8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Dec 7, 2020)

Filed December 7, 2020For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on December 4, 2020, to announce the appointment of two new directors to its Board: Mr. Richard Fearon and Mr. Lamar McKay, both effective December 3, 2020. This filing is made in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules, which requires disclosure of certain information regarding directors joining the board of a publicly quoted company. The most pertinent information for investors is the addition of these two individuals to the board. Mr. Fearon brings experience from previous directorships at publicly traded companies including Avient Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., and Eaton Corporation plc. Mr. McKay's directorship history with publicly quoted companies is noted as having no entries within the last five years. The filing explicitly states that no further details requiring disclosure under the specified listing rules are applicable to these appointments, indicating a clean onboarding process for both new directors.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc appointed two new directors, Mr. Richard Fearon and Mr. Lamar McKay, to its Board, effective December 3, 2020.
  • 2The announcement was made via a Form 6-K filing on December 4, 2020.
  • 3Mr. Richard Fearon has prior directorship experience with publicly quoted companies: Avient Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., and Eaton Corporation plc.
  • 4Mr. Lamar McKay has no directorship history with publicly quoted companies in the past five years.
  • 5The company confirmed no additional disclosures are required under Listing Rule 9.6.13 for these appointments.
  • 6This filing pertains to CRH's compliance with UK Listing Rules regarding director appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH appointed Mr. Richard Fearon and Mr. Lamar McKay to its Board of Directors.

This filing informs investors about the composition of CRH's Board of Directors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for director appointments. It provides background on the new directors' experience, which can be relevant to governance and strategic oversight.

Yes, Mr. Richard Fearon has served as a director for several publicly quoted companies in the past five years, including Avient Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., and Eaton Corporation plc, suggesting relevant corporate governance and strategic experience.

The filing meets the requirements of paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules, which mandates notification to the market of certain details regarding individuals appointed to the board of a publicly quoted company.