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| Cemex's sales increased 8% in the third quarter 2006  Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that consolidated net sales increased 8% in the third quarter of 2006 to US$4.65 billion. EBITDA in the third quarter of 2006 grew to US$1.11 billion, 10% more than the US$1.01 billion achieved in the third quarter of 2005. Free cash flow after maintenance capital expenditures was US$816 million, 11% more than in third quarter 2005. Sales increased in the majority of Cemex's markets due to higher cement, ready-mix, and aggregates volumes. Public infrastructure and housing continue to be the main drivers of cement and ready-mix demand in most of our markets.Operating income increased 6% during the quarter, to US$821 million in the third quarter of 2006 from US$771 million in the third quarter of last year. Cemex's consolidated cement volume increased 3%, reaching 22.3 million metric tons. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |