8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 14, 2006)

Filed June 14, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) reports a transaction related to director shareholding. Specifically, Terence V. Neill, a director, or a connected person (his spouse), purchased 3,000 ordinary shares of CRH plc. This purchase was made at a price of EUR22.90 per share on June 13, 2006. Following this transaction, the total holding for Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill, through various nominee accounts, increased. The filing confirms compliance with Market Abuse Rules and relevant sections of the Companies Act 1990. Investors should note that this is a disclosure of insider trading activity, providing insight into the confidence a director has in the company's stock at the time of purchase.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director Terence V. Neill or a connected person (spouse) purchased 3,000 ordinary shares.
  • 2The purchase price was EUR22.90 per share.
  • 3The transaction date was June 13, 2006.
  • 4The filing indicates this is a notification of transactions of Directors/PDMR and is both a Market Abuse Rule notification and a Companies Act disclosure.
  • 5The total holding following the notification by Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill is 59,031 shares.
  • 6The filing is made by CRH Public Limited Company, registered in Ireland, and adheres to Form 20-F for annual reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Terence V. Neill is identified as a Director of CRH plc in this filing. The filing also mentions his spouse as a connected person involved in the transaction.

This filing is a Form 6-K, reporting on director/PDMR (Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility) shareholding. It specifically notifies the SEC about a purchase of CRH ordinary shares by a director or their connected person.

Following the purchase of 3,000 shares, the total reported holding by Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill, held through nominee accounts, increased to 59,031 ordinary shares.

The price of EUR22.90 per share indicates the market value at which the director or their connected person acquired the shares on June 13, 2006. This can be used by investors to gauge the insider's perceived valuation of the stock at that time.