September 9, 2009

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) celebrated its ten-year anniversary as a public company listed in the New York Stock Exchange on September 9, 2009. To commemorate this milestone, Lorenzo H. Zambrano, chairman and chief executive officer of CEMEX, senior management and employees rang the ceremonial NYSE Opening Bell remotely from the Company’s headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico.

“We are honored to celebrate our ten-year anniversary by opening the Exchange,” said Lorenzo H. Zambrano. “There is no question that listing on the New York Stock Exchange has been rewarding for the company and has given us the opportunity to access a broad, global shareholder base and position ourselves among many of the most prestigious companies in the world.”

Mr. Zambrano continued, “From the very beginning, CEMEX has committed itself to providing customers with the highest quality products and the most reliable service possible. Thanks to a dedicated management team, extraordinary employees and a loyal client base, CEMEX has grown to become one of the top global companies in our sector with a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide. We are very proud of CEMEX’s accomplishments to date and are confident of the company’s prospects in the years to come.”

Links: An archived video of the Opening Bell ceremony can be found on CEMEX’s website www.cemex.com

or www.nyse.com/events/1252404220943.html

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. For more information, visit www.cemex.com.

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