8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Aug 29, 2014)

Filed August 29, 2014For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on August 29, 2014, provides an update on the company's total voting rights and share capital as of August 28, 2014. The primary purpose of this report is to inform shareholders of the exact number of voting rights they can use for notification calculations under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007. This disclosure is crucial for shareholders to determine when they need to report changes in their ownership stakes in CRH. For investors, the key takeaway is the precise figures for issued shares and treasury shares, which result in the total number of voting rights. Understanding these figures helps in assessing potential shareholder influence and adherence to regulatory reporting thresholds. While this filing does not contain financial performance data, it is a vital regulatory disclosure for maintaining transparency and compliance with European transparency rules.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its total number of ordinary shares in issue as 743,313,236 as of August 28, 2014.
  • 2The company holds 3,977,400 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights available to shareholders is calculated to be 739,335,836.
  • 4This figure is to be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating notification requirements under EU Transparency Regulations.
  • 5The filing ensures compliance with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 6The report was filed on August 29, 2014, reflecting data as of August 28, 2014.
  • 7This is a Form 6-K filing, typical for foreign private issuers reporting material information not previously disclosed to the public in the US.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to inform shareholders of CRH plc about the total number of voting rights outstanding. This figure is essential for shareholders to determine if they need to notify the company and regulatory bodies of changes in their ownership interest, as required by the EU Transparency Directive and related rules.

As of August 28, 2014, CRH plc had a total of 739,335,836 voting rights. This is derived from the total issued ordinary shares (743,313,236) minus the treasury shares held by the company (3,977,400).

No, this specific Form 6-K filing does not contain financial performance information such as revenue, profit, or loss. It is solely focused on disclosing the company's total voting rights and share capital as a regulatory requirement.

The figure for total voting rights (739,335,836) is primarily intended for shareholders. They use this number as a denominator to calculate whether their holdings, or changes to their holdings, cross specific notification thresholds set by the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.