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Bagged cement

Article Abstract:

The cement industry in Asia has seen a number of acquisitions as foreign companies have moved in. The main six cement companies world wide are likely to have acquired most of the industry in Asia in the few years from 1999. There is concern that unless acquisitions are made, cement producers will have to compete against local producers which sell more cheaply. South East Asia has accounted for the bulk of the acquisitions, with South Korea seen as less attractive due to the maturity of its economy and transportation subsidies helping domestic producers.

Asia

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Concrete trouble

Article Abstract:

The French investment bank Paribas discovered that Ciments Francais S.A. had lost money on foreign put-and-call operations after the bank had sold its stake in the cement company to Italcimenti S.p.A. Paribas agreed to discount its price by FFr500 million.

Security brokers and dealers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Italcementi S.p.A., Ciments Francais S.A.

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The Cemex way

Article Abstract:

The way that Cemex has used e-business is examined in detail as a success story. Cemex developed an IT strategy which has been helpful with its expansion abroad.

Management, Cemex S.A. de C.V.

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