8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 30, 2005)

Filed September 30, 2005For Securities:CRH

Summary

This filing is a Blocklisting Six Monthly Return for CRH plc, detailing the activity under various share option and savings-related share option schemes for the period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005. It primarily serves as an update to the Irish Stock Exchange and the FSA regarding the number of securities issued and remaining under these schemes. For investors, the key takeaway is the operational status of CRH's employee share incentive programs, which involve the issuance of ordinary shares. The report specifies the number of ordinary shares issued and remaining to be issued under schemes like the 1990 Share Option Scheme, the 1990 U.K. Share Option Scheme, the 2000 Share Option Scheme, and the 2000 Savings Related Share Option Schemes (both Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom variants). While this report does not contain financial performance data, it provides transparency on potential future share dilution or the company's commitment to employee equity participation.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc filed a Blocklisting Six Monthly Return on September 30, 2005, covering the period from April 1, 2005, to September 30, 2005.
  • 2The report details activity across multiple share option and savings-related share option schemes, including those in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
  • 3During the period, CRH issued a total of 1,037,727 ordinary shares under various schemes.
  • 4The largest number of shares issued in the period was 722,491 under the 1990 Share Option Scheme.
  • 5The total number of CRH ordinary shares in issue at the end of the period was 535,107,584.
  • 6Neil Colgan, Assistant Company Secretary, is listed as the contact person for these filings.
  • 7The report confirms CRH plc files its annual reports under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to provide a 'Blocklisting Six Monthly Return' to the Irish Stock Exchange and the FSA. It updates them on the number of securities issued and remaining to be issued under various CRH plc employee share option and savings-related share option schemes during the specified period.

Across all the reported schemes, CRH plc issued a total of 1,037,727 ordinary shares between April 1, 2005, and September 30, 2005. This includes issuances under the 1990 Share Option Scheme, the 1990 U.K. Share Option Scheme, the 2000 Share Option Scheme, and the 2000 Savings Related Share Option Schemes.

No, this specific filing (Form 6-K, acting as an 8-K for this purpose) is focused on providing updates related to the blocklisting of shares under employee incentive schemes. It does not contain financial statements or details on the company's revenue, profit, or other financial performance metrics. For financial performance, investors should refer to CRH's Form 20-F annual reports.

According to the filing, the total number of CRH ordinary shares in issue at the end of the reporting period (September 30, 2005) was 535,107,584.