8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 13, 2017)

Filed December 13, 2017For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH plc filed a Form 6-K on December 13, 2017, to report a transaction involving its own shares. The company announced that on December 12, 2017, it re-issued 1,658 Ordinary Shares from its treasury stock. This re-issuance was in connection with an award made under the CRH 2014 Performance Share Plan, and the shares were re-issued at a price of €29.92 per share. This transaction had a minor impact on the company's outstanding share count. Following the re-issuance, CRH plc now holds 53,848 Ordinary Shares in treasury. The total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding these treasury shares, stands at 838,871,600. Investors should note this action relates to employee compensation plans rather than a significant strategic or financial maneuver.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc re-issued 1,658 Ordinary Shares on December 12, 2017.
  • 2The re-issuance was part of the CRH 2014 Performance Share Plan.
  • 3The shares were re-issued at a price of €29.92 per Ordinary Share.
  • 4Following this transaction, CRH plc holds 53,848 Ordinary Shares in Treasury.
  • 5The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue (excluding Treasury Shares) is 838,871,600.

Frequently Asked Questions

The shares were re-issued in relation to an award granted under the CRH 2014 Performance Share Plan, which is a form of employee compensation.

A total of 1,658 Ordinary Shares were re-issued.

After the re-issuance, CRH plc holds 53,848 Ordinary Shares in Treasury.

Excluding treasury shares, the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue is 838,871,600.