8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 4, 2007)

Filed December 4, 2007For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on December 4, 2007, reports a transaction involving a Director/PDMR (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities). Specifically, Terence V. Neill, a director, purchased 3,000 ordinary shares of CRH at a price of EUR24.64 per share. This transaction was executed on December 3, 2007, and has been notified in accordance with both Market Abuse Rules and Irish Company Law. The purchase increases Mr. Neill's total holding to 69,881 ordinary shares. This disclosure is significant for investors as it indicates insider confidence in the company's stock. The purchase by a director at a specific price point can be interpreted as a positive signal regarding the perceived value and future prospects of CRH. The filing details the exact number of shares acquired, the transaction price, and the resulting total shareholding, providing transparency on insider activity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director/PDMR Terence V. Neill purchased 3,000 ordinary shares of CRH.
  • 2The purchase price per share was EUR24.64.
  • 3The transaction date was December 3, 2007.
  • 4This purchase brings Mr. Neill's total shareholding to 69,881 ordinary shares.
  • 5The notification is in accordance with both Market Abuse Rules and Irish Company Law.
  • 6The transaction was executed on the Irish Stock Exchange.
  • 7The filing was made on December 3, 2007, and reported by the Company Secretary, Angela Malone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Terence V. Neill is identified as a Director and a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) at CRH plc.

The purpose of this filing (Form 6-K) is to notify the SEC and the public about a transaction by a director/PDMR involving CRH shares, specifically the purchase of shares by Terence V. Neill.

For investors, this is a notable event as it represents an insider purchase, suggesting confidence from a key executive in the company's stock performance. The price paid and the number of shares acquired provide insight into the director's valuation of CRH.

This transaction involves the purchase of existing shares and does not directly change the total number of CRH shares outstanding. It reflects a change in beneficial ownership.