8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 27, 2009)

Filed July 27, 2009For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH plc announced a cash tender offer for up to $100,000,000 principal amount of its 6.40% Notes due 2033, issued by CRH America, Inc. and guaranteed by CRH. This move suggests CRH is looking to manage its debt structure, potentially by reducing outstanding debt or refinancing at more favorable terms given market conditions. The offer utilizes a modified Dutch Auction to determine the purchase price, with an incentive for early tendering. Investors holding these specific notes should carefully review the terms of the offer, including the pricing range and deadlines, to make an informed decision. The early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount encourages prompt action, with a deadline for this premium set for August 10, 2009. The overall tender offer is set to expire on August 21, 2009. The company is offering a total consideration between $880 and $950 per $1,000 principal amount of notes accepted for purchase.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc launched a cash tender offer for up to $100,000,000 of its 6.40% Notes due 2033.
  • 2The offer is for notes issued by CRH America, Inc. and guaranteed by CRH.
  • 3A modified Dutch Auction will be used to determine the purchase price.
  • 4An Early Tender Premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount is offered for notes tendered by August 10, 2009.
  • 5The total consideration for accepted notes ranges from $880 to $950 per $1,000 principal amount.
  • 6The tender offer expires on August 21, 2009.
  • 7Payment for accepted notes is scheduled for August 24, 2009, along with accrued interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH plc is offering to purchase these notes through a cash tender offer, up to a maximum principal amount of $100,000,000. This means they are buying back some of their outstanding debt.

The purchase price will be determined using a modified Dutch Auction. This allows tendering bondholders to specify the price at which they are willing to sell, within a given range. The final price will be the lowest price within the range that allows CRH to purchase the desired amount of notes.

The Early Tender Premium is an additional $30 per $1,000 principal amount of notes. To receive this premium, bondholders must validly tender their notes at or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Monday, August 10, 2009.

The tender offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, August 21, 2009, unless CRH decides to extend or terminate it earlier.