6-K

 

 

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 November, 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 November 18, 2016, announcing that it has closed 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:    November 18, 2016     By:            /s/ Rafael Garza
                Name:  Rafael Garza
                Title:    Chief Comptroller


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1.    Press release of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX), dated November 18, 2016, announcing that it has closed the sale of certain assets in the U.S. to Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V.
EX-1

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

 

LOGO

CEMEX AND GCC CLOSE THE SALE OF CERTAIN ASSETS IN THE U.S.

MONTERREY, MEXICO, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 – CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it has closed the sale of certain assets in the U.S. to Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V. (“GCC”) for approximately U.S.$306 million.

The proceeds obtained from this transaction will be used mainly for debt reduction and for general corporate purposes.

The assets sold by an affiliate of CEMEX in the U.S. to an affiliate of GCC in the U.S. consist of CEMEX’s cement plant in Odessa, Texas, two cement terminals and the building materials business in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Citigroup acted as financial advisor to CEMEX in this transaction.

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 satisfying all customary 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.