8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 13, 2004)

Filed July 13, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed an 8-K report on July 12, 2004, to disclose a significant change in shareholding. Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited, on behalf of Bank of Ireland nominee companies, notified CRH that as of July 7, 2004, they held an interest in 47,716,288 Ordinary Shares. This holding represents 9.00 percent of the Company's issued Ordinary Share Capital. This disclosure is important for investors as it signals a substantial stake held by a major financial institution. A 9.00% interest indicates a significant level of confidence or investment strategy by Bank of Ireland Asset Management. Investors should monitor any further changes in this holding and consider its potential impact on CRH's stock performance and corporate governance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company filed an 8-K report on July 12, 2004.
  • 2The filing discloses a notification received regarding shareholdings in CRH.
  • 3Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited notified CRH of their interest.
  • 4As of July 7, 2004, Bank of Ireland nominee companies held 47,716,288 Ordinary Shares.
  • 5This holding represents 9.00 percent of CRH's issued Ordinary Share Capital.
  • 6The notification was made on behalf of Bank of Ireland nominee companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a significant change in the company's shareholding structure. Specifically, it discloses that Bank of Ireland Asset Management, on behalf of its nominee companies, holds a substantial stake of 9.00% in CRH's ordinary share capital.

Bank of Ireland Asset Management is an investment management firm associated with Bank of Ireland. Holding 9.00% of a company's issued shares is a significant stake, indicating a substantial investment and potential influence. This level of ownership can be closely watched by other investors as it might signal institutional confidence or a strategic interest in the company.

The shareholding interest was determined as of July 7, 2004. The notification was received by CRH on July 12, 2004, and the 8-K filing was made on the same day.

No, this 8-K filing is purely a disclosure of a third party's significant shareholding. It does not indicate any specific action being taken by CRH itself in response to this holding. It serves as an informational update for investors and the market.