8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Feb 28, 2014)

Filed February 28, 2014For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on February 28, 2014, to report its total voting rights and issued share capital as of February 28, 2014. This filing is a routine disclosure for foreign private issuers and provides an update on the company's capital structure, which is relevant for shareholders tracking their ownership stakes and potential notification requirements. Investors should note that the company reported 739,231,600 ordinary shares outstanding, with 5,039,287 treasury shares held. Consequently, the total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 734,192,313. This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate their holdings against regulatory notification thresholds under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc disclosed its total voting rights and issued share capital as of February 28, 2014.
  • 2The company has 739,231,600 ordinary shares in issue.
  • 3CRH holds 5,039,287 treasury shares.
  • 4The total number of voting rights is 734,192,313.
  • 5This figure is crucial for shareholders to determine notification requirements under the Transparency Directive.
  • 6The filing is made under Form 6-K, consistent with CRH's status as a foreign private issuer.
  • 7The disclosure is made in conformity with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 6-K filing is primarily to report the total number of voting rights and issued share capital of CRH plc as of February 28, 2014. It serves as an update for shareholders regarding the company's capital structure and is required under EU transparency regulations.

As of February 28, 2014, CRH plc has a total of 734,192,313 voting rights. This is calculated after accounting for treasury shares held by the company.

The total number of voting rights (734,192,313) acts as a denominator. Shareholders use this figure to calculate their percentage of ownership and determine if their holdings, or changes in their holdings, trigger notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are held by the company itself and do not carry voting rights. CRH holds 5,039,287 treasury shares, which are deducted from the total issued ordinary shares to arrive at the total number of voting rights.