8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 1, 2009)

Filed May 1, 2009For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K with the SEC on April 30, 2009, to report its total voting rights as of April 30, 2009. This filing is primarily for informational purposes, updating shareholders and the market on the company's capital structure. It confirms the total number of ordinary shares in issue and the number of treasury shares held, which together determine the total voting rights available to shareholders. This information is crucial for shareholders to assess their stake in the company and comply with regulatory notification requirements regarding significant shareholdings. For investors, this report serves as a basic update on the company's outstanding share count. While it doesn't contain financial performance data or strategic announcements, understanding the total voting rights is fundamental for any shareholder calculating their percentage ownership and potential voting power. It also indicates CRH's adherence to transparency regulations, which is a positive sign for good corporate governance.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its total number of ordinary shares in issue as 700,590,330 as of April 30, 2009.
  • 2The company held 15,267,982 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights available to shareholders was 685,322,348.
  • 4This figure is intended for shareholders to calculate their notification obligations under EU Transparency Directive regulations.
  • 5The filing confirms CRH plc is a foreign issuer filing its reports under Form 20-F.
  • 6The report was filed on April 30, 2009, covering data as of April 29, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 6-K filing serves to update the SEC and CRH shareholders on the company's total voting rights. It's a regulatory requirement to disclose the number of shares outstanding and treasury shares, which impacts the total voting power available to shareholders.

As of April 30, 2009, CRH plc had a total of 685,322,348 voting rights. This is calculated by subtracting the 15,267,982 treasury shares from the 700,590,330 ordinary shares in issue.

The total number of voting rights is crucial for shareholders to determine if their stake in the company requires them to notify CRH plc or regulatory bodies about their interest, or any changes to their interest, as per the Transparency Directive regulations.

No, this particular Form 6-K filing does not provide any financial performance data, earnings reports, or strategic business updates. Its sole purpose is to report on the total voting rights and capital structure.