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Hito en el sector de materiales de construcción: Pérez-Llorca coordina la escisión y venta de plantas de Cemex Colombia

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Milestone in the construction materials sector: Pérez-Llorca coordinates the spin-off and sale of Cemex Colombia plants

16/03/2026

Pérez-Llorca Colombia has advised Cemex Colombia S.A. on the negotiation and execution of the agreement for the sale of a significant portion of its cement, concrete, and additives business in Colombia to Holcim Ltd. for approximately US$485 million. Closing of the transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

In the context of Cemex’s global strategic reorganization, aimed at optimizing its asset portfolio, Cemex Colombia S.A. reached an agreement with Holcim Ltd. for the sale of a cement plant (Caracolito), a grinding mill (Santa Rosa), and a portfolio of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, mortar, and admixture plants for a purchase price of US$485 million,, positioning it as one of the most significant M&A transactions in Colombia’s construction materials sector in recent years. The transaction with Holcim is currently expected to close at the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

Pérez-Llorca acted as legal counsel to Cemex Colombia in the structuring and negotiation of the transaction. This included advising on a partial spin-off of Cemex, the negotiation of the share purchase agreement, and the preparation and negotiation of several ancillary agreements, including a transitional services agreement, various lease agreements, and energy supply contracts, among others.

Team:

Juan David Quintero Sánchez – Partner

Daniela Romero Castellanos – Senior Associate

Tobías Kalnay – Senior Associate

Andrés Pulido Matallana – Associate

Bernardo Cárdenas de Bedout Jr. Associate

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