8-K/A

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K/A Report (Sep 3, 2010)

Filed September 3, 2010For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from CRH PUBLIC LTD CO (CRH) is an amendment to a previous filing, correcting the date a transaction was initially reported. The core information relates to a director's shareholding, specifically a purchase of ordinary shares by Erik Bax. This transaction, while small in percentage terms, provides insight into insider confidence and activity within the company. Investors should note the specific details of the purchase, including the number of shares, price, and the director's resulting total holding.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a prior filing to correct the transaction notification date from 24th August 2009 to 24th August 2010.
  • 2Director Erik Bax purchased 5,000 ordinary shares of CRH plc.
  • 3The purchase price per share was €11.80.
  • 4The total value of the transaction was approximately €59,000 (5,000 shares * €11.80/share).
  • 5Following the purchase, Erik Bax's total direct holding is 140 shares, and his overall beneficial holding (including shares held by BBHISL Nominees Limited) is 11,848 shares.
  • 6The acquired shares represent 0.0007062% of the issued class, and the total holding represents 0.0016734%.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to amend a previous report to correct the date on which the issuer was informed of a transaction. The original filing incorrectly stated August 24, 2009, when it should have been August 24, 2010.

Erik Bax is identified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR) or a director at CRH plc. He purchased 5,000 ordinary shares of CRH plc on August 24, 2010, at a price of €11.80 per share.

While Erik Bax purchased 5,000 shares, this represents a small percentage (0.0007062%) of the issued class. His total direct holding after the transaction is 140 shares, and his total beneficial holding, including shares held by a nominee, is 11,848 shares, which is 0.0016734% of the issued class. The purchase indicates a personal investment, but the overall holdings remain relatively small in percentage terms.

No, this filing specifically addresses the correction of a date for a single transaction involving director Erik Bax's purchase of ordinary shares. All other details from the original notification remain unchanged.