8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 13, 2006)

Filed December 13, 2006For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K to notify investors of an upcoming trading update. This update, scheduled for release on January 3, 2007, will provide information on the company's performance for the year ending December 31, 2006. The statement will also incorporate details on bolt-on acquisitions made during the second half of 2006, aligning with CRH's regular half-yearly development strategy update. Investors should note that the preliminary results for the full year 2006 will be issued later, on March 6, 2007. CRH will host an analysts' conference call on January 3, 2007, to discuss these updates, providing an opportunity for direct engagement with management and further clarification on the company's recent performance and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced an upcoming trading update for the year ending December 31, 2006, to be released on January 3, 2007.
  • 2The trading update will be issued concurrently with a regular half-yearly development strategy update.
  • 3Details of bolt-on acquisitions completed in the six months ending December 31, 2006, will be included.
  • 4An analysts' conference call is scheduled for January 3, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. GMT to discuss the updates.
  • 5Registration for the conference call is available online, with alternative dial-in and replay options provided.
  • 6CRH's preliminary results for the year ending December 31, 2006, are scheduled for release on March 6, 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH plc will issue its trading update for the year ending December 31, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. GMT on January 3, 2007.

The trading update will be issued alongside CRH's regular half-yearly development strategy update, which will include details on bolt-on acquisitions completed during the six months ending December 31, 2006.

CRH's preliminary results for the period ending December 31, 2006, will be issued on March 6, 2007.

CRH will host an analysts' conference call at 8:00 a.m. GMT on January 3, 2007. Investors can register in advance online to receive call details, or use the provided dial-in number (+44 (0)20 7162 0025).