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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Form 20-F  x     Form 40-F  ¨

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Contents

 

1.	Press release of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX), dated May 26, 2016, announcing that it has closed the sale of its operations in Bangladesh and Thailand to SIAM CITY CEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED.

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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:		May 26, 2016				By:		/s/ Rafael Garza
								Name:		Rafael Garza
								Title:		Chief Comptroller

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT NO.		DESCRIPTION
1.		Press release of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX), dated May 26, 2016, announcing that it has closed the sale of its operations in Bangladesh and Thailand to SIAM CITY CEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED.

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 Lucy Rodriguez +1(212) 317-6007 ir@cemex.com

 

CEMEX CLOSES BANGLADESH AND THAILAND TRANSACTION

MONTERREY, MEXICO. MAY 26, 2016. – 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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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 project herein described to be materially different from those expressed or implied in this release. 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.