8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 1, 2015)

Filed December 1, 2015For Securities:CRH

Summary

This filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on November 30, 2015, is primarily an update regarding the company's total voting rights and issued share capital. It informs investors of the exact number of ordinary shares outstanding and the total number of voting rights available as of that date. This information is crucial for shareholders to accurately track their holdings and determine if they need to report changes in their ownership interests according to Transparency Directive regulations. The key takeaway for investors is the precise share count and voting rights figure, which serves as a denominator for calculating notification requirements for substantial shareholdings. This is a routine but essential disclosure for maintaining transparency and regulatory compliance, ensuring shareholders are aware of their obligations regarding significant ownership changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported a total of 823,911,253 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue as of November 30, 2015.
  • 2The company holds 1,122,685 treasury shares as of the reporting date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights attributable to CRH plc shareholders is 822,788,568.
  • 4This figure is provided as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 5The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating it's a report of a foreign private issuer.
  • 6The disclosure ensures transparency regarding the company's capital structure and voting power.
  • 7This information is essential for investors monitoring their stake and compliance with ownership reporting thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to provide an update on CRH plc's total voting rights and issued share capital as of November 30, 2015. This information is critical for shareholders to accurately calculate and report their ownership interests according to regulatory requirements.

As of November 30, 2015, CRH plc has a total of 822,788,568 voting rights.

The total number of voting rights is important because it serves as the denominator that shareholders use to determine if their percentage ownership in CRH plc requires them to notify the company or regulatory bodies of their interest or any changes to it, as mandated by the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Yes, CRH plc reported holding 1,122,685 treasury shares as of November 30, 2015. These shares are not included in the calculation of outstanding shares with voting rights.