Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
Presentation to the analysts and investors - Lafarge
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III - In What Conditions Could <strong>the</strong> Current Slow<br />
Down Significantly Impact our Industry?<br />
� In any case, <strong>the</strong> impact is not likely <strong>to</strong> happen on a global basis in<br />
our business<br />
� All <strong>to</strong>ns are not equal<br />
� Size of <strong>the</strong> potential surplus will be manageable<br />
� Locally, we have seen imbalances in <strong>the</strong> past<br />
� Today’s conditions do not favor it<br />
� High production costs will push FOB prices up<br />
� Financing constraints limit <strong>the</strong> capacity of cement producers <strong>to</strong><br />
export at marginal costs<br />
� Similarly, import facilities are more difficult <strong>to</strong> finance<br />
� Lack of forex visibility might hamper exporters, traders <strong>and</strong> potential<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
� Some local situations bear watching