8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 16, 2005)

Filed June 16, 2005For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) serves as a notification regarding upcoming investor communications. CRH announced it will release a trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2005, on July 5, 2005. This update will coincide with CRH's regular half-yearly development strategy update, which is expected to include details on any "bolt-on" acquisitions made during the period. Investors can anticipate further details regarding the company's performance and strategic activities. CRH has scheduled an analyst conference call for July 5, 2005, to discuss these updates, providing an opportunity for direct engagement and clarification. The company also confirmed that its interim results for the first half of 2005 will be published on August 30, 2005, offering a comprehensive view of financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH will issue a trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2005, on July 5, 2005.
  • 2The trading update will be released concurrently with CRH's half-yearly development strategy update.
  • 3Details of "bolt-on" acquisitions completed in the first half of 2005 will be included in the strategy update.
  • 4An analysts' conference call is scheduled for July 5, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. BST to discuss the updates.
  • 5CRH's interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2005, are scheduled for release on August 30, 2005.
  • 6The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating it's a report of a foreign issuer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to notify investors and the market about upcoming communications regarding CRH's performance and strategy. Specifically, it announces the dates for a trading update, a development strategy update, an analyst conference call, and the release of interim results.

CRH will issue its trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2005, at 7:00 a.m. BST on July 5, 2005. This update will provide insights into the company's operational performance during the period and will be released alongside its regular half-yearly development strategy update, which is expected to detail any "bolt-on" acquisitions.

CRH will host an analysts' conference call at 8:00 a.m. BST on July 5, 2005, to discuss the trading and strategy updates. Investors can participate by dialing +44 20 7162 9919. A replay of the conference call will also be available.

CRH's interim results for the period ending June 30, 2005, are scheduled to be issued on August 30, 2005.