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CEMEX and Venezuela sign agreement on compensation for nationalization of CEMEX Venezuela

Monterrey, Mexico. December 1, 2011

CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) is pleased to report that it has reached an agreement, through its Dutch subsidiaries, with the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its public entity Corporación Socialista del Cemento, S.A. contemplating the payment to CEMEX of US$600 million as compensation for the nationalization of CEMEX Venezuela, S.A.C.A. (“CEMEX Venezuela”). Additionally, the agreement contemplates the cancellation of US$154 million of accounts payable by CEMEX subsidiaries to CEMEX Venezuela.

Compensation will be paid US$240 million in cash and US$360 million in various negotiable securities issued by Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”).

The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Corporación Socialista del Cemento, S.A., and CEMEX are pleased with the resolution of this dispute and look forward to further the relationship between Venezuela and Mexico.

CEMEX is grateful for the support received from the Presidents and Chancellors of Mexico and Venezuela in this matter.

CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries throughout the world. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry solutions and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable future.

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