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Lafarge Becomes Leader in the Indian Ready-Mix Concrete Market with L&T Concrete Acquisition(15/05/2008)
The readymix concrete market is still in an early stage of its development in India, but offers strong growth and value creation potential. The Indian construction market is developing to meet significant demand for new housing, urbanization and infrastructure. Lafarge has announced the acquisition of L&T Concrete for an enterprise value of 226 million euros. Lafarge will be acquiring 66 highly efficient concrete plants located across India, i... [more]
Lafarge acquires Orascom Construction Industries Cement Group(19/12/2007)
The Board of Directors of Lafarge has approved the acquisition by Lafarge of Orascom Construction Industries Cement Group, and the principle of board representation for Groupe Bruxelles Lambert and Nassef Sawiris, majority shareholder with his family of Orascom Construction Industries. This transaction is expected to bring: * A leading position in the Middle East and the Mediterranean Basin * Cement capacity of 35 million tons in 200... [more]
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