8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jul 29, 2011)

Filed July 29, 2011For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on July 29, 2011, to report its total voting rights and issued share capital as of July 29, 2011. This filing provides crucial information for shareholders regarding their notification obligations under the Transparency Directive. The company detailed the total number of ordinary shares in issue and the number of treasury shares held, which are important metrics for understanding the company's capital structure and shareholder influence. Investors should note that this report is primarily for disclosure purposes related to voting rights and regulatory compliance, rather than announcing significant operational or financial performance changes. The key takeaway is the precise number of voting rights available, which shareholders must use as a reference point for determining any reporting requirements concerning their stake in CRH.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported its total number of ordinary shares in issue as 725,459,052 as of July 29, 2011.
  • 2The company held 9,012,834 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights for CRH plc shareholders was calculated to be 716,446,218.
  • 4This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate if they need to notify changes to their interest in CRH under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and Transparency Rules.
  • 5The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating it's a report of a foreign private issuer.
  • 6The company is incorporated in Ireland and files annual reports under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to disclose CRH plc's total voting rights and issued share capital as of July 29, 2011. This information is essential for shareholders to comply with regulatory requirements regarding the notification of their interests and any changes thereof, as mandated by the Transparency Directive.

As of July 29, 2011, CRH plc has a total of 716,446,218 voting rights. This number is derived after accounting for the total shares in issue and the treasury shares held by the company.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased. These shares do not carry voting rights and are not entitled to dividends. Including treasury shares in the calculation reduces the total number of outstanding voting rights, which is crucial for accurate reporting and for shareholders to correctly assess their notification thresholds.

The Transparency Rules, along with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007, are European Union regulations that require shareholders to disclose their holdings in publicly traded companies once their stake reaches certain thresholds. The total voting rights figure provided in the filing is the denominator shareholders use to determine if their percentage ownership requires such a notification.