8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 29, 2003)

Filed April 29, 2003For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on April 29, 2003, to report a significant change in its shareholding. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose that Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited, acting on behalf of Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited, now holds a substantial interest in the company. As of April 28, 2003, Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited held 45,231,677 ordinary shares, representing 8.62% of CRH's issued ordinary share capital. This notification is important for investors as it signals a notable stake by a major financial institution, which could influence future corporate actions or market perception. Investors should monitor the activities and intentions of this significant shareholder.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company filed a Form 6-K report on April 29, 2003.
  • 2The filing reports a holding in the company's ordinary shares by Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited.
  • 3As of April 28, 2003, Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited held 45,231,677 ordinary shares.
  • 4This shareholding represents 8.62% of CRH's issued ordinary share capital.
  • 5The notification was made by Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited on behalf of Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited.
  • 6CRH is a foreign issuer filing under Form 20-F for its annual reports.
  • 7M. P. Lee, Finance Director Designate, signed the report on behalf of CRH.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing (specifically a Form 6-K for foreign issuers) is to report a significant change in the shareholding of CRH Public Limited Company. It notifies the SEC that Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited, through its asset manager, now holds a substantial percentage of CRH's ordinary shares.

The significant shareholder is Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited, acting through Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited. As of April 28, 2003, they held 45,231,677 ordinary shares, which represented 8.62% of CRH's issued ordinary share capital.

This information is important because it signals that a major financial institution has acquired a notable stake in CRH. Such a significant holding by an institutional investor can sometimes indicate confidence in the company's future prospects or may lead to increased engagement with company management, potentially influencing stock performance or corporate strategy.

Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited is acting as the agent or representative for Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited in notifying CRH and the SEC about the shareholding. Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited is the entity that directly holds the shares in CRH plc.