8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 25, 2007)

Filed June 25, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH plc has announced a strategic acceleration of its interim trading update, moving the release date from July 5th to July 2nd, 2007. This decision is directly linked to the commencement of marketing efforts for CRH's inaugural Eurobond debt issuance. The updated trading statement will be released concurrently with the company's regular half-yearly development strategy update, which will also incorporate details regarding bolt-on acquisitions completed in the first half of 2007. Investors should note that this proactive communication aims to align financial updates with key corporate finance activities, potentially providing a more comprehensive view of the company's performance and strategic direction as it accesses new debt markets. The company has also scheduled a conference call for analysts on July 2nd to discuss these updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc is bringing forward its interim trading update from July 5th to July 2nd, 2007.
  • 2The earlier release is to coincide with the marketing of CRH's debut Eurobond debt issue.
  • 3The trading update will include details of bolt-on acquisitions completed in the six months ending June 30, 2007.
  • 4A regular half-yearly development strategy update will be issued concurrently with the trading statement.
  • 5An analysts' conference call is scheduled for July 2nd, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. BST to discuss the updates.
  • 6CRH's interim results for the period ending June 30, 2007, are scheduled for release on August 28, 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH is bringing forward its interim trading update to July 2nd, 2007, from the originally scheduled July 5th date to align with the commencement of the marketing effort for its debut Eurobond debt issue.

The updated trading statement, released on July 2nd, 2007, will cover CRH's performance and will be issued concurrently with the company's regular half-yearly development strategy update. This update will also include details of bolt-on acquisitions completed during the six months ending June 30, 2007.

CRH's interim results for the period ending June 30, 2007, are scheduled to be issued on Tuesday, August 28, 2007.

Investors can register in advance for the conference call on July 2nd, 2007, by visiting a specified web address. Upon registration, they will receive a conference call number, participant user PIN, conference PIN, and joining instructions. Alternatively, the dial-in number is +44 20 7162 0125.