8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Mar 22, 2006)

Filed March 22, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing by CRH Public Ltd Co. (CRH) on March 22, 2006, serves as notification of a transaction involving a person discharging managerial responsibilities. Specifically, it details a purchase of ordinary shares by Terence V. Neill, a director, and his spouse, Marjorie Neill. This filing is important for investors as it provides transparency into insider transactions, offering insights into the confidence management has in the company's stock. Such transactions can sometimes be interpreted as a signal of the company's future performance or prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of a Director/PDMR (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities) Shareholding transaction.
  • 2The transaction involves Terence V. Neill, a director of CRH plc.
  • 3The notification relates to a purchase of 5,000 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each.
  • 4The purchase was made by Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill, with Marjorie Neill being identified as a spouse and connected person.
  • 5The price per share for this transaction was EUR28.80.
  • 6The total holding following the notification for Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill is 56,031 ordinary shares.
  • 7The issuer was informed of the transaction on March 22, 2006, with the transaction occurring on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a transaction involving a director and person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR) and their spouse, specifically the purchase of CRH plc ordinary shares. This fulfills regulatory requirements for disclosing insider trading activities.

Terence V. Neill is a director of CRH plc. He, along with his spouse Marjorie Neill, purchased 5,000 ordinary shares of CRH plc at a price of EUR28.80 per share on March 22, 2006.

Insider share purchases can be viewed positively by investors. When directors and key management personnel buy shares, it often signals their confidence in the company's future performance and intrinsic value. This filing provides investors with this insight into insider sentiment regarding CRH's stock.

Following the purchase of 5,000 shares, the total holding of Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill amounts to 56,031 ordinary shares.