Cementos Pacasmayo SAA ADR Dossier
Qualitative Analysis
Business overview
Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (NYSE: CPAC; BVL: CPACASC1) is a leading cement company serving the northern region of Peru, with almost 70 years of operating history. The company produces, distributes, and sells cement, ready-mix concrete, precast materials, and quicklime primarily for the Peruvian construction and mining sectors. On March 30, 2026, Swiss building materials giant Holcim Ltd successfully completed the acquisition of a 50.01% controlling stake in Cementos Pacasmayo through the purchase of Inversiones Aspi S.A. from the Hochschild Group. This acquisition marks a major strategic transition, with Holcim indicating intentions to launch a mandatory tender offer and eventually pursue NYSE delisting and deregistration.
Research as of 19 Jun 2026
Strategic Initiatives
Growth programs, investments, and their expected impact
An innovative, self-disintegrating cement bag that can be placed directly into the concrete mixer without being opened. The packaging dissolves and integrates into the concrete mix, eliminating waste.
Expected impact: Aims to eliminate the disposal of up to 16 million bags annually, translating to 3,500 tons less landfill waste and a reduction of 14,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions, while improving worker health and site productivity.
Commercialization and scaling of premium sustainable low-carbon brands, including ECOPact concrete and ECOPlanet cement, in the Peruvian market following the integration with Holcim.
Expected impact: Accelerates the transition toward a low-carbon economy in Peru by reducing clinker factor and offering high-quality, sustainable building solutions.
Development and deployment of artificial intelligence platforms to drive customer-centric services, digital sales channels, and back-office administrative productivity.
Expected impact: Improves customer engagement, optimizes supply chain logistics, and enhances overall operational and administrative efficiency.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Recent deals and strategic collaborations
Strategic Partnerships
Integrates Cementos Pacasmayo's local 'Sueños en Concreto' program into the regional 'One Hundred Thousand Floors to Play On' initiative, aiming to replace dirt floors with concrete in vulnerable homes to improve living conditions.