8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 18, 2003)

Filed June 18, 2003For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on June 18, 2003, to provide a statement of notification regarding its upcoming financial reporting schedule. The company announced its intention to issue a pre-close period trading update for the first six months of 2003 on June 30, 2003. This update will precede CRH's regular half-yearly development strategy update and will become a standard part of its financial reporting, released before both interim and preliminary full-year results. This proactive communication strategy aims to keep investors better informed about the company's performance throughout the year. CRH will host a conference call on the same day, June 30, 2003, to discuss these updates, further enhancing transparency. The filing also confirms that CRH files its annual reports under Form 20-F and is not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b). The interim results for the period ending June 30, 2003, are scheduled for release on September 2, 2003.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc will issue a pre-close period trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2003, on June 30, 2003.
  • 2This trading update will be part of CRH's regular financial reporting schedule, preceding interim and full-year results.
  • 3CRH will host an analysts' conference call at 8:30 a.m. BST on June 30, 2003, to discuss the trading update.
  • 4The company will also release its regular half-yearly development strategy update concurrently with the trading statement.
  • 5Interim results for the period ended June 30, 2003, are scheduled for release on September 2, 2003.
  • 6CRH files its annual reports under Form 20-F.
  • 7The filing is a statement of notification and does not provide specific financial performance details for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH's interim results for the period ended June 30, 2003, are scheduled to be issued on September 2, 2003. However, investors can expect a pre-close period trading update on June 30, 2003.

The trading update is a new addition to CRH's financial reporting schedule. It aims to provide investors with an advance look at the company's performance for the first six months of 2003 before the official interim and full-year results are announced. It will also be issued alongside the regular half-yearly development strategy update.

Yes, CRH will host an analysts' conference call at 8:30 a.m. BST on June 30, 2003, to discuss the trading update and the development strategy update. Dial-in details are provided in the filing.

No, this filing is a statement of notification announcing future reporting events. It does not contain specific financial figures or performance data for the period ending June 2003. That information will be provided in the trading update on June 30 and the interim results on September 2.