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December 29, 2021

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador with Cementos Progreso Holdings, S.L., through its subsidiaries, for a total consideration of approximately US$335 million. This transaction further advances the goal under CEMEX´s strategic plan, Operation Resilience, to optimize its global portfolio.

The divested assets consist of 1 fully integrated cement plant, 1 grinding station, 7 ready-mix plants, 1 aggregate quarry and 1 distribution center in Costa Rica, and 1 distribution center in El Salvador.

“This transaction allows us to progress in our portfolio rebalancing objectives, while redeploying resources to fund our growth investments and further deleveraging,” said Fernando A. Gonzalez, CEO of CEMEX.

Subject to satisfaction of closing conditions in Costa Rica and El Salvador, including approvals by competition authorities, CEMEX currently expects to finalize this transaction during the first half of 2022.

Proceeds from this divestment are expected to be used to fund the company’s bolt-on investment growth strategy in its key markets, reduce debt and other corporate purposes.

About Cementos Progreso Holdings, S.L.
Cementos Progreso Holdings, S.L. is the leading regional cement and building materials company for the construction industry across five countries in Latin America. Since it was established in 1899, it characterizes for operating under strict legal compliance and ethical values instituted by its founder Carlos F. Novella. For more information, please visit: www.progreso.com

About CEMEX
CEMEX is a global construction materials company that is building a better future through sustainable products and solutions. CEMEX is committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. CEMEX is at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and is pioneering ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in its operations with the use of new technologies. CEMEX offers cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanization solutions in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience, enabled by digital technologies. For more information, please visit: www.cemex.com

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