8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Oct 1, 2018)

Filed October 1, 2018For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on September 28, 2018, to report its total voting rights as of September 28, 2018. This filing is important for investors as it provides updated information on the company's capital structure and informs them about their notification obligations regarding share ownership. The report details the total number of ordinary shares in issue and the number of treasury shares held by the company, which are crucial metrics for understanding equity dilution and voting power. The primary takeaway for investors is the definitive number of voting rights available in CRH, which stands at 826,711,108. This figure is essential for shareholders to accurately calculate their percentage of ownership and to determine if they need to report any changes in their holdings according to the Transparency Directive regulations. The company's adherence to these reporting requirements demonstrates transparency and compliance with financial regulations.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc has reported its total voting rights as of September 28, 2018.
  • 2The total number of Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue is 843,390,338.
  • 3The company holds 16,679,230 treasury shares as of the reporting date.
  • 4The total number of voting rights for CRH plc is 826,711,108.
  • 5This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification requirements under the Transparency Directive.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to officially report CRH plc's total number of voting rights as of September 28, 2018. This information is crucial for shareholders to determine their ownership levels and comply with regulatory notification requirements.

As of September 28, 2018, CRH plc has a total of 826,711,108 voting rights.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are held by the company and do not carry voting rights. CRH held 16,679,230 treasury shares as of September 28, 2018, meaning these shares are not included in the total voting rights calculation.

The total number of voting rights is important for shareholders because it is used as the denominator to calculate their percentage of ownership in the company. This percentage determines if a shareholder needs to notify the company or regulatory bodies of their interest or changes in their interest, as required by the Transparency Directive.