8-K

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

Filed October 1, 2021For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K report to disclose its total voting rights as of September 30, 2021. This filing is important for investors who need to track their ownership stakes and potential notification requirements under EU transparency regulations. The company provided specific figures for its total issued ordinary shares and treasury shares, which are crucial for calculating the total number of voting rights available to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH announced its total number of ordinary shares in issue as of September 30, 2021, was 795,140,338.
  • 2The company reported holding 18,541,714 treasury shares as of the same date.
  • 3The total number of voting rights exercisable by shareholders is calculated to be 776,598,624.
  • 4This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to determine notification obligations under the Transparency Directive and related rules.
  • 5The filing adheres to Regulation 20 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007.
  • 6CRH is a foreign private issuer filing under Form 6-K, indicating it files annual reports under Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing by CRH is to provide an update on the company's total number of voting rights as of September 30, 2021. This information is essential for shareholders to comply with regulatory requirements regarding the disclosure of significant holdings.

As of September 30, 2021, CRH has a total of 776,598,624 voting rights. This is calculated by subtracting the treasury shares (18,541,714) from the total number of ordinary shares in issue (795,140,338).

The total number of voting rights is crucial for shareholders as it serves as the denominator for calculating their percentage of ownership. This is necessary to determine if they have crossed any thresholds that require them to notify CRH and regulatory bodies of their interest or changes in their interest, as mandated by the Transparency Directive and its rules.

Treasury shares are shares that a company has repurchased from the open market. These shares are not considered outstanding and therefore do not carry voting rights. CRH holding 18,541,714 treasury shares means these shares do not contribute to the total voting rights available to other shareholders.