8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 10, 2005)

Filed May 10, 2005For Securities:CRH

Summary

This SEC filing is a Form 6-K report filed by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on May 9, 2005, detailing director shareholdings and transactions. The report primarily consists of notifications of interests of directors and connected persons, specifically outlining acquisitions of ordinary shares through a "Scrip Dividend" mechanism. The transactions occurred on May 9, 2005, at a price of EUR 20.60 per share, and were reported to the company on the same day. Several directors, including William I. O'Mahony, Jan Maarten de Jong, Kieran McGowan, Thomas W. Hill, Declan Doyle, David M. Kennedy, Patrick J. Molloy, and John L. Wittstock, as well as Company Secretary Angela Malone, have reported increased shareholdings. These increases are a result of receiving a small number of additional shares, typically as a dividend reinvestment. Investors should note that these are not large-scale purchases but rather a common practice for executives to increase their stake in the company through dividend allocations, reflecting ongoing participation and commitment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing is a Form 6-K by CRH Public Limited Company on May 9, 2005.
  • 2The report details notifications of directors' interests in the company's shares.
  • 3Several CRH directors and the Company Secretary acquired ordinary shares.
  • 4The acquisition method was through a 'Scrip Dividend'.
  • 5The transaction date for all reported acquisitions was May 9, 2005.
  • 6The price per share for these acquisitions was EUR 20.60.
  • 7These transactions reflect an increase in shareholdings via dividend reinvestment, not open market purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is a Form 6-K, which is used by foreign private issuers to furnish reports that they would otherwise be required to publish or file in their home country. In this instance, it's used to report on Director Shareholdings and notifications of interests in the company's securities.

The increased shareholdings for the directors and Company Secretary were a result of a 'Scrip Dividend'. This means they received additional ordinary shares instead of a cash dividend payment.

The price per share for the scrip dividend acquisitions was EUR 20.60.

No, this filing primarily indicates a routine practice of reinvesting dividends into company shares. The number of shares acquired by each individual is relatively small compared to their total holdings and reflects dividend payments rather than substantial open-market purchases or sales.