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Holcim seeks to consolidate Apasco S.A. stake

Swiss cement giant Holcim Ltd. has offered to buy out minority shareholders in Holcim Apasco S.A. de C.V., Mexico's second largest cement (six mills, 10 million tpy) and ready mixed (80 plants, 3.5 million yd. annual output) producer behind Cemex S.A. Prior to a buyout offer effected in January, Holcim Ltd. held a 68.9 percent stake in Apasco which, beyond Mexican operations, has interests in other Central American cement businesses. The remaining 31.1 percent stake in the company was estimated to require a $750 million investment, funded by an equity issue. The buyout offer was scheduled to close ...

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