8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Mar 21, 2011)

Filed March 21, 2011For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on March 21, 2011, primarily reports on a transaction involving a person discharging managerial responsibilities. Specifically, it details the sale of shares by Albert Manifold, a Director/PDMR of the company. Investors should note the details of this transaction, including the number of shares sold, the price per share, and the resulting total shareholding of Mr. Manifold. While this filing does not indicate any material financial changes or strategic shifts for CRH, it provides transparency regarding insider trading activity, which is a key aspect of corporate governance and investor confidence. The transaction appears to be a routine disposition of shares rather than a reflection of any negative outlook on the company's performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of share transaction by a Director/Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR) at CRH.
  • 2Albert Manifold, a Director/PDMR, sold 7,100 ordinary shares of CRH.
  • 3The sale occurred on March 18, 2011, at a price of €15.18 per share.
  • 4The transaction involved both Market Abuse Rules disclosure and Companies Act 1990 compliance.
  • 5Following the sale, Albert Manifold's total holding is 28,037 ordinary shares.
  • 6The percentage of the issued class disposed of was 0.00100%.
  • 7The filing was made on March 18, 2011, indicating prompt reporting of the insider transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a transaction involving the sale of shares by Albert Manifold, a Director and Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR) at CRH.

Albert Manifold is identified as a Director/PDMR of CRH. The report is required to ensure transparency in insider trading activities, informing investors about the dealings of key company personnel in the company's stock.

Albert Manifold sold 7,100 ordinary shares of CRH at a price of €15.18 per share.

Following the sale of 7,100 shares, Albert Manifold's total holding is 28,037 ordinary shares.