8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 30, 2009)

Filed September 30, 2009For Securities:CRH

Summary

This SEC filing, a Form 6-K filed by CRH Public Limited Company on September 30, 2009, provides a crucial update on the company's total voting rights and issued share capital. The filing is made in accordance with EU Transparency Directive regulations, informing shareholders about their notification obligations. Specifically, CRH disclosed that as of September 30, 2009, there were 707,178,440 ordinary shares of €0.32 each in issue. The company also holds 13,857,087 treasury shares. Consequently, the total number of voting rights available to shareholders stands at 693,321,353. This figure is essential for shareholders to accurately assess and report any changes in their holdings that may trigger disclosure requirements under the relevant transparency rules.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company filed a Form 6-K on September 30, 2009.
  • 2The filing provides an update on the total number of voting rights and issued share capital.
  • 3As of September 30, 2009, CRH had 707,178,440 ordinary shares outstanding.
  • 4The company held 13,857,087 treasury shares as of the reporting date.
  • 5The total number of voting rights for shareholders is 693,321,353.
  • 6This information is crucial for shareholders to determine notification requirements under EU Transparency Directive regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to inform shareholders about CRH's total number of ordinary shares in issue and its total voting rights as of September 30, 2009. This update is required by EU Transparency Directive regulations and helps shareholders manage their disclosure obligations.

As of September 30, 2009, CRH has a total of 693,321,353 voting rights.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are held by the company and do not carry voting rights. CRH held 13,857,087 treasury shares, which were subtracted from the total issued shares to arrive at the total number of voting rights.

The total number of voting rights serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate whether their interest in CRH, or any change to it, requires them to notify the company or regulatory bodies. This is crucial for complying with transparency and disclosure rules.