CEMEX to Invest US$1.15 Billion Throughout 2025

CEMEX has announced plans to invest US$1.15 billion during the rest of 2025, prioritizing asset maintenance, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency. This investment strategy aims to strengthen the company’s infrastructure, modernize facilities, and enhance overall performance through key initiatives like Project Cutting Edge. With a focus on sustainable growth and disciplined capital allocation, CEMEX is also shifting toward targeted acquisitions in the United States to maximize shareholder value and drive long-term success.

These investments are expected to be incurred by the end of 2025, depending on the progress of related projects. The company says that its capital investment plan remains flexible, contingent upon market dynamics, financial performance, and available resources.

For the first quarters of 2024 and 2025, CEMEX reported capital investments of US$249 million and US$221 million, respectively, across its continuing operations. The allocation of these funds spanned multiple regions, with the United States receiving the highest share at US$104 million, followed by Mexico with US$45 million. Additional investments were distributed across EU markets including Spain, Poland, and Germany, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean — namely Colombia, Panama, and the broader Caribbean region.

The breakdown of capital expenditure highlights two primary areas of focus: US$156 million for maintenance of existing assets and US$93 million toward expansion projects such as increasing operational capacity, modernizing facilities, and integrating new technologies

CEMEX also reports an improvement in its consolidated net income, which rose from US$258 million in 1Q24 to US$742 million in the same period of 2025. The company also implemented key organizational changes and outlined a renewed strategic focus built on five pillars:

• Pursuing sustainable and profitable growth

• Enhancing operational efficiency through its flagship “Project Cutting Edge”

• Adopting disciplined capital allocation to maximize shareholder return

• Driving operational excellence, deleveraging, increased free cash flow, and improved return on capital

• Shifting growth strategy from capital-intensive investments to targeted small and mid-sized acquisitions in the United States

“Project Cutting Edge” remains CEMEX’s cornerstone cost-savings initiative. The program aims to optimize supply chains, logistics, and procurement processes by leveraging digital technologies and reconfiguring distribution networks. It also targets enhanced operational efficiency via energy and fuel mix optimization, while cutting selling, general, and administrative expenses. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to generate cash flow savings through reduced interest payments and smarter maintenance capital investments.