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 February, 2017

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 February 10, 2017, announcing that one of its subsidiaries in the U.S. has closed the divestment of its Fairborn, Ohio cement plant and cement terminal in the U.S.

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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:		February 10, 2017				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 February 10, 2017, announcing that one of its subsidiaries in the U.S. has closed the divestment of its Fairborn, Ohio cement plant and cement terminal in the U.S.

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 AND EAGLE FINALIZE SALE

OF FAIRBORN CEMENT PLANT IN U.S.

MONTERREY, MEXICO, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 – Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that one of its subsidiaries in the U.S. has closed the divestment of its Fairborn, Ohio cement plant and cement terminal in Columbus, Ohio to a subsidiary of Eagle Materials, Inc. for approximately U.S.$400 million.

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

Bank of America Merrill Lynch 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. 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

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This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release.