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China: Malaysia-based YTL Corporation has has sold its 100% stake in Zhejiang Hangzhou Dama Cement. The company acquired the producer in 2007. It operates a cement plant located in the Lin’an district of Zhejiang Province. Executive chair Francis Yeoh said that it chose the time to sell based on the high current valuation of the subsidiary.

Managing director Datuk Seri Michael Yeoh Sock Siong said that the disposal was aligned with the group’s focus on becoming a regional cement industry leader in Southeast Asia. He said "Dama was our first substantial foray into China’s cement industry. The vital insight and knowledge that we have gained will be used in our plans to expand our operations within Southeast Asia."