8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (May 19, 2017)

Filed May 19, 2017For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on May 19, 2017, to report a change in director details. The filing primarily serves to notify investors about the appointment of Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr. to the Board of Directors of Cars.com Inc., effective May 18, 2017. This disclosure is made in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14(2) of the Listing Rules, indicating CRH's adherence to regulatory requirements regarding director appointments within its associated entities. Investors should note that this is a disclosure related to a subsidiary's board and not a direct operational or financial update from CRH itself.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of a director's appointment to the board of Cars.com Inc.
  • 2Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr. appointed as a director of Cars.com Inc.
  • 3Effective date of appointment: May 18, 2017.
  • 4Disclosure made to comply with Listing Rules paragraph 9.6.14(2).
  • 5CRH plc is a foreign private issuer filing under Form 20-F.
  • 6Contact person for inquiries: Neil Colgan, Company Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to inform investors about the appointment of Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr. as a director to the Board of Directors of Cars.com Inc., an entity associated with CRH.

No, this filing is not a financial or operational update from CRH plc itself. It is a disclosure related to a directorship change within one of its associated companies, Cars.com Inc., made to comply with listing rules.

The filing references paragraph 9.6.14(2) of the Listing Rules, which CRH is complying with. These rules generally govern the disclosure requirements for changes in director appointments within listed companies and their related entities.

The filing does not provide specific details about Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr.'s background or his direct relationship with CRH beyond his appointment to the board of Cars.com Inc. Investors would need to refer to other sources for his biography and prior experience.