CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua, S.A.B. de C.V., or GCC, (BMV:GCC*) announces that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) today raised its long-term corporate rating for GCC to BB+ from BB, with a stable outlook.  S&P also raised the rating on GCC’s senior unsecured notes due 2024 to BB+.

Luis Carlos Arias, GCC’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “We are pleased with S&P’s ratings upgrade.  GCC’s performance demonstrates our strong market position, effective cost controls, and favorable outlook, particularly in our U.S. markets.  We have a clear business strategy to continue to build our business in the ‘center cut’ of North America, from northern Mexico to the U.S.-Canada border.”  

In their ratings decision, S&P cited GCC’s consistent track record of solid operating performance and continued deleverage because of its disciplined investment strategy, focus on operating efficiencies and cash generation, debt reduction, and prudent financial policy. 

Today’s rating action is S&P’s second upgrade in less than 12 months.

About GCC

GCC is a leading supplier of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction‐related services in the United States and Mexico, with an annual cement production capacity of 5.1 million metric tons. Founded in 1941, the Company’s shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC.

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