CRH circles Belgian assets of German rival HeidelbergCement

Irish group had signalled its interest in the assets in April

HeidelbergCement dividend at highest level since 2007

Germany-based cement maker expects the acquisition of Italcementi to close this year

HeidelbergCement to buy rival Italcementi for €3.7 billion

Deal represents HeidelbergCement’s biggest since the £7.9bn acquisition of Hanson

CRH confirms bid for Holcim, Lafarge assets

Irish group pitted against Blackstone consortium

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Ecocem to sue after Belgian ruling

Competition authority decision opens the way for €40 damages case against top cement companies

European shares end week higher

US stocks down sharply after investors weigh consumer confidence data

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