Lorenzo Zambrano, chairman and CEO of Cemex, said on Thursday that his company has pushed out some immediate debt obligations as the company pursues a refinancing options with its banks. Cemex' chief also vowed to resume acquisitions, defying calls to suspending the company's expansion plan which has driven the company close to default.

Read more: Cemex defers debt payments, vows more deals

Cemex is laying off 125 employees in Costa Rica, or about 50% of total staff, as the economic crisis continues to impact Costa Rica. [$]

Read more: Cemex lays off 50% of staff in Costa Rica

US building materials company Eagle Materials reported on Thursday profit for the fourth-quarter for fiscal year 2009, which ended March 31, rising up over 2008. This was due to a gain of $2,9 million tied to the retirement of senior notes.

Read more: Eagle Materials sees FY4Q rise, but down for the year

Lafarge announced on Friday that it successfully completed its capital increase, allowing the company to raise 1.500.317.581 euros through a rights offer that was 1,7x over-subscribed.

Read more: Lafarge rights offer over-subscribed