8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Oct 3, 2006)

Filed October 3, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

This SEC Form 6-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company provides an update on its various share option and savings-related share option schemes for the period ending September 30, 2006. The report details the number of securities issued and remaining under these schemes, offering transparency into potential share dilution and employee incentive programs. For investors, it's important to note the activity within these schemes as it can impact the total number of outstanding shares and, consequently, earnings per share calculations. The filing indicates ongoing activity across several schemes, including the 1990 Share Option Scheme, 1990 U.K. Share Option Scheme, 2000 Share Option Schemes (both general and UK-specific), and 2000 Savings Related Share Option Schemes (both ROI and UK-specific). While the total number of issued shares remains substantial, the issuance of new shares under these employee programs is a key metric to monitor for potential equity adjustments.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing reports on six different CRH share option and savings-related share option schemes.
  • 2For the period April 1, 2006, to September 30, 2006, CRH issued a total of 1,935,398 ordinary shares under these schemes.
  • 3The 2000 Share Option Scheme (RA/CRHplc/00024) saw the largest number of shares issued during the period, with 1,143,352 ordinary shares allotted.
  • 4Significant increases in block scheme allocations were noted for the 2000 Share Option Scheme (RA/CRHplc/00024), with an additional 20,000,000 Ordinary Shares added.
  • 5As of September 30, 2006, CRH had 20,736,392 ordinary shares not yet issued or allotted across all reported schemes.
  • 6The total number of ordinary shares in issue at the end of the period is stated as 540,897,751.
  • 7The filing serves as a notification to the Irish Stock Exchange and the FSA regarding blocklisting returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing, specifically a Form 6-K, is a Blocklisting Interim Review submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the FSA. It provides updates on the activity within CRH's various share option and savings-related share option schemes, detailing the number of shares issued and remaining under these programs for the six-month period ending September 30, 2006.

During the period from April 1, 2006, to September 30, 2006, CRH issued a total of 1,935,398 ordinary shares across all six reported schemes. The largest portion of this was from the 2000 Share Option Scheme (RA/CRHplc/00024), which accounted for 1,143,352 shares.

According to the filing, the total number of CRH ordinary shares in issue at the end of the period (September 30, 2006) was 540,897,751.

As of September 30, 2006, there were 20,736,392 ordinary shares not yet issued or allotted under the various schemes. These shares represent potential future dilution for existing shareholders if and when they are issued. Investors should monitor the ongoing activity within these schemes as they can affect earnings per share and total shareholder equity.