8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 13, 2013)

Filed September 13, 2013For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on September 13, 2013, to announce important information regarding its 2013 interim dividend. The filing includes a Chairman's Letter and a Scrip Dividend Offer form that have been distributed to ordinary shareholders. This offer provides shareholders with an option to receive new ordinary shares in CRH in lieu of cash for the interim dividend of 18.5 cent per share, which is scheduled to be paid on October 25, 2013. The documents are available on the company's website and have been filed with regulatory bodies, including the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K.'s National Storage Mechanism. This announcement is particularly relevant for investors as it outlines a scrip dividend alternative, which allows shareholders to increase their stake in the company without immediate cash outlay, potentially reinvesting their dividend income. Investors should review the provided Chairman's Letter and Scrip Entitlement Form for detailed terms, conditions, and implications of accepting the scrip dividend offer, including any potential tax or dilution effects.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its 2013 interim dividend of 18.5 cent per share, payable on October 25, 2013.
  • 2Shareholders are offered a Scrip Dividend Alternative, allowing them to receive new ordinary shares instead of cash.
  • 3The Chairman's Letter and Scrip Entitlement Form have been distributed to shareholders.
  • 4These documents are accessible on CRH's official website (www.crh.com).
  • 5Copies of the relevant documents have been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K.'s National Storage Mechanism.
  • 6The filing serves as a notification of these shareholder materials and is made under Form 6-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2013 interim dividend is 18.5 cent per ordinary share.

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 25, 2013.

The Scrip Dividend Offer provides shareholders with the option to receive new ordinary shares in CRH plc in place of the cash payment for the interim dividend. This allows shareholders to reinvest their dividend back into the company by acquiring additional shares.

Detailed information, including the Chairman's Letter and the Scrip Entitlement Form, has been posted to shareholders and is available on CRH's website at www.crh.com.