8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 30, 2013)

Filed September 30, 2013For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Ltd Co. (CRH) on September 30, 2013, primarily serves to update shareholders on the company's total voting rights and share capital as per European transparency regulations. The report details the total number of ordinary shares in issue and the number of treasury shares held by the company. For investors, the key takeaway is the precise number of voting rights available, which is crucial for shareholders to assess their reporting obligations under the Transparency Directive. This information helps maintain transparency in the market and ensures compliance with ownership notification thresholds. The filing provides a clear snapshot of CRH's capital structure concerning voting power at a specific point in time.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its total voting rights and share capital as of September 30, 2013.
  • 2The total number of Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue is 735,832,608.
  • 3CRH held 6,321,289 Treasury Shares as of the reporting date.
  • 4The total number of voting rights exercisable by shareholders is 729,511,319.
  • 5This figure is intended for shareholders to calculate notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 6The filing conforms to Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 7The report was filed as a Form 6-K, indicating it's a report of a foreign private issuer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce CRH plc's total voting rights and share capital as of September 30, 2013, in compliance with European transparency regulations.

The number of treasury shares is important because these shares are not entitled to voting rights. Subtracting treasury shares from the total issued shares gives the actual number of voting rights available to shareholders, which is critical for calculating ownership thresholds and notification obligations.

The total number of voting rights (729,511,319) serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine if their holding, or any change in their holding, requires them to notify CRH plc or the relevant regulatory bodies under the Transparency Directive and associated rules.

No, this specific filing is a routine disclosure related to share capital and voting rights for regulatory compliance. It does not typically signal major operational or financial events unless explicitly stated, which is not the case here.