CRH Public (CRH) Stock News, Apr-Jul 2025

CRH (NYSE: CRH) has announced a strategic acquisition of Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. Eco Material is a leading North American supplier of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), processing approximately 7 million tons of fly ash and 3 million tons of synthetic gypsum annually.

The acquisition strengthens CRH's position in North America's cementitious market, operating through a network of over 125 utility source locations. The deal will integrate Eco Material's 1,100 employees into CRH's operations and will be funded with cash on hand, with no expected impact on credit ratings.

The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in 2025 and will operate as Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company.

CRH (NYSE: CRH), a leading building materials solutions provider, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

A conference call and webcast presentation will follow on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Investors can access the results and presentation materials on the company's website, and registration for the event is available at www.crh.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the company's website afterward.

CRH (NYSE: CRH), a leading building materials solutions provider, has announced an upcoming investor event scheduled for September 30, 2025 in New York City. The event will be hosted by CEO Jim Mintern along with the executive leadership team. Investors will have the option to attend either in person or via webcast, with registration details to be provided on the company's website.

CRH Ventures, CRH's venture capital arm, has led a Series A investment in VODA.ai, a Boston-based company specializing in AI-driven predictive analytics for water infrastructure management. VODA.ai's platform has analyzed over 1 million miles of pipe across 26 U.S. states and 6 countries, helping utilities assess pipe conditions and risks. The investment follows a commercial partnership with Oldcastle Infrastructure, CRH's water infrastructure business in North America. The funding will support VODA.ai's growth, R&D capabilities, and global expansion in serving municipal utilities and private water operators. The company's technology enables utilities to prioritize infrastructure protection and optimize resource allocation for delivering safe, reliable water services.

CRH plc (CRH) has announced the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The quarterly report has been made available on both the SEC's official website and CRH's corporate website at crh.com. The filing represents a routine regulatory requirement for the company as a publicly-traded entity on U.S. markets.

CRH (NYSE: CRH), a leading building materials solutions provider, has completed its latest share buyback phase, repurchasing 3.3 million NYSE-listed shares worth $0.3 billion between February 27 and May 2, 2025. The company has returned a total of $8.8 billion to shareholders since May 2018 through its buyback program.

CRH has now partnered with BNP Paribas Securities Corp. for a new buyback phase targeting up to $0.3 billion worth of NYSE-listed shares, with a maximum of 40 million shares. This phase will run from May 6 to August 5, 2025. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, aiming to reduce CRH's share capital.

CRH reported mixed Q1 2025 financial results with total revenues of $6.8 billion, up 3% year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $98 million and loss per share of $0.15, compared to net income of $114 million in Q1 2024. However, Adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $495 million, with margin improving to 7.3%. The company completed eight acquisitions for $0.6 billion and continued its shareholder returns through a quarterly dividend increase of 6% to $0.37 per share and ongoing share buybacks totaling $0.5 billion YTD. Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, CRH reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance, expecting net income of $3.7-4.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.3-7.7 billion, supported by positive underlying demand across key markets and significant public infrastructure investment.

Sakrete, a leading bagged concrete brand under Oldcastle APG, has announced the winners of Concrete Combat Season 2. Houston-based TAS Concrete's Aldo Chavez and Julio Chavez emerged victorious among eight professional contractor teams, winning $10,000 and a trip to World of Concrete 2025.

The competition featured various challenges using Sakrete materials and Belgard hardscapes, including repair jobs, slab pours, outdoor kitchen construction, and skate ramp building. The TAS team excelled through multiple rounds, including:

• Initial concrete stairs repair challenge
• Semifinal DIY skatepark quarterpipe construction
• Final "Slab Pour Showdown" against Grindline Skateparks

The competition was judged by industry experts with 103 years of combined experience, including Dirk Tharpe, Mike Day, Jose Garcia, and Pat McClain. The entire season is now available on Roku TV and Sakrete's YouTube channel.

CRH (NYSE: CRH), a leading building materials solutions provider, has scheduled its Q1 2025 financial results announcement. The results will be released after the U.S. market closes on Monday, May 5, 2025. A conference call and webcast presentation will follow on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.

The financial results and presentation materials will be accessible on the company's investor relations website. Interested parties can register for the event through www.crh.com/investors, where dial-in details and call access links will be provided. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website after the event.