8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 31, 2007)

Filed May 31, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on May 31, 2007, to report its total voting rights as of May 31, 2007. The filing discloses that the company has 545,592,976 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each in issue, with each share carrying one vote. CRH currently holds no treasury shares, meaning the total number of voting rights is equivalent to the total number of ordinary shares outstanding. This information is crucial for shareholders as it serves as the denominator for calculating their obligations under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Investors and analysts tracking CRH's shareholder structure and potential changes in significant ownership will find this update valuable for compliance and strategic assessment.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported a total of 545,592,976 ordinary shares in issue as of May 31, 2007.
  • 2Each ordinary share carries one voting right.
  • 3The company holds no treasury shares.
  • 4The total number of voting rights is therefore 545,592,976.
  • 5This figure is to be used by shareholders for calculating notifications required under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
  • 6The report is filed under Form 6-K, indicating it is a report of a foreign issuer.
  • 7Neil Colgan, Assistant Company Secretary, provided contact information for inquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to disclose the total number of voting rights in CRH Public Limited Company as of May 31, 2007. This information is essential for shareholders to determine if they need to notify the company of any changes to their ownership stakes under regulatory rules.

As of May 31, 2007, CRH has 545,592,976 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each in issue. Each ordinary share carries one vote, so the total number of voting rights is also 545,592,976.

No, CRH Public Limited Company explicitly states in this filing that it holds no treasury shares.

The total number of voting rights (545,592,976) serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate their holdings and determine if they are required to notify CRH plc under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This is a regulatory requirement for significant ownership changes.