (1%) (1%) 1%

Asia (*) 2% 2% 0%

READY-MIX PRICE

Mexico 6% 6% 2%

U.S.A. 7% 7% 2%

Northern Europe (*) 2% 2% 6%

Mediterranean (*) 1% 1% 1%

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) 2% 2% 2%

Asia (*) 3% 3% 1%

AGGREGATES PRICE

Mexico 9% 9% 4%

U.S.A. 3% 3% (1%)

Northern Europe (*) 12% 12% 17%

Mediterranean (*) 4% 4% 2%

South, Central America and the Caribbean (*) 0% 0% (1%)

Asia (*) (14%) (14%) (2%)

(*) Volume weighted-average price.

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Other activities

CEMEX announced exercise of US$200 million of Note Purchase Contracts underlying its Contingent Convertible Units and issuance of New Convertible Notes

On March 11, 2015, CEMEX announced the exercise of U.S. $200 million of Note Purchase Contracts underlying the Contingent Convertible Units issued by CEMEX on October 3, 2014 (the “Contingent Convertible Units”). As a result of the exercise, CEMEX issued on March 13, 2015,

US$200 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible

Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “New Convertible Notes”) to the holders of the Contingent Convertible Units in respect of which Note Purchase Contracts have been exercised, in exchange for a cash payment of US$200 million.

The proceeds of the issuance of the New Convertible Notes were used to finance, in part, the payment at maturity of CEMEX’s 4.875% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2015 (the “2015 Existing Convertible Notes”).

On March 25, 2015, CEMEX announced that the interest rate of its US$200 million in aggregate principal amount of the New Convertible Notes is 3.720% and the initial conversion rate of the New Convertible

Notes is 80.7735 of CEMEX’s American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) per US$1,000 principal amount of the New Convertible Notes.

CEMEX announced pricing of €550 million and US$750 million in Senior Secured Notes

On February 26, 2015, CEMEX announced the pricing of €550 million of its 4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 denominated in Euros (the “Euro Notes”) and US$750 million of its 6.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 denominated in U.S. Dollars (the “U.S. Dollar Notes”).

The Euro Notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 4.375% and mature on March 5, 2023. The Euro Notes were issued at par and will be callable commencing on March 5, 2019. The U.S. Dollar Notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 6.125% and mature on May 5, 2025. The U.S. Dollar Notes were issued at a price of 99.980% of face value and will be callable commencing on May 5, 2020. The closing of the offerings occurred on March 5, 2015.

CEMEX intends to use the net proceeds from the offerings of the Euro Notes and the U.S. Dollar Notes to fund the redemption and/or repurchase of (i) the Floating Rate Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the “September 2015 Floating Rate U.S. Dollar Notes”), issued by CEMEX, (ii) the 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 (the “January 2018 U.S. Dollar Notes”), issued by CEMEX, and/or (iii) the 9.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 (the “May 2020 U.S. Dollar Notes”), issued by CEMEX España, S.A., acting through its Luxembourg Branch, and the remainder, if any, for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of indebtedness under CEMEX’s Credit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”), CEMEX’s Facilities Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2012, as amended (the “Facilities Agreement”), and/or other indebtedness, all in accordance with the Credit Agreement and the Facilities Agreement.

The Euro Notes and the U.S. Dollar Notes will share in the collateral pledged for the benefit of the lenders under the Credit Agreement, the Facilities Agreement and other secured obligations having the benefit of such collateral, and will be guaranteed by CEMEX México, S.A. de C.V., CEMEX Concretos, S.A. de C.V., Empresas Tolteca de México, S.A. de C.V., New Sunward Holding B.V., CEMEX España, S.A., Cemex Asia B.V., CEMEX Corp., CEMEX Finance LLC, Cemex Egyptian Investments B.V., Cemex Egyptian Investments II B.V., CEMEX France Gestion (S.A.S.), Cemex Research Group AG, Cemex Shipping B.V. and CEMEX UK.

