8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 5, 2006)

Filed July 5, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K, a report of foreign issuers, to disclose information regarding the appointment of a new director, Mr. Dan O'Connor. This filing, dated July 4, 2006, is a notification to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in accordance with UK Listing Rules. Investors should note this is a routine disclosure of director appointment and does not appear to involve any significant financial transactions or strategic shifts for CRH at this time. The key information provided is the confirmation of Mr. O'Connor's directorship, effective June 28, 2006. His prior and current directorships in publicly quoted companies are listed, with Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. being a current directorship and Lookers plc being a past one. The filing also explicitly states that no further disclosure is required for Mr. O'Connor under specific listing rules, indicating no adverse information or conflicts of interest are being disclosed at this juncture.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc filed a Form 6-K on July 4, 2006, as a report of a foreign issuer.
  • 2The filing announces the appointment of Mr. Dan O'Connor as a Director of the Company, effective June 28, 2006.
  • 3Mr. O'Connor's current directorship in a publicly quoted company is Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.
  • 4Mr. O'Connor previously served as a director of Lookers plc.
  • 5The filing confirms no other disclosure details are required for Mr. O'Connor under relevant listing rules.
  • 6This is a routine disclosure related to director appointments and corporate governance.
  • 7The report was signed by M. Lee, Finance Director, on behalf of CRH plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing (specifically a Form 6-K, which is a report of a foreign issuer) is to notify the SEC of the appointment of Mr. Dan O'Connor as a Director of CRH Public Limited Company.

Mr. Dan O'Connor's current directorship in a publicly quoted company is Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. He was also a past director of Lookers plc.

No, the filing explicitly states that there are no details requiring disclosure for Mr. O'Connor under paragraphs 6.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules, which generally cover information such as bankruptcy, disqualifications, or criminal convictions. This indicates no adverse information is being disclosed at this time.

Based on the content, this filing is a routine notification of a director appointment and does not appear to signal any significant changes to CRH's financial condition, operations, or strategic direction.