Industrie: Holcim übernimmt Gipsfaserplatten-Hersteller Fermacell
Der Schweizer Baustoffkonzern übernimmt das Düsseldorfer Unternehmen für 840 Millionen Euro. Für den Verkäufer James Hardie ist es ein Abschied aus Europa.
Düsseldorf - Swiss construction materials conglomerate Holcim announced on Thursday evening that it has acquired the manufacturer of gypsum fiber panels, Fermacell, for 840 million euros. The agreement with the current owner, James Hardie Industries, has been signed, according to the company.
Fermacell, headquartered in Düsseldorf, employs over 1000 people across six production sites and anticipates a revenue of approximately 430 million euros in 2026. Holcim aims to expand its range of wall, floor, and fire protection solutions in Europe through this acquisition.
The takeover is expected to positively impact Holcim's earnings per share starting from the first year and be finalized in the first half of 2027, provided the relevant authorities approve. For Irish James Hardie, the sale represents a withdrawal from Europe. The fiber cement producer intends to focus more on North America in the future after investors criticized the $8.75 billion acquisition of the US construction materials company AZEK last year.
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