8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 29, 2007)

Filed June 29, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on June 29, 2007, to report its total voting rights as of June 28, 2007. This filing is a routine disclosure for foreign issuers and provides crucial information for shareholders regarding their notification obligations under transparency rules. The company stated that it has 546,087,303 ordinary shares of EUR0.32 each in issue, and each share carries one vote. This announcement is particularly relevant for investors who hold a significant stake in CRH, as it establishes the denominator required for calculating whether their interest in the company meets the notification thresholds under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Interim Transparency Rules. The absence of treasury shares means the total number of voting rights directly corresponds to the total number of ordinary shares outstanding.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its total voting rights as of June 28, 2007.
  • 2The total number of ordinary shares in issue is 546,087,303.
  • 3Each ordinary share carries one vote.
  • 4The company holds no treasury shares.
  • 5The total number of voting rights is 546,087,303.
  • 6This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine notification requirements under transparency rules.
  • 7The filing is made in accordance with Rule 13.1 of the Interim Transparency Rules of the Financial Regulator.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report the total number of voting rights in CRH Public Limited Company as of June 28, 2007. This information is essential for shareholders to accurately assess their ownership levels relative to notification thresholds.

As of June 28, 2007, CRH has a total of 546,087,303 voting rights, which is equivalent to the total number of ordinary shares outstanding, as each share carries one vote and the company holds no treasury shares.

The total number of voting rights is crucial for shareholders because it acts as the denominator when calculating if their holdings require them to notify CRH plc or the relevant regulatory bodies of their interest or any changes to it, as mandated by the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and Interim Transparency Rules.

No, CRH Public Limited Company stated that it holds no treasury shares. This simplifies the calculation of voting rights, as the total number of voting rights is precisely equal to the total number of ordinary shares in issue.