# CSN Cimentos acquires LafargeHolcim Brasil approved by CADE

The Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) approved without restrictions the acquisition of LafargeHolcim (Brasil) S.A. by CSN Cimentos S.A., a subsidiary of Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN). The acquisition adds 10.3 million tons per year of cement production capacity.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-08-17
- Where: Brazil, Brazil
- Value: $1.00B
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 10.3 million tons per year
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional](https://endata.com/companies/15067.md) (partner)
- [Holcim](https://endata.com/companies/15354.md) (partner)
- [CSN Cimentos](https://endata.com/companies/15459.md) (acquirer)
- [LafargeHolcim (Brasil)](https://endata.com/companies/57653.md) (target)
- [Grupo Holcim](https://endata.com/companies/64827.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [ri.csn.com.br](https://ri.csn.com.br/en/noticia/lafargeholcims-aquisition-approval/), 2022-08-18: "the Administrative Court of the Administrative Council of Economic Defense (“CADE”), approved in its 201st ordinary trial session, on this date, without restrictions, the acquisition operation of LafargeHolcim (Brasil) S.A. (“Lafarge”) by the Company’s subsidiary, CSN Cimentos S.A."
- [gov.br](https://www.gov.br/cade/en/matters/news/tribunal-of-cade-unconditionally-clears-csn-cimentos-acquisition-of-lafargeholcim), 2022-08-19: "The Tribunal unanimously decided to clear the transaction unconditionally."
- [in.marketscreener.com](https://in.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HOLCIM-LTD-2956274/news/CSN-Cimentos-S-A-completed-the-acquisition-of-LafargeHolcim-S-A-from-Holcim-Ltd-41760428/), 2022-09-07: "This divestment strengthens Holcim's balance sheet, significantly reducing its debt ratio."

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