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Holcim
Coverage of Holcim in the Nexus archive.
- Cemex Sells Most of Its Colombia Business and Heads North
Cemex has sold most of its Colombia operations for $555 million, with Switzerland's Holcim acquiring the majority, including a cement plant and related assets, for $485 million.
- Why a Swiss Shareholder Could Sink China’s Bid for Brazil’s Cement Maker CSN
A Chinese company is the leading bidder for CSN's cement unit, but the transaction faces opposition from Holcim, a major shareholder of CSN, which has indicated it will not support the bid. The article highlights internal resistance to the potential acquisition by a Chinese entity.
- Holcim’s Lafarge Found Guilty Over Syria Terrorist Payments
Holcim’s Lafarge was found guilty of illegally paying Syrian terrorists. Bruno Lafont, former CEO of Lafarge SA, was also convicted in the case.