8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 14, 2012)

Filed September 14, 2012For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing by CRH PUBLIC LTD CO (CRH) on September 14, 2012, primarily reports on a transaction involving a person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR). Specifically, Erik Bax, a PDMR, engaged in the sale of 9,000 ordinary shares of CRH. The transaction, which occurred on September 12, 2012, in London, involved shares valued at a price of Sterling £12.30 per share. The filing ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for reporting such insider transactions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of a transaction involving a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR) at CRH.
  • 2Erik Bax, a PDMR, sold 9,000 ordinary shares of CRH.
  • 3The sale transaction took place on September 12, 2012, in London.
  • 4The price per share for the transaction was Sterling £12.30.
  • 5The filing is in accordance with Irish Stock Exchange Listing Rule 6.10 and Central Bank of Ireland's Market Abuse Rules.
  • 6The issuer was informed of the transaction on September 13, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

Erik Bax is identified as a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR) at CRH plc. This designation indicates an individual with significant responsibilities within the company, often in a management or executive capacity.

Erik Bax sold 9,000 ordinary shares of CRH. This is a disposal of shares, not an acquisition.

For investors, this filing provides insight into insider activity. The sale of a significant number of shares by a PDMR can be interpreted in various ways, such as personal financial planning or a signal about the executive's view of the company's prospects. It's important context for understanding the company's internal sentiment and executive compensation practices.

This filing is made in accordance with Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically being a Form 6-K report for a foreign private issuer. It also addresses notification requirements under the Central Bank of Ireland's Market Abuse Rules and the Irish Stock Exchange Listing Rule 6.10 concerning director/PDMR shareholdings and transactions.