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 May, 2016
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 of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX), dated May 2, 2016, announcing that it has reached an agreement in principle for the sale of certain assets in the U.S. to Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. |
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: | May 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Rafael Garza | |||||||||
| Name: | Rafael Garza | |||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Comptroller | |||||||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION | |
| 1. | Press release of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX), dated May 2, 2016, announcing that it has reached an agreement in principle for the sale of certain assets in the U.S. to Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. | |
Exhibit 1
| Media Relations Jorge Perez +52(81) 8888-4334 mr@cemex.com |
Investor Relations Eduardo Rendon +52(81) 8888-4256 ir@cemex.com |
Analyst Relations Lucy Rodriguez +1(212) 317-6007 ir@cemex.com |
CEMEX TO DIVEST CERTAIN ASSETS IN THE U.S.
MONTERREY, MEXICO. MAY 2, 2016 – CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle for the sale of certain assets in the U.S. to Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. (“GCC”) for U.S.$400 million.
The assets, which would be sold to a U.S. affiliate of GCC, mainly consist of CEMEX’s cement plants in Odessa, Texas and Lyons, Colorado, three cement terminals and the building materials business in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Closing of this transaction is subject to final binding agreements being signed as well as to the fulfillment of various conditions precedent, mainly confirmatory due diligence and approvals from competition authorities, among others. We currently expect to finalize this transaction before the end of 2016.
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.
For more information on CEMEX, please visit: www.cemex.com
For more information on GCC, please visit: www.gcc.com
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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 or the transaction herein described to be materially different from those expressed or implied in this release, including not reaching final binding agreement or not satisfying all closing conditions. 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. CEMEX is not responsible for the content of any third-party website or webpage referenced to or accessible through this press release.