8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 3, 2008)

Filed April 3, 2008For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on April 3, 2008, to furnish its Annual Report for 2007, which includes the Notice of the Annual General Meeting. This filing also contains a letter to shareholders regarding a Scrip Dividend Offer and associated forms. The company is confirming that these documents have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority, and will be available for public inspection at designated offices. Investors can also access the Annual Report directly from CRH's website.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH filed its 2007 Annual Report, providing shareholders with detailed financial and operational performance information.
  • 2The filing includes the Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), informing shareholders of the date and agenda for the upcoming meeting.
  • 3A Scrip Dividend Offer is being presented to shareholders, offering them the option to receive new shares instead of a cash dividend.
  • 4Documents have been submitted to both the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.
  • 5The Annual Report is readily available on CRH's official website (www.crh.com) for easy investor access.
  • 6Contact information for shareholder inquiries, including the Company Secretary, is provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to officially submit CRH's 2007 Annual Report, along with the Notice of the Annual General Meeting and details about a Scrip Dividend Offer, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required for foreign issuers. It also serves to inform investors that these documents have been made available through official channels and on the company's website.

The 2007 Annual Report is available on CRH's official website at www.crh.com. Additionally, copies have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority and can be inspected at their respective offices.

A Scrip Dividend Offer is an option for shareholders where they can choose to receive new shares in the company as a dividend, rather than receiving a cash payment. This filing indicates that CRH is providing such an offer to its shareholders in relation to its 2007 results.

The filing announces that the Notice of the Annual General Meeting is included within the 2007 Annual Report. Specific details regarding the date and time of the AGM are typically found within that document, which is available on CRH's website.