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Jaime Muguiro President CEMEX South, Central America and the Caribbean Exhibit 7

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Despite strong headwinds in 2016, solid operational performance for the region Includes $9 M impact due to dollarized costs in our operations EBITDA Variation ($ M) 2016 2016 Like-to-like Fixed cost & other FX(1) Variable cost & distr. 2015 EBITDA Margin 30.2% 31.4% +1.5pp 31.7%

Cement Volume (YoY %) SCA&C Cement Volume (M tons) We were able to maintain our cement volume and price in a difficult market environment During 2016, industry cement demand decreased ~1.5% in the region, while we grew by ~1% 2016 2015 2014 2013 0% +1% -3% +4% -2% +2% -3% Price Var. (% LC)

Further improvements in Working Capital contributed to a strong free cash flow 2014 2013 2015 2016 Unlocked ~$97 M in average working capital during 2016 Targeting negative WC Working Capital (Average Days)

2017, a transition year, with complex competitive dynamics in Colombia Cement Demand Growth (2017e) Colombia: Volumes for 4G’s should drive cement demand, starting 2H17 Panama: Infrastructure projects expected to offset decline in other sectors Costa Rica: Public spending should increase in advance of elections in 1Q18 Dominican Republic: Economic conditions could foster private investment Panama Nicaragua Dominican R. Guatemala Colombia El Salvador Haiti Puerto Rico Jamaica Trinidad Bahamas Guyana Barbados Surinam Costa Rica Tobago TCL Markets St. Vincent Granada Sta. Lucia Decline (<0%) Moderate growth (2%-4%) Limited growth (0%-2%) Significant growth (>4%)

TCL Working Capital (Average Days) TCL EBITDA ($ M) TCL has a cement capacity of 2.4 M tons, serving most of the CARICOM markets 19.6% 28.1% 24.7% EBITDA Margin (%) Consolidation of TCL should support regional EBITDA in 2017 Net Debt / EBITDA 4.3 1.7 1.8 Targeting negative WC 2016 2014 2015 2014 2016 2015

Further opportunities exist to reduce costs in the region... Increase usage of alternative fuels Capture synergies from TCL integration Increase labor productivity Reduce costs along the supply chain Optimize our asset base in Colombia(1) In process of temporarily mothballing Bucaramanga grinding plant in Colombia, as per stated in CLH 4Q16 financial statements. We currently expect the grinding plant to be mothballed in 2Q17.

... while we keep strengthening our market position through a customer centric strategy MIX3R Technical advisory and tailor-made solutions aimed at increasing productivity and profitability for our industrial customers producing ready mix, mortar, and pre-casts Value added solution for our distributors and industrial customers, focused on increasing coverage and share of wallet in construction projects, leveraging on mobile technology Largest building material retail network in Latin America, with +430 stores in SCA&C; selling ~40% of our bagged cement in Colombia, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica Comprehensive management and monitoring system that ensures an effective, simple, and pleasant experience for our customers

Positive outlook for 2018-20 in Colombia, supported by infrastructure and social housing BRT = Bus rapid transit Subsidies for social and middle income housing 30k homes from 2nd phase of free housing program Residential projects in Bogota 4G infrastructure projects Private initiative PPPs Port and airport infrastructure expansion New Transmilenio BRT lines Bogota Metro Project Refurbishing of existing train tracks Potential investments of ~$15 B in pipeline “Vías para la paz” road program Transportation projects from royalties fund Higher investment in roads in Bogota: West Longitudinal Avenue Expansion of Northern Highway

Expected better performance in construction activities in Central America and the Caribbean 2018-2020 Hospitality projects 25k housing units 2nd and 3rd lines of subway Urban renovation of Colon Port of Rodman Transistmica Ave. expansion AES Colon electricity project Chinandega–Guasaule road Mulukuku–Siauna road Bluefields–Naciones Unidas road Industrial and Commercial works Sanarate–El Rancho highway Panama Nicaragua Guatemala Northern beltway San José–San Ramón highway Cañas–Limonal highway Sixaola bridge Capulín hydrolectric dam Costa Rica Dominican Republic Potential investments of ~$12 B in pipeline

Health & Safety: Improve safety until we achieve our Zero for Life target Responsibly maintain our cement market position in Colombia and resume Value before Volume strategy as soon as the market recovers Improve our EBITDA margin at least by 1.5pp in the next three years, through cost efficiencies, and TCL integration Commission Maceo cement plant as soon as possible What you should expect from us