Director at CRH (NYSE: CRH) reports RSU vesting, tax withholding and new award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO director Caroline Dowling reported equity compensation-related transactions involving Ordinary Shares and Restricted Share Units (RSUs). On May 13, 2026, 1,976 RSUs vested and were exercised into Ordinary Shares under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, reflecting a time-based award with dividend equivalents. To cover associated tax liabilities, 1,047 Ordinary Shares were automatically withheld, a non-market disposition. On the same date, she also received a new grant of 1,556 RSUs, which is scheduled to vest in May 2027. Following these transactions, she directly holds 3,004 Ordinary Shares and 1,556 RSUs, indicating a net increase in her overall equity exposure to CRH driven by routine compensation events rather than open-market trading.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine RSU vesting, tax withholding, and a new grant modestly increase the director’s CRH exposure.

The filing shows RSU vesting and exercises into Ordinary Shares, paired with mandatory share withholding to satisfy taxes. This is a standard pattern for equity compensation rather than discretionary buying or selling in the market.

Dowling received a new 1,556 RSU award that will vest in May 2027, while 1,976 RSUs vested and converted into shares and 1,047 shares were withheld for taxes. She now holds 3,004 Ordinary Shares directly, suggesting a routine, compensation-driven increase in long-term alignment with CRH.

Insider Trade Summary

1,976 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Dowling Caroline

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Share Units	1,976	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Units	1,556	$0.00	--
Exercise	Ordinary Shares	2,004	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Ordinary Shares	1,047	$108.75	$114K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Ordinary Shares — 3,004 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reflects the vesting and release of a time-based conditional award of restricted share units ("RSU") granted under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "EIP") on May 13, 2025 (including the award of 28 additional Ordinary Shares as dividend equivalents). Mandatory withholding of sufficient Ordinary Shares to cover applicable tax liabilities arising in connection with the aforementioned award. Each RSU represents the right to receive one Ordinary Share of the Issuer. Reflects a time-based conditional award of RSUs, as defined in the EIP, of which the full amount will vest in May 2027 (the "Award"). In accordance with the EIP, dividend equivalents will apply to the Award and will be reported at the time of vesting.

Key Figures

Tax withholding shares: 1,047 shares RSUs vested and exercised: 1,976 RSUs New RSU award: 1,556 RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

Tax withholding shares 1,047 shares Ordinary Shares withheld for tax liabilities on May 13, 2026

RSUs vested and exercised 1,976 RSUs Restricted Share Units converting into Ordinary Shares on May 13, 2026

New RSU award 1,556 RSUs Time-based award vesting in May 2027 under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Shares held after transactions 3,004 Ordinary Shares Direct holdings following reported Form 4 transactions

Withholding reference price $108.75 per share Price used for 1,047-share tax-withholding disposition

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, Equity Incentive Plan, dividend equivalents, tax liabilities, +1 more

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Restricted Share Units financial

"Reflects the vesting and release of a time-based conditional award of restricted share units ("RSU") granted under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

Equity Incentive Plan financial

"granted under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "EIP") on May 13, 2025"

An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.

dividend equivalents financial

"including the award of 28 additional Ordinary Shares as dividend equivalents"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

tax liabilities financial

"Mandatory withholding of sufficient Ordinary Shares to cover applicable tax liabilities arising in connection with the aforementioned award"

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dowling Caroline

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CRH PLC

STONEMASON'S WAY

(Street)

RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN IRELAND D16 KH51

(City) (State) (Zip)

IRELAND

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CRH PUBLIC LTD CO [ CRH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares	05/13/2026		M		2,004(1)	A	$0	3,004	D
Ordinary Shares	05/13/2026		F		1,047(2)	D	$108.75	1,957	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units	(1)	05/13/2026		M			1,976	(1)	(1)	Ordinary Shares	1,976	(1)	0	D
Restricted Share Units	(3)	05/13/2026		A		1,556		(3)	(3)	Ordinary Shares	1,556	(3)	1,556	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects the vesting and release of a time-based conditional award of restricted share units ("RSU") granted under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the "EIP") on May 13, 2025 (including the award of 28 additional Ordinary Shares as dividend equivalents).

2. Mandatory withholding of sufficient Ordinary Shares to cover applicable tax liabilities arising in connection with the aforementioned award.

3. Each RSU represents the right to receive one Ordinary Share of the Issuer. Reflects a time-based conditional award of RSUs, as defined in the EIP, of which the full amount will vest in May 2027 (the "Award"). In accordance with the EIP, dividend equivalents will apply to the Award and will be reported at the time of vesting.

	Cot Eversole, attorney-in fact for Caroline Dowling	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did CRH (CRH) director Caroline Dowling report?

Caroline Dowling reported RSU-related activity, including 1,976 Restricted Share Units vesting into Ordinary Shares, 1,047 shares withheld to pay taxes, and a new grant of 1,556 RSUs. These transactions reflect equity compensation mechanics, not open-market buying or selling of CRH shares.

Did Caroline Dowling buy or sell CRH (CRH) shares on the open market?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The Form 4 shows RSU vesting, conversion into Ordinary Shares, and mandatory share withholding to cover tax liabilities. These are automatic compensation-related events rather than discretionary trades in CRH stock by the director.

How many CRH (CRH) shares were withheld for Caroline Dowling’s taxes?

The filing reports that 1,047 Ordinary Shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities arising from the RSU vesting. This tax-withholding disposition is coded as an F transaction and does not represent an open-market sale of CRH shares by the director.

What new equity award did Caroline Dowling receive from CRH (CRH)?

She received a time-based award of 1,556 Restricted Share Units under the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents one Ordinary Share, and the filing states the full amount will vest in May 2027, with dividend equivalents applied until vesting.

How many CRH (CRH) Ordinary Shares does Caroline Dowling hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the Form 4 indicates Caroline Dowling directly holds 3,004 Ordinary Shares. In addition, she holds 1,556 Restricted Share Units that are scheduled to vest in May 2027, further tying her compensation to CRH’s future share performance.

What is the CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan mentioned in the filing?

The CRH plc 2025 Equity Incentive Plan is the program under which the RSU awards were granted. The filing notes that RSUs granted under this plan are time-based, represent rights to receive Ordinary Shares, and include dividend equivalents reported when the awards vest.