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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A - 16 OR 15D - 16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
8 June 2023
Commission
File No. 001-32846
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CRH public limited company
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
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Belgard Castle, Clondalkin,
Dublin 22, Ireland.
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Enclosure:
Transition to US Primary Listing Approved
Press Release
Transition
to US Primary Listing Approved
CRH
plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, is
pleased to announce that shareholders overwhelmingly approved the
unanimous recommendation of the Board and management team to
transition to a US primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) at an Extraordinary General Meeting held earlier
today.
The
Group will retain a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE) and will de-list from Euronext Dublin. The changes are
expected to take effect on or around 25 September
2023.
We
believe a US primary listing will bring increased commercial,
operational and acquisition opportunities for our business, further
accelerating our successful integrated solutions strategy and
delivering even higher levels of profitability, returns and cash
for our shareholders.
North
America represents approximately 75% of Group EBITDA and the US is
expected to be a key driver of future growth for CRH due to
continued economic expansion, a growing population and significant
construction needs.
As the
leading building materials solutions business in North America, CRH
is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the strong growth
opportunities in the US construction market, underpinned by
long-term structural tailwinds from federal, state and municipal
funding support.
Albert
Manifold, Chief Executive of CRH, said: "We are pleased to see such strong shareholder
support for the listing transition as it marks an important
milestone in our development and will enable CRH to fully
participate in the significant growth opportunities that lie
ahead".
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Contact CRH at Dublin 404 1000 (+353 1 404 1000)
Albert
Manifold
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Chief Executive
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Jim
Mintern
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Chief Financial Officer
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Frank
Heisterkamp
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Director of Capital Markets & ESG
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Tom
Holmes
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Head of Investor Relations
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About CRH
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading
provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and
improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 locations
in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North
America and in Europe. As the essential partner for road and
critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and
outdoor living solutions, CRH's unique offering of materials,
products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient
and sustainable built environment. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a
constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index,
the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe.
The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. CRH's American Depositary
Shares are listed on the NYSE. For more information
visit www.crh.com.
Disclaimer / Forward-Looking Statements
In
order to utilise the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, CRH public
limited company (the "Company"), and its subsidiaries
(collectively, "CRH" or the "Group") is providing the following
cautionary statement.
This
document contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition,
results of operations, business, viability and future performance
of CRH and certain plans and objectives of CRH, including but not
limited to the statements regarding the expected execution and/or
anticipated benefits of a transition to a US primary listing. These
forward-looking statements may generally, but not always, be
identified by the use of words such as "will", "believe",
"continues", "is expected to", or similar expressions. These
forward-looking statements include all matters that are not
historical facts or matters of fact at the date of this
document.
Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors
because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may
or may not occur in the future and/or are beyond the Company's
control or precise estimate. Such risks, uncertainties and other
factors include, but are not limited to, plans and expectations
related to the execution and anticipated financial and operational
results of a US primary listing, expectations related to the US as
a driver for future growth, and plans and expectations related to
government policies. There are important factors, risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be
materially different, including risks and uncertainties relating to
CRH described under "Principal Risks and Uncertainties (Risk
Factors)" of the Company's Annual Report and Form 20-F for the year
ended December 31, 2022.
You are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the
date of this document. The Company expressly disclaims any
obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise these
forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable
law.
The
forward-looking statements in this document do not constitute
reports or statements published in compliance with any of
Regulations 6 to 8 of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007 (as amended).
Registered Office: No 12965. Registered Office: 42 Fitzwilliam
Square, Dublin 2, R02 R279, Ireland
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CRH public limited company
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(Registrant)
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Date 8
June 2023
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By:___/s/Neil
Colgan___
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N.Colgan
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Company Secretary
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