8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Feb 29, 2008)

Filed February 29, 2008For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on February 29, 2008, providing an update on its total voting rights. As of February 29, 2008, the company reported 547,227,194 ordinary shares of EURO 0.32 each in issue. This filing is important for investors as it establishes the denominator for calculating notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the Interim Transparency Rules. Specifically, CRH disclosed that it holds 6,057,999 treasury shares. Consequently, the total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 541,169,195. This figure is crucial for shareholders who need to monitor their stake and ensure compliance with disclosure thresholds related to ownership changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported a total of 547,227,194 ordinary shares of EURO 0.32 each in issue as of February 29, 2008.
  • 2The company holds 6,057,999 treasury shares.
  • 3The total number of voting rights for CRH shareholders is calculated to be 541,169,195.
  • 4This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine notification obligations under EU Transparency Directive regulations.
  • 5The filing aligns with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 6The report was filed on February 29, 2008, as a Form 6-K, indicating it's from a foreign issuer.
  • 7M. Lee, Finance Director, signed the report on behalf of CRH.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to disclose CRH plc's total number of voting rights as of February 29, 2008. This information is critical for shareholders to comply with transparency regulations regarding the notification of significant shareholdings or changes in ownership.

As of February 29, 2008, CRH plc has a total of 541,169,195 voting rights. This is calculated by taking the total issued ordinary shares (547,227,194) and subtracting the treasury shares (6,057,999).

The total number of voting rights (541,169,195) is important because it is used by shareholders as the denominator to calculate whether their own holdings require them to notify CRH and the relevant authorities about their interest or any changes to it, under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and Interim Transparency Rules.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are no longer considered outstanding for voting purposes and do not carry voting rights. CRH holding 6,057,999 treasury shares means these shares are held by the company itself and not by external shareholders.