8-K

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

Filed December 9, 2011For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has announced its inclusion in the FTSE 100 and FTSE All Share indices, effective from the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2011. This significant event, detailed in a Form 6-K filing on December 8, 2011, indicates increased prominence and recognition for CRH within the UK equity market. This FTSE 100 inclusion is a positive development for investors, potentially leading to increased visibility, greater liquidity for CRH's shares, and potentially attracting new institutional investors who track these major indices. The company also highlighted its continued inclusion in other key indices such as the MSCI Euro, EuroStoxx, and Irish ISEQ indices, underscoring its diversified presence across European and Irish markets.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) will be added to the FTSE 100 index.
  • 2CRH will also be included in the FTSE All Share index.
  • 3These inclusions are effective from the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2011.
  • 4The announcement was made by FTSE on December 7, 2011.
  • 5CRH remains a constituent of various other indices, including MSCI Euro, EuroStoxx, ISEQ 20, and ISEQ Overall.
  • 6The filing was submitted as a Form 6-K on December 8, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

Inclusion in the FTSE 100 and FTSE All Share indices signifies CRH's increased importance and market capitalization within the UK stock market. This can lead to greater visibility among investors, potentially improve share liquidity, and may attract passive investment funds that track these benchmark indices.

The changes are scheduled to take effect from the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2011.

Yes, CRH continues to be included in several other important indices, including the MSCI Euro indices, the EuroStoxx indices, and the Irish ISEQ 20 and ISEQ Overall indices, among others. This highlights the company's broad representation across international and domestic markets.

This is a Form 6-K, which is a report of foreign private issuers submitted to the SEC. CRH submitted this filing to publicly announce and report its inclusion in the FTSE UK Index Series, providing timely information to its US-listed investors and the market.