CEMEX

The EU Commission suspects Cemex among several construction‑chemicals firms of having colluded on prices for chemicals used in cement, concrete and mortar between 2021 and 2022 to push prices up after the Covid‑19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The companies have been sent a statement of objections; investigations involve firms from France, Germany and Spain. If the allegations are confirmed, fines of up to 10 percent of global annual turnover could be imposed. » More on finanzen.net

Cemex has issued $1.5 billion of senior notes with a 5.75% coupon and maturity in 2036 in a public, syndicated offering. The bonds are unsecured and fully guaranteed by Cemex Corp.; they are callable before March 5, 2036 and provide for a change‑of‑control repurchase at 101%. Cemex intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of existing indebtedness. » More on de.investing.com

CEMEX reports a record EBITDA of $794 million in Q1 2026 (+34% year-on-year, yoy) and an EBITDA margin of 19.8%, supported by the cost-reduction program “Project Cutting Edge”, price adjustments and positive currency effects. Revenue rose to $4,019 million (+11% reported, +3% like-for-like), EBIT climbed to $453 million, while net income declined due to the absence of one-off items. Free Cash Flow turned positive and adjusted FCF conversion improved markedly, while net debt increased due to investments and shareholder distributions. CEMEX confirms its 2026 guidance with expected EBITDA growth in the high single-digit percentage range and plans further structural cost savings and portfolio adjustments (Omega acquisition, asset disposals). » More on de.investing.com