Summary
CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) has filed a Form 6-K on August 1, 2022, reporting its total voting rights and share capital as of July 29, 2022. This filing is primarily informational, providing key figures that are essential for shareholders to monitor their ownership stakes and comply with regulatory notification requirements. The company aims to ensure transparency regarding its issued shares and voting power, which are crucial metrics for investors assessing their influence and potential actions related to their holdings. For investors, the core takeaway is the precise number of total voting rights available, which stands at 757,707,202. This figure is derived from the total ordinary shares issued (774,140,338) less the treasury shares held by the company (16,433,136). Understanding this denominator is critical for shareholders when calculating whether their holdings trigger notification requirements under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations. This information directly impacts a shareholder's ability to track and report changes in their significant interests.
Key Highlights
- 1CRH plc reported a total of 774,140,338 ordinary shares of EUR 0.32 each in issue as of July 29, 2022.
- 2The company held 16,433,136 treasury shares as of the same date.
- 3The total number of voting rights available to shareholders is 757,707,202.
- 4This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate notification obligations under the Transparency Directive and associated rules.
- 5The filing ensures compliance with EU Transparency Directive regulations for foreign private issuers.
- 6The event date for the data reported is July 29, 2022.