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CRH Public Limited Company supplies building materials used in infrastructure and construction projects. Company news commonly covers operating and financial results, annual reporting, proxy materials, and shareholder voting matters, along with capital allocation updates such as ordinary share repurchases.
CRH updates also include capital-structure and listing matters. The company completed the cancellation of its London Stock Exchange listings for ordinary shares and 7% preference shares, and its ordinary shares are now solely listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRH.
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CRH reported a strong start to 2023 with first-quarter sales and EBITDA exceeding 2022 results. Sales in the Americas Materials Solutions segment rose by 10%, while Americas Building Solutions saw a 22% increase. Despite adverse weather conditions, the company benefited from an integrated solutions strategy and robust pricing. Year-to-date acquisitions totaled $0.2 billion and the share buyback program is set to return $3 billion to shareholders. The company aims for a primary listing in the US, with an Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2023. First-half sales, EBITDA, and margin are expected to outperform the previous year, bolstered by strong demand for infrastructure and other segments.
CRH plc, a global leader in building materials, has initiated a new organizational structure effective from January 1, 2023. This transition aims to streamline operations across its diverse segments. The restated segment information has been made available for stakeholders to review, reflecting the comprehensive changes in the company’s operational framework. CRH continues to hold a strong position in both North America and Europe, employing approximately 75,800 people across 3,160 locations in 29 countries. The company is also a notable member of indexes like the FTSE 100 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For further details, stakeholders can refer to the full report on CRH's official website.
CRH plc has successfully completed another phase of its share buyback program, returning an additional $0.3 billion to shareholders. From December 19, 2022 to March 30, 2023, 5.9 million ordinary shares were repurchased, totaling $4.3 billion since the program began in May 2018. Furthermore, CRH has initiated a $750 million buyback with UBS to repurchase up to 50 million shares between March 31, 2023, and June 29, 2023. This buyback aims to reduce share capital and is part of a broader $3 billion buyback program announced earlier. All transactions will comply with relevant regulations.
CRH plc has published the Notice of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) along with the Form of Proxy, which are available on its official website. The documents have been submitted to the U.K. National Storage Mechanism and Euronext Dublin for public inspection. They are expected to be mailed to shareholders on March 29, 2023. Shareholders can access these documents online via links provided in the release. For any inquiries, Neil Colgan, the Company Secretary, can be contacted directly.
CRH plc released its 2022 Annual Report on March 10, 2023, now available in both ESEF compliant and PDF formats on its website. The report outlines the company's performance and financials for the year. Additionally, it has been submitted to Euronext Dublin and the UK National Storage Mechanism, with hard copies for shareholders expected to be mailed by March 29, 2023. The report has also been filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing US shareholders to request a free hard copy.