8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Mar 19, 2004)

Filed March 19, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed an 8-K report on March 19, 2004, to announce an additional listing of ordinary shares on both the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority, with trading expected to commence on the London Stock Exchange on March 23, 2004. This filing is primarily informational, detailing the admission of 20,671 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each to these exchanges. The newly listed shares have been issued under the company's Employee Share Participation Scheme. Importantly for investors, these shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares, meaning they carry the same rights and privileges and will not dilute the value or voting power of existing shareholders. This action signifies ongoing employee incentive programs and the company's commitment to its stock exchange listings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc is seeking admission for 20,671 Ordinary Shares of EUR0.32 each to the Official Lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.
  • 2Trading of these additional shares is expected to commence on the London Stock Exchange Plc's market for listed securities on March 23, 2004.
  • 3The shares being admitted to trading were issued under CRH's Employee Share Participation Scheme.
  • 4The new ordinary shares rank pari passu (equally) with existing ordinary shares.
  • 5The filing is made pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as CRH is a foreign issuer.
  • 6The company has indicated it files annual reports under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform the SEC and investors that CRH plc has applied for and is expecting the admission of an additional 20,671 ordinary shares to the official lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority, and for trading on the London Stock Exchange.

The new shares are being issued as part of CRH's Employee Share Participation Scheme, which is a common practice for companies to incentivize and reward their employees.

No, these new shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares. This means they carry the same rights and privileges as existing shares and will not dilute the value or voting power of current shareholders.

Admission of the shares is expected to be granted on March 23, 2004, and trading is expected to commence on the London Stock Exchange on the same date.