Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. Announces Consolidated Results for Third Quarter 2024
Financial Performance: Cementos Pacasmayo reported a 19.9% increase in consolidated EBITDA for Q3 2024, reaching S/154.6 million, driven by operational efficiencies and favorable raw material costs, despite a 4.4% decrease in sales volume of cement, concrete, and precast materials.
Market Position: The company continues to lead the cement sector in Peru for nine consecutive years and has been recognized in the Top 10 of Merco's business and leadership ranking for the second year.
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Ownership Change Announcement: Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. stock surged after Holcim Ltd. agreed to acquire its controlling shareholder, Inversiones Aspi S.A., for an enterprise valuation of approximately 5.1 billion Peruvian soles (~$1.4 billion).
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, Cementos Pacasmayo shares rose by nearly 49%, reaching a new 52-week high, as investors anticipated the benefits of the acquisition and the backing of a major global cement company.
Future Growth Potential: Company executives highlighted that the deal rewards long-term shareholders and positions Cementos Pacasmayo for accelerated growth, creating new opportunities for employees and expanding its international presence.
Regulatory Approval Process: The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, with expectations for the process to conclude in the first half of 2026, assuming customary reviews proceed smoothly.

U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks declined, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 100 points on Tuesday.
Cementos Pacasmayo Surge: Shares of Cementos Pacasmayo SAA rose 47.4% to $10.30 after Holcim agreed to purchase a majority stake in its parent company.
Notable Stock Gains: Several companies saw significant stock increases, including Rezolve AI PLC (23.7%), Emerald Holding Inc (17%), and Tilray Brands Inc (15%).
Strategic Moves and Buybacks: Sezzle Inc announced a $100 million stock buyback, while Emerald Holding is reviewing strategic options following acquisition inquiries.
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks traded mostly lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 50 points, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also experienced slight declines. Information technology shares rose by 0.1%, but energy stocks dropped by 1.8%.
Job Market Update: The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, slightly above expectations but still below healthy job creation levels. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, marking the highest since September 2021.
Equities Trading Highlights: SRx Health Solutions saw a significant increase in shares by 117% after an acquisition announcement, while Zynex Inc shares plummeted 59% due to entering Chapter 11 restructuring.
Global Market Trends: European and Asian markets closed lower, with notable declines in major indices like Japan's Nikkei and Spain's IBEX 35. In commodities, oil prices fell by 1.9%, while gold saw a slight increase.
Zacks Rank Upgrade: Pacasmayo (CPAC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on rising earnings estimates, which are crucial for stock price movements.
Earnings Estimate Revisions: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Pacasmayo has increased by 14.5% over the past three months, reflecting analysts' growing confidence in the company's earnings potential.
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Market Positioning: Being in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks suggests that Pacasmayo is well-positioned for potential market-beating returns, supported by its improving business fundamentals.

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