8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 28, 2008)

Filed May 28, 2008For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on May 28, 2008, to announce the appointment of Mr. Albert Manifold as a Director of the Company, effective January 1, 2009. This filing is a notification required by the Listing Rules and does not contain extensive financial details or operational updates. Investors should note that Mr. Manifold has no directorships in any publicly quoted companies within the last five years, and no other disclosure details are required for him under the specified listing rules. The primary purpose of this report is regulatory compliance, informing the market about a key upcoming change in the company's board. While not a financial performance update, such changes can be significant for corporate governance and strategic direction. Investors seeking information on CRH's financial health or business operations should refer to other SEC filings, such as their annual reports (Form 20-F).

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announces the upcoming appointment of Mr. Albert Manifold as a Director, effective January 1, 2009.
  • 2The announcement is made via a Form 6-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • 3This filing is a notification under paragraph 6.6 of the Listing Rules.
  • 4Mr. Manifold has not been a director of any publicly quoted company in the past five years.
  • 5No further disclosure details are required for Mr. Manifold under paragraph 6.6.7 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules.
  • 6The filing confirms CRH plc files its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
  • 7The report is signed by M. Lee, Finance Director, on behalf of CRH plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing (a Form 6-K) is to notify the SEC and the investing public about the upcoming appointment of Mr. Albert Manifold as a Director of CRH plc, effective January 1, 2009, as required by the company's listing rules.

No, this filing does not provide any specific financial performance data or operational updates for CRH. It is solely a regulatory notification regarding a change in the board of directors.

This detail is a disclosure requirement under the company's listing rules. It indicates that Mr. Manifold's directorship experience in publicly quoted companies is limited within the recent five-year period, which is a standard piece of information provided to shareholders when a new director is appointed.

For detailed financial performance and operational information, investors should refer to CRH's annual reports filed on Form 20-F and other relevant SEC filings that provide comprehensive business and financial updates.