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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report: June 15, 2004
CEMEX, S.A. de C.V.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
CEMEX Corp.
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(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
United Mexican States
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(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Av. Ricardo Margain Zozaya #325, Colonia del Valle Campestre
Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 66265
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes ____ No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
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Contents
1. Press release issued by CEMEX, S.A. de C.V., dated June 9, 2004,
regarding an agreement to build a new cement import terminal in
California (attached hereto as exhibit 1).
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
CEMEX, S.A. de C.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CEMEX, S.A. de C.V.
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(Registrant)
Date: June 14, 2004 By: /s/ Rafael Garza
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Name: Rafael Garza
Title: Chief Comptroller
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1 Press release issued by CEMEX, S.A. de C.V., dated
June 9, 2004, regarding an agreement to build a new
cement import terminal in California.
EXHIBIT 1
[CEMEX GRAPHIC OMITTED]
Building the future (TM)
CEMEX U.S. OPERATIONS TO ADD ONE MILLION METRIC TONS OF CEMENT
CAPACITY IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
HOUSTON, TEXAS, June 09, 2004 - CEMEX (NYSE: CX) announced today that its
United States subsidiary CEMEX, Inc. has reached an agreement with Levin
Enterprises to build a one million metric ton Portland cement import terminal
in Richmond, CA. This state of the art terminal will enable CEMEX Inc. to meet
the needs of a growing construction market in Richmond, CA. and the
surrounding areas.
"We continue to strategically enhance our cement portfolio. This new
terminal will increase the flexibility of our existing distribution system,
enabling us to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding markets in the West
Coast," said Gilberto Perez, president of CEMEX's U.S. operations.
Construction of the terminal will take place in two phases. Phase I will
consist of a 500K metric ton per year rail terminal that will meet the
immediate needs of the market. Phase II will consist of the construction of a
one million metric ton import terminal. Phase I is expected to be operational
by 1st quarter of 2005.
CEMEX, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, is one of the leading global
cement producers and the world's leading marketer of cement and ready-mix
products. CEMEX is the largest cement producer in North America and the
largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of cement with 13 cement plants and
52 land and marine terminals serving 30 states. CEMEX also operates 86
ready-mix plants and 23 aggregate facilities in the United States.
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Media Contact: Marianne Gooch
Houston Direct: 713-722-6058
Media Contact: Jorge Perez
Monterrey Direct: (52 81) 8888-4334
Investor Relations: Abraham Rodriguez
Direct: (52 81) 8888-4262
Analyst Relations: Ricardo Sales
Direct: (212) 317-6008
"This press release contains forward-looking statements, which CEMEX has based
on its current expectations and projections about future events based upon
knowledge of facts as of the date of this press release and its assumptions
about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to various
risks and uncertainties that may be outside CEMEX's control. CEMEX has no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press
release should be read in conjunction with the Company's 2003 Annual Report on
Form 20-F."