CRH plc (ISE:CRG) acquired CEMEX Island Aggregates Limited from CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX) on December 20, 2012. CRH invested a toatal of €119 million in Europe in the second half of 2012 comprised two acquisitions and an investment by its materials business, together with a single acquisition in its products activities and the completion of two acquisitions by Europe distribution. Athelera Europe Limited acted as financial advisor for CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.

CRH plc (ISE:CRG) completed the acquisition of CEMEX Island Aggregates Limited from CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX) on December 20, 2012.