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CEMEX creates “CEMEX Energia”

On February 19, 2015, CEMEX announced the creation of CEMEX Energia, an energy division seeking to develop a portfolio of power projects in Mexico. CEMEX Energia envisions advancing development opportunities with no significant capital commitments and expects to build a portfolio that aims to supply about 3% to 5% of Mexico´s electricity needs over the next 5 years. The first milestone achieved by CEMEX Energia was the signing of a joint venture with Pattern Development, a partner backed by Riverstone, with strong and proven development expertise that will help to put together a pipeline of renewable energy projects in Mexico and share the development costs, with the objective of creating significant development value. CEMEX Energia will have the option to take minority equity stakes in the energy projects developed by the joint venture. CEMEX will not consolidate any projects from this joint venture and any debt incurred to fund such projects will have no recourse to CEMEX. CEMEX expects to contribute approximately US$30 million into CEMEX Energia over the next 5 years.

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Other information

Mexican Tax Reform 2010 and 2014

In November 2009, Mexico approved amendments to the income tax law, which became effective on January 1, 2010. Such amendments modified the tax consolidation regime by requiring entities to determine income taxes as if the tax consolidation provisions did not exist from 1999 onward, specifically turning into taxable items: a) the difference between the sum of the equity of the controlled entities for tax purposes and the equity of the consolidated entity for tax purposes; b) dividends from the controlled entities for tax purposes to CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.; and c) other transactions that represented the transfer of resources between the companies included in the tax consolidation. In December 2010, pursuant to miscellaneous rules, the tax authority in Mexico granted the option to defer the calculation and payment of the income tax over the difference in equity explained above, until the subsidiary is disposed of or CEMEX eliminates the tax consolidation. Tax liabilities associated with the tax loss carryforwards used in the tax consolidation of the Mexican subsidiaries are not offset with deferred tax assets in the balance sheet. The realization of these tax assets is subject to the generation of future tax earnings in the controlled subsidiaries that generated the tax loss carryforwards in the past.

In addition, in connection with new amendments to the income tax law in Mexico approved in December 2013 and effective beginning January 1, 2014, the tax consolidation regime in effect until December 31, 2013, was replaced prospectively by a new integration regime, to which CEMEX will not apply, resulting in that beginning in 2014, each Mexican entity will determine its income taxes based solely in its individual results, and a period of up to 10 years has been established for the settlement of the liability for income taxes related to the tax consolidation regime accrued until December 31, 2013, amount which considering the new rules issued for the disconnection of the tax consolidation regime amounted to approximately US$1,901 million, based on an exchange rate of Ps13.05 to US$1.00 as of December 31, 2013.

Changes in the Parent Company’s tax payable associated with the tax consolidation in Mexico in 2014 were as follows (approximate US$ Millions):

2014

Balance at the beginning of the period $1,683*

Restatement for the period $65

Payments during the period ($294)

Balance at the end of the period $1,454

*Based on an exchange rate of Ps14.74 to US$1.00 as of December

31,2014

As of December 31, 2014, the estimated payment schedule of taxes

payable resulting from these changes in the tax consolidation regime in

Mexico were as follows (approximate amounts in millions of US dollars):

2015 $350 **

2016 $293

2017 $291

2018 $215

2019 and thereafter $305

$1,454

** In March 2015, we paid US$100 million out of this amount. The rest will be paid in April 2015

Antitrust Cartel Litigation in Germany

Regarding this matters, on February 18, 2015, the Court of Appeals in

Düsseldorf fully rejected Cartel Damages Claims, S.A.’s (“CDC”) appeal and maintained the first instance decision. The Court of Appeals in Düsseldorf expressly did not admit a second appeal against this decision which could have been challenged by CDC by filing a complaint within one month after service of the written decision. CDC did not file a complaint against the decision and, therefore, as of March 31, 2015, the Court of Appeals decision is final and binding.

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Antitrust Case in Ohio.

On October 2013, a nonstructural steel manufacturing joint venture in which CEMEX, Inc. has an indirect majority interest, other nonstructural steel manufacturers, and related associations were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in Ohio State Court alleging a conspiracy among the defendants to adopt sham industry standards with a goal to exclude the plaintiffs’ products from the market. The proceedings are in the discovery stage. While we continue to vigorously deny any claims, it is unclear if any adverse decision against the joint venture in this litigation would be made or if such decision would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.

