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Heidelberg Materials’ $600 Million Acquisition to Boost U.S. Cement Market

In a significant move to expand its presence in the United States, Heidelberg Materials, the world’s second-largest cement manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding and its subsidiaries for $600 million. This acquisition underscores the company’s aggressive strategy to strengthen its foothold in the growing U.S. market, particularly in the Southeastern U.S. and New England regions, areas identified as crucial for growth due to booming infrastructure projects and economic stimulus measures.

The deal, expected to conclude by the first quarter of 2025, will contribute approximately $60 million in EBITDA in its first operational year, with additional synergies anticipated as the integration progresses. Chris Ward, CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America, commented, “This acquisition will further enhance our cement footprint in two key U.S. regions, supporting our ongoing expansion strategy.” Heidelberg Materials’ acquisition comes as part of a broader push by both it and its larger rival Holcim to capitalise on the U.S. market’s robust construction prospects. Both companies view the U.S. as a primary area of growth, driven by sustained infrastructure activity, particularly following economic stimulus packages and public sector investment. The cement giant has previously expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the American market, which has been buoyed by a forecasted surge in construction projects in the coming years.

Despite the acquisition’s $600 million price tag, analysts have highlighted that the valuation is not particularly steep. Davy Research, in a recent note, stated that while the 10x forward EBITDA multiple could be seen as high, the U.S. cement market offers an attractive growth trajectory. In line with Heidelberg’s aggressive expansion strategy, the acquisition adds to a series of significant U.S. investments. Earlier this year, Heidelberg acquired three U.S.-based companies for $380 million, marking a year of considerable growth for the company in the region. This acquisition also marks a successful exit for Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s Spanish cement division, Inmocemento, which sold Giant Cement for a capital gain of $145 million. This sale comes shortly after Inmocemento was spun off from Slim’s broader conglomerate, FCC. With this strategic acquisition, Heidelberg Materials is positioning itself to capture greater market share in one of the world’s most lucrative cement markets, reinforcing its plans for long-term growth in North America.

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