8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 10, 2004)

Filed May 10, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

This SEC filing (Form 6-K) from CRH Public Limited Company, filed on May 10, 2004, provides updates on director shareholdings following a scrip dividend transaction. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the acquisition of ordinary shares by several key executives and the Secretary of the company. The transactions occurred on May 10, 2004, at a price of EUR 16.91 per share, with each transaction involving a scrip dividend, indicating that directors elected to receive shares instead of cash dividends. Investors can interpret these transactions as a signal of confidence in the company's future prospects by its leadership. The filing details the number of shares acquired by each director, including Brian G. Hill, Angela Malone, Patrick J. Molloy, Kieran McGowan, Anthony O'Brien, Wilhelmus P. Roef, Thomas W. Hill, David M. Kennedy, William I. O'Mahony, John L. Wittstock, Myles Lee, and Declan W. Doyle. It also provides their updated total shareholdings after these acquisitions. This information is important for understanding insider ownership and potential alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of director shareholdings following a scrip dividend event on May 10, 2004.
  • 2Multiple CRH directors and the Secretary acquired additional ordinary shares at EUR 16.91 per share.
  • 3The transactions were a result of directors electing to receive shares in lieu of cash dividends.
  • 4The filing details the specific number of shares acquired by each director and their updated total holdings.
  • 5No shares were disposed of by these directors in these specific transactions.
  • 6The company filed a Form 6-K, indicating it is a report of a foreign issuer.
  • 7The report provides contact information for inquiries, with Neil Colgan listed as the contact person.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing reports on 'scrip dividends' where directors elected to receive CRH ordinary shares instead of cash dividends. This resulted in the acquisition of additional shares by several directors and the company secretary.

The shares were acquired at a price of EUR 16.91 per ordinary share.

No, this specific filing details the acquisition of shares through a scrip dividend. It does not report any disposals of shares by the directors named.

Neil Colgan, Assistant Secretary of CRH plc, is responsible for making these notifications, and he is also listed as the contact person for any queries.