8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 6, 2016)

Filed September 6, 2016For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K report on September 5, 2016, disclosing its total voting rights and share capital as of August 31, 2016. This filing is primarily an informational update for shareholders regarding the company's outstanding ordinary shares and the implications for notification requirements under European transparency regulations. The key takeaway for investors is the precise number of voting rights available, which is crucial for shareholders to monitor their ownership stakes and comply with disclosure obligations. The company reported 830,051,760 ordinary shares in issue, with 83,423 treasury shares held. This results in a total of 829,968,337 voting rights, which serves as the denominator for shareholders calculating their notification thresholds under the Transparency Directive.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported a total of 830,051,760 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue as of August 31, 2016.
  • 2The company held 83,423 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights for CRH plc shareholders is 829,968,337.
  • 4This figure is intended for use by shareholders in determining when they are required to notify CRH plc of changes to their interests in the company.
  • 5The notification requirements are governed by Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and the associated Transparency Rules.
  • 6This report is a Form 6-K, which is a report of a foreign private issuer, filed in accordance with SEC rules.
  • 7The filing is incorporated by reference into certain existing SEC registration statements of CRH plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to update shareholders on CRH plc's total voting rights and share capital. It provides the definitive number of shares with voting rights, which is essential for shareholders to comply with disclosure obligations under European transparency regulations.

As of August 31, 2016, CRH plc has a total of 829,968,337 voting rights.

The total number of voting rights is crucial for shareholders to determine if their ownership stake, or any change in their ownership stake, crosses certain notification thresholds. These thresholds are set by the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007, and failing to notify can have regulatory consequences.

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, which means they are excluded from the calculation of the total voting rights.