8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 30, 2016)

Filed December 30, 2016For Securities:CRH

Summary

This 8-K filing from CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on December 30, 2016, provides an update on the company's total voting rights and share capital. The report indicates that as of December 30, 2016, CRH had 832,781,920 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue. Crucially, the company held 83,423 treasury shares, which do not carry voting rights. This information is essential for shareholders as it establishes the denominator for calculating notification requirements under the Transparency Directive. The total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 832,698,497. Investors and analysts should note this figure when assessing ownership stakes and potential changes in control, as it defines the threshold for mandatory disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc reported its total number of ordinary shares in issue as 832,781,920 as of December 30, 2016.
  • 2The company held 83,423 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights in CRH plc is 832,698,497.
  • 4This figure is the applicable denominator for shareholders to determine notification obligations under the Transparency Directive.
  • 5The filing is a Form 6-K, indicating it is a report of a foreign private issuer.
  • 6The ordinary shares have a nominal value of EUR 0.32 each.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing (submitted as a Form 6-K) is to inform investors and the market about CRH plc's total voting rights and the number of shares outstanding as of December 30, 2016. This is a regulatory requirement to ensure transparency for shareholders regarding their notification obligations.

As of December 30, 2016, CRH plc has a total of 832,698,497 voting rights. This is calculated by taking the total number of ordinary shares in issue (832,781,920) and subtracting the treasury shares (83,423).

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased but not retired. They do not carry voting rights and are therefore excluded from the calculation of the total voting rights. This is crucial for shareholders when determining if their stake, calculated against the total voting rights, requires them to notify the company of their interest.

These regulations, referenced in the filing, are European Union directives that aim to increase transparency in listed companies. They require shareholders to notify the company and/or regulatory authorities when their voting rights reach, exceed, or fall below certain thresholds, typically 3%, 5%, or multiples thereof. The figure reported in this 8-K is the denominator used for these calculations.