8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 22, 2006)

Filed September 22, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed an 8-K report on September 22, 2006, to announce details regarding its 2006 interim scrip dividend offer. This offer allows shareholders to reinvest their dividends into new shares of CRH stock, rather than receiving a cash payment. The interim dividend declared is 13.50 cents per share, payable on November 3, 2006. This scrip dividend option provides a mechanism for shareholders to increase their stake in the company without direct cash outlay, which can be attractive for those seeking to compound their investment over time. The filing also confirms that relevant documentation, including a letter to shareholders and the scrip entitlement form, has been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority, and will be available for public inspection.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH announced its 2006 interim scrip dividend offer to shareholders.
  • 2The interim dividend amount declared is 13.50 cents per ordinary share.
  • 3Shareholders have the option to receive new CRH shares instead of a cash dividend payment.
  • 4The dividend payment date is scheduled for November 3, 2006.
  • 5The relevant documentation for the scrip dividend offer has been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.
  • 6The filing was made on September 22, 2006, as a report of a foreign issuer (Form 6-K).

Frequently Asked Questions

A scrip dividend is an option offered to shareholders where they can choose to receive additional shares in the company instead of a cash payment for their dividend. This allows shareholders to increase their holding in the company and potentially benefit from future share price appreciation.

The company is offering an interim dividend of 13.50 cents per ordinary share.

The dividend is expected to be paid on November 3, 2006.

Copies of the letter to shareholders and the scrip entitlement form have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority. These documents will be available for inspection at the Companies Announcement Office of the Irish Stock Exchange and the Document Viewing Facility of the UK Listing Authority.