8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 1, 2005)

Filed April 1, 2005For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company provides an update on its various share option schemes, specifically detailing the movement of shares issued and allotted under these schemes during the six-month period ending March 31, 2005. The report indicates the number of shares not yet issued or allotted from each scheme at the end of this period. This information is crucial for understanding potential dilution and the company's ongoing equity compensation practices.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc filed a blocklisting interim review on April 1, 2005, covering the period from October 1, 2004, to March 31, 2005.
  • 2The filing details the status of shares under several share option schemes, including the 1990 Share Option Scheme, 2000 Share Option Scheme, and 2000 Savings Related Share Option Schemes (UK and Republic of Ireland).
  • 3A total of 2,194,993 shares were issued or allotted under these schemes during the reporting period.
  • 4The remaining unissued/unallotted shares across all schemes at the end of the period totaled 15,523,147.
  • 5The total number of CRH ordinary shares in issue as of March 31, 2005, was confirmed at 533,217,487.
  • 6The filings are made to the UK Listing Authority and the Financial Services Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves as a blocklisting interim review, providing an update to the UK Listing Authority and the Financial Services Authority on the status of CRH plc's share option schemes. It details the number of shares issued and remaining under these plans for the period of October 1, 2004, to March 31, 2005.

During the reporting period from October 1, 2004, to March 31, 2005, a total of 2,194,993 shares were issued or allotted under the various share option schemes mentioned in the filing.

As confirmed in the filing, the total number of CRH ordinary shares in issue at the end of the reporting period (March 31, 2005) was 533,217,487.

The issuance of shares under option schemes can lead to dilution for existing shareholders if new shares are created. This report provides transparency on the number of shares issued, allowing investors to assess the potential dilutive impact on their holdings.