8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 9, 2011)

Filed September 9, 2011For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K, reporting on the details of its 2011 interim dividend. The company is offering shareholders an alternative to receive new CRH ordinary shares instead of a cash payment for the dividend. This scrip dividend option is being provided in respect of the interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share, which is scheduled to be paid on October 21, 2011. This filing is important for investors as it outlines a method for them to increase their stake in CRH without additional cash outlay. Shareholders should carefully review the terms and conditions of the scrip dividend offer, including any potential tax implications and the process for electing to receive shares. The related documentation, including a letter to shareholders and the scrip entitlement form, has been posted and is available on CRH's website and through regulatory filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH is offering a scrip dividend alternative for its 2011 interim dividend.
  • 2The interim dividend amount is 18.5 cents per share.
  • 3The dividend payment date is October 21, 2011.
  • 4Shareholders can elect to receive new CRH ordinary shares instead of a cash dividend.
  • 5Detailed documentation, including a letter to shareholders and entitlement forms, has been distributed.
  • 6These documents are available on the CRH website (www.crh.com) and have been filed with regulatory bodies.
  • 7Contact information for shareholder inquiries is provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

A scrip dividend alternative allows shareholders to receive new shares in the company, equivalent in value to their cash dividend, rather than receiving the dividend as cash. This allows shareholders to increase their shareholding in the company without making an additional cash investment.

The 2011 interim dividend is valued at 18.5 cents per share. Shareholders electing the scrip alternative will receive new CRH ordinary shares equivalent to this value.

The dividend payment date is scheduled for October 21, 2011.

Detailed information, including a letter to shareholders and the scrip entitlement form, has been posted to shareholders and is available on the CRH website at www.crh.com. Copies have also been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K.'s National Storage Mechanism.