# PPC and AfriSam enter merger talks

PPC and AfriSam Group have entered into formal discussions to assess a potential merger, aiming to create a stronger South African-owned cement producer. The talks are at an early stage and require regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-02-13
- Where: South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: cement, construction materials
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [PPC Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/22158.md)
- [AfriSam Group Limited](https://endata.com/companies/22159.md) (target)

## Sources

- [transformsa.co.za](https://transformsa.co.za/2017/02/ppc-and-afrisam-merger-to-boost-transformation-in-construction-industry/), 2017-02-13: "PPC and AfriSam have independently concluded that current market circumstances warrant entering into formal discussions to consider a merger."

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