# LafargeHolcim seeks sale of South African cement unit

LafargeHolcim is planning to sell its South African operations, working with Credit Suisse to find a buyer. The sale is part of the company's portfolio streamlining.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-02-03
- Where: South Africa
- Status: rumored
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [LafargeHolcim Group](https://endata.com/companies/19905.md)
- [Credit Suisse](https://endata.com/companies/3130.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [news.bloomberglaw.com](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/lafargeholcim-is-said-to-seek-sale-of-south-african-cement-unit), 2020-02-03: "LafargeHolcim is planning to sell its South African operations as the world's largest building material maker continues to streamline its portfolio"

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