8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Oct 5, 2015)

Filed October 5, 2015For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on September 28, 2015, relating to its 2015 interim dividend. The primary focus of this filing is to inform ordinary shareholders about the option to receive new ordinary shares (scrip) instead of a cash dividend for the 2015 interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share, payable on November 6, 2015. This scrip dividend alternative offers shareholders the opportunity to increase their stake in the company without immediate cash outlay, which can be an attractive option for long-term investors seeking to reinvest their dividends. The company has distributed a Chairman's Letter and a Scrip Entitlement Form to its shareholders, detailing the terms and conditions of this offer. These documents are accessible on CRH's official website (www.crh.com) and have also been submitted to the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K. National Storage Mechanism for public record. Investors should review these documents to understand the implications of opting for the scrip dividend, including any potential tax consequences and the effect on their shareholding percentage.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH is offering a scrip dividend alternative for its 2015 interim dividend.
  • 2The interim dividend amount is 18.5 cents per ordinary share.
  • 3The scrip dividend option allows shareholders to receive new ordinary shares instead of cash.
  • 4The payment date for the dividend is November 6, 2015.
  • 5Shareholders can access the Chairman's Letter and Scrip Entitlement Form on CRH's website (www.crh.com).
  • 6Relevant documents have been filed with the Irish Stock Exchange and the U.K. National Storage Mechanism.

Frequently Asked Questions

A scrip dividend alternative is an option offered to shareholders where they can choose to receive new shares in the company instead of a cash payment for their dividend. This allows investors to increase their ownership in the company.

The 2015 interim dividend is valued at 18.5 cents per ordinary share.

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on November 6, 2015.

Detailed information, including a Chairman's Letter and a Scrip Entitlement Form, has been posted to shareholders and is available on CRH's official website, www.crh.com. Copies have also been submitted to regulatory bodies.