Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris sells shares in Switzerland’s LafargeHolcim

Nassef Sawiris sells USD 68 mn of shares in LafargeHolcim: Nassef Sawiris sold off USD 67.5 mn-worth of shares he holds in the world’s largest, Switzerland-based cement producer LafargeHolcim, the company issued a statement confirming reports, according to Reuters’ Arabic service. Sawiris held 16.58 mn shares in the company, and is a major shareholder — with a 2.73% stake, before the sale.