8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Mar 15, 2006)

Filed March 15, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on March 15, 2006, primarily reports on a transaction involving Director Declan W. Doyle. The filing indicates a notification of transactions related to shares held by Mr. Doyle, aligning with both Market Abuse Rules and Irish Companies Act requirements. Specifically, Mr. Doyle exercised share options and subsequently disposed of some shares. Investors should note the details of these transactions, including the number of shares acquired and disposed of, and the associated prices. This type of filing provides transparency regarding insider trading activities and holdings, which can be relevant for understanding executive compensation and insider sentiment.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is a Form 6-K, reporting on Director/PDMR (Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility) shareholding.
  • 2Director Declan W. Doyle is the subject of the notification regarding share transactions.
  • 3Mr. Doyle exercised 49,401 share options.
  • 4Mr. Doyle disposed of 44,401 shares.
  • 5The exercise of options was at a price of EUR7.0899 per share.
  • 6The sale of shares was at a price of EUR28.00 per share.
  • 7Following these transactions, Mr. Doyle's total holding is 189,125 ordinary shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is a Report of Foreign Issuer (Form 6-K) detailing transactions by a Director/PDMR concerning their shareholding. Specifically, it reports the exercise of share options and the subsequent sale of shares by Director Declan W. Doyle.

Director Declan W. Doyle exercised 49,401 share options at a price of EUR7.0899 each and disposed of 44,401 shares at a price of EUR28.00 each. His total holding after these transactions is 189,125 ordinary shares.

This filing provides transparency into insider transactions. For investors, it offers insights into the actions of key management personnel, which can signal their confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. The significant difference between the option exercise price and the sale price might also indicate a profitable transaction for the director.

PDMR stands for 'Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility'. This refers to individuals within the company who hold significant responsibilities and have access to inside information, such as directors and senior executives.