Summary
CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on March 29, 2019, to report its total voting rights and share capital as of March 28, 2019. This filing is crucial for investors to accurately calculate their ownership stake and determine any notification requirements under EU transparency regulations. The key takeaway for investors is the updated figure for total voting rights, which stands at 808,498,817. This number is derived from the total issued ordinary shares less treasury shares. Understanding this figure is essential for shareholders who need to monitor their holdings in relation to regulatory thresholds.
Key Highlights
- 1CRH plc announced its total issued ordinary shares as 843,390,338 as of March 28, 2019.
- 2The company holds 34,891,521 treasury shares as of March 29, 2019.
- 3The total number of voting rights for CRH plc is 808,498,817.
- 4This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification requirements under EU Transparency Directive regulations.
- 5The filing was made in accordance with Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to provide investors with an update on CRH plc's total number of voting rights and share capital. This information is essential for shareholders to comply with regulatory disclosure requirements.
As of March 28, 2019, CRH plc has a total of 808,498,817 voting rights.
The total number of voting rights is important for shareholders because it serves as the denominator for calculating whether they need to notify the company of their interest or any changes to their interest in CRH plc, as required by the EU Transparency Directive and Transparency Rules.
The difference is due to treasury shares. CRH has 843,390,338 ordinary shares issued, but 34,891,521 of these are held as treasury shares. Treasury shares do not carry voting rights, so they are subtracted from the total issued shares to arrive at the total voting rights.