8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Feb 2, 2016)

Filed February 2, 2016For Securities:CRH

Summary

This filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on February 2, 2016, provides an update on the company's total voting rights and share capital as of January 29, 2016. The report clarifies the total number of ordinary shares in issue and the number of treasury shares held by the company. This information is crucial for shareholders to accurately calculate their notifiable interests and voting power, as required by regulatory transparency rules. Investors should note that CRH is adhering to Transparency Directive regulations by disclosing this information. The total number of voting rights available to shareholders serves as a key metric for understanding the company's ownership structure and potential influence. While this report does not contain financial performance data, it is a standard disclosure to ensure compliance and transparency for its shareholder base.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported its total number of ordinary shares in issue as 823,911,253.
  • 2The company held 792,963 treasury shares as of January 29, 2016.
  • 3The total number of voting rights attributable to shareholders is 823,118,290.
  • 4This figure is to be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 5The filing confirms CRH plc's status as a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.
  • 6The report is a Form 6-K, indicating it is a report of foreign private issuers pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The information is provided in conformity with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 (as amended).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to disclose CRH plc's total voting rights and issued share capital as of a specific date (January 29, 2016). This information is essential for shareholders to comply with regulatory requirements regarding the notification of significant interests in the company.

As of January 29, 2016, CRH plc has a total of 823,118,290 voting rights. This number is derived from the total ordinary shares in issue minus the treasury shares.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased but has not yet retired. These shares do not carry voting rights, so they are subtracted from the total shares in issue to determine the actual number of voting rights available to all shareholders.

The Transparency Regulations (Directive 2004/109/EC) are European Union directives that aim to ensure timely and adequate disclosure of information by issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on regulated markets. This filing ensures CRH complies with the disclosure obligations under these regulations, particularly concerning voting rights and capital.