8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 28, 2012)

Filed September 28, 2012For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2012, to report its total voting rights and issued share capital. This filing is a routine disclosure required under European transparency regulations, aligning with their reporting obligations as a foreign private issuer. The key information investors should note is the total number of ordinary shares outstanding and the total voting rights. As of September 28, 2012, CRH had 730,551,274 ordinary shares in issue, with 7,991,615 held as treasury shares. This results in a total of 722,559,659 voting rights. This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine if they need to notify CRH of any changes to their significant holdings under the Transparency Directive.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc filed a Form 6-K on September 28, 2012, reporting on its share capital and voting rights.
  • 2The total number of ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue as of the filing date was 730,551,274.
  • 3CRH held 7,991,615 treasury shares as of September 28, 2012.
  • 4The total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 722,559,659.
  • 5This voting rights figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to assess notification obligations under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 6The filing is made in accordance with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 7CRH is registered as a foreign private issuer and files annual reports under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing (which is a Form 6-K, a report of foreign private issuer) is to provide an update on CRH plc's total issued share capital and the total number of voting rights. This is a regulatory disclosure required to comply with European transparency rules.

As of September 28, 2012, CRH plc had a total of 722,559,659 voting rights.

The total number of voting rights (722,559,659) is important for shareholders as it acts as the denominator for calculating whether they are required to notify CRH plc of their interest in, or any change to their interest in, the company's shares under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Yes, CRH plc held 7,991,615 treasury shares as of September 28, 2012. These shares are not included when calculating the total number of voting rights.