March 31, 2008

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today the sale, through a subsidiary, of 119,000,000 CPOs of AXTEL S.A.B. de C.V., which represents 9.5% of the equity capital of AXTEL. Proceeds from the sale were approximately US$257 million. The sale represents approximately 90% of CEMEX's position in AXTEL which had been part of the company's long-term investments.

CEMEX entered into a forward contract on AXTEL's stock price, which is payable in cash and will allow CEMEX to benefit from future stock appreciation.

Rodrigo Treviño, CEMEX's Chief Financial Officer, said, "We feel optimistic about AXTEL's bright future. The stock sale through the proposed mechanism will allow us to obtain US$257 million in cash that will be used to reduce debt, while keeping the possibility of benefiting from the potential stock appreciation."

CEMEX is a growing 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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