Holcim and Lafarge obtain merger clearances in the United States and Canada paving the way to closing their merger.

Lafarge and Holcim have received final approval for their proposed merger from the competition authorities in the United States and Canada.

All competition approvals necessary for closing the transaction have now been obtained ahead of the expected closing in July 2015.

Following the regulatory assessment in all key jurisdictions, Holcim and Lafarge can now present a final list of divestments to satisfy regulatory requirements.

These divestments remain subject to the completion of the merger, including a successful public exchange offering to Lafarge’s shareholders and approval by Holcim’s shareholders.