8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Apr 4, 2017)

Filed April 4, 2017For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company filed a Form 6-K on April 4, 2017, providing a six-monthly return for its various share option schemes. The report details the number of unallotted securities available under these schemes as of March 31, 2017. This filing is primarily an administrative update concerning the company's equity-based compensation plans and does not disclose new financial performance data or significant business developments. Investors should note the ongoing administration of share option programs, which can impact future share dilution.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc is providing a six-monthly update on its share option schemes as required by regulatory filings.
  • 2The filing details the balances of unallotted securities for the 2000 Share Option Scheme (Ireland), the 2000 Share Option Scheme (UK), the 2010 Share Option Scheme, and the 2010 Savings-Related Share Option Scheme.
  • 3As of March 31, 2017, CRH plc had a total of 17,321,702 unallotted securities across all reported schemes.
  • 4The largest balance of unallotted securities is under the 2000 Share Option Scheme (Ireland) at 15,210,377.
  • 5The 2000 Share Option Scheme (UK) shows no change in its balance of unallotted securities (607,264) during the reporting period.
  • 6Securities were issued/allotted under the 2000 Share Option Scheme (Ireland) and the 2010 Share Option Scheme during the reporting period.
  • 7The filing is an administrative update and does not contain new financial results or strategic disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing (Form 6-K) serves as a six-monthly return for CRH plc's share option schemes. It reports the status of unallotted securities available under these plans, which is an administrative requirement rather than a disclosure of new financial or strategic information.

As of March 31, 2017, CRH plc had a total of 17,321,702 unallotted securities available across its reported share option schemes. The largest portion, 15,210,377 shares, is under the 2000 Share Option Scheme (Ireland).

Yes, during the period from October 1, 2016, to March 31, 2017, CRH plc issued or allotted securities under the 2000 Share Option Scheme (Ireland) (1,731,522 shares) and the 2010 Share Option Scheme (215,016 shares).

No, this specific filing (Form 6-K) is focused on the administration of share option schemes and does not include financial results, operational updates, or any other performance metrics. It is an informational update regarding the company's equity-based compensation programs.