8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Feb 1, 2006)

Filed February 1, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on February 1, 2006, to report a significant change in shareholding. The key disclosure is that Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited notified CRH of its interest in 42,721,272 ordinary shares as of January 30, 2006. This holding represents 7.96% of the company's issued ordinary share capital. This filing is important for investors as it signals a substantial stake held by a major financial institution. The breakdown of the shareholding across various nominee names indicates that this interest is managed on behalf of a range of clients, highlighting the diverse beneficial ownership. Investors should monitor any further changes or communications from Bank of Ireland Asset Management and CRH regarding this significant holding.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) reported a significant shareholding as of January 30, 2006.
  • 2Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited notified CRH of its interest in the company's shares.
  • 3The reported interest amounts to 42,721,272 Ordinary Shares.
  • 4This holding represents 7.96% of CRH's issued Ordinary Share Capital.
  • 5The shares are held across multiple nominee names, indicating diverse beneficial ownership on behalf of clients.
  • 6The filing was made on February 1, 2006, under SEC Form 6-K.
  • 7M. Lee, Finance Director, signed the report, confirming its accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a significant change in the company's shareholding. CRH Public Limited Company was notified by Bank of Ireland Asset Management Limited about their substantial interest in CRH's ordinary shares.

As of January 30, 2006, Bank of Ireland Asset Management held an interest representing 7.96% of CRH's issued Ordinary Share Capital.

The notification indicates that the shares are held by Bank of Ireland Nominees Ltd (as registered owner only) on behalf of a range of clients, each of whom is the beneficial owner of a portion of the holding. The filing also lists various other nominee names through which parts of the holding are registered.

This filing is made under Form 6-K, which is a report of foreign private issuers required to furnish information which is not required to be filed with the Commission but which is made public in the foreign country, filed with the Commission, or distributed or published in the foreign country. Such filings are typically made to disclose material information to investors as it becomes available, especially concerning shareholdings and other significant corporate events.