GCC Strengthens U.S. Operations with Texas Aggregates Acquisition
Deal News | Jan 06, 2025 | Globenewswire
GCC, S.A.B. de C.V., a leading cement and concrete producer, has acquired three aggregate operations in Texas for approximately $100 million. This strategic move, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, adds over 4 million tons of annual production capacity and more than 50 years of high-quality reserves to GCC's holdings. The newly acquired assets bolster GCC’s market presence in Texas’s Amarillo, Midland-Odessa, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio regions, which are crucial for growth and infrastructure development. Enrique Escalante, GCC’s CEO, emphasized that these acquisitions align with the company’s strategy to expand into critical growth markets and demonstrate GCC’s continued focus on M&A initiatives aimed at generating value. Founded in 1941, GCC is a major supplier of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction services in the U.S. and Mexico, with an annual cement production capacity of 6 million metric tons. The press release also contains forward-looking statements cautioning about potential risks related to market changes, currency fluctuations, and business conditions that might impact the future outcomes.
Sectors
- Construction Materials
- Infrastructure Development
Geography
- United States – The acquisitions involve aggregates operations in Texas, expanding GCC's footprint in the U.S.
- Mexico – GCC is based in Mexico and operates as a prominent supplier of cement and concrete in both Mexico and the U.S.
Industry
- Construction Materials – This industry comprises companies that produce and supply cement, aggregates, and concrete, aligning with GCC’s core business activities.
- Infrastructure Development – The acquisition supports infrastructure growth in Texas, a key market for GCC.
Financials
- US$100 million – The acquisition price for the three aggregates operations in Texas.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. | Acquirer | Company | A leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction-related services in the U.S. and Mexico. |
Enrique Escalante | CEO | Person | The CEO of GCC, highlighting the strategic importance of the acquisitions. |