8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Sep 1, 2021)

Filed September 1, 2021For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on August 31, 2021, to report its total voting rights as of that date. The filing is a regulatory requirement for foreign private issuers and provides essential information regarding the company's share capital. Investors should note the number of outstanding shares and the total voting rights, which are crucial metrics for understanding their potential stake and influence within the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH plc announced its total voting rights as of August 31, 2021.
  • 2The total number of Ordinary Shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue is 795,140,338.
  • 3CRH held 16,249,880 Treasury Shares as of the reporting date.
  • 4The total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 778,890,458.
  • 5This figure is to be used by shareholders for calculating notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations.
  • 6The filing is 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 officially report CRH plc's total voting rights as of August 31, 2021, which is a regulatory requirement for listed companies in certain jurisdictions. It informs shareholders about the total number of votes they can exercise.

As of August 31, 2021, CRH had 795,140,338 Ordinary Shares in issue. After accounting for 16,249,880 Treasury Shares, the total number of voting rights is 778,890,458.

The total number of voting rights serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine if their interest in CRH plc, or any change to it, requires mandatory notification under the Transparency Rules. This is crucial for maintaining compliance with regulations regarding significant shareholdings.

Treasury Shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are held by the company itself and do not carry voting rights, nor do they receive dividends, until they are reissued or cancelled. Their exclusion ensures that only shares held by external shareholders contribute to the total voting power.