8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 3, 2006)

Filed April 3, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH), filed on April 3, 2006, provides updates on its various share option and savings-related share option schemes for the period October 1, 2005, to March 31, 2006. The report details the number of securities issued and allotted under these schemes, as well as the remaining balances not yet issued. This information is primarily for the Irish Stock Exchange and FSA, serving as a blocklisting interim review. For investors, the key takeaway is the ongoing activity in CRH's employee share schemes. The filing shows that a significant number of ordinary shares were issued under these plans during the reporting period, indicating potential dilution but also commitment to employee incentives. Investors should note the total number of securities in issue remains substantial at 538,297,327, and monitor the impact of ongoing share issuances on earnings per share and ownership structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH filed a blocklisting interim review on April 3, 2006, covering the period October 1, 2005, to March 31, 2006.
  • 2The filing details activity across multiple share option and savings-related share option schemes for employees.
  • 3During the period, CRH issued or allotted a total of 3,074,448 ordinary shares under various schemes (1,855,989 under 1990 Share Option Scheme, 169,579 under 1990 UK Share Option Scheme, 614,996 under 2000 Share Option Scheme, 32,104 under 2000 UK Share Option Scheme, 2,459 under 2000 Savings Related Share Option Scheme (ROI), and 169,817 under 2000 Savings Related Share Option Scheme (UK)).
  • 4The total number of ordinary shares in issue at the end of the period was 538,297,327.
  • 5The report indicates that balances under certain schemes have decreased, signifying shares being utilized, while others show an increase in the block scheme for the UK 1990 Share Option Scheme (34,423 shares).
  • 6The filing is a 'Report of Foreign Issuer' and is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Angela Malone, Company Secretary, and M. Lee, Finance Director, are listed as signatories for the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves as a blocklisting interim review for CRH plc, reporting on the activity within its various employee share option and savings-related share option schemes for the six-month period ending March 31, 2006. It is submitted to regulatory bodies like the Irish Stock Exchange and the FSA.

During the period from October 1, 2005, to March 31, 2006, CRH issued or allotted a total of 3,074,448 ordinary shares across its various employee share schemes.

At the end of the reporting period (March 31, 2006), the total number of ordinary shares in issue for CRH plc was 538,297,327.

This filing primarily reports on the usage and balances of existing share schemes. While it details the number of shares issued, it does not explicitly state a change in the total authorized share capital. The increases noted in some 'block schemes' pertain to the availability of shares for issuance under those specific plans.