# AEV signs exclusivity pact to acquire Lafarge Philippines cement ops

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. signed a nonbinding exclusivity agreement with partner CRH Plc to potentially acquire the majority of Lafarge Republic Inc. and related companies, including four Luzon-based cement plants.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Luzon (Bulacan, Norzagaray, Teresa, Batangas), Cebu, Philippines
- Status: announced
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [CRH](https://endata.com/companies/15142.md) (partner)
- [Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/15774.md) (acquirer)
- [Lafarge Republic Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/15775.md) (target)
- [Lafarge S.A.](https://endata.com/companies/15776.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [businessmirror.com.ph](https://businessmirror.com.ph/2015/05/15/aev-signs-pact-to-possibly-acquire-lafarges-local-cement-operations/), 2026-11-04: "We are very pleased with the prospect of entering this new business, which is a solid opportunity that will support our thrust to develop infrastructure as one of our core businesses."

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