UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
6-K
REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date
of Report: August 7, 2008
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CEMEX,
S.A.B. de C.V.
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(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its
charter)
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CEMEX
Corp.
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(Translation
of Registrant's name into English)
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United
Mexican States
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(Jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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Av.
Ricardo Margáin Zozaya #325, Colonia Valle del
Campestre
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Garza
García, Nuevo León, México 66265
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form
20-F X Form
40-F ___
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in
this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant
to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
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X
If
"Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
N/A
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Media
Relations
Jorge
Pérez
(52-81)
8888-4334
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Investor
Relations
Eduardo
Rendón
(52-81)
8888-4256
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Analyst
Relations
Luis
Garza
(52-81)
8888-4136
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CEMEX
EXPLORES SALE OF ITS AUSTRALIAN CONCRETE PIPES AND PRODUCTS ASSETS
MONTERREY, MEXICO, August 06, 2008
– CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), announced today that it is exploring
the sale of certain assets in Australia. The proceeds from the potential asset
sale will be used for debt reduction.
The
assets being considered for sale operate under the Humes brand name and consist
of 16 concrete pipes and products manufacturing facilities located throughout
Australia. Humes sold over 580,000 tonnes of product in 2007, generating
revenues of approximately A$255 million (US$234 million).
CEMEX
has mandated Merrill Lynch as its financial advisor in connection with the sales
process.
Specific
information related to the sale process in Australia can be obtained from
Merrill Lynch; Mr. Gautam Chari (+61-2-9226-5306 email:
gautam_chari@ml.com).
CEMEX
is a growing global building materials company that provides high-quality
products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50
countries throughout the world. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the
well-being of those it serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry
solutions and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable future. For
more information, visit www.cemex.com.
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This
press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are
necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors could
cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of CEMEX to be materially
different from those expressed or implied in this release, including, among
others, changes in general economic, political, governmental and business
conditions globally and in the countries in which CEMEX does business, changes
in interest rates, changes in inflation rates, changes in exchange rates, the
level of construction generally, changes in cement demand and prices, changes in
raw material and energy prices, changes in business strategy, and various other
factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary
materially from those described herein. CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or
correct the information contained in this press release.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, CEMEX, S.A.B. de
C.V. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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CEMEX,
S.A.B. de C.V.
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(Registrant)
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Date:
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August
7, 2008
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By:
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/s/
Rafael Garza
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Name:
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Rafael
Garza
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Title:
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Chief
Comptroller
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