8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jan 3, 2007)

Filed January 3, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K, which is a report of foreign issuers, on January 3, 2007. The primary purpose of this filing is to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a significant change in its board of directors. Specifically, the company announced the appointment of Mr. William P. Egan as a Director, effective January 1, 2007. This director appointment is a key piece of information for investors as it can signal strategic direction, governance changes, and potentially new expertise being brought into the company's leadership. Investors should note that Mr. Egan has prior experience as a director of Cephalon, Inc., a publicly quoted company, within the last five years, indicating a seasoned individual joining the CRH board.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company filed a Form 6-K, a report for foreign issuers.
  • 2The filing announces the appointment of Mr. William P. Egan as a Director.
  • 3Mr. Egan's appointment is effective from January 1, 2007.
  • 4Disclosure under Listing Rules paragraph 6.6.13 is provided for Mr. Egan.
  • 5Mr. Egan's directorship experience includes Cephalon, Inc. within the last 5 years.
  • 6No other disclosure details regarding Mr. Egan are required under the specified listing rules.
  • 7The report was filed on January 3, 2007, with an event date of December 26, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to notify the SEC about the appointment of a new director, Mr. William P. Egan, to CRH's board, effective January 1, 2007.

Mr. Egan has served as a director of Cephalon, Inc., a publicly quoted company, within the last five years.

No, this filing is specifically a notification of a change in directorship and does not contain other financial or operational updates.

A Form 6-K filing is used by foreign private issuers to submit or make public information that they have made or are required to make public in their home country, or that they have filed or are required to file with any stock exchange on which their securities are traded.