8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 19, 2008)

Filed September 19, 2008For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on September 19, 2008, to provide shareholders with details regarding the 2008 Scrip Dividend Alternative. This alternative offers shareholders the option to receive new ordinary shares in the company instead of a cash payment for the interim dividend of 20.5 cents per share, which is scheduled to be paid on October 31, 2008. This scrip dividend initiative is designed to allow shareholders to increase their investment in CRH without incurring immediate transaction costs associated with purchasing shares on the open market. Investors should review the full documentation to understand the terms, conditions, and potential implications of participating in the scrip dividend, including any tax consequences and the impact on their ownership stake. The company has submitted these documents to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH announced a 2008 Scrip Dividend Alternative for its shareholders.
  • 2Shareholders have the option to receive new ordinary shares instead of cash for the interim dividend.
  • 3The interim dividend amount is 20.5 cents per share.
  • 4The payment date for the interim dividend is October 31, 2008.
  • 5The scrip dividend offer is intended to allow shareholders to increase their holdings.
  • 6Documents related to the scrip dividend have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and UK Listing Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2008 Scrip Dividend Alternative is an option for CRH shareholders to receive new ordinary shares in the company, equivalent in value to their cash interim dividend, rather than receiving the cash payment directly. This is for the interim dividend of 20.5 cents per share, payable on October 31, 2008.

The interim dividend amount is 20.5 cents per share.

The interim dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 31, 2008.

Detailed information can be found in the '2008 Scrip Dividend Alternative' document submitted by CRH. Copies of this document have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority and are available for inspection at their offices.