Kenya: ARM Cement has signed a deal to sell its business in Kenya to the National Cement Company for US$50m. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals, according to the Business Standard newspaper. ARM Cement also has operations in Tanzania, Rwanda and some interests, in the form of unexploited mineral deposits, in South Africa.
“This transaction is in line with National Cement’s growth strategy in Kenya to position itself as the leading cement manufacturer in the region. The industry is poised for growth and we are excited about the prospects for this next chapter of our business. We will endeavor to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders including the employees, customers, and suppliers in the overall interest of Kenya,” said Narendra Raval, chairman of National Cement.
The cement producer was placed under administration in August 2018. In late 2018 Oman’s Raysut Cement said it planned to buy ARM Cement as part of its expansion plans. Nigeria’s Dangote Cement was also linked to a potential purchase of the company.