8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Nov 21, 2013)

Filed November 21, 2013For Securities:CRH

Summary

This Form 6-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on November 21, 2013, primarily reports on a transaction involving the re-issuance of treasury shares to participants in its employee share schemes. On November 20, 2013, CRH transferred 58,261 Ordinary Shares. These shares were transferred at varying prices in Euros and Pounds Sterling, reflecting the market conditions at the time of the transaction. Following this re-issuance, CRH's treasury share balance has been updated. The company now holds 6,066,182 Ordinary Shares in treasury, and the total number of outstanding Ordinary Shares, excluding those held in treasury, stands at 733,165,418. This information is relevant for investors to understand the company's share capital structure and its use of treasury shares, particularly in relation to employee compensation and incentive programs.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc re-issued 58,261 Ordinary Shares from its treasury to participants in employee share schemes on November 20, 2013.
  • 2The re-issuance involved shares transferred at prices ranging from €15.0674 to €16.58 and £13.13 to £14.4903.
  • 3Post-transaction, CRH holds 6,066,182 Ordinary Shares in treasury.
  • 4The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, is 733,165,418.
  • 5The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating a report of a foreign private issuer.
  • 6The company's Finance Director, Maeve Carton, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing (Form 6-K) is to report the re-issuance of treasury shares by CRH plc to participants in its employee share schemes. It updates the company's treasury share balance and total shares outstanding.

CRH re-issued 58,261 Ordinary Shares. The prices varied, with transfers occurring between €15.0674 and €16.58 per share, and between £13.13 and £14.4903 per share.

After the transaction, CRH holds 6,066,182 Ordinary Shares in treasury. The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding those held in treasury, is 733,165,418.

Companies often re-issue treasury shares to fulfill obligations under employee stock options, restricted stock units, or other employee share purchase and incentive plans. This allows them to grant shares to employees without issuing new shares, which can help manage dilution.