8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 1, 2016)

Filed April 1, 2016For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Ltd Co (CRH) on April 1, 2016, provides an update on the company's total voting rights as of March 31, 2016. The report details the number of ordinary shares outstanding and treasury shares held by the company. This information is crucial for shareholders who need to track their ownership stakes relative to the total voting power for regulatory notification purposes under EU transparency directives. Investors should note that CRH has a specific number of ordinary shares issued and treasury shares held, which directly impacts the total number of voting rights available. This disclosure ensures transparency and allows shareholders to accurately determine when their holdings trigger notification requirements under relevant regulations, such as the Transparency Directive.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Ltd Co (CRH) filed an 8-K report on April 1, 2016.
  • 2The filing provides an update on the company's voting rights and capital structure as of March 31, 2016.
  • 3As of March 31, 2016, there were 824,034,011 Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue.
  • 4The company held 84,905 Treasury Shares as of March 31, 2016.
  • 5The total number of voting rights for CRH plc as of March 31, 2016, was 823,949,106.
  • 6This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification requirements under the EU Transparency Directive and Transparency Rules.
  • 7The report confirms CRH is a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose CRH plc's total number of voting rights and its issued share capital as of March 31, 2016. This information is vital for shareholders to comply with regulatory requirements concerning the notification of significant shareholdings.

As of March 31, 2016, CRH had 824,034,011 Ordinary Shares in issue. Additionally, the company held 84,905 Treasury Shares.

The total number of voting rights (823,949,106) is used by shareholders as a benchmark. When their percentage of ownership in CRH plc reaches certain thresholds (as defined by the Transparency Directive and Transparency Rules), they are required to notify the company and/or regulatory bodies.

Treasury Shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are no longer outstanding and do not carry voting rights. CRH held 84,905 treasury shares as of the reporting date, which is why the total voting rights are less than the total number of ordinary shares in issue.