8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 27, 2006)

Filed April 27, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed an 8-K report on April 26, 2006, to announce a significant change within its Directorate. Mr. John Wittstock, an executive Director and Managing Director of Europe Products & Distribution, has resigned from the CRH Board for personal reasons, effective April 26, 2006. While stepping down from the Board, Mr. Wittstock will remain with CRH, taking on the crucial role of leading MMI Products, Inc. The acquisition of MMI Products, Inc. was also announced by the Group on the same day. This strategic move positions MMI Products, Inc. as a foundational element for CRH's fifth product group within its Americas Products & Distribution Division. This acquisition is expected to serve as a major platform for expansion into product segments offering substantial organic and development growth opportunities. Mr. Liam Hughes will continue to serve as Acting Managing Director for Europe Products & Distribution. The company expressed gratitude for Mr. Wittstock's contributions and confidence in his new role.

Key Highlights

  • 1Mr. John Wittstock resigns from the CRH Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective April 26, 2006.
  • 2Mr. Wittstock will assume overall responsibility for MMI Products, Inc.
  • 3CRH announced the acquisition of MMI Products, Inc. on April 26, 2006.
  • 4MMI Products, Inc. will form the basis of CRH's fifth product group within its Americas Products & Distribution Division.
  • 5The MMI acquisition is seen as a significant new platform for expansion in product segments with growth potential.
  • 6Mr. Liam Hughes will continue as Acting Managing Director of Europe Products & Distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. John Wittstock has resigned from the CRH Board for personal reasons, as he will be returning to the United States.

No, Mr. Wittstock will remain with CRH. He will be taking on overall responsibility for MMI Products, Inc., a newly acquired company.

The acquisition of MMI Products, Inc. is significant as it will form the foundation of CRH's fifth product group within its Americas Products & Distribution Division. It is expected to be a major platform for future expansion in product segments offering substantial growth opportunities.

Mr. Liam Hughes, who has been the Acting Managing Director of Europe Products & Distribution since late 2005, will continue in this role.