CRH (CRH): Vanguard discloses 79.1M-share, 11.82% ownership in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of CRH PLC common stock. As of 12/31/2025, Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 79,117,624 shares, representing 11.82% of CRH’s common stock. Vanguard has no sole voting power, but shares voting power over 4,187,625 shares. It reports sole dispositive power over 72,469,933 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,647,691 shares.

The filing states that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of CRH. Vanguard explains that its clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from these securities, and that no single other person has an interest in more than 5% of the class.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

CRH PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

G25508105

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G25508105

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 4,187,625.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 72,469,933.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,647,691.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

79,117,624.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.82 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CRH PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1350 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY, 10019
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: G25508105
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 79117624
(b)	Percent of class: 11.82 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 4187625
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 72469933
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6647691
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s clients, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein. No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	01/07/2026

FAQ

How many CRH (CRH) shares does The Vanguard Group report owning?

The Vanguard Group reports beneficial ownership of 79,117,624 shares of CRH PLC common stock as of 12/31/2025.

What percentage of CRH (CRH) common stock does Vanguard hold?

The Vanguard Group reports that its 79,117,624 shares represent 11.82% of CRH PLC’s outstanding common stock.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard have over CRH (CRH) shares?

Vanguard reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 4,187,625 shares with shared voting power. It has sole dispositive power over 72,469,933 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,647,691 shares.

Why does The Vanguard Group hold its CRH (CRH) position according to the filing?

The filing certifies that the CRH securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of CRH PLC.

Who ultimately benefits from Vanguard’s CRH (CRH) holdings?

The filing states that The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or direct dividends and proceeds from the sale of the CRH securities. No single other person’s interest exceeds 5% of the class.

What type of reporting person is The Vanguard Group in this CRH (CRH) Schedule 13G/A?

The Vanguard Group is identified as an investment adviser, labeled as type IA in the Schedule 13G/A.

Who signed the CRH (CRH) Schedule 13G/A on behalf of The Vanguard Group?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Ashley Grim, identified as Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 01/07/2026.