8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Mar 11, 2015)

Filed March 11, 2015For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on March 11, 2015, primarily details a notification of major interests in shares by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The filing indicates that JPMorgan Chase & Co. crossed several notification thresholds (3%, 4%, 5% upwards) concerning CRH's ordinary shares. Specifically, after a transaction on March 6, 2015, JPMorgan Chase & Co. now holds a total of 40,937,722 voting rights, representing 5.02% of CRH's total voting rights. This holding is comprised of direct and indirect holdings through its controlled undertakings, J.P. Morgan Securities Plc and J.P. Morgan Whitefriars Inc. The notification is important for investors as it signals a significant stake held by a major financial institution in CRH.

Key Highlights

  • 1JPMorgan Chase & Co. has crossed notification thresholds of 3%, 4%, and 5% upwards regarding CRH plc's voting rights.
  • 2As of March 6, 2015, JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds a total of 40,937,722 voting rights in CRH.
  • 3This total holding represents 5.02% of CRH plc's total voting rights.
  • 4The reported holding includes both direct and indirect shareholdings through controlled entities.
  • 5Key entities involved in the holding are J.P. Morgan Securities Plc and J.P. Morgan Whitefriars Inc.
  • 6The filing is a notification of major interests in shares, filed under a Form 6-K.
  • 7The transaction triggering the notification occurred on March 6, 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to notify the SEC that JPMorgan Chase & Co. has acquired a significant stake in CRH plc, crossing reporting thresholds for major shareholdings. It's a standard disclosure required under regulations for significant investor interests.

After the transaction on March 6, 2015, JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds a total of 40,937,722 voting rights, which equates to 5.02% of CRH plc's total voting rights.

No, this filing does not relate to any changes in CRH's management or business operations. It is solely a disclosure of a significant shareholding by a third-party financial institution, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

J.P. Morgan Securities Plc and J.P. Morgan Whitefriars Inc. are controlled undertakings of JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notification specifies that the total disclosable holding for JPMorgan Chase & Co. is achieved through these entities, with J.P. Morgan Securities Plc holding a substantial portion of the shares.