Lafarge
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Lafarge shareholders’ positive response to offer paves the way towards completion of merger
Company signs agreement to acquire 14% interest from private equity firm for €270 million
Proposed merger enters last stage as Holcim launch public exchange offer for all Lafarge shares
Future Executive Committee finalized and binding agreement entered into with CRH on sale of assets
Companies to shed 500 central function jobs worldwide in preparation for proposed merger
Proposed merger of equals receives overwhelming support from Holcim shareholders
Companies sign agreement to commercialize technology for low-carbon precast concrete
Irish group receives European Commission approval to acquire Lafarge and Holcim divestment assets
Companies agree to new share exchange ratio and appointment of new CEO of the combined business
Swiss firm rejects existing merger agreement and proposes renegotiation of terms with French rival
Companies report solid operating results on like-for-like basis for year ended 31 December 2014
Agreement to acquire 45% stake held by SOCAM Development, subject to completion of merger with Holcim
European Commission provides clearance for proposed merger of the two companies
Companies formally notify the European Commission of their proposed merger of equals
Sale of Russian operations frees cash to enhance group’s quarrying and construction materials arm