Belgium’s Titan launches U.S. IPO

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TITAN AMERICA SA $16 is a hold. The company (New York symbol TTAM; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 184.4 million; Market cap: $3.0 billion; No dividends paid; Takeover Target Rating: Lowest; www.titanamerica.com) makes cement and other building materials, mainly for customers in Florida and the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. On February 7, 2025, Titan America completed an initial public offering of 24.0 million common shares at $16.00 a share. The parent company Titan Cement International SA, which is based in Belgium, still owns 87% of Titan America. The outlook for the U.S. construction market is bright, as governments continue to invest in new infrastructure projects and private businesses bring back their manufacturing facilities from overseas. The U.S. currently imports more cement than it produces, so tariffs on foreign products would also increase demand from domestic producers. However, rising input costs for steel and other building materials could slow the pace of new construction. Titan America is a hold. hold…