8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 6, 2006)

Filed April 6, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on April 5, 2006, details significant share transactions involving a key executive and his spouse. Joseph McCullough, a Director and Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR), along with his spouse Mary-Alyce McCullough, engaged in a series of share option exercises and sales. These transactions represent a notable change in their direct holdings within the company, providing insights into insider activity. Specifically, Joseph McCullough exercised options to acquire 82,335 ordinary shares and subsequently sold a portion of his holdings, including shares sold by his spouse. The filing discloses the number of shares acquired and disposed of, along with the transaction prices and dates. Investors should note the aggregate number of shares held by both individuals post-transaction. This disclosure is made in accordance with Market Abuse Rules and relevant Irish company law, ensuring transparency regarding insider dealings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of transactions by Joseph McCullough, a Director and PDMR of CRH plc.
  • 2Transactions involve Joseph McCullough and his spouse, Mary-Alyce McCullough.
  • 3Joseph McCullough exercised share options, acquiring 82,335 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each.
  • 4Joseph McCullough disposed of 68,632 ordinary shares.
  • 5Mary-Alyce McCullough disposed of 23,684 ordinary shares.
  • 6Sales occurred at a price of EUR28.60 per share.
  • 7Total aggregate shareholding of Joseph and Mary-Alyce McCullough post-transaction is 134,516 ordinary shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph McCullough exercised share options to acquire 82,335 ordinary shares and subsequently sold 68,632 ordinary shares. His spouse, Mary-Alyce McCullough, sold 23,684 ordinary shares.

The shares sold by Joseph McCullough and Mary-Alyce McCullough were transacted at a price of EUR28.60 per share.

Following the reported transactions, the combined total holding of Joseph McCullough and Mary-Alyce McCullough is 134,516 ordinary shares.

These transactions are being reported in accordance with Market Abuse Rules and sections of the Companies Act 1990, to ensure transparency regarding dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) and their connected persons.