8-K

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

Filed August 2, 2016For Securities:CRH

Summary

This Form 6-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on August 1, 2016, provides an update on the company's total voting rights and issued share capital as of July 29, 2016. The key information for investors is the precise number of ordinary shares outstanding and the total number of voting rights. This data is crucial for shareholders to accurately calculate their ownership stakes and to comply with disclosure requirements regarding notification of interests in the company under EU transparency regulations. The filing confirms that CRH has 829,816,366 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue. After accounting for 83,423 treasury shares held by the company, the total number of voting rights available to shareholders stands at 829,732,943. This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to assess whether their holdings trigger mandatory reporting thresholds under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc filed a Form 6-K on August 1, 2016, providing an update on its share capital and voting rights.
  • 2As of July 29, 2016, CRH had 829,816,366 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue.
  • 3The company held 83,423 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 4The total number of voting rights for CRH shareholders is 829,732,943.
  • 5This figure is essential for shareholders to calculate their ownership and comply with disclosure obligations under EU Transparency Regulations.
  • 6The filing is made in accordance with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing, specifically a Form 6-K, serves to update shareholders and the market on CRH's total issued share capital and total voting rights as required by EU Transparency Regulations. It provides the necessary figures for shareholders to monitor their own holdings and reporting obligations.

As of July 29, 2016, CRH plc has a total of 829,732,943 voting rights.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares do not carry voting rights and are not entitled to dividends. CRH held 83,423 treasury shares as of July 29, 2016, which means these shares are excluded from the total number of voting rights available to other shareholders.

The total number of voting rights is critical for shareholders to determine if they need to notify the company or regulatory bodies about their interest in CRH. Under the Transparency Directive, shareholders holding a certain percentage of voting rights must disclose their holdings. This figure (829,732,943) acts as the denominator for calculating those ownership percentages.