8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Aug 25, 2004)

Filed August 25, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on August 25, 2004, primarily details a director's shareholding transaction. Specifically, it reports that Nicholas Hartery, a director, purchased 1,000 ordinary shares of CRH on August 23, 2004, at a price of EUR 18.40 per share. This purchase was made to meet a qualification requirement, implying a standard practice for directors to hold a certain number of shares. While this filing focuses on a single director's transaction and does not represent a major corporate event or financial performance update, it provides insight into director confidence and alignment with shareholder interests. The transaction indicates a direct investment by a key insider in the company's stock. Investors may view such actions, especially when tied to qualification requirements, as a positive signal of commitment from management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director Nicholas Hartery acquired 1,000 ordinary shares of CRH plc.
  • 2The purchase date was August 23, 2004.
  • 3The acquisition price was EUR 18.40 per share.
  • 4The transaction was made to fulfill a director's shareholding qualification requirement.
  • 5The total holding of Nicholas Hartery following this notification is 1,000 shares.
  • 6The filing is made in accordance with SEC regulations for foreign issuers (Form 6-K).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to report a transaction involving a director's shareholding. Specifically, it discloses the purchase of CRH ordinary shares by Director Nicholas Hartery and the details of that transaction.

The filing indicates that the purchase of 1,000 shares was made to meet a 'Qualification requirement of 1,000 shares.' This suggests a policy or rule within CRH that requires its directors to hold a minimum number of company shares.

This filing is limited to reporting a director's share purchase for qualification purposes. It does not contain information about CRH's overall financial performance, strategic initiatives, or significant corporate events. Therefore, it should not be interpreted as a signal of major financial or strategic shifts.

The price of EUR 18.40 per share represents the market price at which Director Nicholas Hartery acquired the shares on August 23, 2004. This information can be used by investors to gauge the director's investment cost relative to prevailing market values at that time.