Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is a global building materials company producing, distributing, and marketing cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials. The company serves customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, providing essential materials for infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction projects. CEMEX operates cement plants, aggregate quarries, ready-mix concrete plants, and marine terminals with significant operations in Mexico, the United States, Europe, and emerging markets. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, CEMEX grew into a global cement powerhouse through aggressive international expansion and acquisitions. The company faced financial distress during the 2008-2009 financial crisis and has since focused on debt reduction, operational improvements, and portfolio optimization. CEMEX benefits from scale, vertical integration, geographic diversification, and recovery in construction markets. The company faces cyclicality tied to construction activity, cement price volatility, energy and input cost pressures, currency fluctuations, and competitive markets. CEMEX continues to invest in operational efficiency, sustainability initiatives including low-carbon products, and capitalizing on infrastructure and housing demand.