Summary
This filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on September 18, 2009, relates to their 2009 interim dividend. The primary focus of the report is the announcement and details of a "Scrip Dividend Offer" available to shareholders. This offer allows shareholders to receive new shares in CRH instead of the cash dividend payment.
Key Highlights
- 1CRH announced its 2009 interim dividend of 18.50 cent per share.
- 2A Scrip Dividend Offer is being made to shareholders, allowing them to elect to receive new shares instead of cash.
- 3The dividend payment and scrip offer are scheduled for October 30, 2009.
- 4The company submitted relevant documentation ('2009 Interim Dividend - Scrip') to the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.
- 5Shareholders can access details of the offer via public viewing facilities at the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority.
- 6Contact information for shareholder inquiries is provided, with Neil Colgan, Company Secretary, listed as a point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Scrip Dividend Offer allows shareholders to choose between receiving their dividend payment in cash or as new shares in the company. This can be an attractive option for investors who wish to increase their stake in the company without additional cash outlay or for tax planning purposes.
The 2009 interim dividend is set at 18.50 cent per share.
The dividend payment and the scrip shares, if elected, are scheduled to be paid/issued on October 30, 2009.
Detailed documentation, titled '2009 Interim Dividend - Scrip,' has been filed with the Irish Stock Exchange and the UK Listing Authority. These documents are available for inspection at their respective offices.