Antitrust Investigation in Colombia

Regarding this matter, as of March 31, 2015, the non-binding report prepared by the Superintendent Delegate for Competition Protection has not been issued. A decision by the Colombian Superintendency of Industry and Commerce on this matter is expected during the remainder of 2015.

Capped Calls

In relation to the capped calls purchased by CEMEX with proceeds of its subordinated convertibles notes issued in March 2011 and due in March 2016, during April of 2015 we amended a portion of the capped calls with the purpose of unwinding the position. As a result, on April 24 CEMEX will receive US$17 million in cash, equivalent to 14.6% of the total notional amount of such capped call.

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Definitions of terms and disclosures

Methodology for translation, consolidation, and presentation of results

Under IFRS, beginning January 1, 2008, CEMEX translates the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries using exchange rates at the reporting date for the balance sheet and the exchange rates at the end of each month for the income statement. CEMEX reports its consolidated results in Mexican pesos.

For the reader’s convenience, beginning June 30, 2008, US dollar amounts for the consolidated entity are calculated by converting the nominal Mexican peso amounts at the end of each quarter using the average MXN/US$ exchange rate for each quarter. The exchange rates used to convert results for the first quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2014 are 15.07 and 13.22 Mexican pesos per US dollar, respectively.

Per-country/region figures are presented in US dollars for the reader’s convenience. Figures presented in US dollars for Mexico, as of March 31, 2015, and March 31, 2014, can be converted into their original local currency amount by multiplying the US-dollar figure by the corresponding average exchange rates for 2015 and 2014, provided below.

Breakdown of regions

Northern Europe includes operations in Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, and the United Kingdom, as well as trading operations in several Nordic countries. The Mediterranean region includes operations in Croatia, Egypt, Israel, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.

The South, Central America and the Caribbean region includes

CEMEX’s operations in Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa

Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Puerto Rico, as well as trading operations in the Caribbean region.

The Asia region includes operations in Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Free cash flow equals operating EBITDA minus net interest expense, maintenance and strategic capital expenditures, change in working capital, taxes paid, and other cash items (net other expenses less proceeds from the disposal of obsolete and/or substantially depleted operating fixed assets that are no longer in operation and coupon payments on our perpetual notes).

Maintenance capital expenditures investments incurred for the purpose of ensuring the company’s operational continuity. These include capital expenditures on projects required to replace obsolete assets or maintain current operational levels, and mandatory capital expenditures, which are projects required to comply with governmental regulations or company policies.

Net debt equals total debt (debt plus convertible bonds and financial leases) minus cash and cash equivalents.

Operating EBITDA equals operating earnings before other expenses, net, plus depreciation and operating amortization. pp equals percentage points Prices all references to pricing initiatives, price increases or decreases, refer to our prices for our products Strategic capital expenditures investments incurred with the purpose of increasing the company’s profitability. These include capital expenditures on projects designed to increase profitability by expanding capacity, and margin improvement capital expenditures, which are projects designed to increase profitability by reducing costs.

Working capital equals operating accounts receivable (including other current assets received as payment in kind) plus historical inventories minus operating payables.

Earnings per ADS

The number of average ADSs outstanding used for the calculation of earnings per ADS was 1,322.9 million for the first quarter of 2015; 1,322.9 million for year?to?date 2015; 1,279.3 million for the first quarter of 2014; and 1,279.3 million for year?to?date 2014.

According to the IAS 33 Earnings per share, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is determined considering the number of days during the accounting period in which the shares have been outstanding, including shares derived from corporate events that have modified the stockholder’s equity structure during the period, such as increases in the number of shares by a public offering and the distribution of shares from stock dividends or recapitalizations of retained earnings and the potential diluted shares (Stock options, Restricted Stock Options and Mandatory Convertible Shares). The shares issued as a result of share dividends, recapitalizations and potential diluted shares are considered as issued at the beginning of the period.

Definition of terms

Exchange rates January—March First Quarter First Quarter

2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014

Average Average Average Average End of period End of period

Mexican peso 15.07 13.22 15.07 13.22 15.27 13.06

Euro 0.9021 0.731 0.9021 0.731 0.9313 0.7259

British pound 0.662 0.6018 0.662 0.6018 0.6743 0.5999

Amounts provided in units of local currency per US dollar.

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