8-K

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

Filed December 16, 2005For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH plc has filed a Form 6-K to notify investors of an upcoming trading update. This update, scheduled for January 4, 2006, will cover the company's performance for the year ending December 31, 2005, and will be released concurrently with CRH's regular half-yearly development strategy update. The strategy update is expected to include details on any bolt-on acquisitions made during the latter half of 2005. Investors should note that a conference call for analysts will be held on January 4, 2006, to discuss these updates. CRH also announced that its preliminary results for the full year 2005 are slated for release on March 7, 2006. This filing serves as a proactive communication from CRH regarding upcoming information crucial for assessing its financial trajectory and strategic progress.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced an upcoming trading update for the year ending December 31, 2005, to be released on January 4, 2006.
  • 2The trading update will be issued alongside CRH's half-yearly development strategy update.
  • 3Details on bolt-on acquisitions completed in the second half of 2005 will be included in the strategy update.
  • 4An analysts' conference call is scheduled for January 4, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. GMT to discuss the updates.
  • 5Preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2005, are scheduled for release on March 7, 2006.
  • 6This filing (Form 6-K) is a notification of these upcoming events and information releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH plc will issue its trading update for the year ending December 31, 2005, at 7:00 a.m. GMT on January 4, 2006.

In addition to the trading update, CRH will also release its regular half-yearly development strategy update, which will include details on bolt-on acquisitions completed during the six months ending December 31, 2005.

CRH's preliminary results for the period ending December 31, 2005, are scheduled to be issued on March 7, 2006.

Yes, CRH will host an analysts' conference call at 8:00 a.m. GMT on January 4, 2006, to discuss the trading update and strategy update. The dial-in number is +44 20 7162 0025.